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PCV CPC Case Study 32

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Sophie, a bus driver who regularly drives through different types of roads and weather conditions, understands the importance of adapting her driving style to maintain control of the bus. She knows that the severity of bends and the weight of the bus are constants, but she can control her vehicle's speed and braking. Sophie practices safe driving by braking well in advance of bends and corners, avoiding braking while turning, and being conscious of pedal placement to prevent unintended acceleration.

There are 7 multiple choice questions in this PCV CPC case study. Read this carefully and ensure you fully understand the scenario before starting the test. You need to score 6 out of 7 to pass.

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1. How does Sophie navigate bends safely? Give one answer
A Brake sharply while turning
B Ignore speed adjustments
C Increase speed at the bend
D Reduce speed before the bend
Correct Answer: D Reduce speed before the bend
Explanation: Reducing speed before bends allows for safer navigation and better control.
2. What's the benefit of controlled braking in Sophie's driving? Give one answer
A It allows for faster driving
B It maintains vehicle control and stability
C It saves fuel
D It's only necessary in wet conditions
Correct Answer: B It maintains vehicle control and stability
Explanation: Controlled braking is essential for maintaining control and vehicle stability.
3. When is using the parking brake crucial for Sophie? Give one answer
A Never in city driving
B On short stops, especially on hills
C Only in emergencies
D Only when parking overnight
Correct Answer: B On short stops, especially on hills
Explanation: Using the parking brake on short stops and hills prevents the bus from moving unexpectedly.
4. What's Sophie's safe practice in automatic transmission buses? Give one answer
A Applying the footbrake before engaging ‘D’
B Frequent gear changes
C Ignoring the footbrake altogether
D Shifting to ‘D’ before using the footbrake
Correct Answer: A Applying the footbrake before engaging ‘D’
Explanation: Applying the footbrake before engaging ‘D’ prevents unwanted movement.
5. What does Sophie watch for to avoid pedal confusion? Give one answer
A Distractions from passengers
B The bus's speed
C The outside traffic
D The position of her foot relative to the pedals
Correct Answer: D The position of her foot relative to the pedals
Explanation: Awareness of foot position in relation to the pedals is key to preventing pedal confusion.
6. Under what conditions does Sophie notice pedal confusion occurring? Give one answer
A At constant speeds
B In heavy traffic without stopping
C On highways at high speeds
D When starting from rest at slow speeds
Correct Answer: D When starting from rest at slow speeds
Explanation: Pedal confusion tends to occur when starting from rest at slow speeds.
7. Who does Sophie consider more susceptible to pedal confusion? Give one answer
A Drivers in familiar vehicles
B Drivers in high-stress situations
C Drivers using different vehicles
D Only new drivers
Correct Answer: C Drivers using different vehicles
Explanation: Drivers in different vehicles might face confusion due to varying pedal positions.