Take CPC Road Passenger Exam Practice Questions - Ireland Transport Manager CPC - Road Passenger Transport Exam (CILT) Exam

QUESTION 1 / 25

Which EU Regulation establishes the four common rules an undertaking must satisfy to be admitted to the occupation of road passenger transport operator?

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ARegulation (EC) No 561/2006✓BRegulation (EC) No 1071/2009✓CRegulation (EU) No 165/2014✓DRegulation (EC) No 1073/2009✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

In Ireland, who issues a Road Passenger Transport Operator's Licence (national or international)?

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AAn Garda Siochana✓BThe National Transport Authority✓CThe Department of Transport (Road Transport Operator Licensing unit)✓DThe Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness Testing service✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

Under Regulation (EC) No 561/2006, what is the maximum daily driving time that a coach driver may normally accumulate before it must be reduced?

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A8 hours✓B9 hours✓C10 hours✓D11 hours✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

After how many hours of driving must a coach driver take a break under Regulation (EC) No 561/2006, and what is the minimum length of that break?

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AAfter 4 hours, a 30-minute break✓BAfter 4.5 hours, a 45-minute break✓CAfter 5 hours, a 45-minute break✓DAfter 4.5 hours, a 30-minute break✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

A coach driver wishes to split the mandatory 45-minute break. Which split is permitted under Regulation (EC) No 561/2006?

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AA 15-minute break followed by a 30-minute break✓BA 20-minute break followed by a 25-minute break✓CA 30-minute break followed by a 15-minute break✓DThree breaks of 15 minutes each✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

What is the minimum regular daily rest period a coach driver must take within each 24-hour period under Regulation (EC) No 561/2006?

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A9 consecutive hours✓B10 consecutive hours✓C11 consecutive hours✓D12 consecutive hours✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

The '12-day derogation' under Regulation (EC) No 561/2006 allows certain coach drivers to postpone their weekly rest. To which service does it apply?

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AAny domestic scheduled bus service✓BA single occasional service of international passenger transport✓CRegular international commuter services✓DAll coach tours regardless of destination✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

Under Regulation (EU) No 165/2014, a tachograph must generally be fitted in a passenger vehicle constructed to carry how many people?

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AMore than 9 persons including the driver✓BMore than 8 persons excluding the driver✓CMore than 16 persons including the driver✓DMore than 22 persons including the driver✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

Which Regulation governs access to the international market for coach and bus passenger services within the EU, including the Community Licence?

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ARegulation (EC) No 1071/2009✓BRegulation (EC) No 1072/2009✓CRegulation (EC) No 1073/2009✓DRegulation (EC) No 561/2006✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

In passenger transport terminology, what is a 'regular service'?

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AA service carrying specified groups of passengers to the exclusion of others✓BA service providing carriage at specified intervals along specified routes, picking up and setting down at predetermined stops✓CA one-off coach hire for a private group✓DA service operated only during peak commuter hours✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

A coach is hired by a wedding party for a single return journey arranged by the customer. Under EU passenger transport rules, this is best classified as which type of service?

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AA regular service✓BA special regular service✓CAn occasional service✓DA cabotage service✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

Under Regulation 1071/2009, the requirement of 'professional competence' for a passenger transport undertaking is normally satisfied by which of the following?

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AA clean criminal record of the operator✓BHolding the Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) by the designated transport manager✓CMaintaining sufficient capital and reserves✓DHaving premises located in the member state of establishment✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

Under Regulation 1071/2009, the designated transport manager must do what in relation to the undertaking's transport operations?

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AOwn at least 51% of the undertaking✓BGenuinely and continuously manage the transport activities of the undertaking✓CPersonally drive at least one vehicle each week✓DReside in a different member state from the operator✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

Which body in Ireland is responsible for licensing the operation of commercial (public) bus services on specified routes?

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AAn Garda Siochana✓BThe National Transport Authority (NTA)✓CThe Road Safety Authority (RSA)✓DThe Commissioners of Irish Lights✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

What is a Public Service Obligation (PSO) contract in the context of Irish bus passenger services?

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AA contract requiring all coaches to carry advertising for public services✓BA contract under which an operator provides socially necessary services that would not be commercially viable, in return for public funding✓CA licence to operate cross-border services into Northern Ireland✓DAn obligation to provide free travel to all passengers over 66✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

In Ireland, the roadworthiness testing of buses and coaches is carried out under which testing regime?

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AThe National Car Test (NCT)✓BThe Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness Test (CVRT)✓CThe PSV mechanical inspection by An Garda Siochana✓DThe annual self-certification scheme✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

An operator's daily walk-around (first-use) check on a coach is primarily the responsibility of whom?

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AThe CVRT test centre✓BThe driver, before taking the vehicle into service✓CThe insurance broker✓DThe transport manager personally, every morning✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

An effective preventive maintenance system for a bus fleet should be based primarily on what?

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ARepairing vehicles only when they break down✓BPlanned periodic inspections at set time or mileage intervals with documented records✓CRelying solely on the annual CVRT test to find defects✓DAllowing drivers to decide when service is needed✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

Under EU rules on dimensions and weights, what is the maximum authorised length of a standard rigid (two- or three-axle) bus?

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A12 metres✓B13.5 metres✓C15 metres✓D18.75 metres✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

Under EU rules, what is the maximum authorised width of a bus or coach (excluding refrigerated vehicles)?

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A2.40 metres✓B2.55 metres✓C2.60 metres✓D3.00 metres✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

Accessibility regulations for buses and coaches are intended primarily to achieve what?

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ATo maximise the number of standing passengers✓BTo enable disabled passengers, including wheelchair users, to board, travel and alight in safety and without unreasonable difficulty✓CTo reduce the cost of vehicle purchase✓DTo allow operators to carry luggage on the roof✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

Which type of insurance cover is a legal minimum for operating a passenger-carrying vehicle for hire or reward on Irish roads?

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AComprehensive cover only✓BThird-party (including passenger liability) motor insurance✓CGoods-in-transit insurance✓DPublic liability insurance for premises only✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

Under Regulation 1071/2009, an operator that loses its 'good repute' through serious infringements faces what potential consequence?

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AA small fixed administrative fee only✓BLoss or suspension of the operator's licence and possible disqualification of the transport manager✓CAn automatic increase in vehicle excise duty✓DMandatory transfer of the business to another operator✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

Under Regulation 1071/2009, the 'financial standing' requirement is demonstrated by the undertaking having available capital and reserves of at least a set amount per vehicle. For the first vehicle the reference figure is approximately which of the following?

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AEUR 1,800✓BEUR 5,000✓CEUR 9,000✓DEUR 50,000✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

In a coach operator's accounts, the cost of diesel fuel used to run scheduled services is best classified as which type of cost?

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AA fixed (standing) cost✓BA variable (running) cost✓CAn overhead unrelated to mileage✓DA capital cost✓