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Kenya NTSA PSV Bus Test Practice Questions - Kenya NTSA Passenger Service Vehicle Bus Driving Theory Test Exam
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QUESTION 1 / 25
What broad components make up the Kenya Authority driving test under the cited Rules?
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Theory, Highway Code/signs and road-safety knowledge, plus practical driving
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B
Only a road test with no theory
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C
Only a medical interview
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D
Only a vehicle insurance check
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QUESTION 2 / 25
What does a certificate of competence show in the Kenya driver licensing framework?
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A
A driving test examiner has certified that the person passed the driving test
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B
A bus has passed a paint inspection
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C
A conductor has counted all fares
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D
A route has no traffic congestion
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QUESTION 3 / 25
A PSV bus driver should operate only a vehicle covered by what authority?
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A
The proper valid licence category and any required PSV authorization
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B
Any private-car licence
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C
A verbal promise from the owner
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D
A passenger vote
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QUESTION 4 / 25
Which pre-trip check best matches PSV self-inspection duties?
Choose one answer below.
A
Tyres, lights, mirrors, brakes, body condition and emergency equipment
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B
Radio volume only
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C
Seat-cover colour only
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D
Fare box balance only
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QUESTION 5 / 25
Which tyre condition should stop a PSV from entering passenger service?
Choose one answer below.
A
Deep cuts, exposed cords, bulges or unsafe tread
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B
Clean sidewalls
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C
Correct pressure
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D
Matching tyres with no visible damage
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QUESTION 6 / 25
Why are lights and reflectors important on a PSV bus?
Choose one answer below.
A
They make the vehicle visible and communicate the driver's intentions
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B
They permit speeding at night
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C
They replace mirror checks
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D
They are only decorative
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QUESTION 7 / 25
Which item is listed as PSV special equipment in the curriculum source?
Choose one answer below.
A
A fire extinguisher
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B
A television screen
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C
A perfume dispenser
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D
Decorative curtains
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QUESTION 8 / 25
After a PSV breakdown, what should the driver prioritize once the vehicle is controlled?
Choose one answer below.
A
Warn traffic and protect passengers from further danger
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B
Repair in the live lane first
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C
Leave passengers without warning devices
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D
Argue about fault
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QUESTION 9 / 25
What does a red octagonal STOP sign require from a PSV driver?
Choose one answer below.
A
Stop completely and proceed only when safe
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B
Slow slightly if late
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C
Stop only when police are present
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D
Sound the horn and continue
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QUESTION 10 / 25
A children warning sign should prompt a PSV driver to do what?
Choose one answer below.
A
Reduce speed, scan both sides and prepare to stop
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B
Accelerate through the area
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C
Move closer to the kerb without slowing
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D
Ignore it outside school hours
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QUESTION 11 / 25
When should a PSV driver signal before pulling away from a stop?
Choose one answer below.
A
Before moving, after checking mirrors and blind spots
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B
Only after entering the lane
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C
Only when another bus is behind
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D
Never on a familiar route
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QUESTION 12 / 25
Why should a PSV driver check mirrors frequently?
Choose one answer below.
A
To maintain awareness around a large vehicle with blind spots
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B
To avoid looking ahead
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C
To watch passengers instead of traffic
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D
To improve the bus appearance
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QUESTION 13 / 25
Where should a PSV normally pick up or set down passengers?
Choose one answer below.
A
At a safe authorized place where passengers are not forced into traffic
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B
In the middle of a lane when hailed
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C
On a sharp bend
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D
Anywhere the conductor points
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QUESTION 14 / 25
Before moving off from a passenger stop, what should the driver confirm?
Choose one answer below.
A
Doors are closed and passengers are clear of the doorway
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B
The fare box is full
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C
The engine is revved hard
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D
The conductor is shouting
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QUESTION 15 / 25
Why does a loaded PSV bus need a longer following distance than a small car?
Choose one answer below.
A
It is heavier and needs more distance for smooth safe stopping
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B
It stops instantly because it has large brakes
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C
Passengers prefer close following
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D
The horn replaces braking distance
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QUESTION 16 / 25
What should a PSV driver do when road conditions make the posted speed unsafe?
Choose one answer below.
A
Drive below the limit at a speed that allows safe control
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B
Keep the posted speed exactly
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C
Accelerate to avoid delay
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D
Match the fastest nearby vehicle
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QUESTION 17 / 25
The driver task model in the curriculum is best summarized as what?
Choose one answer below.
A
Observe, decide and act
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B
Guess, rush and brake
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C
Signal, honk and overtake
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D
Collect, count and leave
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QUESTION 18 / 25
Which action best shows hazard recognition by a PSV driver?
Choose one answer below.
A
Noticing a distracted pedestrian near a crossing and preparing to slow
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B
Assuming all pedestrians will wait
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C
Looking only at the vehicle ahead
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D
Driving faster on familiar roads
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QUESTION 19 / 25
At a zebra crossing with pedestrians waiting, what should a PSV driver do?
Choose one answer below.
A
Slow or stop as required and allow pedestrians to cross safely
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B
Flash lights to force pedestrians back
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C
Overtake a stopping vehicle
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D
Stop with the bus blocking the crossing
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QUESTION 20 / 25
Why should a PSV driver give motorcycles extra clearance?
Choose one answer below.
A
They are vulnerable and can be hidden in bus blind spots
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B
They always have priority over all traffic
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C
Mirrors can never show them
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D
They are unaffected by road surface
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QUESTION 21 / 25
What should a drowsy PSV driver do during a trip?
Choose one answer below.
A
Stop safely, rest and report the fatigue risk under procedure
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B
Open the window and continue indefinitely
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C
Drink alcohol to relax
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D
Drive faster to finish sooner
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QUESTION 22 / 25
What is the safest rule for alcohol or impairing drugs before PSV driving?
Choose one answer below.
A
Do not drive after anything that impairs alertness, coordination or judgment
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B
Drive slowly if slightly affected
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C
Let passengers vote
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D
Use coffee to cancel impairment
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QUESTION 23 / 25
Which document should a PSV driver be ready to produce when lawfully required?
Choose one answer below.
A
A valid driving licence for the appropriate class
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B
A shopping receipt
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C
A passenger identity card
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D
A handwritten route poem
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QUESTION 24 / 25
Why should PSV vehicle documents be current and available?
Choose one answer below.
A
They help show lawful authorization, insurance and inspection compliance
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B
They allow ignoring traffic signs
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C
They replace daily inspection
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D
They prove fares were paid
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QUESTION 25 / 25
After a collision involving a PSV, what is the first priority?
Choose one answer below.
A
Prevent further harm by securing the scene and checking for injuries
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B
Move the bus no matter who is hurt
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C
Leave before police arrive
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D
Collect fares from passengers
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