PCV Theory Test Questions

857 Questions

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	It’s been eight hours since you last had an alcoholic drink. What effect could the alcohol have on your driving?
	It’s important to be able to work out the weight difference between a full bus and an empty one. How many passengers will add about 1 tonne to the vehicle’s overall weight?
	It’s raining heavily. What effect could this have when you overtake a cyclist?
	It’s raining. Why would a motorcyclist steer around drain covers on a bend?
	It’s very windy and you’re overtaking a motorcyclist on a motorway. What should you be aware of that may cause them problems?
	On a coach with high side windows, it can be difficult to see either side. What should you do before you move off in one of these vehicles?
	On motorways, you’re usually driving at higher speeds for long distances. What effect can this have on your tyres?
	On your daily walk-round check, you see that one front tyre is more than 10 years old. What should you do before using the vehicle?
	Passengers may be in a hurry to get off the bus as you approach a bus stop. What should you do to reduce any dangers?
	Planning your route before starting a journey is a good idea. Why should you also plan an alternative route?
	Poor eating habits can increase your risk of long-term health problems. What may result from a poor diet?
	Several parked cars are blocking your bus stop. What should you do before allowing passengers to leave the bus?
	Should you give way to a car showing a flashing green beacon?
	Some buses have different-sized wheels on the front and rear. What do you need to be aware of when driving at high speeds on long journeys?
	Some coaches have a mirror on their nearside, angled down to show the front nearside wheel. When should this extra mirror be used?
	Spilled diesel makes the road very slippery. Which vehicles will be most at risk from this hazard?
	The analogue tachograph on your vehicle becomes faulty. How long do you have before you must have it repaired?
	The area around an incident is safe. What’s the best way to help an injured person?
	The bus you’re driving is fitted with automatic transmission. When would you use kickdown?
	The double white line along the centre of the road is unbroken on your side. When may you cross the line?
	The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) and the police carry out spot checks for faulty vehicles. What will happen to the vehicle if serious defects are found?
	The Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC) requires you to take training every five years. How many hours of training must you take?
	The entrances to roundabouts are often slippery when they’re wet. How should you deal with this hazard?
	The front of your bus overhangs well past the front wheels. Why should you allow for this when cornering?
	The height of your vehicle is 4.2 metres (14 feet). What should you do as you approach this bridge?
	The MSM routine should be used when you negotiate a hazard. What do the initials MSM stand for?
	The road is wet. Why should you slow down as you approach this pedestrian?
	The time is 10.00 am. You’ve been driving non-stop since 6.00 am. Under EU rules, what’s the longest you may now drive without a break?
	There’s a slow-moving motorcyclist ahead of you. What should you do if you’re unsure what the rider is going to do?
	There’s been an incident. What can you do to help a driver who’s suffering from shock?
	This vehicle is fitted with spray-suppression equipment. In what weather conditions will it be most useful?
	Under EU drivers’ hours regulations, a 45-minute break must be taken after 4.5 hours of driving. What shorter breaks can this be split into?
	Under EU rules, a driver must take regular breaks from driving. What maximum period of continuous driving is allowed?
	Under EU rules, how long should your normal daily rest period be?
	Under EU rules, what’s the maximum daily driving time allowed?
	Under EU rules, what’s the maximum driving time allowed in any two consecutive weeks?
	Under EU rules, what’s the normal weekly rest period that must be taken?
	Under EU rules, you can drive for a maximum of nine hours a day. On how many days each week can this be extended to 10 hours?
	Under EU rules, you may drive for up to nine hours a day. What maximum may this be increased to on two days of the week?
	Under EU rules, your daily rest can be reduced to 9 hours. For how many days per week is this allowed?
	Under EU rules, your minimum daily rest is 11 hours. On three days of the week this may be reduced to what length of time?
	Unless otherwise shown, what’s the minimum headroom under bridges in the UK?
	Usually, a rev counter is divided into coloured bands. Which band should you stay in for maximum fuel economy?
	Well ahead of you are traffic lights on green. What should you do in case the lights change to red?
	What action should you take if there are flashing amber lights under a school warning sign?
	What action would you take when elderly people are crossing the road?
	What are kneeling buses designed to improve?
	What are the consequences of driving your vehicle when it’s emitting excessive exhaust smoke?
	What are these advanced stop lines for?
	What are traffic officers authorised to do?
	What benefit is expected to come from having a Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC) qualification?
	What can be expected after drivers complete a Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC)?
	What can cause unnecessary pollution to the environment?
	What can coasting downhill seriously affect?
	What can happen to drivers who break EU tachograph regulations?
	What can help to maximise fuel economy?
	What can prevent you from holding a bus or lorry driving licence?
	What can seriously affect your concentration while driving?
	What can you add to diesel fuel to prevent it from becoming less effective at low temperatures?
	What can you do to help maintain concentration while you’re driving?
	What category of licence is required to drive an articulated bus?
	What causes ‘brake fade’?
	What colour follows the green signal at a puffin crossing?
	What component fitted to your vehicle will help following drivers in wet weather?
	What condition could prevent you from holding a lorry or bus licence?
	What could happen if there isn’t enough oil in your engine?
	What could happen if you overfill your engine with oil?
	What could happen if you overfill your engine with oil?
	What could prevent air pressure from building up in an air-brake system in frosty weather?
	What could you do to help a passenger who has difficulty walking?
	What danger should you be most aware of if you’re driving close to the kerb in a busy shopping area?
	What do bells hanging across the road warn drivers of?
	What do heated fuel lines prevent?
	What do the codes shown on the side walls of bus and lorry tyres refer to?
	What do yellow zigzag lines on the road outside a school mean?
	What do you have to be aware of when driving a double-deck bus on a road that has a steep camber?
	What do you need to be aware of when driving a vehicle fitted with power-assisted steering?
	What do you need to be aware of when you drive over an exposed suspension bridge?
	What do you need to be careful of when you’re driving in high winds?
	What does a D1 category licence allow you to drive?
	What does a kneeling bus improve?
	What does a tachograph record?
	What does air suspension help to protect?
	What does ‘blind spot’ mean?
	What does good passenger care include?
	What does it indicate if you see white lights on a vehicle at night?
	What does it mean if the ignition warning light comes on while you’re driving?
	What does it mean when there are double red lines running along the edge of a road?
	What does ‘road-friendly’ suspension help to reduce?
	What does the flashing amber light mean at a pelican crossing?
	What does the term ‘maximum authorised mass’ (MAM) mean?
	What does this arm signal mean?
	What does this marker count down to?
	What does this motorway sign mean?
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