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PCV Theory Test Questions

857 Questions

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	You’re found to be two-and-a-half times over the legal drink-drive limit and are disqualified from driving. Before regaining your licence, who will you have to satisfy that you don’t have an alcohol problem?
	You’re in the centre lane of a motorway, overtaking another vehicle. What should you do before returning to the left-hand lane?
	You’re in the left-hand lane on a three-lane motorway. Why should you check for any vehicles in the right-hand lane before you overtake?
	You’re making a journey that crosses international borders. Which document should you produce at immigration control?
	You’re making a journey with a co-driver. When the other person is driving, how should you show this time?
	You’re on a country road. What should you expect to see coming towards you on your side of the road?
	You’re on a motorway and the surface is still wet after rain. Why should you take care when you’re overtaking?
	You’re on a motorway and there’s a strong side wind. Which vehicle is particularly at risk?
	You’re on a motorway, approaching a working snow plough. Why should you stay behind it?
	You’re on a motorway. What does it mean when a red cross is displayed above the hard shoulder?
	You’re on a smart motorway. What do the speed-limit signs indicate?
	You’re on a smart motorway. What does it mean when a mandatory speed limit is displayed above the hard shoulder?
	You’re overtaking a lorry. What should you do if you see the driver flash their headlights?
	You’re overtaking a motorcycle in windy conditions. Why should you check your nearside mirror?
	You’re parking your coach at a coastal resort. What should you do if your passengers will still have access to the vehicle?
	You’re returning to the UK and are about to board a ferry. An immigration officer asks to see your documentation. What must you show them immediately?
	You’re reversing your vehicle. What should you do while the audible warning device is operating?
	You’re stationary. The brake air-pressure warning light comes on. Why should you keep the parking brake on?
	You’re stopped by a police officer for a suspected motoring offence. Which document will you be asked to produce?
	You’re the driver of a bus displaying reflective yellow school-bus signs. When are you allowed to use hazard warning lights?
	You’re the driver of a one-person-operated double-deck bus. How do you stay aware of passengers on the top deck?
	You’re the first person to arrive at an incident where a motorcyclist is unconscious. After you’ve checked the area for immediate danger, what’s the first check you should make on the casualty?
	You’re the first person to arrive at an incident where people are badly injured. What’s the first thing you should do?
	You’re travelling behind a moped. What should you do if you want to turn left a short distance ahead?
	You’re travelling on a motorway. A red cross is displayed on the gantry signals above the hard shoulder and mandatory speed limits are shown above all other lanes. What does the red cross mean?
	You’re travelling on a narrow section of road. What should you do if a horse rider ahead is riding in the centre of the lane?
	You’re trying to resuscitate a casualty who isn’t breathing. For how long should you continue?
	You’re turning left from a main road into a side road. What should you do if people are already crossing the road into which you’re turning?
	You’re turning left from a main road into a side road. What should you do if there’s a pedestrian on the pavement waiting to cross the side road?
	You’re turning right at a T-junction. What should you do when your view to the right and left is blocked by parked vehicles?
	You’re turning right from a main road into a side road. There’s no oncoming traffic. What should you do if pedestrians are standing on the pavement waiting to cross the side road?
	You’re turning right onto a dual carriageway from a side road. What should you do if your vehicle is too long for the gap in the central reservation?
	You’re waiting at a T-junction. What should you do if you see a vehicle is coming from the right, with its left indicator flashing?
	You’re waiting for some time in a stationary traffic queue. Why should you switch off your engine?
	You’re waiting for the emergency services to arrive at the scene of an incident. A pedestrian’s leg is bleeding heavily, but there’s nothing embedded in the wound. What should you do to help?
	You’re waiting to come out of a side road. Why should you look carefully for motorcycles?
	You’re waiting to turn left at a junction. In your mirror you can see a cyclist moving up between the kerb and the nearside of your vehicle. How should you deal with the cyclist?
	You’ve been convicted of a drink-drive offence and banned from driving. Which entitlement will this ban affect?
	You’ve been convicted of driving while unfit through drink or drugs. What will increase in cost when you start driving again?
	You’ve been driving non-stop since 5.00 am. The time is now 9.30 am. Under EU rules, what length of break must you take?
	You’ve been involved in an incident and damaged some property. What should you do if nobody else is present and your vehicle is still roadworthy?
	You’ve been stopped at a roadside check. What would staff from the environmental health department be checking?
	You’ve been taking medicine for a few days, and it has made you feel drowsy. Today you feel better, but you still need to take the medicine. When should you drive?
	You’ve been waiting in a traffic queue for several minutes. What should you do if it’s clear that you won’t be moving soon?
	You’ve driven a long distance and feel tired. Your tachograph shows that you haven’t exceeded your driving hours. What should you do in these circumstances?
	You’ve had an incident while driving through a tunnel. You aren’t injured but your vehicle can’t be driven. What’s the first thing you should do in this situation?
	You’ve had to change a wheel on your vehicle. When should the wheel nuts be checked again?
	You’ve just overtaken another large vehicle. How do you know when it’s safe to move back to the nearside lane?
	You’ve just overtaken another vehicle on a motorway. What should you avoid when moving back to the left?
	You’ve just refilled your fuel tank. What must you check before driving away from the fuel pump?
	You’ve just started the engine. What must you do if the brake air-pressure warning light is showing?
	You’ve parked for a short time in a town while you plan your route. What should you do while your vehicle is parked?
	You’ve parked on the roadside. What must you do before leaving the vehicle?
	You’ve stopped at a pelican crossing. What should you do if the lights have changed to green but a disabled person is still crossing?
	You’ve stopped at the scene of an incident where there are casualties. What should you do to help?
	You’ve stopped for an elderly pedestrian who’s slowly crossing the road. What should you do if traffic behind you is being held up?
	You’ve stopped on a firm, level surface. What’s the first thing you must do before you uncouple the trailer?