PCV Theory Test Questions

857 Questions

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	You’re driving a bus carrying passengers at night. Why should you always switch on the interior lights?
	You’re driving a bus displaying this sign. When can you use its hazard warning lights?
	You’re driving a bus in hot weather. Can the passenger door be left open to let in fresh air?
	You’re driving a bus on a local service. When can you use this lane?
	You’re driving a bus on a windy day. What should you do when you’re overtaking a motorcyclist?
	You’re driving a bus. Where should you be aware of the risk of grounding?
	You’re driving a bus with 18 seats on an excursion from London to Scotland. Which drivers’ hours rules should you use?
	You’re driving a coach carrying elderly people. You arrive at the scene of an incident. What should you do if the emergency services have already arrived?
	You’re driving a coach, returning from a European trip. Why should you search the vehicle at the port?
	You’re driving a double-deck bus. What’s the minimum depth of tread required over three-quarters of each tyre’s width?
	You’re driving a double-deck bus. Why do you need to know if anyone is using the stairs?
	You’re driving a fully laden vehicle approaching an uphill gradient. What will happen if you start to overtake?
	You’re driving a fully loaded coach that’s 12 metres long. What should you do when you approach this sign?
	You’re driving a high-sided vehicle in very windy conditions. Where should you avoid travelling?
	You’re driving a high-sided vehicle on a motorway. Where should you be especially aware of the effects of side wind?
	You’re driving a high-sided vehicle on a motorway. You should anticipate the effects of side wind. When is this most likely to happen?
	You’re driving a large vehicle. How does its size and design affect the blind spots?
	You’re driving a large vehicle in a straight line. When is it most stable?
	You’re driving a large vehicle in gusty conditions. Which vehicle is most likely to be affected by buffeting when you overtake it?
	You’re driving a large vehicle in heavy rain on a motorway. You slow down to reduce the risk of aquaplaning. For what other reason should you slow down?
	You’re driving a large vehicle on a narrow road with passing places. What will you need to be most aware of?
	You’re driving a long bus. When would you need to straddle lanes?
	You’re driving a long vehicle and want to turn right at a roundabout ahead. How should you signal if you need to occupy the left-hand lane?
	You’re driving a long vehicle on a two-lane road. What should you do if you want to turn left into a narrow side road?
	You’re driving a long vehicle. What should you be especially careful of before turning left onto a main road?
	You’re driving a long vehicle. What should you do when you want to turn right at a painted mini-roundabout?
	You’re driving a one-person-operated bus. What should you do while issuing tickets at a bus stop?
	You’re driving a school bus carrying children. When can you make physical contact with a passenger?
	You’re driving a six-wheeled double-deck bus. What do you need to know about punctures on the rear tyres?
	You’re driving a slow-moving vehicle on a narrow, winding road. What should you do to let other vehicles overtake you?
	You’re driving a three-axle double-deck bus and have the steering turned onto full lock. What should you do to avoid rear tyre scrub?
	You’re driving a three-axle double-deck bus. Why should you take extra care when using full steering lock?
	You’re driving a vehicle fitted with anti-lock brakes. What should you do when braking in an emergency?
	You’re driving along a motorway and see this sign. What does it mean?
	You’re driving along a motorway in thick fog at night. The reflective studs are red on your left and white on your right. Which lane are you in?
	You’re driving along a motorway. What should you do if the air-pressure warning device starts to operate?
	You’re driving along this road. What should you do if the red van cuts in close in front of you?
	You’re driving at 50 mph (80 km/h) on a dry, level road. What gap should you leave between your vehicle and the one in front?
	You’re driving at a speed of 50 mph (80 km/h) in good, dry conditions. What distance should you stay behind the vehicle in front?
	You’re driving at night on a very busy road when your headlights fail. What should you do if the fuse box is on the outside of the bus, on the right-hand side?
	You’re driving at night. What does it mean if you see a pedestrian wearing reflective clothing and carrying a red light?
	You’re driving at night. Why should you ensure that all your lights are clean and working correctly?
	You’re driving at the legal speed limit. What should you do if a vehicle comes up quickly behind, flashing its headlights?
	You’re driving at the speed limit in the left-hand lane of a motorway. What should you do if you see lorries merging from a slip road ahead?
	You’re driving behind two cyclists. They’re approaching a roundabout in the left-hand lane. What should you expect them to do?
	You’re driving between the hours of 11.30 pm and 7.00 am. When must you switch off your vehicle’s reverse warning bleeper?
	You’re driving down a long hill. What should you use to prevent the brakes from overheating?
	You’re driving down a snow-covered hill. Why should you take care when using an independent endurance brake (retarder)?
	You’re driving downhill. How will this affect your vehicle?
	You’re driving in a built-up area between 11.30 pm and 7.00 am. For what reason can you sound the vehicle’s horn?
	You’re driving in a built-up area. Your vehicle is fitted with an audible warning device that sounds when it’s reversing. When must you turn off this alarm?
	You’re driving in a town. What should you do when you see this sign on a stationary bus ahead?
	You’re driving in fast-moving traffic along a motorway. What should you do if there’s a stationary queue of traffic ahead?
	You’re driving in fog on a three-lane motorway. Which lane are you in when you can see red reflective studs on your left and white reflective studs on your right?
	You’re driving in fog that’s starting to clear. When should you switch off your high-intensity rear fog lights?
	You’re driving in fog. When should high-intensity rear fog lights be used?
	You’re driving in heavy rain. What should you do if your steering suddenly feels very light?
	You’re driving in heavy rain. Why do you need to increase your distance from the vehicle in front?
	You’re driving in the left-hand lane of a motorway. What should you do when you see a large vehicle merging from a slip road ahead?
	You’re driving in the left-hand lane on a three-lane motorway. What should you check for before moving into the middle lane to overtake a slower vehicle?
	You’re driving in town and see these lights flashing. What would you expect to see ahead?
	You’re driving in wet conditions. What should you try to do before braking?
	You’re driving in wet weather. What effect will faulty spray-suppression equipment have on other drivers?
	You’re driving near a school in heavy traffic. What should you do when there are children walking close to the kerb on your side of the road?
	You’re driving on a dual carriageway and intend to overtake the vehicle ahead. What should you do if there’s a car approaching quickly behind you in the right-hand lane?
	You’re driving on a dual carriageway. What type of vehicle must use a flashing amber beacon on this road?
	You’re driving on a dual carriageway. When would you use the nearside mirror?
	You’re driving on a main road. What should you do just before turning right into a side road?
	You’re driving on a motorway after it’s been raining heavily. What should you do if spray is being thrown up, causing poor visibility?
	You’re driving on a motorway and there’s no traffic ahead. You see this sign. Which lane should you use?
	You’re driving on a motorway and you see this sign. What does it mean?
	You’re driving on a motorway in heavy rain. What could cause your steering to become unresponsive?
	You’re driving on a motorway in heavy rain. When are you allowed to use high-intensity rear fog lights?
	You’re driving on a motorway. There’s been a collision on the opposite carriageway. What should you do if drivers ahead are slowing to look?
	You’re driving on a motorway. What colour are the reflective studs on the right-hand edge of the carriageway?
	You’re driving on a motorway. What does it mean when a lorry ahead of you switches on its hazard warning lights?
	You’re driving on a motorway. What should you do if your view ahead is restricted by heavy spray?
	You’re driving on a road with an uneven surface. What should you do if you’re following a motorcyclist along this road?
	You’re driving on a single carriageway road. What should you do when you see horse riders ahead?
	You’re driving on a single carriageway. When may you use your mobile phone?
	You’re driving on a smart motorway. What’s the speed limit when the hard shoulder is being used as a running lane?
	You’re driving on the motorway and want to use your mobile phone. What should you do before using it?
	You’re driving past a bus that’s waiting at a bus stop on the other side of the road. Why should you be careful?
	You’re driving past a line of parked cars. What should you do if you notice a ball bouncing out into the road ahead?
	You’re driving past parked cars. What should you do if you notice a bicycle wheel sticking out between them?
	You’re driving through a congested tunnel. What should you do if you have to stop?
	You’re driving through a tunnel. What should you do if your vehicle breaks down?
	You’re driving through roadworks. What information does this sign give you?
	You’re driving through the night. What could it mean if your steering feels lighter than normal?
	You’re driving towards a zebra crossing. What should you do if you see that a person in a wheelchair is waiting to cross?
	You’re driving under EU drivers’ hours. How is a week defined under these rules?
	You’re driving under EU tachograph regulations and lose your smart card. When must you inform the relevant authority?
	You’re emerging from a side road into a queue of traffic. Which of these vehicles is especially hard to see?
	You’re entering a roundabout. What should you do if a cyclist in front of you is signalling to turn right?
	You’re following a car being driven slowly by a learner driver. What should you do if it isn’t safe to overtake it?
	You’re following a cyclist. What should you do if you wish to turn left a short distance ahead?
	You’re following a large vehicle. How can you improve your view ahead?
	You’re following a lorry that’s leaking fuel. What should you be especially aware of?
	You’re following a motorcyclist along a potholed road. How should you adjust your driving to take account of this situation?
	You’re following two cyclists as they approach a roundabout in the left-hand lane. In which direction should you expect them to go?