PCV Theory Test Practice (Bus and Coach) 2026: Practice test 2

Practice test 2 of 8 for the PCV Theory Test Practice (Bus and Coach): 25 more questions with answers and explanations.

Commercial vehicle
United Kingdom
200 questions
Checked October 10, 2026

Question 1 of 25
What duty do bus drivers have towards passengers getting on and off?
- None; passengers are responsible for themselves
- To take all reasonable precautions for their safety
- Only to answer questions about the route
- Only to collect fares and check tickets
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Answer: B. To take all reasonable precautions for their safety
The PSV conduct regulations require drivers to take all reasonable precautions to ensure passengers' safety.
Question 2 of 25
A passenger keeps talking to you while you drive through busy traffic. What do the PSV conduct rules say?
- You must stop the bus each time someone speaks to you
- You must answer every question while you drive
- Passengers must not distract or talk to the driver, except in set cases
- Passengers may talk to the driver at any time
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Answer: C. Passengers must not distract or talk to the driver, except in set cases
The regulations say passengers must not distract the driver or speak to them while driving, except in an emergency, for safety or to ask the bus to stop.
Question 3 of 25
Before you move off from a bus stop, what must you check?
- That every passenger has paid the right fare
- Only that the traffic lights ahead are green
- That the doors are closed and no one is boarding or close to the bus
- That the radio and destination display are on
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Answer: C. That the doors are closed and no one is boarding or close to the bus
Check doors and all mirrors so no one is trapped, falling or about to step off the kerb in front of you.
Question 4 of 25
Why should you brake and accelerate smoothly when driving a bus?
- It makes the bus reach its top speed sooner
- Standing passengers can lose their balance and fall
- It stops the driver's seat from wearing out
- It keeps the doors from opening by themselves
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Answer: B. Standing passengers can lose their balance and fall
Harsh braking or acceleration can throw passengers off balance, especially those standing or walking to a seat.
Question 5 of 25
An older passenger is still walking to a seat as you are ready to pull away. What should you do?
- Brake sharply so that they sit down
- Wait until they are seated or holding on safely
- Pull away quickly so you stay on time
- Ask them to stand at the front instead
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Answer: B. Wait until they are seated or holding on safely
Give passengers who may lose their balance time to sit or hold on before moving off.
Question 6 of 25
Why should you stop close to the kerb at a bus stop?
- To save fuel when pulling away again
- To stop cyclists from using the bus lane
- To block other traffic so it cannot pass
- So passengers do not have to step into the road
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Answer: D. So passengers do not have to step into the road
Stopping close to the kerb makes boarding easier and safer, especially for people with reduced mobility.
Question 7 of 25
A wheelchair user wants to board your bus. What should you do?
- Ask them to wait for the next bus, which may be less busy
- Lower the bus or use the ramp, and give them time to reach the space
- Pull away as soon as they are on, before the ramp is stowed
- Ask other passengers to lift the wheelchair on board
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Answer: B. Lower the bus or use the ramp, and give them time to reach the space
Use the bus's accessibility features and give the passenger time to board and position safely.
Question 8 of 25
Why must the gangway and emergency exits on a bus or coach be kept clear?
- To make room for more standing passengers
- To make fare collection quicker
- So people can get out quickly and safely in an emergency
- To keep the bus clean and tidy
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Answer: C. So people can get out quickly and safely in an emergency
Luggage or other items in gangways or blocking exits could trap passengers in an emergency.
Question 9 of 25
Where should passengers' large luggage go on a coach?
- In the gangway, where passengers can watch it
- On the dashboard beside the driver
- In the luggage hold or racks designed for it, not in the gangway
- In front of the emergency exit, where there is space
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Answer: C. In the luggage hold or racks designed for it, not in the gangway
Store luggage where it cannot fall on passengers or block the way out.
Question 10 of 25
A fire starts in the engine of your coach. What should you do first?
- Keep passengers on board until help arrives
- Open the engine cover fully to look
- Stop safely, switch off the engine and get everyone off
- Drive on to the nearest garage
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Answer: C. Stop safely, switch off the engine and get everyone off
Get passengers off and away from the vehicle and traffic, then call the emergency services.
Question 11 of 25
Your coach breaks down on a motorway with a hard shoulder. Where should passengers wait?
- On the coach with their seat belts fastened
- On the hard shoulder right next to the coach
- On the central reservation, away from the coach
- Well away from the coach, behind the barrier if there is one
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Answer: D. Well away from the coach, behind the barrier if there is one
Rule 275: get passengers out on the side away from traffic and wait well away from the vehicle, behind the barrier where possible.
Question 12 of 25
A passenger becomes aggressive towards others on your bus. What is the safest action?
- Drive faster so they get off sooner
- Stay calm, stop when safe, and call for help if needed
- Leave your seat to deal with them while moving
- Argue loudly with them while you keep driving
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Answer: B. Stay calm, stop when safe, and call for help if needed
Keep yourself and passengers safe. Do not get into confrontation while driving; get help.
Question 13 of 25
A passenger falls on your bus and is hurt. What should you do?
- Ignore it if they say they are fine
- Carry on to the end of the route, then report it
- Stop when safe, check on them, get help and report it
- Ask them to get off at the next stop
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Answer: C. Stop when safe, check on them, get help and report it
Stop safely, give or arrange help, and report the incident to your operator.
Question 14 of 25
A bus ahead of a car is signalling to pull out from a bus stop. What does the Highway Code ask the car driver to do?
- Give way to the bus if it is safe
- Overtake the bus on the left
- Speed up and pass the bus quickly
- Sound the horn to warn the bus driver
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Answer: A. Give way to the bus if it is safe
Rule 223: give priority to buses signalling to pull out from stops, where safe.
Question 15 of 25
When do bus lane signs tell you whether other vehicles may use the lane?
- Bus lanes are for buses only, at all times
- Only on Sundays and public holidays
- Never; any vehicle may use a bus lane
- The signs show the hours and which vehicles may use it
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Answer: D. The signs show the hours and which vehicles may use it
Rule 141: bus lane signs show the hours it operates and which other vehicles may use it.
Question 16 of 25
You are driving past a stopped school bus with a School Bus sign. What should you expect?
- The bus will move off quickly without signalling
- Only adults will be getting on or off
- Nothing, because school buses never stop on main roads
- Children may be getting on or off and crossing near the bus
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Answer: D. Children may be getting on or off and crossing near the bus
Rule 209: drive carefully and slowly past a stopped school bus, as children may be getting on or off.
Question 17 of 25
Why should a double-deck bus driver watch for overhanging trees and low bridges?
- The top deck could strike them, injuring passengers
- Low bridges only affect lorries, not buses
- They can interfere with the tachograph
- Trees and bridges slow the bus down
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Answer: A. The top deck could strike them, injuring passengers
Know your vehicle's height and avoid routes with low bridges or overhanging branches.
Question 18 of 25
Why must you watch the rear of a long bus when you pull away from a stop on a bend?
- The back wheels may lift off the road
- The engine at the back may overheat
- The rear doors may open by themselves
- The rear swings out (tail swing) and can hit people
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Answer: D. The rear swings out (tail swing) and can hit people
When a long vehicle with a rear overhang turns sharply, the back swings out in the opposite direction.
Question 19 of 25
When turning at a junction in a bus, why might you need to use more of the road?
- Because it uses less fuel to turn wide
- To make other drivers stop and let you through
- The rear wheels cut in, so you need extra room
- Because buses must always turn from the centre of the road
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Answer: C. The rear wheels cut in, so you need extra room
Rule 221: large vehicles may need extra road space to turn.
Question 20 of 25
What is the minimum tyre tread depth for a bus or coach?
- 0.5 mm in any one groove of the tread
- 1.6 mm across the central three-quarters, all round the tyre
- 2 mm in the centre of the tread only
- 1 mm across three-quarters of the tread, all the way round
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Answer: D. 1 mm across three-quarters of the tread, all the way round
Annex 6: passenger-carrying vehicles must have at least 1 mm of tread across three-quarters of the breadth, around the whole circumference.
Question 21 of 25
During your daily walkaround check of a bus, what should you check inside?
- The number of passengers expected on the route
- That the radio is tuned to a travel station
- That emergency exits work and safety equipment is in place
- The colour and condition of the seat covers only
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Answer: C. That emergency exits work and safety equipment is in place
Check doors, exits, lights, mirrors, tyres and safety equipment such as the fire extinguisher before driving.
Question 22 of 25
Your bus's doors do not close properly. What should you do?
- Drive slowly with the doors left open
- Ask passengers to hold the doors closed
- Tie the doors shut with string or tape
- Do not drive until it is fixed, and report the defect
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Answer: D. Do not drive until it is fixed, and report the defect
Faulty doors are a serious danger to passengers. Report the defect and do not use the bus.
Question 23 of 25
A cyclist is riding in the bus lane ahead of you. What should you do?
- Sound the horn so the cyclist moves out of the bus lane
- Follow closely so the cyclist speeds up
- Stay well back and only overtake when you can leave plenty of space
- Overtake straight away, even if you pass close to them
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Answer: C. Stay well back and only overtake when you can leave plenty of space
Rule 163: give cyclists at least 1.5 metres when overtaking at up to 30 mph, and more at higher speeds.
Question 24 of 25
Why should a bus driver plan stops and braking well ahead?
- Because it stops other traffic from overtaking
- Because late braking is quicker and saves time
- Smooth, early braking keeps passengers safe and saves fuel
- Because planning is only needed on coach trips
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Answer: C. Smooth, early braking keeps passengers safe and saves fuel
Planning ahead lets you slow down gently, protecting standing passengers and reducing fuel use.
Question 25 of 25
You are about to reverse a coach in a car park and cannot see behind clearly. What should you do?
- Reverse with the doors open
- Reverse quickly
- Get someone to guide you
- Rely on passengers shouting
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Answer: C. Get someone to guide you
Rule 202: if you cannot see clearly, get someone to guide you when reversing.

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