PCV Theory Test Practice (Bus and Coach) 2026: Practice test 3

Practice test 3 of 8 for the PCV Theory Test Practice (Bus and Coach): 30 more questions with answers and explanations.

Commercial vehicle
United Kingdom
200 questions
Checked October 10, 2026

Question 1 of 30
What should you do if you feel tired while driving a coach on a long journey?
- Stop in a safe place and rest before continuing
- Turn the radio up loud
- Ask a passenger to take over the driving
- Open a window and keep going
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Answer: A. Stop in a safe place and rest before continuing
Rule 91: tiredness is a major cause of collisions. Stop and rest in a safe place.
Question 2 of 30
What is the drink-drive limit for bus and coach drivers in England?
- 20 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood, for all professional drivers
- 50 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood, as in Scotland
- 0 mg; bus drivers must not drink at all
- 80 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood, the same as other drivers
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Answer: D. 80 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood, the same as other drivers
The legal limit is the same for all drivers in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. In Scotland it is 50 mg.
Question 3 of 30
A passenger asks you to stop between stops on a busy road. What should you do?
- Slow down and open the doors while moving
- Stop in a bus lane right at a junction
- Stop at once, wherever you are
- Stop only at a place where it is safe and allowed
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Answer: D. Stop only at a place where it is safe and allowed
Passenger safety comes first. Only stop where passengers can get off safely.
Question 4 of 30
What should you do at a bus stop if a car is parked in it?
- Stop as close to the kerb as is safe and watch passengers closely
- Let passengers off in the middle of the road without looking
- Push the car out of the way with the bus
- Skip the stop without checking if anyone is waiting
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Answer: A. Stop as close to the kerb as is safe and watch passengers closely
When you cannot reach the kerb, take extra care that passengers can board and leave safely.
Question 5 of 30
Where does the Highway Code say other drivers must not stop or park?
- In a marked car park bay
- At or near a bus stop
- On their own driveway
- In a lay-by
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Answer: B. At or near a bus stop
Rule 243: do not stop or park at or near a bus or tram stop.
Question 6 of 30
Your coach has a passenger in a wheelchair. What should you check before moving off?
- That the wheelchair is folded and left in the gangway
- That the ramp is still out in case they want to leave
- That the wheelchair is in the right space and secured or braked
- Nothing; it is the passenger's job to stay safe
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Answer: C. That the wheelchair is in the right space and secured or braked
Make sure the wheelchair is safely positioned in the designated space before you move.
Question 7 of 30
Why should passengers not stand forward of the marked line near the front of a bus?
- That area is where fares and tickets are checked
- That area is kept for luggage and pushchairs
- That area is reserved for staff and inspectors
- They could block your view and fall in a sudden stop
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Answer: D. They could block your view and fall in a sudden stop
Passengers standing at the very front can block your view of the road and mirrors, and are at more risk in a sudden stop.
Question 8 of 30
A child is travelling alone and seems lost. What is the best action?
- Drive them home yourself after your shift
- Follow your company procedure and contact your control room
- Ask them to get off and wait for their parents
- Leave them at the next stop to find their own way
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Answer: B. Follow your company procedure and contact your control room
Keep the child safe on board and get help through your operator's procedures.
Question 9 of 30
Why should bus drivers check the nearside mirror carefully when approaching a bus stop?
- To check their own appearance before stopping
- To read the timetable on the bus shelter
- People at the kerb edge could be hit by the mirror or bus
- To look for a parking space nearby
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Answer: C. People at the kerb edge could be hit by the mirror or bus
Pedestrians at the kerb can be struck by the bus's nearside or its mirror. Approach slowly.
Question 10 of 30
You are driving a bus in heavy rain. How should you adjust your driving?
- Follow closer to the vehicle ahead to see better
- Slow down and leave at least double the normal gap
- Keep your normal speed so you stay on time
- Brake harder at stops to stop skids
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Answer: B. Slow down and leave at least double the normal gap
Rule 126: in the wet, leave at least double the gap and allow for longer stopping distances.
Question 11 of 30
What must you do if your coach is involved in a collision and no one there can take your details?
- Report it to the police as soon as possible, within 24 hours
- Tell only your passengers and your employer
- Do nothing if no one was there
- Report it to the police within 7 days
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Answer: A. Report it to the police as soon as possible, within 24 hours
Rule 286: if details are not exchanged at the scene, report it to the police as soon as possible and within 24 hours.
Question 12 of 30
Passengers have just got off your bus. What should you watch for before pulling away?
- Only your timetable and the clock
- People crossing the road in front of or behind the bus
- Only the traffic lights ahead
- Nothing, because they have already left the bus
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Answer: B. People crossing the road in front of or behind the bus
Passengers often cross near the bus. Check all mirrors and look ahead before moving off.
Question 13 of 30
Why are high-sided coaches at risk on exposed roads in strong winds?
- There is no extra risk
- Wind cools the brakes too much
- Side winds can push them off course
- Wind makes the tachograph stop
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Answer: C. Side winds can push them off course
Rule 232: high-sided vehicles are most affected by windy weather.
Question 14 of 30
Which vehicles may use a bus lane during its hours of operation?
- Only taxis and private hire cars
- Any lorry making deliveries
- Only the vehicles shown on the signs
- Any vehicle, if the lane is empty
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Answer: C. Only the vehicles shown on the signs
Rule 141: signs show when the bus lane operates and which other vehicles may use it.
Question 15 of 30
You are about to close the doors. A passenger is running for the bus. What should you consider first?
- Whether it is safe; never close doors on anyone boarding
- Pulling away so they learn to arrive early next time
- Closing the doors quickly so you keep to the timetable
- Opening the doors again once the bus is moving
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Answer: A. Whether it is safe; never close doors on anyone boarding
Passenger safety comes first. Check your mirrors and do not close the doors on anyone.
Question 16 of 30
How should you approach a bus stop on a busy pavement?
- With the doors already opening
- Slowly, watching for people stepping off the kerb
- With the horn sounding to warn people
- Quickly, so you keep to the timetable
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Answer: B. Slowly, watching for people stepping off the kerb
People may step out without looking. Approach slowly and be ready to stop.
Question 17 of 30
Under GB domestic rules, how many hours must you rest before your first duty and after your last duty when using the 4-hour exemption on 2 days?
- 11 hours
- 8 hours
- 10 hours
- 24 hours
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Answer: C. 10 hours
You must take a 10-hour rest before the first duty and after the last, and start and finish all duties within 24 hours.
Question 18 of 30
What must every coach driver doing a long-distance international trip use to record their hours?
- The coach's sat nav
- A paper notebook only
- A tachograph
- Nothing
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Answer: C. A tachograph
Driving under the assimilated rules must be recorded on a tachograph.
Question 19 of 30
Your bus breaks down in a live lane. What is the first priority?
- Start repairing the engine straight away
- Ask passengers to help push the bus to the side
- Use hazard lights and move passengers to safety if it is safe
- Keep all passengers on board in every case
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Answer: C. Use hazard lights and move passengers to safety if it is safe
Warn other traffic and get people away from danger where it is safe to do so, then call for help.
Question 20 of 30
Why should you not drive a bus with a heavy cold or flu medicine that makes you drowsy?
- It makes the bus go more slowly
- It is only a problem at night
- It can slow your reactions and make you unfit to drive
- It changes your licence category
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Answer: C. It can slow your reactions and make you unfit to drive
Rule 96: do not drive if medicine affects your ability to drive safely.
Question 21 of 30
What does Rule H1 of the Highway Code mean for bus drivers?
- Pedestrians must always give way to buses
- Bus drivers carry a greater responsibility to reduce danger
- Bus drivers may ignore cyclists in bus lanes
- Buses always have priority over other traffic
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Answer: B. Bus drivers carry a greater responsibility to reduce danger
Rule H1 places the greatest responsibility on those driving vehicles that can cause the greatest harm.
Question 22 of 30
How long does the bus and coach theory test certificate last?
- 10 years, the same as a photocard licence
- 2 years from the date you passed the first part
- 5 years from the date you booked the test
- 1 year from the date you passed both parts
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Answer: B. 2 years from the date you passed the first part
Your certificate lasts 2 years from the first part you passed.
Question 23 of 30
Where must you carry your Driver Qualification Card?
- With you when driving a bus or coach professionally
- With your employer, at the depot
- At home, in a safe place
- In the coach's luggage hold
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Answer: A. With you when driving a bus or coach professionally
Carry your Driver Qualification Card whenever you drive a bus, coach or lorry professionally.
Question 24 of 30
What should you do if a passenger has left a bag on your bus?
- Open it and share out what is inside
- Follow your company's lost property or security procedure
- Throw it away at the end of your shift
- Keep it in case the owner comes back for it
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Answer: B. Follow your company's lost property or security procedure
Unattended items should be handled under your operator's procedures, and reported if suspicious.
Question 25 of 30
Under GB domestic rules for buses and coaches, which days make up the working week?
- Monday to Sunday
- Monday to Friday
- Sunday to Saturday
- Any 7 days you choose
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Answer: A. Monday to Sunday
For GB domestic rules, the working week runs from Monday to Sunday.
Question 26 of 30
A 16-seat minibus runs a regular national service on a route of 80 km. Which drivers' hours rules normally apply?
- Only local council rules
- No rules
- GB domestic rules
- Assimilated (or AETR) rules
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Answer: D. Assimilated (or AETR) rules
Regular services over 50 km in vehicles with 9 or more seats follow assimilated or AETR rules.
Question 27 of 30
A business uses a minibus with 8 passenger seats, not for hire or payment. Which drivers' hours rules apply?
- None
- AETR rules
- Assimilated rules
- GB domestic rules
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Answer: A. None
Non-PSV vehicles with up to 8 seats used by a business or public authority have no drivers' hours rules.
Question 28 of 30
When may a bus driver break the GB domestic drivers' hours limits?
- On public holidays and Sundays
- When the bus has no passengers
- When the bus is running late
- Only while dealing with an emergency
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Answer: D. Only while dealing with an emergency
Emergencies are an exemption, and only while you are dealing with them.
Question 29 of 30
In Wales, what is the default speed limit for buses on roads in built-up areas?
- 30 mph
- 40 mph
- 50 mph
- 20 mph
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Answer: D. 20 mph
In Wales, the built-up area limit is 20 mph for all vehicle types. In England, Scotland and Northern Ireland it is 30 mph.
Question 30 of 30
Under GB domestic rules, you drive an overnight bus shift that starts on Monday and ends on Tuesday. Which day's rules apply?
- Whichever rules give you the longest driving time
- No rules apply to overnight shifts
- The rules in force on the day the shift ended
- The rules in force on the day the shift began
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Answer: D. The rules in force on the day the shift began
Overnight shifts follow the rules that applied on the day the shift started.

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