PCV Theory Test Practice (Bus and Coach) 2026: Practice test 5

1. Question 1 of 25

   How much periodic Driver CPC training must professional lorry drivers complete?

   • A35 hours every 5 years
   • B7 hours every year
   • C35 hours every 10 years
   • D100 hours every 5 years
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   Answer: A. 35 hours every 5 years

   To keep your Driver CPC, you complete 35 hours of periodic training every 5 years.

2. Question 2 of 25

   Which lorries usually avoid paying a charge in a Clean Air Zone?

   • AAny lorry that is over 10 years old
   • BLorries that enter the zone only at night
   • CThose that meet the Euro VI emissions standard
   • DLorries carrying food or medical supplies
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   Answer: C. Those that meet the Euro VI emissions standard

   In Clean Air Zones that charge HGVs, lorries meeting Euro VI standards are usually not charged.

3. Question 3 of 25

   How should your gap from the vehicle in front change on wet roads?

   • AKeep it the same
   • BHalve it
   • CReduce it to one second
   • DAt least double it
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   Answer: D. At least double it

   Rule 126: the gap should be at least doubled on wet roads.

4. Question 4 of 25

   On a tachograph, what does a steering wheel symbol mean?

   • ADriving
   • BOther work
   • CAvailability
   • DRest
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   Answer: A. Driving

   The steering wheel symbol records driving time.

5. Question 5 of 25

   How long must your break be after 4 hours 30 minutes of driving under the assimilated rules?

   • AAt least 15 minutes in total
   • BAt least 45 minutes in total
   • CAt least 2 hours in total
   • DAt least 30 minutes in total
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   Answer: B. At least 45 minutes in total

   The break, or breaks, must total at least 45 minutes.

6. Question 6 of 25

   You drive a goods vehicle over 7.5 tonnes on a motorway with three or more lanes. Which lane must you NOT use?

   • AThe left-hand lane, except when joining or leaving
   • BAny lane at night, except the left-hand lane
   • CThe right-hand lane, except in special cases such as lane closures
   • DThe middle lane, except when overtaking another lorry
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   Answer: C. The right-hand lane, except in special cases such as lane closures

   Rule 265: goods vehicles over 7.5 tonnes must not use the right-hand lane of a motorway with three or more lanes, apart from the exceptions given.

7. Question 7 of 25

   How many questions are in the multiple-choice part of the lorry (LGV) theory test?

   • A120
   • B75
   • C100
   • D50
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   Answer: C. 100

   The multiple-choice part has 100 questions.

8. Question 8 of 25

   On a tachograph, which symbol records other work, such as loading?

   • AA bed
   • BA steering wheel
   • CA square with a diagonal line
   • DCrossed hammers
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   Answer: D. Crossed hammers

   Crossed hammers mean other work, such as loading, unloading or vehicle checks.

9. Question 9 of 25

   Your doctor prescribes medicine that may cause drowsiness. What should you do?

   • AAsk your doctor or pharmacist if it is safe to drive
   • BDrive as normal, as medicine is always safe
   • CTake double the dose so it works faster
   • DDrive only at night when roads are quiet
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   Answer: A. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if it is safe to drive

   Rule 96: check whether medicines will affect your driving. Do not drive if they make you unfit.

10. Question 10 of 25

    When should you check your lorry before driving?

    • AOnly after a breakdown or a collision
    • BOnce a month, or before each MOT test
    • COnly when a warning light comes on
    • DEvery day, with a walkaround check before setting off
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    Answer: D. Every day, with a walkaround check before setting off

    Check the vehicle before every journey, including lights, tyres, mirrors, brakes and the load.

11. Question 11 of 25

    Under the assimilated rules, what is the most you may drive in any two consecutive weeks?

    • A100 hours
    • B90 hours
    • C112 hours
    • D56 hours
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    Answer: B. 90 hours

    You may drive no more than 90 hours in any 2 consecutive weeks.

12. Question 12 of 25

    How much of the load's weight should the restraint resist sideways and backwards?

    • AAt least 50%
    • BAt least 80%
    • CAt least 10%
    • DAt least 150%
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    Answer: A. At least 50%

    Load restraint should hold at least 50% of the load's weight to the sides and rear.

13. Question 13 of 25

    What should you do before going down a long, steep hill in a lorry?

    • AStay in a high gear and use only the footbrake all the way
    • BChoose a lower gear before the descent, and use the endurance brake
    • CSelect neutral at the top and coast down to save fuel
    • DSpeed up near the top so the descent takes less time
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    Answer: B. Choose a lower gear before the descent, and use the endurance brake

    A lower gear and an endurance brake (retarder) help control speed so the service brakes do not overheat and fade.

14. Question 14 of 25

    What must you send with your application for provisional lorry or bus entitlement?

    • AYour theory test pass certificate
    • BA completed D4 medical report
    • CA letter from your employer
    • DYour Driver Qualification Card
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    Answer: B. A completed D4 medical report

    You need a D4 medical report, filled in by a doctor, when applying for provisional lorry or bus entitlement.

15. Question 15 of 25

    Should you place a warning triangle on a motorway?

    • ANo, never
    • BYes, in the next lane
    • CYes, 45 metres behind
    • DOnly at night
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    Answer: A. No, never

    Rule 274: never use warning triangles on motorways.

16. Question 16 of 25

    Which licence category do you need to drive a Category C lorry towing a trailer over 750 kg?

    • ACategory BE
    • BCategory DE
    • CCategory C1
    • DCategory CE
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    Answer: D. Category CE

    Category CE allows a Category C vehicle with a trailer over 750 kg.

17. Question 17 of 25

    Many large vehicles have speed limiters. What top speed are they often limited to?

    • A50 mph (80 km/h)
    • B70 mph (112 km/h)
    • C62 mph (100 km/h)
    • D56 mph (90 km/h)
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    Answer: D. 56 mph (90 km/h)

    Rule 222 notes that many large vehicles are limited to 56 mph, even on motorways.

18. Question 18 of 25

    What do plain orange reflective plates on a lorry show?

    • AIt is carrying dangerous goods in packages
    • BIt is a slow-moving or abnormal load
    • CIt is more than 12 metres long
    • DIt is carrying live animals
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    Answer: A. It is carrying dangerous goods in packages

    Rule 284: vehicles carrying dangerous goods in packages show plain orange reflective plates.

19. Question 19 of 25

    How many valid driver cards may one driver hold?

    • ATwo
    • BOne for each vehicle
    • CAs many as they need
    • DOne
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    Answer: D. One

    A driver may hold only one valid driver card, and it is personal to them.

20. Question 20 of 25

    On international journeys between the UK and the EU, LGV drivers can produce how many days of records at roadside checks?

    • A7 days
    • B14 days
    • C56 days
    • D28 days
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    Answer: C. 56 days

    LGV drivers on international UK to EU journeys can produce 56 days of data instead of the standard 28.

21. Question 21 of 25

    What does an anti-lock braking system (ABS) help you do in an emergency stop?

    • AKeep steering control while braking hard
    • BDrive faster in the wet
    • CBrake without pressing the pedal
    • DStop in half the distance on any surface
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    Answer: A. Keep steering control while braking hard

    ABS stops the wheels locking, so you can still steer. It does not always shorten stopping distances.

22. Question 22 of 25

    Large vehicles block the view of other road users. What does the Highway Code advise drivers of smaller vehicles behind a lorry?

    • ADrop back so they can see the road ahead
    • BFlash their headlights so the driver sees them
    • COvertake on the left as soon as possible
    • DFollow closely to save fuel in its slipstream
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    Answer: A. Drop back so they can see the road ahead

    Rule 222: drivers behind large vehicles should drop back so they can see ahead and the lorry driver can see them.

23. Question 23 of 25

    When may you use a hand-held mobile phone while driving a lorry?

    • AOnly to call 999 or 112 in an emergency when it is unsafe to stop
    • BWhen you are stopped in a traffic queue
    • COn quiet roads with little traffic
    • DFor short calls of under one minute
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    Answer: A. Only to call 999 or 112 in an emergency when it is unsafe to stop

    Rule 149: you must not use a hand-held phone while driving, except to call 999 or 112 in a genuine emergency when it is unsafe to stop.

24. Question 24 of 25

    Your driver card has expired. May you still drive using it?

    • AYes, for 28 days
    • BNo
    • CYes, if you write the times on paper
    • DYes, inside the UK only
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    Answer: B. No

    You cannot drive if your card has expired. It can only be used to display, print or download data.

25. Question 25 of 25

    In the hazard perception test, what happens if you click continuously or in a pattern?

    • AYou score nothing for that clip
    • BNothing changes
    • CYou get bonus points
    • DYou lose points from other clips
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    Answer: A. You score nothing for that clip

    Clicking continuously or in a pattern scores zero for that clip.

Keyboard: 1–4 to answer, Enter for the next question.

The real test: 85 of 100 in the multiple-choice part, and 67 of 100 in hazard perception