PCV Theory Test Practice (Bus and Coach) 2026: Practice test 6

1. Question 1 of 25

   Before overtaking another lorry on a dual carriageway, what should you consider?

   • ANothing; lorries may always overtake
   • BWhether you can pass quickly without holding up traffic
   • CWhether you can finish after the dual carriageway ends
   • DOnly whether the other driver flashes their lights
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   Answer: B. Whether you can pass quickly without holding up traffic

   A small speed difference means a long overtake that holds others up. Only overtake when it is safe and you can complete it.

2. Question 2 of 25

   You start to feel sleepy while driving a lorry on a motorway. What should you do?

   • ALeave at the next exit or services and take a proper rest
   • BDrive faster so you finish the journey sooner
   • CStop on the hard shoulder for a short nap
   • DOpen the window and keep going to your destination
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   Answer: A. Leave at the next exit or services and take a proper rest

   Rule 91: if you feel sleepy, stop in a safe place. Do not stop on the hard shoulder of a motorway.

3. Question 3 of 25

   Which part of a lorry is most likely to hit kerbs and road users on the inside when turning left?

   • AThe fuel tank cap on the offside
   • BThe roof, which leans in on the turn
   • CThe rear wheels, which cut in on the turn
   • DThe front bumper, which swings out on the turn
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   Answer: C. The rear wheels, which cut in on the turn

   The rear wheels follow a tighter line than the front wheels, so they can cut in on the inside of a turn.

4. Question 4 of 25

   How are the two parts of the lorry and bus theory test booked?

   • AThrough your employer, who books both parts
   • BTogether, as one test, on one booking only
   • COnly the multiple-choice part needs booking
   • DSeparately, but you can take both on the same day
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   Answer: D. Separately, but you can take both on the same day

   You book the multiple-choice and hazard perception parts separately. You can take them on the same day, in either order.

5. Question 5 of 25

   Why should a lorry driver take extra care before moving off from rest?

   • ALorries cannot move off slowly in first gear
   • BLorry mirrors only show the area far behind
   • CPeople and cyclists can be hidden close to the cab
   • DMoving off is when the tachograph starts recording
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   Answer: C. People and cyclists can be hidden close to the cab

   Large vehicles have blind spots close to the cab. Check all mirrors and look before moving off.

6. Question 6 of 25

   Your lorry has air brakes. What should you do if the low air pressure warning comes on while driving?

   • APump the brake pedal to build air
   • BKeep driving to your depot
   • CStop safely as soon as possible and get help
   • DRelease the parking brake fully
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   Answer: C. Stop safely as soon as possible and get help

   A low air warning means braking pressure is falling. Stop safely and do not drive on until it is fixed.

7. Question 7 of 25

   Why should you avoid coasting downhill in neutral?

   • AIt is only allowed on motorways
   • BYou lose engine braking and have less control
   • CIt wears out the tyres more quickly
   • DIt stops the tachograph recording
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   Answer: B. You lose engine braking and have less control

   Coasting removes engine braking, so the brakes have to do all the work and you have less control.

8. Question 8 of 25

   You are turning left at a junction in a lorry. A cyclist is going straight ahead on your left. What should you do?

   • ASound the horn and then turn
   • BTurn quickly before the cyclist arrives
   • CStop in the middle of the junction
   • DGive way to the cyclist and do not cut across them
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   Answer: D. Give way to the cyclist and do not cut across them

   Rule H3: do not cut across cyclists going ahead when you are turning. Wait for a safe gap.

9. Question 9 of 25

   A regular daily rest can be split into two periods. How?

   • ATwo periods of 5 hours 30 minutes
   • BAt least 3 hours, then at least 9 hours
   • CAt least 9 hours, then at least 2 hours
   • DFour periods of 3 hours
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   Answer: B. At least 3 hours, then at least 9 hours

   A split regular daily rest has a first period of at least 3 hours and a second of at least 9 hours.

10. Question 10 of 25

    Which driving style uses less fuel in a lorry?

    • ALate, heavy braking at junctions and bends
    • BFast acceleration so you reach top gear sooner
    • CHolding low gears at high engine speed
    • DPlanning ahead, with smooth acceleration and braking
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    Answer: D. Planning ahead, with smooth acceleration and braking

    Planning ahead and driving smoothly reduces fuel use and wear.

11. Question 11 of 25

    Load restraint must stop the load moving forward under harsh braking. What forward force should it resist?

    • AAt least 80% of the load's weight
    • BAt least 10% of the load's weight
    • CAt least 50% of the lorry's weight
    • DExactly 100% of the trailer's weight
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    Answer: A. At least 80% of the load's weight

    Restraint should resist at least 80% of the load's weight forwards and 50% sideways and backwards.

12. Question 12 of 25

    How much room should you leave when overtaking a cyclist at speeds up to 30 mph?

    • AAt least 0.5 metres
    • BAt least 1 metre
    • CAt least 3 metres in all cases
    • DAt least 1.5 metres
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    Answer: D. At least 1.5 metres

    Rule 163: leave at least 1.5 metres when overtaking cyclists at speeds up to 30 mph, and more at higher speeds.

13. Question 13 of 25

    Why should you know the height of your lorry?

    • ATo choose a parking space in a car park
    • BTo avoid hitting low bridges and other overhead objects
    • CTo decide which speed limit applies to you
    • DTo work out the fuel cost of each journey
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    Answer: B. To avoid hitting low bridges and other overhead objects

    Know your vehicle's height so you can avoid low bridges and overhead hazards shown on warning signs.

14. Question 14 of 25

    What is the motorway speed limit for a goods vehicle of not more than 7.5 tonnes that is towing a trailer?

    • A60 mph
    • B70 mph
    • C50 mph
    • D56 mph
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    Answer: A. 60 mph

    Goods vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes may do 70 mph on motorways, but 60 mph if articulated or towing a trailer.

15. Question 15 of 25

    When must you wear a seat belt in a lorry if one is fitted?

    • ANever; lorry drivers are always exempt
    • BWhenever you drive, unless an exemption applies
    • COnly when you are driving on motorways
    • DOnly when you are carrying a passenger
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    Answer: B. Whenever you drive, unless an exemption applies

    Rule 99: you must wear a seat belt in goods vehicles if one is fitted, unless you are exempt.

16. Question 16 of 25

    Can you review or change your responses in the hazard perception test?

    • AOnly for the last clip in the test
    • BYes, once, at the end of the test
    • CYes, as often as you like before finishing
    • DNo, you get one attempt at each clip
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    Answer: D. No, you get one attempt at each clip

    You get one attempt per clip and cannot review or change responses.

17. Question 17 of 25

    What is the minimum tyre tread depth for a lorry?

    • A0.5 mm in any one groove of the tread
    • B1 mm across three-quarters of the tread, all the way round
    • C3 mm across the centre of the tread only
    • D1.6 mm across the central three-quarters, all round the tyre
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    Answer: B. 1 mm across three-quarters of the tread, all the way round

    Annex 6: large vehicles must have at least 1 mm of tread across three-quarters of the breadth, in a continuous band around the tyre.

18. Question 18 of 25

    Under GB domestic rules, how can a goods vehicle driver record their hours?

    • AOn a weekly record sheet or a tachograph
    • BOn the vehicle's sat nav
    • CThey do not need to
    • DOnly by text message to the boss
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    Answer: A. On a weekly record sheet or a tachograph

    Hours under GB domestic rules for goods vehicles are recorded on a weekly record sheet or a tachograph.

19. Question 19 of 25

    Which vehicles normally follow the assimilated drivers' hours rules?

    • AVehicles or combinations with a maximum weight over 3.5 tonnes
    • BOnly vehicles with a maximum weight over 12 tonnes
    • CAll vans and cars used for work
    • DOnly vehicles that leave the UK on international trips
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    Answer: A. Vehicles or combinations with a maximum weight over 3.5 tonnes

    The rules cover vehicles or combinations over 3.5 tonnes driven in the UK or to, from or through the EU.

20. Question 20 of 25

    What is the pass mark for the multiple-choice part of the lorry and bus theory test?

    • A43 out of 50
    • B90 out of 100
    • C85 out of 100
    • D74 out of 100
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    Answer: C. 85 out of 100

    You need 85 out of 100 to pass the multiple-choice part.

21. Question 21 of 25

    Your digital tachograph driver card is lost or stolen. Who must you report it to?

    • AYour insurer
    • BThe police only
    • CDVLA
    • DThe Highway Code office
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    Answer: C. DVLA

    Report a lost or stolen driver card to DVLA and order a replacement.

22. Question 22 of 25

    You cannot see clearly behind you when reversing a lorry. What should you do?

    • AGet someone to guide you
    • BReverse quickly
    • CReverse with the door open
    • DRely on the horn only
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    Answer: A. Get someone to guide you

    Rule 202: if you cannot see clearly when reversing, get someone to guide you.

23. Question 23 of 25

    In England and Wales, what is the national speed limit on a dual carriageway for a goods vehicle over 7.5 tonnes?

    • A60 mph
    • B70 mph
    • C56 mph
    • D50 mph
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    Answer: A. 60 mph

    In England and Wales, the dual carriageway limit for goods vehicles over 7.5 tonnes is 60 mph.

24. Question 24 of 25

    Under GB domestic rules for goods vehicles, what is the daily duty limit on a day you drive?

    • A13 hours
    • B15 hours
    • C10 hours
    • D11 hours
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    Answer: D. 11 hours

    You may be on duty for no more than 11 hours on any working day when you drive.

25. Question 25 of 25

    After passing the theory test, which practical tests must you pass within the 2 years?

    • AOnly the case studies test, with no driving
    • BThe part 3a off-road and part 3b on-road tests
    • CA car driving test and a first aid course
    • DA motorcycle test and a car driving test
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    Answer: B. The part 3a off-road and part 3b on-road tests

    You must pass the part 3a and part 3b driving tests within the 2-year life of your theory certificate.

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