PCV Theory Test Practice (Bus and Coach) 2026: Practice test 7

Practice test 7 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
Which licence category also allows a lorry driver to tow a trailer over 750 kg behind a medium-sized lorry?
- Category B
- Category C1
- Category D1
- Category C1E
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Answer: D. Category C1E
C1E covers a C1 vehicle with a trailer over 750 kg, within the combined weight limits.
Question 2 of 25
Your driver card stops working. Within how many days must you apply for a replacement?
- 2 days
- 7 days
- 90 days
- 30 days
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Answer: B. 7 days
Apply for a replacement within 7 days and return the faulty card.
Question 3 of 25
In Scotland, what is the national speed limit on a dual carriageway for a goods vehicle over 7.5 tonnes?
- 60 mph
- 40 mph
- 70 mph
- 50 mph
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Answer: D. 50 mph
In Scotland, the dual carriageway limit for goods vehicles over 7.5 tonnes is 50 mph.
Question 4 of 25
What free practice material for the lorry theory test does GOV.UK offer?
- A paid video course only
- No practice material at all
- A free practice test that covers the same topics
- The real test questions with the answers
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Answer: C. A free practice test that covers the same topics
GOV.UK has a free practice test. Its questions are not used in the real test but cover the same topics.
Question 5 of 25
Where may a goods vehicle with a maximum laden weight over 7.5 tonnes be parked on a verge or pavement?
- Anywhere outside a built-up area, for any length of time
- Anywhere at night, if parking lights are on
- Anywhere, as long as the hazard lights are on
- Nowhere without police permission, except while loading and attended
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Answer: D. Nowhere without police permission, except while loading and attended
Rule 246: these vehicles must not park on verges, pavements or central reserves without police permission, except when essential for loading, and then must not be left unattended.
Question 6 of 25
Your lorry develops a problem on a motorway with no hard shoulder. What should you try to do?
- Walk across the carriageway to the central reservation
- Leave at the next exit or reach an emergency area, then call for help
- Stop in lane 1 straight away and wait in the cab for help
- Reverse along the motorway to the last junction
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Answer: B. Leave at the next exit or reach an emergency area, then call for help
If you cannot leave the motorway, try to reach an emergency area or other safe place, then call for help.
Question 7 of 25
A red X is shown above your lane on a motorway. What must you do?
- Move out of that lane; you must not drive in it
- Stop under the sign until it clears
- Slow to 50 mph and stay in that lane
- Use that lane only to overtake
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Answer: A. Move out of that lane; you must not drive in it
Rule 258: a red X means the lane is closed. You must not drive in it.
Question 8 of 25
What is the drink-drive limit for lorry drivers in England and Wales?
- 80 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood, the same as other drivers
- 0 mg; professional drivers must not drink at all
- 20 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood, as for all professional drivers
- 50 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood, the same as in Scotland
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Answer: A. 80 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood, the same as other drivers
England, Wales and Northern Ireland have an 80 mg limit for all drivers. Scotland's is 50 mg.
Question 9 of 25
Which vehicles are most affected by strong winds?
- Low sports cars
- Buses parked in a depot
- High-sided vehicles
- Vehicles in a tunnel
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Answer: C. High-sided vehicles
Rule 232: high-sided vehicles are most affected by windy weather.
Question 10 of 25
When must you use headlights in poor visibility?
- Only on motorways and dual carriageways
- Only after midnight on unlit roads
- Only when it is raining heavily
- When visibility is seriously reduced, generally under 100 metres
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Answer: D. When visibility is seriously reduced, generally under 100 metres
Rule 226: you must use headlights when visibility is seriously reduced, generally when you cannot see more than 100 metres.
Question 11 of 25
Under the assimilated rules, how often may the daily driving limit be extended to 10 hours?
- Every day
- Never
- Up to twice a week
- Once a month
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Answer: C. Up to twice a week
You can drive up to 10 hours, but no more than twice a week.
Question 12 of 25
What is the pass mark for the lorry and bus hazard perception test?
- 44 out of 75
- 50 out of 100
- 67 out of 100
- 85 out of 100
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Answer: C. 67 out of 100
The hazard perception pass mark is 67 out of 100.
Question 13 of 25
Which licence category covers medium-sized lorries between 3,500 kg and 7,500 kg?
- Category BE
- Category D1
- Category C1
- Category C
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Answer: C. Category C1
C1 covers vehicles between 3,500 and 7,500 kg, with a trailer up to 750 kg.
Question 14 of 25
You want to split your 45-minute break. Which split is allowed?
- Nine short breaks of 5 minutes each
- At least 15 minutes, then at least 30 minutes
- At least 30 minutes, then at least 15 minutes
- Three breaks of 15 minutes each
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Answer: B. At least 15 minutes, then at least 30 minutes
The break can be replaced by a break of at least 15 minutes followed by one of at least 30 minutes, in that order.
Question 15 of 25
How many times may you reduce your daily rest to 9 hours under the assimilated rules?
- Up to 3 times between any 2 weekly rest periods
- Never; daily rest must always be at least 11 hours
- Once a month, between any two monthly rest periods
- Every day, as long as you rest 45 hours at the weekend
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Answer: A. Up to 3 times between any 2 weekly rest periods
Daily rest can be cut to 9 hours up to 3 times between weekly rests.
Question 16 of 25
In England and Wales, what is the national speed limit on a single carriageway for a goods vehicle over 7.5 tonnes?
- 40 mph
- 70 mph
- 50 mph
- 60 mph
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Answer: C. 50 mph
In England and Wales, the limit is 50 mph on single carriageways for goods vehicles over 7.5 tonnes.
Question 17 of 25
At night, which way must a parked vehicle face on a road, unless in a recognised parking space?
- Across the road, if there is room
- Either way, as long as lights are on
- Against the direction of the traffic flow
- In the direction of the traffic flow
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Answer: D. In the direction of the traffic flow
Rule 248: you must not park on a road at night facing against the direction of the traffic flow, unless in a recognised parking space.
Question 18 of 25
A weekly rest must start no later than the end of how many consecutive 24-hour periods?
- 6
- 12
- 5
- 7
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Answer: A. 6
A weekly rest must start after no more than 6 consecutive 24-hour periods of work.
Question 19 of 25
You are involved in a collision where someone is injured. When must you report it to the police if you did not do so at the scene?
- Within 30 days, in writing
- Only if the police contact you first
- Within 7 days, at any police station
- As soon as possible, and within 24 hours
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Answer: D. As soon as possible, and within 24 hours
Rule 286: if you do not give your details at the scene, report it to the police as soon as possible, and within 24 hours.
Question 20 of 25
Under the assimilated rules, what is the normal daily driving limit?
- 9 hours
- 8 hours
- 10 hours
- 11 hours
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Answer: A. 9 hours
The daily driving limit is 9 hours.
Question 21 of 25
What must you carry when driving a lorry professionally?
- Your passport
- Your birth certificate
- Your theory test certificate
- Your Driver Qualification Card
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Answer: D. Your Driver Qualification Card
Carry your Driver Qualification Card (DQC) when driving a lorry, bus or coach professionally.
Question 22 of 25
How many clips are in the lorry and bus hazard perception test?
- 19
- 20
- 14
- 25
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Answer: A. 19
You watch 19 video clips. One clip has two developing hazards.
Question 23 of 25
How much greater can stopping distances be on icy roads?
- About twice as great
- Up to ten times greater
- About half as great
- About the same as on dry roads
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Answer: B. Up to ten times greater
Rule 126: stopping distances can be ten times greater on icy roads.
Question 24 of 25
On a curtain-sided lorry, what restrains the load?
- The curtains, in every case, if they are pulled tight
- Nothing extra is needed if you drive slowly
- Proper restraint such as straps, unless the curtains are rated for it
- The load's own weight, if it is over 1 tonne
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Answer: C. Proper restraint such as straps, unless the curtains are rated for it
Standard curtains are not designed to restrain loads. Secure the load with suitable restraint.
Question 25 of 25
Which licence category covers lorries over 3,500 kg with a trailer up to 750 kg?
- Category B
- Category C1
- Category D
- Category C
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Answer: D. Category C
Category C covers vehicles over 3,500 kg with a trailer up to 750 kg.

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