PCV Theory Test Practice (Bus and Coach) 2026: Test de práctica 8

Test de práctica 8 de 8 de PCV Theory Test Practice (Bus and Coach): 20 preguntas más con respuestas y explicaciones.

Vehículo comercial
Reino Unido
200 preguntas
Revisado el 10 de octubre de 2026

Pregunta 1 de 20
Within what time must you pass both parts of the theory test to get your certificate?
- Within 6 months of each other
- Within 5 years of each other
- Within 3 working days
- Within 2 years of each other
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: D. Within 2 years of each other
You must pass both parts within 2 years of each other.
Pregunta 2 de 20
When does a large vehicle need extra road space?
- When turning or dealing with a hazard it cannot avoid
- Only when it is empty and light
- Only when it is driving on a motorway
- Never; it should always stay in its lane
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Respuesta: A. When turning or dealing with a hazard it cannot avoid
Rule 221: large vehicles may need extra road space to turn or deal with hazards. Others should be ready to stop and wait.
Pregunta 3 de 20
You fail part of the lorry theory test. When can you take it again?
- After 2 full weeks
- After 6 months
- The next working day
- After 3 clear working days
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: D. After 3 clear working days
You can rebook straight away, but you must wait 3 clear working days before the next test.
Pregunta 4 de 20
A pedestrian is waiting to cross at a junction you are turning into. What should you do?
- Give way to them
- Sound your horn so they wait
- Turn quickly before they step out
- Flash your lights to make them cross
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. Give way to them
Rule H2: at a junction, give way to pedestrians crossing or waiting to cross the road you are turning into.
Pregunta 5 de 20
Under GB domestic rules for goods vehicles, what is the daily driving limit?
- 13 hours
- 10 hours
- 11 hours
- 9 hours
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Respuesta: B. 10 hours
GB domestic rules allow up to 10 hours of driving a day for goods vehicles.
Pregunta 6 de 20
You break down on a normal two-way road. Where should you place a warning triangle?
- At least 5 metres behind, in the middle of the road
- At least 45 metres behind, on the same side of the road
- In front of the vehicle only, at least 10 metres away
- Directly beside the vehicle, on the traffic side
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. At least 45 metres behind, on the same side of the road
Rule 274: place a warning triangle at least 45 metres behind, on the same side, but never on a motorway.
Pregunta 7 de 20
You are making several drops. Why should you think about axle weights as you unload?
- Unloading always makes every axle lighter
- Removing part of the load can overload one axle
- Axle weights only matter when the lorry is empty
- It only changes what the tachograph records
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. Removing part of the load can overload one axle
As goods are removed, the weight distribution changes and an axle can become overloaded.
Pregunta 8 de 20
Something falls from your lorry on a motorway. What should you do?
- Leave it and say nothing, as someone else will move it
- Reverse along the hard shoulder to the item and pick it up
- Do not remove it yourself; report it from an emergency telephone
- Stop on the hard shoulder and run back along it to collect it
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. Do not remove it yourself; report it from an emergency telephone
Rule 280: on a motorway, do not try to remove the obstruction yourself. Report it from an emergency telephone.
Pregunta 9 de 20
Who is responsible for making sure the load on a lorry is secure before driving?
- Only the staff at the loading bay
- Only the owner of the vehicle
- Only the customer who sent the goods
- The driver, even if someone else loaded it
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: D. The driver, even if someone else loaded it
The driver is responsible for the load being safe and secure, whoever loaded it.
Pregunta 10 de 20
What must a trailer have in case its main coupling fails?
- An extra spare wheel fitted to the drawbar
- A second tachograph to record the trailer's movement
- Reflective tape on the coupling head only
- A secondary coupling, such as a chain or cable
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: D. A secondary coupling, such as a chain or cable
Rule 98: a trailer must have a secondary coupling device attached.
Pregunta 11 de 20
Why should you drain the air tanks on a lorry with air brakes regularly?
- To make the lorry lighter and save fuel on long trips
- To test that the horn and air seats are working
- To let you refill the tanks with brake oil
- To remove water that collects and can freeze or damage the system
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: D. To remove water that collects and can freeze or damage the system
Water collects in air tanks and can freeze or damage valves. Tanks without automatic drains need draining.
Pregunta 12 de 20
You need to cross a level crossing with a long, low or slow vehicle. What may signs tell you to do?
- Cross only when the amber lights are flashing
- Sound your horn and cross without stopping
- Stop and use the telephone to get permission from the signal operator
- Speed up so you clear the crossing as quickly as possible
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. Stop and use the telephone to get permission from the signal operator
Rule 299: drivers of large or slow vehicles must obey signs telling them to phone the signal operator before crossing.
Pregunta 13 de 20
You plan to drive under the assimilated rules for 9 hours today. What must you also plan?
- No breaks, as long as you feel fine
- One 10-minute break and 8 hours of rest
- A single 2-hour break and 9 hours of rest
- At least 45 minutes of breaks and 11 hours of rest
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: D. At least 45 minutes of breaks and 11 hours of rest
Plan breaks totalling 45 minutes after each 4 hours 30 minutes of driving and a daily rest of at least 11 hours.
Pregunta 14 de 20
In the lorry hazard perception test, up to how many points can you score for each developing hazard?
- 1
- 5
- 3
- 10
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. 5
You can score up to 5 points for each developing hazard. The earlier you respond, the more you score.
Pregunta 15 de 20
On a tachograph, what does a bed symbol mean?
- Other work
- Rest or break
- Driving
- Availability
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. Rest or break
The bed symbol records breaks and rest periods.
Pregunta 16 de 20
Where do GB domestic drivers' hours rules apply?
- Across the whole EU
- In Northern Ireland only
- Only on motorways
- In England, Wales and Scotland
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: D. In England, Wales and Scotland
GB domestic rules apply in England, Wales and Scotland. Northern Ireland has separate rules.
Pregunta 17 de 20
What is a regular weekly rest under the assimilated rules?
- An unbroken 24 hours
- An unbroken 72 hours
- An unbroken 45 hours
- An unbroken 36 hours
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. An unbroken 45 hours
A regular weekly rest is an unbroken 45 hours.
Pregunta 18 de 20
What is the drink-drive limit for lorry drivers in Scotland?
- 100 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood
- 20 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood
- 80 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood
- 50 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: D. 50 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood
Scotland's limit is 50 mg per 100 ml of blood.
Pregunta 19 de 20
Under the assimilated rules, what is a regular daily rest period?
- At least 8 hours
- At least 11 hours
- At least 13 hours
- At least 9 hours
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. At least 11 hours
You need at least 11 hours of rest every day.
Pregunta 20 de 20
Under the assimilated rules, what is the most you may drive in a week?
- 90 hours
- 45 hours
- 60 hours
- 56 hours
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: D. 56 hours
The weekly driving limit is 56 hours.

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