PCV Theory Test Practice (Bus and Coach) 2026: Test d’entraînement 2

1. Question 1 sur 25

   What duty do bus drivers have towards passengers getting on and off?

   • ANone; passengers are responsible for themselves
   • BTo take all reasonable precautions for their safety
   • COnly to answer questions about the route
   • DOnly to collect fares and check tickets
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: B. To take all reasonable precautions for their safety

   The PSV conduct regulations require drivers to take all reasonable precautions to ensure passengers' safety.

2. Question 2 sur 25

   A passenger keeps talking to you while you drive through busy traffic. What do the PSV conduct rules say?

   • AYou must stop the bus each time someone speaks to you
   • BYou must answer every question while you drive
   • CPassengers must not distract or talk to the driver, except in set cases
   • DPassengers may talk to the driver at any time
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: C. Passengers must not distract or talk to the driver, except in set cases

   The regulations say passengers must not distract the driver or speak to them while driving, except in an emergency, for safety or to ask the bus to stop.

3. Question 3 sur 25

   Before you move off from a bus stop, what must you check?

   • AThat every passenger has paid the right fare
   • BOnly that the traffic lights ahead are green
   • CThat the doors are closed and no one is boarding or close to the bus
   • DThat the radio and destination display are on
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: C. That the doors are closed and no one is boarding or close to the bus

   Check doors and all mirrors so no one is trapped, falling or about to step off the kerb in front of you.

4. Question 4 sur 25

   Why should you brake and accelerate smoothly when driving a bus?

   • AIt makes the bus reach its top speed sooner
   • BStanding passengers can lose their balance and fall
   • CIt stops the driver's seat from wearing out
   • DIt keeps the doors from opening by themselves
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: B. Standing passengers can lose their balance and fall

   Harsh braking or acceleration can throw passengers off balance, especially those standing or walking to a seat.

5. Question 5 sur 25

   An older passenger is still walking to a seat as you are ready to pull away. What should you do?

   • ABrake sharply so that they sit down
   • BWait until they are seated or holding on safely
   • CPull away quickly so you stay on time
   • DAsk them to stand at the front instead
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: B. Wait until they are seated or holding on safely

   Give passengers who may lose their balance time to sit or hold on before moving off.

6. Question 6 sur 25

   Why should you stop close to the kerb at a bus stop?

   • ATo save fuel when pulling away again
   • BTo stop cyclists from using the bus lane
   • CTo block other traffic so it cannot pass
   • DSo passengers do not have to step into the road
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: D. So passengers do not have to step into the road

   Stopping close to the kerb makes boarding easier and safer, especially for people with reduced mobility.

7. Question 7 sur 25

   A wheelchair user wants to board your bus. What should you do?

   • AAsk them to wait for the next bus, which may be less busy
   • BLower the bus or use the ramp, and give them time to reach the space
   • CPull away as soon as they are on, before the ramp is stowed
   • DAsk other passengers to lift the wheelchair on board
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: B. Lower the bus or use the ramp, and give them time to reach the space

   Use the bus's accessibility features and give the passenger time to board and position safely.

8. Question 8 sur 25

   Why must the gangway and emergency exits on a bus or coach be kept clear?

   • ATo make room for more standing passengers
   • BTo make fare collection quicker
   • CSo people can get out quickly and safely in an emergency
   • DTo keep the bus clean and tidy
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: C. So people can get out quickly and safely in an emergency

   Luggage or other items in gangways or blocking exits could trap passengers in an emergency.

9. Question 9 sur 25

   Where should passengers' large luggage go on a coach?

   • AIn the gangway, where passengers can watch it
   • BOn the dashboard beside the driver
   • CIn the luggage hold or racks designed for it, not in the gangway
   • DIn front of the emergency exit, where there is space
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: C. In the luggage hold or racks designed for it, not in the gangway

   Store luggage where it cannot fall on passengers or block the way out.

10. Question 10 sur 25

    A fire starts in the engine of your coach. What should you do first?

    • AKeep passengers on board until help arrives
    • BOpen the engine cover fully to look
    • CStop safely, switch off the engine and get everyone off
    • DDrive on to the nearest garage
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Stop safely, switch off the engine and get everyone off

    Get passengers off and away from the vehicle and traffic, then call the emergency services.

11. Question 11 sur 25

    Your coach breaks down on a motorway with a hard shoulder. Where should passengers wait?

    • AOn the coach with their seat belts fastened
    • BOn the hard shoulder right next to the coach
    • COn the central reservation, away from the coach
    • DWell away from the coach, behind the barrier if there is one
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Well away from the coach, behind the barrier if there is one

    Rule 275: get passengers out on the side away from traffic and wait well away from the vehicle, behind the barrier where possible.

12. Question 12 sur 25

    A passenger becomes aggressive towards others on your bus. What is the safest action?

    • ADrive faster so they get off sooner
    • BStay calm, stop when safe, and call for help if needed
    • CLeave your seat to deal with them while moving
    • DArgue loudly with them while you keep driving
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Stay calm, stop when safe, and call for help if needed

    Keep yourself and passengers safe. Do not get into confrontation while driving; get help.

13. Question 13 sur 25

    A passenger falls on your bus and is hurt. What should you do?

    • AIgnore it if they say they are fine
    • BCarry on to the end of the route, then report it
    • CStop when safe, check on them, get help and report it
    • DAsk them to get off at the next stop
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Stop when safe, check on them, get help and report it

    Stop safely, give or arrange help, and report the incident to your operator.

14. Question 14 sur 25

    A bus ahead of a car is signalling to pull out from a bus stop. What does the Highway Code ask the car driver to do?

    • AGive way to the bus if it is safe
    • BOvertake the bus on the left
    • CSpeed up and pass the bus quickly
    • DSound the horn to warn the bus driver
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Give way to the bus if it is safe

    Rule 223: give priority to buses signalling to pull out from stops, where safe.

15. Question 15 sur 25

    When do bus lane signs tell you whether other vehicles may use the lane?

    • ABus lanes are for buses only, at all times
    • BOnly on Sundays and public holidays
    • CNever; any vehicle may use a bus lane
    • DThe signs show the hours and which vehicles may use it
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. The signs show the hours and which vehicles may use it

    Rule 141: bus lane signs show the hours it operates and which other vehicles may use it.

16. Question 16 sur 25

    You are driving past a stopped school bus with a School Bus sign. What should you expect?

    • AThe bus will move off quickly without signalling
    • BOnly adults will be getting on or off
    • CNothing, because school buses never stop on main roads
    • DChildren may be getting on or off and crossing near the bus
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Children may be getting on or off and crossing near the bus

    Rule 209: drive carefully and slowly past a stopped school bus, as children may be getting on or off.

17. Question 17 sur 25

    Why should a double-deck bus driver watch for overhanging trees and low bridges?

    • AThe top deck could strike them, injuring passengers
    • BLow bridges only affect lorries, not buses
    • CThey can interfere with the tachograph
    • DTrees and bridges slow the bus down
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. The top deck could strike them, injuring passengers

    Know your vehicle's height and avoid routes with low bridges or overhanging branches.

18. Question 18 sur 25

    Why must you watch the rear of a long bus when you pull away from a stop on a bend?

    • AThe back wheels may lift off the road
    • BThe engine at the back may overheat
    • CThe rear doors may open by themselves
    • DThe rear swings out (tail swing) and can hit people
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. The rear swings out (tail swing) and can hit people

    When a long vehicle with a rear overhang turns sharply, the back swings out in the opposite direction.

19. Question 19 sur 25

    When turning at a junction in a bus, why might you need to use more of the road?

    • ABecause it uses less fuel to turn wide
    • BTo make other drivers stop and let you through
    • CThe rear wheels cut in, so you need extra room
    • DBecause buses must always turn from the centre of the road
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. The rear wheels cut in, so you need extra room

    Rule 221: large vehicles may need extra road space to turn.

20. Question 20 sur 25

    What is the minimum tyre tread depth for a bus or coach?

    • A0.5 mm in any one groove of the tread
    • B1.6 mm across the central three-quarters, all round the tyre
    • C2 mm in the centre of the tread only
    • D1 mm across three-quarters of the tread, all the way round
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. 1 mm across three-quarters of the tread, all the way round

    Annex 6: passenger-carrying vehicles must have at least 1 mm of tread across three-quarters of the breadth, around the whole circumference.

21. Question 21 sur 25

    During your daily walkaround check of a bus, what should you check inside?

    • AThe number of passengers expected on the route
    • BThat the radio is tuned to a travel station
    • CThat emergency exits work and safety equipment is in place
    • DThe colour and condition of the seat covers only
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. That emergency exits work and safety equipment is in place

    Check doors, exits, lights, mirrors, tyres and safety equipment such as the fire extinguisher before driving.

22. Question 22 sur 25

    Your bus's doors do not close properly. What should you do?

    • ADrive slowly with the doors left open
    • BAsk passengers to hold the doors closed
    • CTie the doors shut with string or tape
    • DDo not drive until it is fixed, and report the defect
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Do not drive until it is fixed, and report the defect

    Faulty doors are a serious danger to passengers. Report the defect and do not use the bus.

23. Question 23 sur 25

    A cyclist is riding in the bus lane ahead of you. What should you do?

    • ASound the horn so the cyclist moves out of the bus lane
    • BFollow closely so the cyclist speeds up
    • CStay well back and only overtake when you can leave plenty of space
    • DOvertake straight away, even if you pass close to them
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Stay well back and only overtake when you can leave plenty of space

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

24. Question 24 sur 25

    Why should a bus driver plan stops and braking well ahead?

    • ABecause it stops other traffic from overtaking
    • BBecause late braking is quicker and saves time
    • CSmooth, early braking keeps passengers safe and saves fuel
    • DBecause planning is only needed on coach trips
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Smooth, early braking keeps passengers safe and saves fuel

    Planning ahead lets you slow down gently, protecting standing passengers and reducing fuel use.

25. Question 25 sur 25

    You are about to reverse a coach in a car park and cannot see behind clearly. What should you do?

    • AReverse with the doors open
    • BReverse quickly
    • CGet someone to guide you
    • DRely on passengers shouting
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Get someone to guide you

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

Clavier : 1–4 pour répondre, Entrée pour la question suivante.

L’examen réel : 85 of 100 in the multiple-choice part, and 67 of 100 in hazard perception