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

1. Vraag 1 van 25

   Which licence category also allows a lorry driver to tow a trailer over 750 kg behind a medium-sized lorry?

   • ACategory B
   • BCategory C1
   • CCategory D1
   • DCategory C1E
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. Category C1E

   C1E covers a C1 vehicle with a trailer over 750 kg, within the combined weight limits.

2. Vraag 2 van 25

   Your driver card stops working. Within how many days must you apply for a replacement?

   • A2 days
   • B7 days
   • C90 days
   • D30 days
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. 7 days

   Apply for a replacement within 7 days and return the faulty card.

3. Vraag 3 van 25

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

   • A60 mph
   • B40 mph
   • C70 mph
   • D50 mph
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. 50 mph

   In Scotland, the dual carriageway limit for goods vehicles over 7.5 tonnes is 50 mph.

4. Vraag 4 van 25

   What free practice material for the lorry theory test does GOV.UK offer?

   • AA paid video course only
   • BNo practice material at all
   • CA free practice test that covers the same topics
   • DThe real test questions with the answers
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: 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.

5. Vraag 5 van 25

   Where may a goods vehicle with a maximum laden weight over 7.5 tonnes be parked on a verge or pavement?

   • AAnywhere outside a built-up area, for any length of time
   • BAnywhere at night, if parking lights are on
   • CAnywhere, as long as the hazard lights are on
   • DNowhere without police permission, except while loading and attended
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: 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.

6. Vraag 6 van 25

   Your lorry develops a problem on a motorway with no hard shoulder. What should you try to do?

   • AWalk across the carriageway to the central reservation
   • BLeave at the next exit or reach an emergency area, then call for help
   • CStop in lane 1 straight away and wait in the cab for help
   • DReverse along the motorway to the last junction
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: 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.

7. Vraag 7 van 25

   A red X is shown above your lane on a motorway. What must you do?

   • AMove out of that lane; you must not drive in it
   • BStop under the sign until it clears
   • CSlow to 50 mph and stay in that lane
   • DUse that lane only to overtake
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: 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.

8. Vraag 8 van 25

   What is the drink-drive limit for lorry drivers in England and Wales?

   • A80 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood, the same as other drivers
   • B0 mg; professional drivers must not drink at all
   • C20 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood, as for all professional drivers
   • D50 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood, the same as in Scotland
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: 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.

9. Vraag 9 van 25

   Which vehicles are most affected by strong winds?

   • ALow sports cars
   • BBuses parked in a depot
   • CHigh-sided vehicles
   • DVehicles in a tunnel
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. High-sided vehicles

   Rule 232: high-sided vehicles are most affected by windy weather.

10. Vraag 10 van 25

    When must you use headlights in poor visibility?

    • AOnly on motorways and dual carriageways
    • BOnly after midnight on unlit roads
    • COnly when it is raining heavily
    • DWhen visibility is seriously reduced, generally under 100 metres
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

11. Vraag 11 van 25

    Under the assimilated rules, how often may the daily driving limit be extended to 10 hours?

    • AEvery day
    • BNever
    • CUp to twice a week
    • DOnce a month
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Up to twice a week

    You can drive up to 10 hours, but no more than twice a week.

12. Vraag 12 van 25

    What is the pass mark for the lorry and bus hazard perception test?

    • A44 out of 75
    • B50 out of 100
    • C67 out of 100
    • D85 out of 100
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. 67 out of 100

    The hazard perception pass mark is 67 out of 100.

13. Vraag 13 van 25

    Which licence category covers medium-sized lorries between 3,500 kg and 7,500 kg?

    • ACategory BE
    • BCategory D1
    • CCategory C1
    • DCategory C
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Category C1

    C1 covers vehicles between 3,500 and 7,500 kg, with a trailer up to 750 kg.

14. Vraag 14 van 25

    You want to split your 45-minute break. Which split is allowed?

    • ANine short breaks of 5 minutes each
    • BAt least 15 minutes, then at least 30 minutes
    • CAt least 30 minutes, then at least 15 minutes
    • DThree breaks of 15 minutes each
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

15. Vraag 15 van 25

    How many times may you reduce your daily rest to 9 hours under the assimilated rules?

    • AUp to 3 times between any 2 weekly rest periods
    • BNever; daily rest must always be at least 11 hours
    • COnce a month, between any two monthly rest periods
    • DEvery day, as long as you rest 45 hours at the weekend
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

16. Vraag 16 van 25

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

    • A40 mph
    • B70 mph
    • C50 mph
    • D60 mph
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. 50 mph

    In England and Wales, the limit is 50 mph on single carriageways for goods vehicles over 7.5 tonnes.

17. Vraag 17 van 25

    At night, which way must a parked vehicle face on a road, unless in a recognised parking space?

    • AAcross the road, if there is room
    • BEither way, as long as lights are on
    • CAgainst the direction of the traffic flow
    • DIn the direction of the traffic flow
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

18. Vraag 18 van 25

    A weekly rest must start no later than the end of how many consecutive 24-hour periods?

    • A6
    • B12
    • C5
    • D7
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. 6

    A weekly rest must start after no more than 6 consecutive 24-hour periods of work.

19. Vraag 19 van 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?

    • AWithin 30 days, in writing
    • BOnly if the police contact you first
    • CWithin 7 days, at any police station
    • DAs soon as possible, and within 24 hours
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

20. Vraag 20 van 25

    Under the assimilated rules, what is the normal daily driving limit?

    • A9 hours
    • B8 hours
    • C10 hours
    • D11 hours
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. 9 hours

    The daily driving limit is 9 hours.

21. Vraag 21 van 25

    What must you carry when driving a lorry professionally?

    • AYour passport
    • BYour birth certificate
    • CYour theory test certificate
    • DYour Driver Qualification Card
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Your Driver Qualification Card

    Carry your Driver Qualification Card (DQC) when driving a lorry, bus or coach professionally.

22. Vraag 22 van 25

    How many clips are in the lorry and bus hazard perception test?

    • A19
    • B20
    • C14
    • D25
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. 19

    You watch 19 video clips. One clip has two developing hazards.

23. Vraag 23 van 25

    How much greater can stopping distances be on icy roads?

    • AAbout twice as great
    • BUp to ten times greater
    • CAbout half as great
    • DAbout the same as on dry roads
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Up to ten times greater

    Rule 126: stopping distances can be ten times greater on icy roads.

24. Vraag 24 van 25

    On a curtain-sided lorry, what restrains the load?

    • AThe curtains, in every case, if they are pulled tight
    • BNothing extra is needed if you drive slowly
    • CProper restraint such as straps, unless the curtains are rated for it
    • DThe load's own weight, if it is over 1 tonne
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

25. Vraag 25 van 25

    Which licence category covers lorries over 3,500 kg with a trailer up to 750 kg?

    • ACategory B
    • BCategory C1
    • CCategory D
    • DCategory C
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Category C

    Category C covers vehicles over 3,500 kg with a trailer up to 750 kg.

Toetsenbord: 1–4 om te antwoorden, Enter voor de volgende vraag.

Het echte examen: 85 of 100 in the multiple-choice part, and 67 of 100 in hazard perception