PCV Multiple-Choice Theory

What does this sign mean?

cd6001a

No entry for two-axled trailers
No entry for vehicles with two-speed axles
Maximum gross weight of 2 tonnes
Axle weight limit of 2 tonnes

What does this sign mean?

CD6002a

Slippery road
Double bend
Overhead electrified cable
Cable laying ahead

What does this sign mean?

CD6003a

No vehicles over 14 feet 6 inches (4.4 m) wide
No vehicles over 14 feet 6 inches (4.4 m) high
Road humps 14 feet 6 inches (4.4 m) apart
No vehicles over 14 feet 6 inches (4.4 m) long

What does this sign warn of?

6004a

Low bridge ahead
Incident ahead
Tunnel ahead
Accident blackspot ahead

What does this sign mean?

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The length of a tunnel
The length of a low bridge
The distance of a tunnel
The distance to a low bridge

When must you take extra care if you’re driving a vehicle more than 3.0 metres (10 feet) high?

When driving over narrow bridges
When driving up steep hills
When driving near airports
When driving under overhead cables

Where can the axle weight limits be found?

On the vehicle plate
On the operators licence
On the wheel rims
On the weighbridge printout

You’re driving down a long hill. What should you use to prevent the brakes from overheating?

The anti-lock braking system
The footbrake
The secondary brake
The endurance brake (retarder)

What system is used to control a vehicle’s speed without using the footbrake?

A secondary brake
An endurance brake (retarder)
A differential lock
An emergency air system

When should an endurance brake (retarder) be used?

On motorways only
When braking quickly
When you stop or park
On long downhill slopes

Your vehicle is fully loaded. Where should you be braking when dealing with bends?

As close to the bend as possible
As you start to turn the wheel
When halfway around the bend
When driving in a straight line

A lorry is overtaking you on a two-lane motorway. What should you do if it doesn’t have the speed to get past?

Continue at the same speed
Be prepared to reduce your speed
Increase your speed and force the lorry to drop back
Brake hard to allow the other driver to cut in

What should you do after driving through a flood?

Carry out an emergency stop
Drive in a low gear with the footbrake lightly applied
Avoid braking until the brakes have dried out
Pump the footbrake when approaching hazards

What can coasting downhill seriously affect?

The air brakes
The cooling system
The tachograph
The electrical systems

When does ‘brake fade’ occur?

When the brakes get too hot
When the brakes get too cold
When the brakes get too dry
When the brakes get too wet

How can you help to prevent ‘brake fade’?

Use the endurance brake
Apply the parking brake
Select neutral for a short distance
Repeatedly pump the brake pedal

What causes ‘brake fade’?

Continuous use of the brakes
Repeated pumping of the brakes
Loss of air pressure in the system
Badly worn brake pads

Where must extra care be taken when using an endurance brake (retarder)?

On uneven roads
On slippery roads
On downhill gradients
On uphill gradients

You’re stationary. The brake air-pressure warning light comes on. Why should you keep the parking brake on?

Because the vehicle will suddenly roll backwards
Because it will cause the air pressure to rise
Because the service brake may not stop you
Because it will make the warning light go out

You’re about to drive a vehicle fitted with air-assisted hydraulic brakes. Why might the brake pedal feel hard when you press it?

The vacuum pump isn’t working
The pedal movement needs adjusting
The brakes are locked on fully
The brake-fluid reservoir is empty

Your vehicle is fitted with an air-assisted hydraulic braking system. What would warn you that the vacuum pump isn’t working?

The brake pedal feels spongy when pressed
The brake pedal has little resistance
The brake pedal feels hard when pressed
The brake pedal travels a long way

Your vehicle is fitted with hydraulic brakes. Why might the brake pedal go down too far when it’s pressed?

There’s too much fluid in the braking system
The pedal travel requires adjustment
The vacuum exhauster isn’t working
There isn’t enough fluid in the braking system

You’re about to drive a vehicle fitted with hydraulic brakes. What should you check before driving the vehicle?

The hydraulic-brake fluid level
The power-steering fluid level
The cooling-system fluid level
The windscreen-washer fluid level

Your vehicle is fitted with air-assisted hydraulic brakes. What would warn you that there isn’t enough air in the system?

An increase in pressure on the air gauge
A buzzer or light
The exhaust brake won’t work
Brake fade

Which coloured band on the rev counter makes the best use of engine braking?

Blue
Red
Amber
Green

Your vehicle is fitted with air brakes. What does it mean if a brake warning light shows when you’ve just started the engine?

Low air pressure
Increased air pressure
The parking brake isn’t working
The air reservoirs are fully charged

Your vehicle is fitted with air-assisted hydraulic brakes. What fault would you suspect if the brake pedal becomes hard to press?

The brake system has a loss of vacuum
The brake linings are worn
The brake shoes need adjusting
The brake system requires more fluid

Where can you get a replacement driver tachograph card?

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Any MOT test centre
A tachograph centre

A driver is convicted of obstructing an enforcement officer in the course of their duties. Under EU drivers’ hours regulations, what’s the maximum fine they can receive?

Unlimited
£3,000
£4,000
£5,000

When are you allowed to alter your tachograph record?

If there are two or more drivers
If your journey is over 50 miles
At no time
When you have no spare charts

You’re driving under EU drivers’ hours. How is a week defined under these rules?

Between 00.00 hours on Monday and 24.00 hours the following Sunday
Any seven-day period
Between 00.00 hours and 24.00 hours six days later
A working period of 56 hours

Which type of digital tachograph card is used by an approved calibration centre when they’re re-calibrating the tachograph?

Control card
Company card
Driver card
Workshop card

Which digital tachograph card is only available to enforcement authorities?

Control card
Company card
CPC card
Workshop card

Drivers must have a driver smart card for use in digital tachographs. Where can you obtain a replacement smart card in Great Britain?

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
Highways England
A tachograph calibration centre
The post office

Who’s responsible for the issue of tachograph charts to a lorry driver?

The driver's employer
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
The authorised calibration centre
The local MOT testing centre

How can you find out when an analogue tachograph was last re-calibrated?

From a date on the tachograph chart
By contacting the vehicle’s manufacturer
By checking the vehicle’s service record
From a plaque on or near the tachograph

The analogue tachograph on your vehicle becomes faulty. How long do you have before you must have it repaired?

One day
Three days
One week
Two weeks

An enforcement officer keeps one of your tachograph charts. Who should sign the back of the replacement chart?

You, the driver
Your transport manager
The vehicle owner
The officer

An enforcement officer keeps your analogue tachograph records. How should they endorse the replacement charts?

With their name
With their service number
With their home address
With their date of birth

Why should you carry spare tachograph charts?

As a defence against a speeding prosecution
To record when you've been delayed in traffic
For recording extra loading duties and overtime
To replace the original chart if it gets dirty

What must you do when using a vehicle fitted with an analogue tachograph?

Carry enough approved charts
Used damaged charts if they're clean
Use dirty charts if they're undamaged
Reuse charts twice

What can happen to drivers who break EU tachograph regulations?

They can be given three warnings
They can have their passports withdrawn
They can be heavily fined
They can be let off if they're new to using tachographs

What should a bus driver do to help passengers have a good journey?

Keep to the timetable regardless of comfort
Drive on before people are seated
Look ahead when issuing tickets
Be courteous and polite

A passenger is boarding your bus. What does it mean if they’re carrying a white stick with a red ring painted on it?

They have a learning difficulty
They have poor vision and hearing
They have a physical disability
They have a speech problem

What must be clearly labelled on a bus?

The location of the air vents
The location of the first-aid equipment
The location of the security cameras
The location of the bus station

Which of these is a legal requirement for every bus?

A fire extinguisher
A current timetable
A mobile phone or radio
A working tachograph

Your bus is fitted with seat belts. When should passengers wear them?

During journeys of more than 20 minutes
Only when travelling in EU countries
Only when travelling on motorways
At all times

What should you be most aware of before moving off from a standstill?

Passengers making phone calls
Passengers smoking on the bus
Passengers asking you directions
Passengers getting off the bus

What would contribute to the safety and comfort of your passengers?

Giving change on the move
Driving with the door open
Thinking and planning well ahead
Braking hard before reaching a bend

Where may passengers be thrown when a bus takes a bend too fast?

Towards the outside of the bend
Towards the inside of the bend
Towards the front of the bus
Towards the rear of the bus

Why should a bus driver avoid stopping harshly?

To preserve the tyres
To avoid wear on the brakes
To keep the passengers safe
To stop the suspension bouncing

Well ahead of you are traffic lights on green. What should you do in case the lights change to red?

Accelerate to make sure you can cross before they change
Slow down to avoid the need to stop suddenly
Accelerate, but warn your passengers you may have to stop
Carry on at a constant speed, but be ready to sound your horn

When would passengers be most likely to notice weight transfer?

When the vehicle is parking
When the vehicle is cornering
When the vehicle is reversing
When the vehicle is overtaking

How can you avoid harsh braking?

Gently apply the parking brake
Plan ahead and take early action
Slow down by using your gears only
Pump the brake pedal several times

Where are passengers likely to be thrown when a bus driver brakes harshly?

To the front of the bus
To the rear of the bus
To the nearside
To the offside

How can you avoid harsh braking?

Pump the brakes when approaching a bus stop
Use only the gears to slow down
Use the parking brake just before stopping
Plan ahead and take early action on all stops

What’s the main reason for using smooth acceleration when you’re driving a bus?

To reduce wear on the tyres
To reduce wear on the engine
To improve fuel consumption
To improve passenger comfort

How can a bus driver show care for their passengers?

By taking fares while moving, to save time
By reaching destinations early
By not speaking when taking fares
By stopping close to the kerb

What’s your main responsibility as a bus driver?

The safety and comfort of your passengers
Keeping to a strict timetable
The collecting of fares
The issuing of tickets

What must buses and coaches display when they’re used for school contract work?

School-bus signs
Flashing amber beacons
Triangular warning signs
No overtaking' signs

When can you drive a bus at night without having the interior lights switched on?

When the passengers want to sleep
When most passengers want the lights off
When there are no standing passengers
When there are no passengers

Passengers may be in a hurry to get off the bus as you approach a bus stop. What should you do to reduce any dangers?

Insist that passengers stay seated until the bus stops
Stop just before the bus stop and let passengers get off
Let passengers on to the bus before letting passengers off
Keep the passenger doors closed until the bus has stopped

What should you do before allowing passengers off your bus?

Collect their used tickets
Activate an audible warning system
Check mirrors before opening doors
Ask if they have luggage to collect

Several parked cars are blocking your bus stop. What should you do before allowing passengers to leave the bus?

Move on to the next bus stop
Check it's clear of traffic on the left
Try to find the car owners
Check it's clear of traffic on the right

A bus stop is blocked and you can’t get into it. What’s the most important thing you should do before opening the exit door?

Try to get the bus stop cleared
Carry on to the next bus stop
Check for traffic on the left
Check for traffic on the right

Where should you stop to make it easy for passengers leaving or joining your bus?

Next to soft grass
Alongside guard rails
Near parked cars
Close to the kerb

Where should you stop when you’re stopping to collect passengers at a bus stop?

Close to the kerb
Away from the kerb
After the bus stop
Before the bus stop

You’re driving a double-deck bus. Why do you need to know if anyone is using the stairs?

The upper deck is only to be used when the lower deck is full
Tickets for the upper deck are more expensive
Passengers using the stairs could fall if the bus brakes or swerves
No-one under 18 years old may use the stairs

You’re the driver of a one-person-operated double-deck bus. How do you stay aware of passengers on the top deck?

By counting passengers up and down the staircase
By frequent checks upstairs while stopped at bus stops
By listening to passengers in the upstairs gangway when approaching bus stops
By making full use of the internal mirror system

You’re driving a one-person-operated bus. What should you do while issuing tickets at a bus stop?

Signal right, so you're ready to move off
Turn on your hazard warning lights
Make sure you've cancelled any signal
Signal left, to let others know you're not ready to move off

What’s a bus driver’s first priority?

The safety and comfort of passengers
Keeping to the timetable
Completing tachograph records correctly
Making sure the destination is clearly marked

What must you do before moving off when you’re driving a service bus?

Finish issuing tickets to passengers
Ensure your fuel tank is above a quarter full
Take off your sunglasses
Make sure all passengers have a seat

What should you watch for when you drive away from a bus stop?

Passengers who avoid paying the correct fare
Passengers smoking in the lower saloon
Passengers leaving the bus
Passengers using expired travel passes

Your double-deck bus breaks down on a busy road. Where should you ask your passengers to move to?

The rear of the bus
The top deck
The lower deck
The front of the bus

What does a kneeling bus improve?

Access for disabled people
Stability when cornering
Passenger comfort at higher speeds
Access for the driver

Your bus is fitted with lifts or ramps for less mobile passengers. Who should operate this equipment?

Wheelchair attendants
Fully trained people
Bus-company employees
Accompanying nurses

What does good passenger care include?

Making criticisms of other road users
Providing a commentary on the route
Talking to passengers while driving
Helping passengers who need directions

What do you have to be aware of when driving a double-deck bus on a road that has a steep camber?

‘Keep left’ islands
A smooth road surface
Pedestrian crossings
Overhanging trees

What should you do if a passenger comments on exhaust smoke in the bus?

Report it as soon as you return to the depot
Stop and have the fault put right
Avoid heavy revving of the engine when stationary
Have the emissions checked at the next vehicle inspection

A passenger on your bus has stopped breathing. You help them by giving CPR. When should you stop doing this?

When they can breathe on their own
When you think the passenger has died
When their skin has turned blue
When you think the ambulance is coming

How should you care for a passenger who’s in shock?

Give them liquids
Keep them moving
Encourage them to sleep
Keep them warm

What must you do if your bus has hit a parked vehicle and the owner can’t be found?

Report the incident to the police within seven days
Report the incident to the owner as soon as possible
Report the incident to the owner within seven days
Report the incident to the police within 24 hours

What should you do if your bus has been involved in an incident with other vehicles?

Switch off your headlights
Switch off the fuel supply
Switch off the air conditioning
Switch off the destination signs

You’re driving a coach carrying elderly people. You arrive at the scene of an incident. What should you do if the emergency services have already arrived?

Ask your passengers to find out what's happening
Don't tell your passengers anything in case you upset them
Leave your passengers on the bus and see what's happening
Tell your passengers what's happening without upsetting them

What must the driver do when they leave their bus unattended?

Check that the tachograph chart is removed
Check that the gear lever is in reverse
Check that the gear lever is in first
Check that the parking brake is applied

What should you do if you’re asked to leave your bus by an official who isn’t in uniform?

Comply with the request
Ask to see a warrant card
Refuse to leave the vehicle
Invite the official aboard

When may a driver take their rest period in a parked vehicle?

If it's fitted with a bunk
If a smoke alarm is fitted
If the vehicle's in an authorised coach park
If there are no passengers on board

After driving continuously for the maximum period under EU rules, a bus driver must take a break. What’s the minimum duration of this break?

15 minutes
30 minutes
45 minutes
60 minutes

You’re driving a bus with 18 seats on an excursion from London to Scotland. Which drivers’ hours rules should you use?

AETR only
Domestic
EU only
EU and AETR

What’s the national speed limit for buses and coaches on a dual carriageway?

55 mph
60 mph
65 mph
70 mph

How would you know that a weight-limit sign doesn’t apply to the bus you’re driving?

By a plate fitted beneath the weight-limit sign
By the colour of the weight-limit sign
By a plate attached to the vehicle
By a certificate carried by the driver

As a guide, how many passengers equal 1 tonne?

15
20
25
30

By approximately how much would 15 passengers increase the weight of your vehicle?

0.5 tonnes
1 tonne
2.5 tonnes
3 tonnes

When do you need to take account of your vehicle having air suspension?

When you're passing animals or horse riders
When you're travelling up a steep gradient
When you're parked close to another vehicle
When you're driving in falling snow

Your coach often tows a trailer. How often should you check the trailer tyres for pressure?

At least once a week when they're cold
At least once a month when they're hot
At least once a week when they're hot
At least once a month when the trailer is fully laden

You’re driving at night on a very busy road when your headlights fail. What should you do if the fuse box is on the outside of the bus, on the right-hand side?

Ask a passenger to watch for traffic
Drive on without lights
Fix the problem yourself
Wait for the breakdown services

Your bus has a speed limiter fitted. What other related item must it have?

An audible warning device for the driver
A plate in the cab showing the limited speed
A warning sign on the back of the bus
A manual override switch for emergencies

What should you do when you park a vehicle that’s fitted with a turbocharger?

Rev the engine up, then switch it off
Switch the engine off immediately
Allow the engine to idle, then switch it off
Switch the engine off and on repeatedly

A passenger tells you they’ve noticed that a wheel nut is missing from your bus. How often should you check your vehicle’s wheel nuts?

At the end of every week
At the start of every week
Every day before starting out
Only at every service interval

It’s raining heavily. What effect could this have when you overtake a cyclist?

Spray could affect their control
Exhaust fumes are more toxic when it's raining
Noise from your engine will be louder
Buffeting will be reduced

Your bus hits a low railway bridge. Nobody is injured. When and to whom should you report the incident?

Immediately, to your employer
Within 24 hours, to the railway authority
Within seven days, to the police
Immediately, to the railway authority

When starting your bus, how should air pressure be built up?

With the doors open
With the service brake on
With the engine ticking over
With the engine revving up

What should you do before stopping a turbocharged engine?

Release the air-suspension valve
Allow the engine to idle
Select reverse gear
Rev the engine sharply

On a coach with high side windows, it can be difficult to see either side. What should you do before you move off in one of these vehicles?

Get out of your vehicle and stop the traffic
Ask a passenger to make sure it's safe to move off
Indicate before checking all of your mirrors
Open the window and look down and round to the right

How frequently should a driver carry out a walk-round check?

Daily
Weekly
Every 100 miles
Every 1000 miles

Some buses have different-sized wheels on the front and rear. What do you need to be aware of when driving at high speeds on long journeys?

The tyres on the larger wheels are more likely to overheat
The tyres on the smaller wheels are more likely to overheat
The tyres on the larger wheels are more likely to lose pressure
The tyres on the smaller wheels are more likely to lose pressure

You’ll be driving a high-floor coach. You’ll be going over several high bridges. Why should you check the weather forecast before starting your journey?

Rain can make crossing bridges very difficult for buses and coaches
In hot weather, the bridges might be closed to heavy traffic
You won't be able to climb the bridges if it's frosty
Some roads may be closed to certain vehicles in high winds

The front of your bus overhangs well past the front wheels. Why should you allow for this when cornering?

The steering will be much heavier
Your speed will be more difficult to control
You might hit something close to the road
You'll need to brake earlier than normal

What category of licence is required to drive an articulated bus?

D
D+E
D1
D1+E

Where can a driver find their vehicle’s unladen weight recorded?

On the dashboard of the vehicle
On the driver's duty roster
On the side of the vehicle
On the depot noticeboard

Why should you check your tyres more frequently on a coach with three axles?

Punctures can be more difficult to detect
Air pressure is more easily lost
The wheels will need balancing more often
You've no room for a spare wheel

What effect will continuous use of the air-conditioning system have on fuel consumption?

Increase it by about 15%
Increase it by about 30%
Increase it by about 50%
Increase it by about 75%

What does a D1 category licence allow you to drive?

Buses with a maximum of 16 passenger seats
Buses with a maximum of 24 passenger seats
Buses with a maximum of 32 passenger seats
Buses with a maximum of 48 passenger seats

What size of trailer can be towed by the holder of a full category D licence?

750 kg
1000 kg
1250 kg
1500 kg

Which licence category do you need to drive an articulated bus (‘bendy bus’)?

D1+E
D
D+E
D1

You’re making a journey that crosses international borders. Which document should you produce at immigration control?

A list of passengers
A breakdown insurance certificate
A route plan
A list of alcohol on board

You’re making a journey that crosses international borders. Which document should you produce at immigration control?

A list of passengers
A breakdown insurance certificate
A route plan
A list of alcohol on board

You’re driving a coach, returning from a European trip. Why should you search the vehicle at the port?

To look for missing property
To ensure duty-free limits aren't exceeded
To prevent the carriage of illegal immigrants
To ensure the vehicle has the correct documentation

Why may coaches be subject to a search by immigration authorities at international ports?

For national security
To check for red diesel
For tachograph regulations
To check vehicle condition

You’re driving a fully loaded coach that’s 12 metres long. What should you do when you approach this sign?

Don't proceed past the sign but find another route
Set down all your passengers at a safe place before the sign
Stop and check the legal lettering on the side panel
Proceed as normal; the sign doesn't apply to you

What must you check after refuelling your bus?

Your filler caps are securely closed
Your tank is full to the top
The position of the emergency fuel cut-off switch
The low-fuel warning light is working

Which category of licence do you need to drive a tri-axle double-deck coach?

D1
D
D1+E
C

What should you do while you’re driving a bus in a built-up area?

Keep junctions clear
Reduce your stopping distance
Stay ahead of cyclists and motorcyclists
Allow less time for passengers to board

You’re carrying a bus full of passengers. What must you do if you see smoke coming from the engine compartment?

Move the passengers to the front of the bus
Open the engine cover to investigate
Drive to the bus station for a replacement bus
Get everyone off the bus quickly and safely

You’re driving on a dual carriageway. When would you use the nearside mirror?

To check that the driver's door is closed properly
After overtaking, to see whether it's safe to return to the left
To see whether any passengers want the next bus stop
To look for following traffic moving out to overtake

What must you do before leaving your bus?

Apply the parking brake
Count the fares
Reset the odometer
Operate the fuel cut-off switch

What should you do before getting out of your bus?

Apply the parking brake
Change the destination board
Put the hazard warning lights on
Check the air-pressure gauges read full

What should you do before uncoupling your trailer?

Disconnect the battery
Park on a firm, level surface
Park in a well-lit location
Unload some of the cargo

What will result from having over-inflated tyres?

You'll have improved acceleration
The tyres will wear more quickly
The tyres will give better grip
The fuel consumption will be reduced

What should you regularly check on the tyres of your bus?

The tyre manufacturer's details are displayed
The tyre pressures are all correct
The dust caps are all in place
The tread depths are equal on all tyres

What must be clearly displayed on your bus?

The route timetable
The location of all bus stops
The emergency-exit location
Your employee number

Which road user is sometimes allowed to share a bus lane?

Learner driver
Lorry driver
Disabled driver
Taxi driver

What’s a vehicle’s turning circle?

The number of turns of the steering wheel between locks
The amount of space needed for the vehicle to turn
The amount by which the vehicle overhangs kerbs
The distance by which a vehicle cuts corners

You’re approaching a large puddle near the left-hand kerb. What should you do if pedestrians are close to the water?

Ignore the puddle
Brake suddenly and sound your horn
Try to avoid splashing the pedestrians
Wave at the pedestrians to keep back

You’re driving along this road. What should you do if the red van cuts in close in front of you?

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Accelerate to get closer to the red van
Give a long blast on the horn
Drop back to leave the correct separation distance
Flash your headlights several times

When may you drive without wearing your seat belt?

When reversing
When carrying out a hill start
When making an emergency stop
When driving slowly

Why is it important to adjust your head restraint properly?

To make you more comfortable
To protect your neck in a collision
To help you relax while you're driving
To maintain a good driving position

You’re about to drive a vehicle you’ve never driven before. What should you consider when adjusting your seat?

Your distance from the controls
Being able to reach your sat-nav
The tension in the seat belt
The wear on the seat fabric

What can prevent you from holding a lorry driving licence?

Heart disorders
Dyslexia
Skin problems
Stomach problems

What should you do when passing sheep on a road?

Pass quickly and quietly
Sound your horn gently
Drive very slowly
Keep your vehicle moving

What’s most likely to cause danger to a group of horse riders?

Powerful brake lights
Leaving plenty of room
The noise of your vehicle
Reacting too early

Where are you most likely to find pedestrians stepping into the road?

Motorways
One-way streets
Wooded areas
Shopping areas

What should you do if you lose your way in heavy traffic?

Stop at traffic lights and ask pedestrians
Shout to other drivers to ask them the way
Drive on until you find a safe place to stop
Check a map as you keep moving with the traffic

You’re driving on a motorway. What does it mean when a lorry ahead of you switches on its hazard warning lights?

There are speed cameras ahead
The lorry is about to overtake
The lorry is leaving the motorway
Traffic further ahead may be stopping

What should you do if you aren’t sure whether your cough medicine will affect your driving?

Ask your doctor for advice
Drive a little more slowly
Drive if you feel all right
Ask a friend for advice

What should you do if a long, heavily laden lorry is taking a long time to overtake you?

Speed up
Slow down
Hold your speed
Change direction

When should you use your vehicle’s horn?

To warn others of your presence
To allow you right of way
To greet other road users
To signal your annoyance

You’re driving on a single carriageway. When may you use your mobile phone?

Only when you're receiving a call
Only when you're suitably parked
Only when you're driving at less than 30 mph
Only when you're driving an automatic vehicle

What should you do if you want to make a business call on your mobile phone while you’re driving?

Make the call but take extra care
Use the cruise control while you're making the call
Stop in a safe place before making the call
Reduce speed while you make the call

When are you most likely to lose concentration while you’re driving?

When you use a mobile phone
When you switch on the windscreen wipers
When you switch on the heated rear window
When you look at the door mirrors

Your vehicle breaks down on a motorway and you need to call for help. Why may it be better to use an emergency roadside telephone rather than a mobile phone?

It connects you to a local garage
Using a mobile phone will distract other drivers
It allows easy location by the emergency services
Mobile phones don't work on motorways

What should you do if a front tyre bursts while you’re driving on a motorway?

Loosen your grip on the steering wheel
Brake firmly to a stop
Hold the steering wheel firmly
Drive to the next service area

What might misuse of drugs or alcohol lead to?

Better concentration
Better eyesight
Withdrawal of a driving licence
Faster reactions

You’ve driven a long distance and feel tired. Your tachograph shows that you haven’t exceeded your driving hours. What should you do in these circumstances?

Park in a suitable place and rest
Reduce your speed and drive more slowly
Carry on driving to use up your hours
Increase your speed and reduce your journey time

What should you do if you feel tired while driving on a motorway?

Stop on the hard shoulder for a rest
Carry on, but drive slowly
Leave the motorway at the next exit
Try to complete your journey more quickly

What should you do if you’re taking medication that could affect your driving?

Seek medical advice
Make short journeys only
Drive only at night
Drink plenty of water

When will your reactions be slower?

When driving while you're tired
When driving in fog
When driving too quickly
When driving in rain

What should you do if you’re feeling tired but there’s nowhere to stop safely?

Increase your speed to find a stopping place more quickly
Ensure a supply of fresh air
Gently tap the steering wheel
Keep changing speed to improve your concentration

You’re about to drive home. What should you do if you feel very tired and have a severe headache?

Wait until you're fit and well before driving
Drive home, but take painkiller tablets
Drive home if you can stay awake for the journey
Wait for a short time, then drive home slowly

What should you do if you’re driving along a motorway and become tired?

Stop on the hard shoulder at a safe place to rest
Leave the motorway at the next exit and take a rest
Close your windows and turn up the radio volume
Close your windows and set the heating to warm

You take some cough medicine given to you by a friend.

What must you do before driving?

Drink some strong coffee
Ask your friend whether taking the medicine affected their driving
Check the label to see whether the medicine will affect your driving
Make a short journey to see whether the medicine is affecting your driving

You’ve been taking medicine for a few days, and it has made you feel drowsy. Today you feel better, but you still need to take the medicine.

When should you drive?

Only if your journey is necessary
Only at night on quiet roads
Only if someone goes with you
Only after checking with your doctor

Your doctor has given you a course of medicine. Why should you ask whether it’s safe to drive?

Drugs make you a better driver by quickening your reactions
You'll have to let your insurance company know about the medicine
Some types of medicine can cause your reactions to slow down
The medicine you take may affect your hearing

It’s been eight hours since you last had an alcoholic drink. What effect could the alcohol have on your driving?

You may still be over the legal drink-drive limit
You'll have no alcohol in your system
Your driving won't be impaired
You can't be breathalysed

As a driver, what should you do when you attend a social event?

Drink plenty of coffee after drinking alcohol
Avoid busy roads after drinking alcohol
Avoid drinking alcohol completely
Avoid drinking alcohol on an empty stomach

Your vehicle breaks down on the hard shoulder of a motorway. What should you do if you decide to use your mobile phone to call for help?

Stand at the rear of the vehicle while making the call
Use the speed-dial function to save time
Set the tachograph to 'Other work' before making the call
Check your location from the marker posts on the left

How should you answer a mobile phone call while you’re driving?

Reduce your speed wherever you are
Stop safely before answering
Keep one hand on the steering wheel
Slow down and allow others to overtake

At what age are men most at risk from sleep-related vehicle incidents (SRVIs)?

30 years and under
31–45 years
46–59 years
60 years and over

How will your body clock affect your driving between 2.00 am and 7.00 am?

You're more likely to fall asleep at the wheel
You're more likely to feel road rage
You're more likely to break the speed limit
You're more likely to drive too close to the vehicle in front

When can you drive without wearing a seat belt?

When you hold a medical exemption certificate
When the seat belt is too large for your use
When you're driving on a motorway
When the speed limit is 30 mph or less

Where do most sleep-related vehicle incidents occur?

On motorways
In one-way streets
On rural roads
On tourist routes

High-sided vehicles can be affected by side wind. On which type of road is this most likely?

Narrow country lanes
Open roads
Slip roads
Motorway underpasses

What should you do when you drive in windy weather?

Maintain a constant speed in exposed areas
Anticipate how the weather may affect other road users
Always keep to your intended route
Stay close to smaller or vulnerable vehicles as you overtake them

When do long vehicles sometimes need to straddle lanes?

When turning at tight junctions
When travelling empty
When driving on motorways
When coming to contraflow systems

How will gravity affect a laden vehicle going downhill?

The vehicle will use more fuel
Stopping distances will be decreased
More braking effort will be required
The load will be more stable

When would weight transference be most likely to occur?

When you're reversing
When you're loading
When you're overtaking
When you're cornering

What should you do when you park your vehicle on a two-way road at night?

Use the parking lights
Switch off all lights
Put a traffic cone behind your vehicle
Park underneath a street lamp

You’re about to pass this car.

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What’s the main hazard you should be aware of?

Sunlight reflecting off the car windscreen
The driver’s door may suddenly open
Its alarm may be activated
The narrow pavement on the right

You’re driving along a motorway and see this sign.
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What does it mean?

There's a steep downhill section ahead
Only lorries and buses are allowed to use that lane
Vehicles fitted with speed limiters must use that lane
There's a long uphill gradient ahead

You’re waiting at a T-junction. What should you do if you see a vehicle is coming from the right, with its left indicator flashing?

Move out and accelerate hard
Wait until the vehicle starts to turn in
Pull out before the vehicle reaches the junction
Move out slowly

Why should you be especially aware of parked cars when you’re driving at night?

There are more of them
They're more likely to move off
The drivers may be drunk
They can park without lights

You’re driving in heavy rain. What should you do if your steering suddenly feels very light?

Brake very sharply
Steer towards the centre line
Ease off the accelerator
Increase your speed

You’re driving a high-sided vehicle on a motorway. You should anticipate the effects of side wind. When is this most likely to happen?

When passing signs
On exposed sections
In contraflow systems
In service areas

You’re in the centre lane of a motorway, overtaking another vehicle. What should you do before returning to the left-hand lane?

Signal left, then check your mirror
Wait for the other driver to flash their headlights
Check ahead and then your nearside mirror
Check behind for fast traffic in the right-hand lane

You’re driving through the night. What could it mean if your steering feels lighter than normal?

Your tyres are losing pressure
There's a leak in the power-steering pump
There's ice or frost on the road
There isn't enough tread on your tyres

What do you need to be aware of when you drive over an exposed suspension bridge?

The swaying of the bridge
The width of the lanes
The effect of strong side wind
The overhanging bridge cables

What do you need to be careful of when you’re driving in high winds?

Fallen trees
Poor visibility
A risk of grounding
Steep gradients

What might happen if using the brakes continuously causes them to overheat?

The brakes will work better
The brakes will be less effective
The brake pedal will become stiff
The air pressure will increase

What should you do as you approach a zebra crossing?

Stop before the zigzag lines
Wave pedestrians across the road
Sound the horn and flash headlights
Be prepared to stop in good time

You’re driving a high-sided vehicle in very windy conditions. Where should you avoid travelling?

Across suspension bridges
Up steep hills
Along country lanes
Through road tunnels

Where would you anticipate problems when you’re driving a high-sided vehicle on a windy day?

In road tunnels
On high-level roads
In dead ground
On ring roads

You’re driving along a motorway in thick fog at night. The reflective studs are red on your left and white on your right.

Which lane are you in?

The right-hand lane
The hard shoulder
The left-hand lane
The middle lane

Why should you take extra care when overtaking at night?

Every driver will normally be tired
Large vehicles are subject to a 10% speed reduction
Speed and distance are harder to judge
Most towns aren't adequately lit

What problem may you have when driving at night?

It's more difficult to keep to speed limits
There'll be an increase in traffic
You'll have reduced visibility
It takes longer to stop

Where are these lights found?

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On approach to a level crossing
Near a fire station
On approach to a motorway
Near a school

You’re driving in town and see these lights flashing. What would you expect to see ahead?

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Contraflow system
Uneven road surface
Children crossing the road
Roadworks ahead

When may you use your vehicle’s hazard warning lights while it’s moving?

When you've just overtaken another vehicle
When you need to reverse for some distance
When you're on a motorway and traffic ahead slows suddenly
When one of your lights has failed

Why is tailgating dangerous?

You're likely to be distracted
Your engine will overheat
Your view to the rear is reduced
Your view ahead is reduced

The road is wet. Why should you slow down as you approach this pedestrian?

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Because there are no road markings
To avoid splashing them
Because they have priority
To encourage them to cross

You’re driving downhill. How will this affect your vehicle?

It will need more engine power
It will take longer to stop
It will increase fuel consumption
It will be easier to change direction

You’re driving on a motorway in heavy rain. What could cause your steering to become unresponsive?

Water reducing the tyres' grip on the road
Tyres becoming hotter in the bad weather
Braking gently and in good time
Water entering the braking system

You’re driving in heavy rain. Why do you need to increase your distance from the vehicle in front?

To prevent rain from entering the vehicle’s braking system
To let other motorists move into the gap
To allow for an increased stopping distance
To reduce the risk of water spraying into the filters

You’re on a motorway, approaching a working snow plough. Why should you stay behind it?

It's illegal to overtake snow ploughs
Snow ploughs are left-hand-drive only
Your speed could cause snow to drift behind
There may be deep snow ahead

How should you drive through flood water?

Slowly, in a low gear, with engine speed high
Slowly, in a high gear, with engine speed low
As quickly as possible to cause the least delay
At normal speed when you have spray reducers fitted

This vehicle is fitted with spray-suppression equipment. In what weather conditions will it be most useful?

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Rain
Snow
Wind
Fog

What component fitted to your vehicle will help following drivers in wet weather?

Spray reducers
Side-panel skirts
Wind deflectors
Catalytic converter

When should you check your vehicle’s spray-suppression equipment?

Only when you'll be using a motorway
Before setting out on every journey
Only as part of a pre-winter check
Once per year before the MOT test

You’re driving in wet weather. What effect will faulty spray-suppression equipment have on other drivers?

Their vision will be increased
Their vision will be reduced
They'll be able to overtake more easily
They'll need to use intermittent wipers

Why are brushes fitted to this vehicle’s wheel arch?

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To clear mud from the tyres on building sites
To remove objects from the tyre tread
To stop snow building up behind the wheel
To reduce spray on wet roads

You’re driving a large vehicle in heavy rain on a motorway. You slow down to reduce the risk of aquaplaning. For what other reason should you slow down?

To force other drivers to act properly and slow down
To reduce the amount of spray thrown up
To prevent water from entering the braking system
To stop the electrics getting wet

You’re driving on a motorway in heavy rain. When are you allowed to use high-intensity rear fog lights?

When visibility is more than 100 metres (328 feet)
Only when the national speed limit applies
Only when you're being followed closely by other traffic
When visibility is reduced to 100 metres (328 feet) or less

You’re driving in wet conditions.

What should you try to do before braking?

Make sure that your vehicle is travelling in a straight line
Make sure that the gear lever is in neutral
Make sure that all spray-suppression equipment is working
Make sure that there's no mist on your rear-view mirrors

What time gap should you leave when you’re following a vehicle on a wet road?

At least one second
At least two seconds
At least three seconds
At least four seconds

Why is it dangerous to follow a large goods vehicle too closely?

Your field of vision will be seriously reduced
Your cab will fill with fumes
Your engine will overheat
Your brakes will overheat

When should you use the two-second rule?

To keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front when it's raining
To keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front when conditions are good
To keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front when it's icy
To keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front in queuing traffic

How should you use the brakes in icy weather?

Suddenly
By pumping the brake pedal
Gently
After using the gears first

How much longer will your stopping distance be in snow than in dry weather?

Twice as long
Four times as long
Five times as long
Ten times as long

What must you be certain of before you overtake at night?

You can see well ahead
The road's well lit
There's an overtaking lane
You're outside a built-up area

You’re driving at 50 mph (80 km/h) on a dry, level road. What gap should you leave between your vehicle and the one in front?

One vehicle length
Two vehicle lengths
At least a one-second gap
At least a two-second gap

What should you do if an overtaking vehicle pulls in too close in front of you?

Slow down
Stay close behind
Overtake when you can
Flash your headlights

What should you do if you see a lorry too close behind when you’re driving in traffic on the motorway?

Increase your distance from the vehicle in front
Touch the brake pedal sharply to show your brake lights
Briskly accelerate away from the vehicle behind
Switch your rear fog lamps on and off

In fast traffic, when should you leave a two-second gap between your vehicle and the one in front?

When the roads are dry
When it's raining and the roads are wet
When the roads are icy
When you're driving in fog

You’re driving in fog that’s starting to clear. When should you switch off your high-intensity rear fog lights?

When visibility is more than 10 metres (32 feet)
When visibility is more than 50 metres (164 feet)
When visibility is more than 75 metres (246 feet)
When visibility is more than 100 metres (328 feet)

You’re driving in fog. When should high-intensity rear fog lights be used?

When visibility falls below 100 metres (328 feet)
When visibility falls below 200 metres (656 feet)
When visibility falls below 300 metres (984 feet)
When visibility falls below 400 metres (1312 feet)

You’re driving at night. Why should you ensure that all your lights are clean and working correctly?

To allow following drivers to use dipped headlights
To prevent the battery from overcharging
So that other road users can see the size of your vehicle
So that the intensity of street lighting can be reduced

You’re in the left-hand lane on a three-lane motorway. Why should you check for any vehicles in the right-hand lane before you overtake?

They may be moving faster than you
They may move back to the middle lane as you move out
They may cut in sharply behind you
They may accelerate briskly in front of you

You’re driving behind two cyclists. They’re approaching a roundabout in the left-hand lane. What should you expect them to do?

Go in any direction
Turn left
Turn right
Go straight ahead

What should you do before you start to overtake a lorry?

Look well ahead for uphill gradients
Check your position in the left-hand mirror
Change quickly to a higher gear
Close right up before pulling out

You’re following a large vehicle. How can you improve your view ahead?

Drop further back
Move over to the right
Move over to the left
Overtake as soon as you can

How should you slow down or stop when you’re driving on an icy road?

Brake gently and in good time
Always use the retarder
Change down through the gears
Use the parking brake in a rapid on-and-off movement

The entrances to roundabouts are often slippery when they’re wet.

How should you deal with this hazard?

Stay in the left-hand lane
Brake in good time
Use the handbrake
Stop before emerging

The area around an incident is safe. What’s the best way to help an injured person?

Get them out of their vehicle
Give them a drink
Give them something to eat
Keep them in the vehicle

At an incident, you suspect a casualty has back injuries. What’s the best way to help them?

Offer them a drink
Leave them where they are
Raise their legs
Offer them a cigarette

At an incident, a casualty is unconscious but still breathing. Why would you move them?

Because an ambulance is on the way
Because bystanders advise you to
Because there's further danger
Because they look uncomfortable

You arrive at the scene of an incident. The emergency services have already been called. A pedestrian is bleeding heavily from a leg wound, but their leg isn’t broken. What should you do to help them?

Dab the wound to stop the bleeding
Keep both legs flat on the ground
Apply firm pressure to the wound
Fetch them a warm drink

You arrive at the scene of an incident. A casualty has an injured arm that’s bleeding heavily. What should you do while waiting for the emergency services to arrive?

Apply pressure over the wound and keep the arm down
Dab the wound
Get them a drink
Apply pressure over the wound and raise the arm

When should you stop trying to resuscitate a casualty?

When you think they're dead
When they can breathe without help
When they've turned blue
When you think the ambulance is coming

You’re trying to resuscitate a casualty who isn’t breathing. For how long should you continue?

Give up if you think they're dead
Keep trying for up to two minutes
Carry on until an ambulance arrives
Keep trying for up to four minutes

You arrive at the scene of an incident where a motorcyclist is lying in the middle of the road and unconscious. What’s the first thing you should do?

Move the rider out of the road
Warn other traffic
Clear the road of debris
Give the rider reassurance

There’s been an incident.

What can you do to help a driver who’s suffering from shock?

Give them a drink
Offer them a cigarette
Ask who caused the collision
Reassure them confidently

What should you do if you’re the first person to arrive at the scene of an incident?

Warn other traffic to prevent further collisions
Take photographs of the scene
Offer a calming cigarette to those involved
Ask everyone who isn't injured to leave

You’re at the scene of an incident. How can you help someone suffering from shock?

Reassure them confidently
Offer them a cigarette
Keep them moving
Give them a warm drink

You arrive at the scene of an incident where someone is injured.

What should be given urgent priority?

Check that the casualty can breathe
Get the casualty a warm drink
Take details of any witnesses
Take the numbers of the vehicles involved

You’ve stopped at the scene of an incident where there are casualties.

What should you do to help?

Keep injured people warm and comfortable
Clear debris from the road
Keep injured people on the move by walking them around
Give injured people a warm drink

You arrive at the scene of an incident and someone is unconscious.

What’s the first thing you should do to help them?

Take the numbers of the vehicles involved
Try to get them to drink water
Check that they're breathing
Look for any witnesses

You’re the first person to arrive at an incident where a motorcyclist is unconscious. After you’ve checked the area for immediate danger, what’s the first check you should make on the casualty?

Whether they can breathe
Whether they're bleeding
Whether they have broken bones
Whether they have any bruising

You arrive at an incident involving a motorcyclist. The motorcyclist is unconscious and bleeding.

What should be your priority?

Sweep up any loose debris
Make a list of witnesses
Check the casualty’s airway
Take the numbers of the vehicles involved

You’re the first person to arrive at an incident where people are badly injured. What’s the first thing you should do?

Switch on your own hazard warning lights
Contact the local radio station to tell them about the incident
Try and get people who are injured to drink something
Move the people who are injured clear of their vehicles

At the scene of an incident, an injured person is lying in a busy road. What’s the first thing you should do to help?

Treat the person for shock
Warn other traffic
Place them in the recovery position
Make sure the injured person is kept warm

You’re waiting for the emergency services to arrive at the scene of an incident. A pedestrian’s leg is bleeding heavily, but there’s nothing embedded in the wound. What should you do to help?

Apply firm pressure to the wound
Dab the wound to stop the bleeding
Keep both legs flat on the ground
Wrap an ice pack near the wound

You’re stopped by a police officer for a suspected motoring offence. Which document will you be asked to produce?

Your driving licence
Your vehicle registration document
Your vehicle's MOT certificate
Your theory test certificate

What should you do if you notice that two wheel nuts are missing from one of the wheels on your vehicle?

Continue your journey
Drive to the nearest tyre depot
Use a nut from another wheel
Park and phone for assistance

You’re checking your vehicle’s tyres before starting a long motorway journey. What check should be made on each tyre?

Air pressure
Tracking
Valve clearance
Tyre profile

You’re at the scene of a traffic incident. What are the symptoms of someone suffering from shock?

Rapid pulse and sweating
Flushed complexion and deep breathing
Slow pulse and dry skin
Muscle spasms and an itchy rash

You’re at the scene of a collision. People are injured. What should be done when the risk of further collisions has been dealt with?

Pull people who are hurt out of their vehicles
Clear a parking area for the emergency services
Make sure the emergency services have been called
Get the casualties to drink something sweet

When should you check the wheel nuts on your vehicle?

Before any journey
Only before long trips
Every 1000 miles (1600 km)
Annually

You’re uncoupling a trailer. What must you do before disconnecting any of the air lines?

Drain the air tanks
Apply the trailer parking brake
Lower the landing gear
Disconnect the electrical line

What could happen if you overfill your engine with oil?

The handling may improve
Exhaust emissions could be reduced
Some gaskets might be damaged
You could wait longer before the next service

Where should you park your vehicle before checking the engine oil level?

On sloping ground
On a steep gradient
On flat ground
On a downhill slope

Why should your engine oil be changed at the recommended intervals?

To reduce friction and wear
For better steering control
To prevent oil leaks
To improve clutch wear

You’ve had to change a wheel on your vehicle. When should the wheel nuts be checked again?

At the next service interval
When they're cold
When they're hot
Shortly afterwards

What should you do before changing a wheel on your vehicle?

Leave the parking brake off
Use wheel chocks if available
Dismantle the wheel and tyre
Get someone to check the other tyres

What will happen if you follow a regular vehicle maintenance schedule?

It will reduce breakdowns
It will increase fuel bills
It will allow heavier loads to be carried
It will reduce insurance premiums

What do the codes shown on the side walls of lorry tyres refer to?

Tread pattern
Minimum temperature
Maximum load
Running pressure

What does it mean if the ignition warning light comes on while you’re driving?

The oil pressure is low
There's an electrical fault
The air pressure is low
There's a hydraulic fault

What does this warning light on the instrument panel mean?

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Low fuel pressure
Low oil pressure
Low water pressure
Low air pressure

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