The Road PCV by theorytestuk.co.uk | Aug 20, 2023 | 0 comments Welcome to your The Road PCV 1. 89. What's a crawler lane for? To enable other traffic to overtake on the nearside To enable large vehicles to park out of the way To enable slow-moving traffic to move further over to the left on uphill gradients To enable emergency vehicles to get quickly to the scene of an incident 2. 15. 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 3. 73. What does it indicate if you see white lights on a vehicle at night? It's moving away from you It's stationary and facing away from you It's ahead of you and braking It's facing towards you 4. 74. You're driving in wet conditions. What should you try to do before braking? 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 Make sure that your vehicle is travelling in a straight line 5. 28. 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 6. 111. 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) 7. 23. What should you do when you're overtaking a motorcyclist in very windy conditions? Allow extra room Overtake slowly Sound your horn as you pass Keep close as you pass 8. 35. What's a buffer lane? A safety lane for vehicles blown off course A lane for overtaking safely A lane to park in until the wind drops The only lane to be used in high winds 9. 40. What component fitted to your vehicle will help following drivers in wet weather? Spray reducers Side-panel skirts Wind deflectors Catalytic converter 10. 47. 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 11. 3. Which vehicles are most likely to be affected by high winds? Slow-moving vehicles Track-laying vehicles Front-wheel-drive vehicles Curtain-sided vehicles 12. 19. 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 13. 63. You're driving a bus on a windy day. What should you do when you're overtaking a motorcyclist? Pass close to shield them from the wind Move back early to protect them from buffeting Pass wide in case they're blown off course Signal left so they know you're pulling in 14. 91. What will affect a double-deck bus more than a single-deck bus? Strong wind Heavy rain Thick fog Dense spray 15. 16. You're driving a fully laden vehicle approaching an uphill gradient. What will happen if you start to overtake? You'll be able to get past more quickly The weight of the load will help you go faster You'll take longer to get past You'll need to use a high gear 16. 64. 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 17. 112. When may vehicles over 7.5 tonnes maximum authorised mass (MAM) use the right-hand lane of a motorway to overtake? When the motorway has three lanes When vehicles are stopped on the hard shoulder When the motorway has two lanes When other vehicles are turning right 18. 69. You're on a motorway and the surface is still wet after rain. Why should you take care when you're overtaking? Wet roads may cause more buffeting Other vehicles will have their lights on Vehicles may be parked on the hard shoulder The road may still be slippery 19. 39. What must bus and coach drivers do when they park their vehicle on the road at night? They must park under street lights They must park within 25 metres (82 feet) of a street light They must leave all the interior lights switched on They must leave their parking lights switched on 20. 29. Where are these lights found? On approach to a level crossing Near a fire station On approach to a motorway Near a school 21. 75. 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 22. 60. 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 23. 68. Why can visibility be worse when driving at high speed in wet weather? Drivers bunch together when it's raining Headlights will dazzle you more easily Windscreen wipers obstruct your view More spray will be thrown up 24. 58. 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 25. 67. Why should you be aware of motorcyclists on a motorway when there are gusty winds? They may be blown into your path They may leave at the next exit They may suddenly stop on the hard shoulder They may position to turn right 26. 7. You're on a motorway and there's a strong side wind. Which vehicle is particularly at risk? A motorcycle A taxi A sports car A road tanker 27. 85. 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 28. 48. 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 29. 96. What should you do before changing lanes to overtake on a motorway? Check your mirrors carefully Change to a lower gear Look over your left shoulder Increase your speed gently 30. 108. Why should you take care before moving into the centre lane of a three-lane motorway? The centre lane is narrower than the left-hand lane The bridge height clearance will be less in the centre lane Traffic in the centre lane may be travelling much faster than you The reflective studs may be missing in the centre lane 31. 101. 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 32. 14. How should you use the brakes in icy weather? Suddenly By pumping the brake pedal Gently After using the gears first 33. 66. You're driving in the left-hand lane on a three-lane motorway. What should you check for before moving into the middle lane to overtake a slower vehicle? Traffic behind in the right-hand lane, returning to the middle lane Traffic that's intending to leave at the next exit Traffic ahead moving into the right-hand lane Traffic behind that's trying to pass on your left 34. 103. You're driving in the left-hand lane of a motorway. What should you do when you see a large vehicle merging from a slip road ahead? Try to race and get ahead of it Leave the other vehicle to adjust its speed Stay at the maximum speed allowed for your vehicle Be ready to adjust your speed 35. 71. You're about to pass this car. 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 36. 6. How is a strong wind likely to affect your bus? Steering will be easier Your stopping distances will be reduced Your stopping distances will be greater Steering will be more difficult 37. 82. 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 38. 59. 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 39. 12. 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 40. 45. How much longer can 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 41. 88. When should you use a crawler lane? When letting faster traffic overtake you When turning right from a major road When parking to have a rest When slowing down for a motorway exit 42. 61. 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 43. 70. 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 44. 46. In which type of weather is spray-suppression equipment particularly useful? Rain Ice Fog Wind 45. 17. What should you do after overtaking on a dual carriageway? Move back to the left when it's safe to do so Indicate left, then right Wait for the other driver to flash their headlights Switch your rear lights on and off 46. 27. 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 47. 5. 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 48. 76. You're overtaking a motorcycle in windy conditions. Why should you check your nearside mirror? To check your road position To see if the rider is in control of their motorcycle To see if other vehicles have been affected To check that it's properly adjusted 49. 37. What should you do if you see a vehicle 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 50. 54. 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 51. 49. You're driving a bus. Where should you be aware of the risk of grounding? On a hump bridge In a crawler lane On a left-hand bend In a narrow street 52. 31. 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 53. 102. What's the best way to control your vehicle when driving on snow? Keep the engine revs high and spin the wheels Drive in your vehicle's lowest gear Keep the engine revs high and slip the clutch Drive slowly, in a higher gear than normal 54. 104. When is a buffer lane most likely to be in use? When it's windy When it's raining When it's foggy When it's icy 55. 44. Why are brushes fitted to this vehicle's wheel arch? 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 56. 109. You've just overtaken another vehicle on a motorway. What should you avoid when moving back to the left? Cutting in Increasing your speed Changing gear Signalling 57. 52. 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 58. 98. When do drivers of long vehicles need to straddle lanes? When they need to avoid braking sharply When driving on motorways When they need to avoid mounting the kerb When coming to contraflow systems 59. 65. You're driving a long bus. When would you need to straddle lanes? Only when joining a bus lane On all bends and corners On the approach to all roundabouts To avoid mounting the kerb 60. 42. 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 61. 36. This vehicle is fitted with spray-suppression equipment. In what weather conditions will it be most useful? Rain Snow Wind Fog 62. 10. 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 63. 13. 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 64. 79. You've just overtaken another large vehicle. How do you know when it's safe to move back to the nearside lane? By waiting for the driver you've overtaken to flash their headlights By checking your nearside mirror By using your hazard warning lights as a signal By moving to the nearside, hoping the other vehicle will slow down 65. 11. 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 66. 2. Why is it dangerous to follow a heavy 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 67. 50. 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 68. 78. 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 69. 90. You have stopped in an emergency area. What must you do before you rejoin the carriageway? Use the emergency telephone Give an arm signal as you are moving off Switch on your vehicle's headlights Move away with your hazard lights on 70. 18. You have stopped in an emergency area. What must you do before you rejoin the carriageway? Use the emergency telephone Give an arm signal as you are moving off Switch on your vehicle's headlights Move away with your hazard lights on 71. 83. You're driving a long vehicle and want to turn right at a roundabout ahead. How should you signal if you need to occupy the left-hand lane? Signal left on approach Signal right on approach Give no signal on approach Give a right signal after entering the roundabout 72. 41. You're driving on a motorway after it's been raining heavily. What should you do if spray is being thrown up, causing poor visibility? Keep a two-second gap Reduce your separation distance Remove spray-suppression equipment Use dipped headlights 73. 106. 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 74. 8. What's the greatest risk to your safety when you're overtaking on a motorway in very wet weather? Your engine may get flooded Your braking distance may be reduced Your steering may become heavy Your tyres may lose grip 75. 1. 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 76. 57. 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 77. 110. When shouldn't you overtake? When the speed limit has been reduced When you're approaching motorway slip roads When you would have to break the speed limit When your view of the road ahead is clear 78. 119. 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 79. 116. 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 80. 4. What should you do if you intend to overtake a lorry that's throwing up spray? Get much closer before moving out Wait until the other driver gives a left signal Move out earlier than normal Wait for the lorry to slow down on a hill 81. 43. You're driving on a dual carriageway and intend to overtake the vehicle ahead. What should you do if there's a car approaching quickly behind you in the right-hand lane? Stay behind the slower vehicle Signal right and move out Move up closer to the slower vehicle Signal left while waiting for the car to pass 82. 115. You're driving at a speed of 50 mph (80 km/h) in good, dry conditions. What distance should you stay behind the vehicle in front? At least 23 metres (75 feet) At least 36 metres (118 feet) At least 53 metres (175 feet) At least 73 metres (240 feet) 83. 25. 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 84. 117. What does this motorway sign mean? You're approaching a long downhill slope You're approaching a long uphill slope You're approaching a 'lorries only' lane You're approaching a service area 85. 94. How should you rejoin the motorway after a breakdown on the hard shoulder? Build up speed on the hard shoulder before looking for a safe gap in the traffic Move straight out into the left-hand lane as you are not allowed to drive on the hard shoulder Wait until a vehicle in the left-hand lane signals to you that it's safe to rejoin Keep your hazard lights flashing until you have safely rejoined the carriageway 86. 107. 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 87. 21. Which lane should you use when you're driving on a clear motorway, at the speed limit for your vehicle? Any lane The middle lane The right-hand lane The left-hand lane 88. 55. You're driving at the speed limit in the left-hand lane of a motorway. What should you do if you see lorries merging from a slip road ahead? Try to accelerate past them Move to the next lane if it's safe Brake heavily and let them merge Expect them to stop and let you pass 89. 32. You're driving a high-sided vehicle on a motorway. Where should you be especially aware of the effects of side wind? In cuttings Through tunnels Across viaducts Passing large signs 90. 118. You're driving on a motorway. What should you do if your view ahead is restricted by heavy spray? Move into the lane on the right Use the two-second rule Switch on your dipped headlights Leave the motorway at the next exit 91. 84. 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 92. 105. 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) 93. 100. 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 94. 93. 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 95. 113. 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 96. 97. Where would you expect to find buffer lanes? In built-up areas On high-level bridges On country roads In roadworks 97. 81. Which road users are most likely to be affected by the turbulence created by large vehicles travelling at speed? Drivers of low-loaders Drivers towing caravans Drivers of tankers Drivers of emergency vehicles 98. 33. You're driving a bus at night on a road without street lighting. Why could it be dangerous to overtake? There may be unseen dips or bends in the road You may dazzle other drivers It's harder to concentrate It's harder to keep control in the dark 99. 9. 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 100. 51. 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 101. 38. The road is wet. Why should you slow down as you approach this pedestrian? Because there are no road markings To avoid splashing them Because they have priority To encourage them to cross 102. 95. 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 103. 53. 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 104. 77. What should you do before overtaking on a single carriageway road? Flash your headlights at oncoming traffic Look ahead for road junctions Drive very close to the vehicle in front Make a final check in your left-hand mirror 105. 20. You're driving along a motorway and see this sign. 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 106. 34. Which vehicle is least likely to be affected by high wind? A. B. C. D. 107. 56. Why do some buses have marker lights along their sides? To make them easier to overtake To help the driver when reversing To help any passengers getting on or off To make them easier to see at junctions 108. 24. 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 109. 114. What should you do as you approach these roadworks? Check your mirrors Select a higher gear Flash your headlights Use your endurance brake 110. 99. It's raining. Why would a motorcyclist steer around drain covers on a bend? To reduce the risk of skidding To avoid puncturing the tyres To improve their view around the bend To avoid splashing pedestrians 111. 80. You're driving a large vehicle in gusty conditions. Which vehicle is most likely to be affected by buffeting when you overtake it? A motorcycle A flat-bed lorry A car A loaded tanker 112. 62. 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 113. 30. 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 114. 26. What's the minimum distance you should allow for braking when it's raining heavily? The normal distance Twice the normal distance Three times the normal distance Five times the normal distance 115. 87. 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 116. 22. 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 117. 92. You're driving in town and see these lights flashing. What would you expect to see ahead? Contraflow system Uneven road surface Children crossing the road Roadworks ahead 118. 72. What should you be aware of when you're overtaking on a motorway while it's raining heavily? Manhole covers will be slippery Visibility will be reduced by spray from traffic Your braking distances will be reduced There'll be distracting bright reflections 119. 86. It's very windy and you're overtaking a motorcyclist on a motorway. What should you be aware of that may cause them problems? Your exhaust smoke Your engine noise The buffeting effect The tyre noise Time's up Submit a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
