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PCV Bus & Coach Theory Test (UK)

DVSA-style multiple-choice for Cat D — 100 questions, 115 minutes, pass 85.

Pass mark 85/100 115 minutes Real test fee £26 DVSA How many can I get wrong?
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Q1. What is the main reason a bus driver should pull up close to the kerb at a stop?
  • A.  To save fuel by reducing steering angle
  • B.  To reduce the step height and gap for boarding passengers
  • C.  To avoid paying kerbside parking fines
  • D.  To make it easier to check mirrors before moving off
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✓ Answer: B. To reduce the step height and gap for boarding passengers
Stopping close and parallel to the kerb minimises the horizontal gap and vertical step, which is especially important for elderly, disabled and visually impaired passengers boarding safely. A large gap or step increases the risk of trips and falls.
Q2. How many times per week may a PCV driver extend the daily driving limit to 10 hours?
  • A.  Twice
  • B.  Once
  • C.  Three times
  • D.  Four times
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✓ Answer: A. Twice
The 9-hour daily driving limit can be extended to 10 hours on no more than two days within a single fixed week. This prevents drivers routinely working the extended limit.
Q3. What is the purpose of a load-sensing valve in a PCV braking system?
  • A.  It stops the engine if the vehicle is overloaded
  • B.  It adjusts the braking force applied to the wheels according to how heavily the vehicle is loaded
  • C.  It measures passenger numbers boarding through the doors
  • D.  It controls the kneeling suspension function
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✓ Answer: B. It adjusts the braking force applied to the wheels according to how heavily the vehicle is loaded
A load-sensing valve varies the braking effort so that a lightly loaded vehicle does not lock its wheels too easily while a fully loaded one still gets enough braking force. It has nothing to do with counting passengers or door operation.
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Carrying passengers safely & accessibility · 48
Drivers' hours, tachographs & conduct · 45
Vehicle condition, doors & braking systems · 45
Rules of the road for buses & coaches · 45
Hazard awareness & vulnerable road users · 48
Documents, incidents & the environment · 45
PCV Bus & Coach Theory Test (UK) — common questions
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How many questions are in the PCV Bus & Coach Theory Test (UK)?
The exam has 100 questions. Every Revision Robin mock uses the same 100-question format so your practice matches the real thing.
What is the pass mark for the PCV Bus & Coach Theory Test (UK)?
You need 85 out of 100 correct to pass, which is about 85%. Our mocks mark you against this exact threshold.
How long do you get?
The test is timed at 115 minutes. Our full mock runs on the same clock so you can practise your pacing.
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