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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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Who has to sit the PCV Bus & Coach Theory Test (UK)
Who needs a PCV Bus & Coach Theory Test (UK)?
Anyone wishing to become a licensed PCV driver in the UK, for categories D1, D1E, D, and DE, to drive minibuses, buses, or coaches professionally.
The real PCV Bus & Coach Theory Test (UK): format
How long is the PCV Bus & Coach Theory Test (UK)?
The real PCV Bus & Coach Theory Test (UK) lasts 115 minutes. Our mock uses 100 questions in 115 minutes.
What is the PCV Bus & Coach Theory Test (UK) pass mark?
Real exam pass mark: Multiple-choice: 85/100. Hazard perception: 67/100. Our mock marks you at 85 out of 100, the threshold we mark against.
What it costs, and what a resit costs
How much does the PCV Bus & Coach Theory Test (UK) cost?
Real exam fee: £60 (includes multiple-choice, hazard perception, and Driver CPC Part 2 case studies). Resit fee: £26 (multiple-choice), £11 (hazard perception), £23 (case studies). Rebooking after a fail: At least 3 full working days.
How hard is it
How hard is the PCV Bus & Coach Theory Test (UK)?
Difficulty: Not easy; requires proper preparation. Challenges include misinterpreting questions, hazard perception, and time management.
Why people fail it
Why do people fail the PCV Bus & Coach Theory Test (UK)?
Treating the test as common sense, not studying the Highway Code thoroughly.
Over-practising questions without fully understanding the answers.
Misinterpreting multiple-choice questions due to lack of careful reading.
Figures for the real exam from vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com, checked October 2026. Fees and rules change, so confirm with the test provider before you book.
PCV Bus & Coach Theory Test (UK): common questions
Frequently asked
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.
Are these the real exam questions?
No. Our questions are original and written to match the current syllabus, so they give realistic practice without copying the official paper. Every answer comes with a plain-English explanation. Always confirm current rules and content with DVSA.