PCV Motorway Driving Rules 2

Question 1

What is the national speed limit for a coach on a motorway in the UK?

Accepted Answer

70 mph

Answer

50 mph

Answer

60 mph

Answer

80 mph

Question 2

When joining a motorway from a slip road, a PCV driver should:

Accepted Answer

Build up speed on the slip road to match motorway traffic, check mirrors and signal, then merge safely

Answer

Stop at the end of the slip road and wait for a gap

Answer

Drive directly into lane 2

Answer

Use hazard lights while joining

Question 3

What should you do if you miss your exit on a motorway?

Accepted Answer

Continue to the next exit and find an alternative route

Answer

Reverse back to the exit

Answer

Stop on the hard shoulder and walk back

Answer

Make a U-turn at the next gap in the central reservation

Question 4

On a smart motorway, what does a red X displayed on an overhead gantry above your lane mean?

Accepted Answer

The lane is closed - you must not drive in it

Answer

Slow down to 40 mph

Answer

There is a speed camera ahead

Answer

Adverse weather conditions ahead

Question 5

What is the recommended minimum following distance for a coach on a motorway in dry conditions?

Accepted Answer

At least 4 seconds or one metre per mph

Answer

1 second

Answer

2 seconds

Answer

The same as a car

Question 6

You experience a tyre blowout on the motorway. After stopping safely, which of the following should you NOT do?

Accepted Answer

Attempt to change the tyre yourself on the hard shoulder

Answer

Switch on hazard warning lights

Answer

Evacuate passengers behind the safety barrier

Answer

Call your depot and emergency services