PCV PCV Road Signs & Highway Code 2

Question 1

What does a triangular red warning sign showing a person walking mean?

Accepted Answer

Pedestrians in or near the road ahead

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A school crossing ahead

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A footpath crossing the road

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A pedestrian zone ahead

Question 2

What is the maximum speed for a bus or coach on a motorway?

Accepted Answer

70 mph

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60 mph

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65 mph

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75 mph

Question 3

When should a PCV driver use hazard warning lights?

Accepted Answer

When the bus has broken down and is a temporary obstruction, or briefly to warn of a hazard on a motorway

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Whenever picking up passengers

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At any time to indicate the bus is stopping

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Whenever driving in rain or low visibility

Question 4

What does a 'no waiting' sign (single yellow line with times) mean for a bus on service?

Accepted Answer

Buses on service are generally exempt from waiting restrictions when picking up or setting down passengers

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All vehicles including buses must not wait at any time

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Only buses are permitted to park there

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The restriction applies at night only

Question 5

What does a blue rectangular sign with a white 'P' and a green arrow indicate?

Accepted Answer

Parking is permitted in the direction of the arrow

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No parking in any direction

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Park and ride facility nearby

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Public transport interchange ahead

Question 6

What is the purpose of a 'clearway' on a major road?

Accepted Answer

No stopping at any time — the road must remain clear for moving traffic

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Buses may stop but cars may not

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The road is reserved for emergency vehicles

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A road with a minimum speed limit