PCV PCV Road Signs & Highway Code 5

Question 1

What is the national speed limit for a bus or coach on a dual carriageway?

Accepted Answer

60 mph

Answer

70 mph

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50 mph

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65 mph

Question 2

A PCV driver approaches a hump-back bridge. What should they be aware of?

Accepted Answer

Reduced visibility at the crest of the bridge may hide oncoming vehicles — reduce speed and prepare to give way

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The bridge will have a weight limit for coaches

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Hump-back bridges are closed to buses

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Only reduce speed if pedestrians are visible

Question 3

What does a double yellow line along the kerb mean?

Accepted Answer

No waiting at any time on any day

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No waiting on weekdays only

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No waiting except for buses

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No loading or unloading at any time

Question 4

What does a sign at a coach park showing a 'T' with a coach symbol mean?

Accepted Answer

Tourist coach parking — reserved for coaches serving tourists and passengers

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Coaches turning around only

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Temporary coach parking during events only

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Coaches must not turn in this area

Question 5

What does a sign reading 'GIVE WAY TO ONCOMING VEHICLES' with a red arrow and a white arrow mean?

Accepted Answer

You must give way to oncoming traffic — the road is too narrow for two vehicles to pass simultaneously

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Oncoming traffic must give way to you

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Both directions have equal priority

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You must stop and wait for the road to clear

Question 6

What does a sign showing 'MAX HEIGHT 4.5m' (or a specific height measurement) under a bridge or structure mean?

Accepted Answer

The maximum permitted height of vehicles passing under that structure

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An advisory height for double-deck buses

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The height of the bridge structure itself

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The recommended height for loaded coaches