PCV PCV Road Signs & Highway Code 6

Question 1

What does a brown tourist sign with a camera symbol indicate?

Accepted Answer

A tourist attraction with a viewpoint or photograph opportunity nearby

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A speed camera warning

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A bus-accessible tourist site

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A scenic route for coaches

Question 2

What must a PCV driver do when approaching a pedestrian crossing where pedestrians are waiting?

Accepted Answer

Slow down and prepare to stop — give way to pedestrians once they step onto the crossing

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Only stop when pedestrians are in the path of the bus

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Sound the horn to warn pedestrians the bus is approaching

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Flash headlights to indicate the bus will stop

Question 3

A PCV driver sees a 'No entry for vehicular traffic' sign with a note 'Except buses'. What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Buses may enter — all other vehicles are prohibited from that road section

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Buses must not enter — they are the specified exception to the rule

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All vehicles including buses are prohibited

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Only large buses over 12 metres may enter

Question 4

What does a sign indicating 'MAX STAY 30 MINS — BUS PICK UP ONLY' mean for a PCV driver?

Accepted Answer

Buses may stop for up to 30 minutes for passenger pick-up — they must not park there for driver breaks

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Buses must spend exactly 30 minutes at the stop

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Only single-decker buses may use the stop for 30 minutes

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The 30-minute limit applies Monday to Friday only

Question 5

What does a yellow road marking shaped like a letter 'H' indicate outside a property?

Accepted Answer

A fire hydrant marker — no parking that would obstruct access to the hydrant

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A hospital entrance

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A high-speed route for emergency vehicles

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A hatch marking reserved for buses

Question 6

What is the meaning of amber studs (cat's eyes) on a motorway?

Accepted Answer

They mark the central reservation — the boundary between carriageways travelling in opposite directions

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They mark the left edge of the carriageway

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They warn of a hazard ahead

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They indicate a merge zone