PCV PCV Road Signs & Highway Code

Question 1

What does a circular blue sign with a white bus symbol indicate?

Accepted Answer

A mandatory bus-only lane or route

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An advisory bus route

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A bus stop ahead

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A park-and-ride facility

Question 2

What is the speed limit for a PCV (bus or coach) on a single carriageway road?

Accepted Answer

50 mph

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60 mph

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40 mph

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55 mph

Question 3

What does a yellow and red 'no entry' sign with specific hours indicate at a bus gate?

Accepted Answer

Only buses may enter during the hours shown — other vehicles prohibited

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All vehicles prohibited at those hours

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A bus stop where buses must stop

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No overtaking during peak hours

Question 4

What does a bus lane sign showing hours '7-9am, 4-7pm' mean?

Accepted Answer

The bus lane is operational and must be used by buses during those hours — other vehicles may use it outside those hours

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Buses must not use the lane at those times

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The lane is closed to all traffic at those times

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All vehicles must travel at reduced speed in those hours

Question 5

At a bus stop box (yellow zigzag lines), what must a PCV driver do?

Accepted Answer

Pull in to set down or pick up passengers — the box is reserved for buses and should not be obstructed by other vehicles

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Park anywhere within the yellow markings

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Stop only if passengers request

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Avoid the bus stop and use the nearest layby

Question 6

What action must a PCV driver take when they see a 'school keep clear' marking on the road?

Accepted Answer

Do not stop on the yellow zigzag lines at any time — they protect children near schools

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Only applicable during school hours

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Park briefly to drop off passengers if the road is clear

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The restriction applies only to non-bus vehicles