PCV Health and Medical Fitness to Drive

Question 1

What is the minimum distance at which a PCV licence holder must be able to read a vehicle number plate in good daylight?

Accepted Answer

20 metres

Answer

15 metres

Answer

25 metres

Answer

30 metres

Question 2

How often must PCV drivers aged between 45 and 65 undergo a medical examination to renew their licence?

Accepted Answer

Every 5 years

Answer

Every year

Answer

Every 3 years

Answer

Every 10 years

Question 3

Your doctor prescribes you new medication. What should you do before driving your PCV?

Accepted Answer

Ask your doctor or pharmacist whether it could affect your driving

Answer

Take a half dose first to assess any effects

Answer

Wait 24 hours after each dose before driving

Answer

Continue driving as medication is a private matter

Question 4

You develop a medical condition likely to last more than 3 months that may affect your ability to drive safely. Who must you inform?

Accepted Answer

Both the DVLA and your employer

Answer

Your employer only

Answer

The DVLA only

Answer

Your insurance company only

Question 5

What is the legal breath alcohol limit for PCV drivers in England and Wales?

Accepted Answer

35 micrograms per 100ml of breath

Answer

50 micrograms per 100ml of breath

Answer

22 micrograms per 100ml of breath

Answer

0 micrograms per 100ml of breath

Question 6

You feel very drowsy partway through your PCV driving shift. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Stop in a safe place and rest until you are alert enough to drive safely

Answer

Open the window and turn up the radio to stay alert

Answer

Drink a strong coffee and continue to your destination

Answer

Complete the current route as you are almost finished

Question 7

A PCV driver has been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnoea. What must they do?

Accepted Answer

Inform the DVLA and must not drive until the condition is assessed and treated

Answer

Continue driving as long as they feel rested each morning

Answer

Only drive during daylight hours until they receive treatment

Answer

Voluntarily reduce their shift length as a precaution