PCV Health and Medical Fitness to Drive 3

Question 1

What is the minimum visual acuity required in the better eye for a Group 2 PCV licence?

Accepted Answer

6/7.5

Answer

6/9

Answer

6/12

Answer

6/6

Question 2

A PCV driver used recreational drugs at the weekend and feels fine on Monday morning. What should they be aware of?

Accepted Answer

Some drugs impair driving ability for days after use even when the person feels fine

Answer

They are safe to drive because the subjective effects have worn off

Answer

Drinking water will clear the drugs from their system more quickly

Answer

This is only relevant if they are stopped by police

Question 3

Under UK drug driving law, at what threshold can a PCV driver be prosecuted for driving with illegal drugs in their system?

Accepted Answer

Any detectable level above the near-zero legal limit for illegal drugs

Answer

The same threshold as for alcohol

Answer

Only if clearly impaired during a roadside assessment

Answer

Only if they cause or contribute to a road traffic collision

Question 4

What is the correct way for a PCV driver to manage fatigue on a long-distance coach journey?

Accepted Answer

Plan regular rest breaks into the journey schedule

Answer

Consume energy drinks to maintain alertness throughout

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Keep the cab temperature warm to remain comfortable

Answer

Play loud music to stimulate alertness

Question 5

A PCV driver notices their distance vision has deteriorated and they struggle to read road signs. What must they do?

Accepted Answer

Stop driving and seek an eye test before driving again

Answer

Continue driving and book an eye test at their earliest convenience

Answer

Only drive familiar routes where they already know the signage

Answer

Continue using an older pair of glasses from a previous prescription

Question 6

You are prescribed medication and the pharmacist's label states 'may cause drowsiness'. What should you do as a PCV driver?

Accepted Answer

Not drive and contact your doctor to discuss alternatives or adjusted timing

Answer

Take the medication and decide based on how drowsy you feel

Answer

Take half the prescribed dose to reduce the drowsiness effect

Answer

Drive only short distances until you know how the medication affects you

Question 7

The DVLA refuses a PCV driver's licence application on medical grounds. What right does the driver have?

Accepted Answer

The right to appeal to a magistrates' court

Answer

No right of appeal — the DVLA decision is final

Answer

They must wait 5 years before reapplying

Answer

They can only challenge the decision if a consultant specialist supports them