UK PCV Theory Motorway Driving Rules Questions and Answers

Question 1

You are driving a coach with an overall length of 14 metres on a UK motorway where no other speed limits are displayed. What is the maximum permitted speed for your vehicle?

Accepted Answer

60 mph

Answer

70 mph

Answer

50 mph

Answer

56 mph

Question 2

You are driving a 15-tonne coach on a motorway with three lanes. Under normal traffic conditions, which lane are you prohibited from using?

Accepted Answer

The right-hand (overtaking) lane

Answer

The left-hand lane

Answer

The middle lane for overtaking

Answer

No lanes are prohibited

Question 3

You experience a sudden tyre failure while driving your coach in the left-hand lane of a motorway. What should be your immediate and primary course of action?

Accepted Answer

Grip the steering wheel firmly, avoid harsh braking, and steer onto the hard shoulder if possible.

Answer

Stop immediately in the current lane and activate hazard warning lights.

Answer

Brake as hard as possible to stop the vehicle quickly.

Answer

Instruct passengers to move to the opposite side of the coach to re-balance the vehicle.

Question 4

When driving your PCV on a smart motorway, what is the meaning of a red 'X' displayed on the gantry above a lane?

Accepted Answer

You MUST NOT drive in this lane as it is closed.

Answer

The lane is for emergency vehicles only.

Answer

The national speed limit is about to be reinstated.

Answer

Prepare to stop as there is a queue ahead.

Question 5

You are preparing to join a motorway from a slip road in your coach. What is the correct procedure?

Accepted Answer

Adjust your speed on the slip road to match that of traffic in the left-hand lane and merge when safe.

Answer

Stop at the end of the slip road and wait for a large gap before pulling out.

Answer

Force your way into traffic, as vehicles on the motorway must give way to those joining.

Answer

Drive along the hard shoulder until a suitable gap becomes available in the traffic.

Question 6

On a long, uphill section of a motorway, you see a sign for a 'Crawler Lane'. What is its primary function?

Accepted Answer

It allows slower-moving vehicles to be overtaken safely by faster traffic.

Answer

It is a lane reserved for vehicles that have broken down.

Answer

It is an extra lane for emergency service vehicles to bypass traffic.

Answer

It is a mandatory lane that all PCVs and HGVs must use on the incline.

You are driving a coach with an overall length of 14 metres on a UK motorway where no other speed limits are displayed.What is the maximum permitted speed for your vehicle?

You are driving a coach with an overall length of 14 metres on a UK motorway where no other speed limits are displayed.
What is the maximum permitted speed for your vehicle?