The Driver

Health, eyesight, drink-drive limits, fatigue and fitness to drive.

What this topic covers

Health, eyesight, drink-drive limits, fatigue and fitness to drive. The full PCV Theory Test app contains 109 questions on this topic, drawn from the official DVSA bank.

Worked examples

Here are a few practice questions from this topic. Try answering each before reading the explanation.

Example 1

You are driving on a motorway. A moving lorry just ahead of you switches on its hazard warning lights. What does this mean?

A. There are speed cameras ahead
B. The lorry is about to change lanes
C. The lorry is leaving the motorway
D. Traffic further ahead may be stopping ✓ correct

Explanation: The driver ahead has spotted a hazard which you may not be able to see yet. Slow down and be ready to stop if necessary.

Example 2

You are driving along this road. The red van cuts in close in front of you. What should you do?

A. Accelerate to get closer to the red van
B. Give a long blast on the horn
C. Drop back to leave the correct separation distance ✓ correct
D. Flash your headlights several times

Explanation: There are times when other drivers make incorrect or ill-judged decisions. Try to stay calm and don’t retaliate or react aggressively. Always consider the safety of other road users, any passengers and yourself.

Example 3

You have a mobile telephone fitted in your vehicle. It should only be used when you are

A. stopped in a safe place ✓ correct
B. travelling slowly
C. on a motorway
D. in light traffic

Explanation: It’s illegal to use a hand-held phone while driving. Once you have stopped your vehicle, you can concentrate on your call or message. If you use your phone while driving, you won’t have full control of your vehicle. This could result in a collision with serious or even fatal consequences.

Example 4

You should beckon pedestrians to cross the road at

A. pedestrian crossings
B. no time ✓ correct
C. junctions
D. school crossings

Explanation: Beckoning pedestrians to cross can be dangerous. Other road users may not have seen your signal and you might encourage the pedestrians to put themselves in danger.

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