The theory test
The theory test for PCV consists of 15 different topics which are listed below. You will be tested on questions from each of these topics, and certain questions may be worded similarly, but you need to ensure that you know unequivocally what it is the question is asking for - for example 'Unless otherwise shown, the headroom under bridges in the UK is at least a) 4.0 metres b) 4.1 metres c) 5 metres d) 5.5 metres.' and another official question is 'What is the minimum height of an unmarked bridge a) 4.5 metres b) 4.7 metres c) 4.8 metres d) 5.0 metres?'
PCV theory test topics
1) Vehicle weights and dimensions
2) Drivers' hours and rest periods
3) Braking systems
4) The driver
5) Carrying passangers
6) The road
7) Accident handling
8) Vehicle condition
9) Leaving the vehicle
10) Vehicle loading
11) Restricted view
12) Documents
13) Environmental issues
14) Other road users
15) Traffic signs
2) Drivers' hours and rest periods
3) Braking systems
4) The driver
5) Carrying passangers
6) The road
7) Accident handling
8) Vehicle condition
9) Leaving the vehicle
10) Vehicle loading
11) Restricted view
12) Documents
13) Environmental issues
14) Other road users
15) Traffic signs