PCV Licensing Categories and PCV Entitlements

Question 1

What licence category is required to drive a vehicle with more than 8 passenger seats and a maximum authorised mass (MAM) above 5 tonnes?

Accepted Answer

Category D

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Category D1

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Category C1

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Category B+E

Question 2

At what minimum age can a person in Great Britain take a Category D driving test?

Accepted Answer

21 years old

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17 years old

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18 years old

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24 years old

Question 3

What does a Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC) require PCV drivers to do?

Accepted Answer

Complete 35 hours of approved periodic training every 5 years

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Pass a new driving test every 5 years

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Pass a medical every year

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Attend a DVSA inspection annually

Question 4

What is the difference between a Category D and Category D+E licence?

Accepted Answer

D+E allows the holder to drive a bus with a trailer exceeding 750 kg; D covers buses without trailers or with trailers up to 750 kg

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D+E allows driving of electric buses; D covers diesel only

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D+E is the professional category; D is the learner category

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D+E is for international driving; D covers national routes only

Question 5

A PCV driver's licence shows code 101 as a restriction. What does this indicate?

Accepted Answer

The driver must wear corrective lenses when driving

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The driver may only drive automatic transmission vehicles

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The driver may only drive vehicles with special controls for disability

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The driver may not drive on motorways

Question 6

How often must a PCV driver over the age of 45 renew their licence on medical grounds in Great Britain?

Accepted Answer

Every 5 years

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Every 10 years

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Annually

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Every 3 years