This publication is the 7th edition of the official guide to preparing for the passenger carrying vehicle (PCV) test, and contains detailed professional guidance for the safe driving of buses and coaches. It is compiled by the Driving Standards Agency and sets out guidance on the official PCV syllabus and practical test requirements, as well as on driving techniques for different vehicles and conditions. It provides a structured training approach to learning how to drive a bus or coach safely, including the professional attitude and skills required, information on EC and UK legal requirements, dealing with emergencies, eco-safe driving and dealing with traffic congestion, safety checks and minimum test vehicle requirements.

Supersedes 7th edition (2005, ISBN 9780115526572). Superseded by 2016 ed. (ISBN 9780115534379)

This new edition has been updated to include details on independent driving (which is being introduced into the practical driving test from October 2010), additional information on emergency diversions and travelling through road works, and advice on overtaking slow-moving vehicles, plus other key revisions. The Official DSA Guide to Driving - the essential skills, together with The Official Highway Code and Know Your Traffic Signs, provides the source material for learner car driver and driving instructor theory tests, being referenced throughout with the latest official DSA theory test titles for car drivers.

An official guide which explains the standards required to pass practical driving test. It helps the learner and the person that pays for driving lessons by explaining the standard required for each key skill examined within the driving test.

This is the official guide to the multiple choice part of the theory test for drivers of large vehicles, covering large goods vehicles (LGVs) or passenger carrying vehicles (PCVs). It contains all the official LGV and PCV theory test revision questions and answers. Topics covered include: vehicle weights and dimensions; drivers hours and rest periods; braking systems; the drive; carrying passengers; the road; accident handling; vehicle condition; leaving the vehicle; vehicle loading; restricted view; documents; environmental issues; other road users; and traffic signs.

The official guide which explains the standards required to complete the Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) course and pass the practical motorcycle test. Good preparation will make it more likely to achieve a pass first time whilst also improving skills for the future.