Junctions, Stops, Turning and Swept Path
Approach planning, overhang and cut-in, cyclist and pedestrian conflicts, bus stops, lane position and complete vehicle clearance.
How to prepare for DVSA PCV Part 1
Apply passenger-vehicle thinking to every rule: check the saloon and exterior, protect boarding passengers and blind areas, drive smoothly, and keep hours and CPC duties in the correct stage.
Core concepts
Concept 1
Long wheelbase and overhang create cut-in and tail-swing areas that may endanger nearby road users.
Exam cue: Plan position and speed early enough for the whole vehicle to complete the turn.
Concept 2
A left turn needs repeated nearside checks and must not be forced across a cyclist or pedestrian.
Exam cue: Check the path the rear wheels and tail will take, not only the driver's path.
Concept 3
Priority and bus-stop access do not remove the duty to move only when safe.
Exam cue: Expect pedestrians to emerge around stopped vehicles and street furniture.
Risk pitfalls and guardrails
Turning because the front of the bus fits.
Guardrail: Do not apply car or LGV assumptions without checking passenger capacity, accessibility, service type, blind areas and passenger comfort.
Using an indicator as permission to cross another road user's path.
Guardrail: Do not apply car or LGV assumptions without checking passenger capacity, accessibility, service type, blind areas and passenger comfort.
Leaving a stop without a final mirror and blind-area check.
Guardrail: Do not apply car or LGV assumptions without checking passenger capacity, accessibility, service type, blind areas and passenger comfort.
Memory anchors
Cut-In and Tail Swing
Long wheelbase and overhang create cut-in and tail-swing areas that may endanger nearby road users.
Left Turn Recheck
A left turn needs repeated nearside checks and must not be forced across a cyclist or pedestrian.
Priority Still Needs Safety
Priority and bus-stop access do not remove the duty to move only when safe.
Plan Whole Turn
Plan position and speed early enough for the whole vehicle to complete the turn.
Rear Path Matters
Check the path the rear wheels and tail will take, not only the driver's path.
Stop Area Hides People
Expect pedestrians to emerge around stopped vehicles and street furniture.
Checkpoint rule
Do the check-up only after you can summarize each concept in one sentence and identify one dangerous pitfall from memory.
Knowledge Check (after reading)
Short check-up to confirm understanding of this module.
Check-up Questions
What sequence should a PCV driver use when approaching a junction?
Before turning left, which nearside risk needs special attention?
Answer all questions to submit.
Next step personalized recommendations
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Move forward only after this module is stable.
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