Question:1

When is there a danger of vehicle skidding?


  • During fog only.
  • On a narrow road, during a steep uphill climb.
  • On a dry and hot road.
  • During the first rain or when there is mud or oil on the road.
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Question:2

You are driving a heavy truck down a steep and long descent. When should you shift to an appropriate low gear?


  • The gears are insignificant for slowing down, but you must use the speed retarders intelligently.
  • There is no need to shift to low gear. You should shift to high gear and regulate your speed with the speed retarder, to increase safety.
  • You should shift to low gear towards the end of the descent.
  • You should shift to low gear at the beginning of the descent.
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Question:3

What is the order of actions to be taken in order to stop or park?


  • Check if it is permitted; make a peripheral check and slow down carefully.
  • The order of actions before parking is of no significance.
  • Slow down, deviate, stop and signal.
  • The order of actions doesn’t matter. The important thing is to do it carefully.
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Question:4

”When you drink alcohol, it will take you more time to recover from dazzling(blinding)”. Correct or incorrect?


  • Incorrect.
  • It is correct for young people only.
  • It is correct for people wearing eyeglasses only.
  • Correct.
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Question:5

What are we required to check and verify before starting-up the vehicle’s engine?


  • That the foot brake is pressed, the parking brake secured, the gear handle is in Neutral (N) and the clutch is pressed (in automatic vehicles – Parking (P))
  • The parking brake is released, the gear handle is in first gear and the clutch is pressed.
  • The parking brake is released, the gear handle is on Neutral (in automatic vehicles – N) and the clutch is pressed.
  • The parking brake is secured, the gear handle is on first gear (in automatic vehicles – D) and the clutch is pressed.
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Question:6

What effect does the distance between vehicles have on the overtaking process?

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  • Short distance reduces the field of vision and increases the risk in overtaking.
  • The closer we are to the vehicle in front of us, the safer is the deviation while overtaking.
  • The distance between vehicles has no effect on the safety of overtaking.
  • The closer we are to the vehicle in front of us, the shorter and safer is the overtaking distance.
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Question:7

You are driving in a two-lane one-way street and try to overtake the vehicle driving in front of you. The main risk in deviating to the left is:


  • The crossing of an unbroken separation line.
  • An incoming vehicle driving in your opposite direction might appear on the lane to your left.
  • Disturbing a vehicle driving in the left lane.
  • Disturbing a vehicle driving behind you on your lane.
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Question:8

Can a short refreshment break whilst driving lessen the driver’s tiredness?


  • Yes, after a break of a few minutes you can drive continuously for many hours.
  • Yes, a short break would drive the tiredness away completely.
  • No, a short break is an ineffective way to fight tiredness.
  • Yes, for a short time.
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Question:9

How would you conduct yourself when approaching the intersection that is depicted in the following picture?

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  • Stop anyway.
  • Always accelerate when entering the intersection, in order to avoid traffic disturbance.
  • Cross it safely.
  • Slow down and even stop if necessary in order to give right-of-way.
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Question:10

How are you required to conduct yourself in the following road section?

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  • Accelerate at the entry to the curve, and slow down within it and when coming out of it.
  • Slow down and keep to the right of the road, due to the limited field of vision.
  • Turn in a small radius and adjust your speed.
  • Turn in a bigger radius to maintain reasonable speed.
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Question:11

In an automatic gearbox, what is a driver required to do before shifting from the P gear to any other gear?


  • Apply the brakes firmly.
  • Step firmly on the accelerator.
  • Step firmly on the clutch pedal.
  • Step on the brake and the clutch pedals simultaneously. And then shift to the required gear.
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Question:12

The reaction distance is the distance covered by the vehicle:


  • From the moment the driver eases off his step on the accelerator until the vehicle stops.
  • From the moment the driver notices the danger until he starts to apply the action he decided to take.
  • From the moment the driver steps on the brakes until the vehicle stops.
  • From the moment the driver notices the danger until the vehicle makes a complete stop.
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Question:13

Accidents that are a result of driver fatigue might occur:


  • On narrow and winding roads only, and not in straight, wide and comfortable road sections.
  • On roads with long and steep descents only.
  • When the driver’s level of alertness decreases.
  • On roads with long and steep uphill sections only.
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Question:14

Keeping a safe distance from the vehicle in front of us is required:


  • Only when the driver is very tired and his responses are not quick enough.
  • In order to drive in the correct lane and at a proper speed.
  • In high speeds only and during stormy weather conditions.
  • In order to prevent a rear-end collision when the vehicle in front stops or slows down.
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Question:15

What are the specific risks and problems in crossing intersections?

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  • Many and various contact points between the different types of vehicle through the intersection.
  • Crossing the intersections takes a long time; an upsetting fact for drivers.
  • The fact that vehicles approach the intersection from different directions causes no problem. The problem is only with pedestrians.
  • Specific risks and problems are present only in intersections with traffic lights.
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Question:16

How would you avoid hitting the pedestrian in the picture?

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  • Warn him by honking loudly and continuously.
  • In the given situation there is no way to avoid hitting the pedestrian.
  • Brake strongly and honk early to drive the pedestrian away to the sidewalk.
  • Drive slowly and identify the pedestrian as early as possible on the road.
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Question:17

What should a driver do when he approaches a road section on which oil was spilled?


  • Drive faster and avoid stepping on the brake pedal.
  • Slow down as moderately as possible, and avoid heavy l braking.
  • Move the wheel left and right intermittently while driving on the oil.
  • Continue driving normally, because the oil helps to increase tire-road friction.
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Question:18

How would a strong side-wind affect the movement of the tall truck?

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  • The wind pushes to divert the truck, and the truck driver would be forced to slow down and overcome the lateral force that pushes him to the side.
  • It would have no effect. A commercial vehicle carrying a heavy load is not affected at all by side winds.
  • Side winds do not affect heavy vehicles.
  • It would have no effect. The truck, without cargo, is not affected by the force of side winds.
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Question:19

How would you get the attention of the overtaken vehicle’s driver while overtaking on a freeway (motorway)?


  • Use the horn for as long as you are passing him. It is important that he doesnt ignore you.
  • You are permitted, if it is necessary, to use the horn briefly before passing, .
  • During day light, turn on the vehicle’s parking lights.
  • If required, signal to him with the vehicle’s four direction indicators.
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Question:20

What are the actions you are required to take, before intentionally pulling onto the “hard shoulder” of a non-urban road?


  • Apart from giving a right signal on time, nothing else is required.
  • Slowing down and turning on the four winkers.
  • Good observations mainly to the rear, signaling appropriately and slowing down.
  • Slowig down and turning the steering wheel towards the “hard shoulder” as quickly as possible.
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Question:21

The vehicle coming from your opposite direction (1) started to turn to his left. How would you respond?

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  • Turn right to avoid collision.
  • Maintain your current speed and take right of way.
  • Honk to warn the driver and maintain your driving speed.
  • Slow down or stop and allow the white vehicle in the intersection to complete the turn..
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Question:22

How is a driver required to conduct himself when intending to overtake a school transport bus that stopped to pick-up and let down children?

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  • Overtake the bus quickly, according to the customary overtaking stages.
  • Stop behind the bus and then overtake it.
  • Slow down and be prepared to stop.
  • Honk continuously and overtake.
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Question:23

Continuous braking on a winding descent can cause:


  • Over heating and weaker braking than normal.
  • Over heating and stronger braking than normal.
  • Cooling of the breaks and weak braking.
  • Continuous braking has no negative affect.
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Question:24

“Beer is not considered as an alcoholic drink”:


  • Correct. Beer is regarded as an alcoholic drink, but it doesn’t influence driving at all.
  • Incorrect. The influence of beer is similar to that of any other alcoholic drink.
  • Correct. Beer is not regarded as an alcoholic drink.
  • Correct, but the influence of beer is different than that of other alcoholic drinks.
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Question:25

Which of the following accessories reduces passenger impact severity during an accident?


  • Seat belts, airbags and head rests.
  • Head rests and the brake and clutch pedals.
  • Rear windshield wipers and head rests.
  • Fog lights and orthopedic seats.
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Question:26

While braking and slowing down, what force of nature is applied on the vehicle?


  • No force of nature affects the vehicle while it is braking or slowing down.
  • The force of inertia, i.e. the force which causes the vehicle to continue moving.
  • The centrifugal force, i.e. the force applied on the vehicle when it is turning.
  • The lift force, i.e. the force that pulls the vehicle upwards.
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Question:27

It is prohibited to start overtaking without verifying


  • Is it permitted? Will I manage to complete it safely, without any doubt?.
  • Does the road have a “hard shoulder”.
  • Does the insurance cover the damages in case of an accident?
  • What is the penalty for prohibited overtaking?
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Question:28

According to the following picture, is it permitted to deviate to the opposite lane?

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  • Yes, the driver already looked at the mirror and nobody came behind him.
  • Yes, you can deviate to the opposite lane after glancing at the mirror, because no one drives behind.
  • Yes, if the winker is turned on, there is no need to glance at the mirror.
  • No, due to the double continuous separation line on the roadway.
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Question:29

What is the first thing you need to do after entering the vehicle and before starting to drive?


  • Make sure the hand-brake is applied and adjust the driver’s seat.
  • Start the engine and adjust the seat for safe driving.
  • Adjust the seat besides the driver to allow the passenger coming-in from the right an easy entrance.
  • Make sure you have an extra set of keys (reserve set) for the vehicle.
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Question:30

What is the driver obliged to do according to the following picture?

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  • Pull into the “hard shoulder” and slow down.
  • Slow down and keep to the right.
  • He is not obliged to do anything special.
  • Honk and flash his lights.
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Theory test for trucks (lorry)

There are 30 questions you have 40 minutes to answer, at the end of the exam time The test result will be displayed