Question:1

The following picture contains several road elements. How should a driver respond when approaching these elements?

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  • Slow down and keep to the right.
  • He should make a warning honk, continue driving in normal speed, glance at the mirrors and then drive faster to quickly cross the curve.
  • Approaching a curve in high speed is dangerous on a rough road only.
  • In the absence of a road sign warning about an incoming curve, there is no need to slow down. He should continue driving at normal speed.
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Question:2

When visibility on the road is poor, the driver should:


  • Slow down, adjust his speed to the visibility conditions and turn-on his dipped beam.
  • On a two-way road – slow down; and on a one-way road – continue driving normally.
  • Accelerate and turn-on the rear lights, to prevent collision with the vehicle driving behind.
  • Turn-on the high beam to extend the field of vision and warn the incoming traffic from your opposite direction.
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Question:3

How are you required to conduct yourself according to the following road signs?

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  • It is prohibited to drive slower than the speed indicated in the sign.
  • Slow down and keep to the right before entering the curve.
  • The last road sign is the determining one; drive 90 k.p.h.
  • Drive normally. The placement of the road signs is unlawful.
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Question:4

What is the advantage of driving at a low speed during dangerous situations?


  • The driver’s reacting time is longer and he has enough time for making the right decisions.
  • The driver’s reacting, braking and stopping times are all longer, and therefore safety is improved.
  • The drrivers quicker reaction, braking and stopping times are all shorter.
  • The driver’s reacting time is longer and is sufficient for stopping.
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Question:5

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:6

How would you respond to the indications in the following picture?

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  • Swerve left and accelerate to avoid hitting passengers that are about to get out of the vehicle.
  • Continue driving normally.
  • Slow down and be prepared to stop, in order to avoid hitting the open door.
  • Honk loudly and continuously and swerve left, to avoid hitting the opening door.
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Question:7

When is it permitted to pass more than one vehicle during one overtaking maneuver?


  • It is permitted in a straight and level roadway only, and prohibited in any other type of road.
  • Never: You are lawfully obliged to overtake only one vehicle during an overtaking maneuver, and to return to the right lane.
  • When overtaking is not restricted, and there is enough space in the overtaking lane for safe completion of the overtaking maneuver.
  • It is permitted when you overtake small vehicles only, and prohibited when you overtake big vehicles.
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Question:8

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:9

What are the most important conditions in order to safely pull onto the “hard shoulder”?

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  • The only important condition is that it is permitted to stop on the “hard shoulder”.
  • That the hard shoulder and the road are in the same height and that the hard shoulder is wide enough.
  • That the hard shoulder is paved with asphalt or concrete.
  • That there are no color markings on the hard shoulder.
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Question:10

What might be the cause of loss of control of a vehicle?


  • Driving too fast and not wearing seatbelts.
  • Driving too fast, lack of vigilance and being unfamiliar with the vehicle.
  • Driving too fast and having non-functional head rests.
  • Driving at a reasonable speed and being unfamiliar with the vehicle’s mechanisms only.
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Question:11

“Drinking a large quantity of alcohol disrupts the driver’s peripheral vision and field of vision”: Correct or incorrect?


  • Incorrect.
  • Correct.
  • Correct, but it depends on the type of vehicle driven.
  • It is correct for young drivers only.
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Question:12

How do you secure a parked automatic-transmission vehicle (except for a vehicle with a robotic gearbox)?


  • Shift into reverse gear (R) and secure the parking brake.
  • Shift into parking gear (P) and secure the parking brake.
  • Shift into neutral gear (N) and secure the parking brake.
  • Shift into first gear (1) and secure the parking brake.
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Question:13

When would the following vehicles be able to continue driving?

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  • Only when the barrier is completely opened and a green light is shown by the traffic light.
  • You should only refer to the barrier and not to the traffic light.
  • When the light in the traffic light changes to a steady yellow.
  • Immediately as the barrier starts to open and a flickering red light is shown by the traffic light.
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Question:14

What is a driver required to do after driving through a puddle and dampening the brakes?


  • He shouldn’t do anything. There is no connection between water and the braking system.
  • Drive fast to dry the brakes.
  • Tow the vehicle to the nearest garage.
  • Drive very slowly until the brakes dry out and resume normal functioning.
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Question:15

Under which conditions is it advised to turn on the lights during the day?


  • When the sun is behind the driver.
  • When the sun is in front of the driver.
  • When the sun is to the left of the direction of driving.
  • When the sun is to the right of the direction of driving.
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Question:16

What causes a vehicle to skid on the roadway?


  • Quick wear of the clutch and of the gearbox.
  • When the braking forces or the vehicles inertia exceed the tire’s ability to grip of the roadway.
  • Excessive change of gears.
  • When the engine is worn out and cannot stabilize the vehicle.
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Question:17

How would you conduct yourself in a vehicle with automatic transmission, when driving down a continuous steep road?


  • Apply the brake pedal intermittently to slow the vehicle down and shift into a lower gear, depending on the slope.
  • Shift into high gear according to the slope and step continuously on the brake pedal to slow down.
  • On a steep and continuous downhill road, use the brake system only, without shifting into an adjusted gear.
  • On a steep and continuous downhill road, shift into an appropriate gear and continue driving.
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Question:18

While turning, what natural force pushes the vehicle against the direction of the turn?


  • Gravity.
  • Centrifugal force.
  • The force of inertia.
  • None of the natural forces affect the vehicle while turning.
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Question:19

How can we overcome the problem of tiredness whilst driving?


  • By driving faster to shorten your journey and arrive home early.
  • Black coffee is the solution for all problems.
  • A short break and a heavy meal will drive the tiredness away for a long time.
  • By having adequate rest before driving and making rest and refreshment breaks during your journey.
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Question:20

What is the advantage of driving on the right side of the road?

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  • It helps to escape quickly to the “hard shoulders” in case of danger.
  • It allows you to stay within the permitted distance of 40cm from the road’s edge.
  • There is no advantage in driving on the right side of the road, except for one-way roadways.
  • It reduces the response distance in case of immediate danger.
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Question:21

What is the imminent danger in the following road section?

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  • Limited field of vision while overtaking vehicles in front of you.
  • Engine overheating due to the steep climb.
  • The appearance of a vehicle coming from your opposite direction in your driving lane.
  • The crossing of a separation line and inability to return to the roadway’s right.
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Question:22

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:23

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:24

What is the main problem a driver faces when he approaches an intersection?

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  • Many tasks he needs to perform simultaneously, in a short period of time.
  • The speed limit changes in an intersection.
  • Part of the intersection is always designated for public transportation.
  • The driver’s main problem is how to cross the intersection quickly.
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Question:25

When a driver is blinded by the sun, he should:


  • Look as low as possible to the roadway, to avoid blinding.
  • Overtake the vehicle in front because it is better to drive on an open roadway.
  • Stay close to the vehicle in front, so it can block the sun for him.
  • Slow down in accordance with his range of vision and use the sunshade.
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Question:26

What is a driver always required to do when another vehicle “sits on his tail”?


  • Step on the brake pedal abruptly and continuously.
  • Verify that the distance he keeps from the vehicle driving in front will allow him to brake moderately and avoid the risk of a collision from behind.
  • You have nothing to do. The one driving behind is always found guilty in case of an accident.
  • Accelerate immediately and increase the distance from the vehicle behind.
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Question:27

How would you conduct yourself according to the following picture?

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  • Cyclists are of no danger to vehicles. Drive normally when they are nearby.
  • The cyclist is not stable and is affected by the fast vehicles passing by. Slow down when approaching him.
  • When passing by cyclists, drive faster to reduce the period of conflict with them.
  • When passing by cyclists, honk a few times to have their attention.
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Question:28

According to the picture, what limitation is faced by the green (commercial) pick-up truck that wishes to turn right?

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  • The motor scooter intends to drive straight; hence there is no danger in turning right.
  • The pick-up truck is permitted to turn right even though the motorcycle is on his right because the law does not forbid it
  • The driver of the pick-up truck should be careful, because there is another vehicle driving in a “blind spot” to his right.
  • The pick-up truck is statutory prohibited to turn right.
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Question:29

How would you conduct yourself when approaching a place, as described in the picture?

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  • Hoot to those standing by the vehicle, and make it clear that you intend on continuing driving without interruption.
  • Slow down and pull into the right “hard shoulder” until the opposite lane is cleared.
  • Stop at the right side of the road and wait for the rescue forces to arrive.
  • Slow down and stop if necessary, and give right of way to the traffic coming from the opposite direction.
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Question:30

How should you behave when approaching the road section described in the following picture?

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  • Keep to the right of the road and enter the curve with cautions.
  • Keep to the right without changing your driving speed.
  • Drive in high gear.
  • Slow down considerably and keep driving on the left side of the roadway.
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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