Car licence practice test

50 real questions from the official car question bank, with the reason behind every answer. The same format as the written test, 50 questions in 30 minutes, and you need 85 points to pass.

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  1. 1 Intersection Safety

    While waiting at a red light, if the cross-direction signal has already turned red but your own direction's green light has not yet lit up and you start moving early, which of the following statements is correct?

    CorrectThe right answer is 1

    Why

    Your own light is still red, so crossing the stop line before your green comes on is running a red, even if the cross traffic has already stopped.

  2. 2 Other

    When a motor vehicle driver passes a railway level crossing and the vehicle suddenly stalls on the tracks and cannot be restarted, with the warning bell already ringing and the barrier beginning to lower, which of the following emergency responses is most correct according to accident prevention and emergency procedures?

    CorrectThe right answer is 3

    Why

    A train cannot stop in time for a stalled car, so press the crossing's emergency button, try to push the car clear, and if the train is close, abandon the car and run well away.

  3. 3 Other

    A scrapped vehicle:

    CorrectThe right answer is 1

    Why

    A scrapped vehicle has been officially taken out of use for good, so it can never be registered or licensed again, even after repairs.

  4. 4 Accident Prevention & Handling

    Before driving on a freeway, you should listen to radio broadcasts and use phone number:

    CorrectThe right answer is 3

    Why

    1968 is the freeway traffic information line, so checking it and the radio before you set off tells you about jams and incidents and lets you change your route in time.

  5. 5 Prohibited Misconduct

    Which of the following is correct for motor vehicle drivers when driving on roads?

    CorrectThe right answer is 2

    Why

    Holding a phone, computer or similar device to call, talk or use data takes a hand and your attention off driving, so it is not allowed at any time on the road.

  6. 6 Other

    On road sections with curve, steep slope, narrow bridge, or tunnel signs, or at railway level crossings:

    CorrectThe right answer is 3

    Why

    Curves, steep slopes, narrow bridges, tunnels and railway crossings limit how far you can see or how much room there is, so overtaking there risks a head-on crash.

  7. 7 Other

    Regarding road access rights for large heavy motorcycles with engine displacement exceeding 250cc, which of the following is correct?

    CorrectThe right answer is 3

    Why

    Even the largest motorcycles are not free to use freeways. Those of 550cc or more may only ride on the freeway sections that have been officially announced as open to them.

  8. 8 Other

    What is the correct way to handle curves on snowy roads?

    CorrectThe right answer is 3

    Why

    Braking hard on snow locks the wheels, so pump the brakes gently to lose speed before the curve and steer around patches of snow and ice. Coasting in neutral removes control.

  9. 9 Other

    Which marking indicates a no stopping zone?

    CorrectThe right answer is 1

    Why

    A red solid line along the kerb is the strictest marking and bans even temporary stopping. A yellow solid line bans parking but still allows a brief stop.

  10. 10 Other

    A motor vehicle driver who allows an unlicensed person to drive their vehicle shall be subject to:

    CorrectThe right answer is 1

    Why

    Letting someone without a licence drive your vehicle makes you responsible too, so your own driving licence is suspended.

  11. 11 Other

    Under normal weather conditions, the maximum speed limit on a freeway or expressway is:

    CorrectThe right answer is 3

    Why

    Freeway speed limits differ by section and road design, so the legal maximum is whatever the speed limit sign on that section shows.

  12. 12 Other

    According to international OECD research, when a vehicle collides with a pedestrian, motorcycle, or bicycle, and the impact speed increases from 30 km/h to 50 km/h, how does the fatality probability of the struck road user change?

    CorrectThe right answer is 2

    Why

    The risk does not rise in a straight line. Going from 30 to 50 km/h pushes the chance of killing the person hit from about 10% to about 80%, which is why low speeds matter so much near people.

  13. 13 Intersection Safety

    Which option is correct?

    CorrectThe right answer is 1

    Why

    The two lines in the triangle run straight on the left and bend inward on the right, warning that the road width narrows on the right side.

  14. 14 Vehicle Inspection

    The starter motor is powered by:

    CorrectThe right answer is 2

    Why

    The starter motor runs on the battery, because the alternator only produces electricity once the engine is already turning.

  15. 15 Intersection Safety

    From March 31, 2026 onwards, how many times must a commercial large vehicle professional driver run a red light within one year before being required to attend a road traffic safety course at their own expense?

    CorrectThe right answer is 2

    Why

    Large commercial vehicles cause far more harm in a crash, so their professional drivers face a lower threshold, a course at their own expense after 2 red-light violations in one year.

  16. 16 Intersection Safety

    The 'two-stage door opening method' means:

    CorrectThe right answer is 2

    Why

    Opening the door a little first lets you check for cyclists, scooters and pedestrians before opening it fully, so you do not swing it into someone's path.

  17. 17 Turning

    Regarding the 'directional guide sign', what is its formal functional definition under traffic regulations?

    CorrectThe right answer is 1

    Why

    A direction guide sign tells you the route numbers and which way they lead. It gives information, not a compulsory order like a mandatory sign.

  18. 18 Other

    On freeway sections with a maximum speed limit of 90 km/h or above, slower small vehicles traveling below:

    CorrectThe right answer is 3

    Why

    Slower small vehicles below 80 km/h should keep to the outer lane, so faster traffic can use the inner lanes without dangerous speed differences.

  19. 19 Prohibited Misconduct

    While driving, if you feel mentally fatigued and slightly drowsy, what should you do?

    CorrectThe right answer is 3

    Why

    Willpower or stimulants cannot replace rest, and drowsiness can turn into nodding off at any moment, so stop somewhere safe and rest before driving on.

  20. 20 Accident Prevention & Handling

    If a traffic accident occurs on the road resulting in injuries, and both vehicles cannot be moved, which of the following should be done first?

    CorrectThe right answer is 2

    Why

    When the damaged cars cannot move, the first job is to stop traffic from hitting the scene again, so place the breakdown sign well behind them. Standing in the lane puts you at risk.

  21. 21 Vehicle Inspection

    Smelling a burning odor while driving down a long steep slope may be caused by:

    CorrectThe right answer is 3

    Why

    Long, heavy braking on a steep descent overheats the brake linings, and hot friction material gives off a burning smell. A lower gear spares the brakes.

  22. 22 Prohibited Misconduct

    Driving on a freeway or expressway:

    CorrectThe right answer is 1

    Why

    On freeways both extremes are dangerous, racing at high speed and crawling side by side so nobody can pass, so neither is allowed.

  23. 23 Proper Use of Lights

    A vehicle following another vehicle at night should use:

    CorrectThe right answer is 1

    Why

    High beams from behind reflect in the mirrors of the car ahead and dazzle its driver, so use low beams when following. Driving with no lights would make you hard to see.

  24. 24 Driving Precautions

    Which option is correct?

    CorrectThe right answer is 1

    Why

    A parking bay marked with the wheelchair symbol is reserved for people with disabilities. Other drivers must not park there.

  25. 25 Prohibited Misconduct

    After completing drunk driving prevention education or alcohol addiction treatment and passing the required test, the obtained driver's license allows driving only vehicles equipped with an ignition interlock device (alcohol lock). What is the mandatory period of use?

    CorrectThe right answer is 2

    Why

    A licence earned after drunk-driving education or treatment is limited to cars with an alcohol lock for 1 year, a trial period before the driver may drive freely again.

  26. 26 Driving Precautions

    When reversing a vehicle, how should the driver warn other vehicles or pedestrians?

    CorrectThe right answer is 2

    Why

    Reverse lights tell others behind that you are backing up, and the arm signal does the same when lights cannot be seen. Long or continuous honking is not the way to warn.

  27. 27 Accident Prevention & Handling

    When a motor vehicle driver is involved in an accident while driving and there are injured persons, which of the following actions is correct?

    CorrectThe right answer is 2

    Why

    With people injured, keep the scene as it is, put the warning sign behind the vehicle to prevent another crash, and report by the fastest means. Leaving the scene is never allowed.

  28. 28 Driving Precautions

    On an empty suburban road late at night with no traffic or pedestrians:

    CorrectThe right answer is 2

    Why

    Speed limits apply at all hours, not only when traffic is heavy. At night on an empty road you also see less, and a person or animal can appear without warning.

  29. 29 Other

    At what speed does a small passenger vehicle consume the least fuel on a freeway?

    CorrectThe right answer is 1

    Why

    At a steady 80 to 90 km/h the engine works efficiently while air resistance is still moderate, so fuel use is lowest. Air resistance climbs quickly at higher speeds.

  30. 30 Vehicle Inspection

    When should you adjust the driver's seat?

    CorrectThe right answer is 1

    Why

    Adjusting the seat while moving distracts you and can make you lose control, so set it before you start driving.

  31. 31 Other

    Which driving behavior is incorrect?

    CorrectThe right answer is 3

    Why

    After a rockfall more rocks may still come down, so parking anywhere without checking whether the spot is safe is the wrong behaviour. The other two are sensible habits.

  32. 32 Intersection Safety

    When a motor vehicle driver approaches a multi-lane roundabout, which of the following regarding vehicle right-of-way is correct?

    CorrectThe right answer is 2

    Why

    In a multi-lane roundabout, vehicles in the outer lane give way to those in the inner lane, since inner vehicles must cross the outer lane to get out.

  33. 33 Other

    The driving practice route for a learner's permit holder must be approved by:

    CorrectThe right answer is 2

    Why

    Which roads are suitable for learners is decided by the authority that manages those roads, the highway or urban road authority, not the licensing office or the police.

  34. 34 Driving Precautions

    When a vehicle encounters the sign shown on the left while driving, which of the following is safer?

    CorrectThe right answer is 2

    Why

    A single hump inside the warning triangle warns of a raised section of road ahead. Hitting it fast can make you lose control, so slowing down is the safe choice.

  35. 35 Accident Prevention & Handling

    When a gasoline fire occurs, which of the following handling methods is correct?

    CorrectThe right answer is 2

    Why

    Gasoline floats on water, so splashing water spreads the burning fuel further. Cut off its air instead, with an extinguisher, sand, or a wet blanket or clothes.

  36. 36 Cargo Loading

    Which vehicles must have the license plate number painted on the rear of the vehicle?

    CorrectThe right answer is 3

    Why

    Trucks are what other drivers usually see from behind, and their plates can be hidden or dirty, so large and small trucks must also have the plate number painted on the rear.

  37. 37 Driving Precautions

    When a vehicle encounters the sign shown on the left while driving, which of the following is correct?

    CorrectThe right answer is 1

    Why

    The character 慢, meaning slow, inside a warning triangle is aimed at drivers. It tells vehicles to slow down for the road ahead.

  38. 38 Vehicle Inspection

    What is this warning light?

    CorrectThe right answer is 1

    Why

    The red oil can with a drip warns that engine oil pressure is too low. Stop safely and switch off, because an engine running without oil pressure is quickly damaged.

  39. 39 Other

    When approaching a railroad level crossing and you see that the warning bell is ringing and the flashing warning lights are flashing, but the barrier has not yet come down, the driver should:

    CorrectThe right answer is 2

    Why

    The bell and flashing lights already mean a train is coming, before the barrier comes down, so stop at the stop line and never try to beat the barrier.

  40. 40 Driving Precautions

    Which option is correct?

    CorrectThe right answer is 1

    Why

    A blue circle is a mandatory sign. Showing a car and a heavy motorcycle marked 550cc and above means the road is only for cars with four or more wheels and those large heavy motorcycles.

  41. 41 Driving Precautions

    Regarding the safe following distance between the front and rear vehicles for a passenger car driving on a freeway or expressway, which of the following is correct under normal weather conditions?

    CorrectThe right answer is 1

    Why

    The rule for small cars on freeways in normal weather is easy to remember, the gap in metres equals the speed in km/h divided by 2. A faster speed needs a longer gap.

  42. 42 Driving Precautions

    The most important principle of driving is:

    CorrectThe right answer is 2

    Why

    A safe gap from the car ahead is what gives you time to react to almost any surprise. Driving very slowly can itself cause danger, and tailgating removes your margin.

  43. 43 Intersection Safety

    When a driver sees a 'Attention: Signal Ahead' warning sign while driving, how should the driver respond?

    CorrectThe right answer is 2

    Why

    This warning sign means there are traffic lights ahead. Get ready early to follow them. It does not mean the light is about to turn red.

  44. 44 Other

    Which option is correct?

    CorrectThe right answer is 2

    Why

    The warning triangle shows a dark arched opening, the shape of a tunnel mouth, so it warns that a tunnel is ahead.

  45. 45 Turning

    On a road with a dividing island separating fast and slow lanes, which of the following turning rules is correct for large vehicle drivers?

    CorrectThe right answer is 2

    Why

    With an island separating fast and slow lanes, slow-lane vehicles may not turn left and fast-lane vehicles may not turn right, unless signs, markings or signals say otherwise. Large vehicles get no exception.

  46. 46 Large Vehicles

    When a large vehicle arrives at an unsignalized intersection and an oncoming vehicle has already entered the right-of-way zone, what is the most correct action?

    CorrectThe right answer is 2

    Why

    If the other vehicle has already entered the intersection, slow down and let it go first. Being bigger gives a vehicle no priority.

  47. 47 Vehicle Inspection

    The cigarette lighter pops out automatically when heated; return it to its slot after use. While driving:

    CorrectThe right answer is 1

    Why

    Using the cigarette lighter takes your eyes and a hand away from driving. While the car is moving, all your attention belongs on the road.

  48. 48 Intersection Safety

    When a vehicle crosses the stop line into the intersection area to make a U-turn while the light is red, how should this behavior be determined?

    CorrectThe right answer is 2

    Why

    Crossing the stop line into the intersection on a red light is running a red light, whatever you do inside it, including a U-turn.

  49. 49 Vehicle Inspection

    Engine oil, in addition to regular checks:

    CorrectThe right answer is 1

    Why

    Engine oil wears out with use and slowly loses its ability to protect the engine, so besides checking the level it has to be changed periodically.

  50. 50 Prohibited Misconduct

    Regarding regulations on vehicle cargo loading, which of the following constitutes 'improper conduct' subject to penalty?

    CorrectThe right answer is 2

    Why

    Cargo that is too long, wide or tall, or left uncovered so it falls onto the road, endangers the vehicles behind, so that is the improper conduct that gets fined.

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