Finland Driving Theory Test (Teoriakoe B) 2026: Practice test 8

1. Question 1 of 25

   You are on a road with two lanes in your direction. Which lane should you normally drive in?

   • AWhichever lane has less traffic
   • BThe right-hand lane, using the left lane only to overtake
   • CThe lane in the middle of the road
   • DThe left-hand lane, because it is faster
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   Answer: B. The right-hand lane, using the left lane only to overtake

   In right-hand traffic you keep to the right-hand lane when it is free and use the lanes to the left for overtaking.

2. Question 2 of 25

   What is a typical early sign that you are too tired to drive safely?

   • AWanting to listen to music
   • BYawning and finding it hard to keep your eyes open
   • CDriving more smoothly than usual
   • DFeeling hungry
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   Answer: B. Yawning and finding it hard to keep your eyes open

   Drivers most often notice yawning, loss of concentration and heavy eyelids. Stop and rest when you notice them.

3. Question 3 of 25

   Your car breaks down on a motorway. What should you do first?

   • ASwitch on hazard lights and stop as far to the right as possible, on the hard shoulder if you can
   • BStop where you are in the lane and open the bonnet
   • CWalk to the next exit to find help
   • DReverse to the last exit
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   Answer: A. Switch on hazard lights and stop as far to the right as possible, on the hard shoulder if you can

   Get the car out of the traffic lanes, switch on the hazard lights and make yourself visible.

4. Question 4 of 25

   Your total stopping distance is made up of which two parts?

   • AReaction distance and braking distance
   • BEngine braking and gear changing
   • CReaction distance and following distance
   • DBraking distance and parking distance
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   Answer: A. Reaction distance and braking distance

   First you travel while you react, then while the brakes slow the car. Both grow with speed.

5. Question 5 of 25

   The rear of your car starts to slide in a bend. What should you do?

   • ABrake as hard as you can
   • BEase off the accelerator and steer in the direction you want to go
   • CTurn the wheel sharply the other way
   • DAccelerate hard
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   Answer: B. Ease off the accelerator and steer in the direction you want to go

   Look where you want to go, steer gently in that direction and lift off the accelerator. Do not brake hard.

6. Question 6 of 25

   Which car accessory has one of the largest effects on fuel use?

   • AThe windscreen washer
   • BThe air conditioning
   • CThe interior light
   • DThe radio
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   Answer: B. The air conditioning

   Air conditioning uses a lot of energy. Use it sensibly, for example at around 21 to 22 °C.

7. Question 7 of 25

   About how many pedestrians and cyclists survive being hit by a car at about 30 km/h, compared with about 50 km/h?

   • ANearly everyone at both speeds
   • BAbout the same at both speeds
   • CAbout 90% at 30 km/h, but only about 20% at 50 km/h
   • DAbout 50% at 30 km/h and 40% at 50 km/h
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   Answer: C. About 90% at 30 km/h, but only about 20% at 50 km/h

   Small speed differences make a huge difference to survival. This is why many towns use 30 km/h limits.

8. Question 8 of 25

   You want to turn left at a junction. A car comes towards you and goes straight on. Who goes first?

   • AYou, because you signalled first
   • BThe oncoming car
   • CWhoever reaches the middle of the junction first
   • DYou, because left turns have priority
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   Answer: B. The oncoming car

   Drivers turning off must let oncoming traffic on the same road go first.

9. Question 9 of 25

   How must young children travel in a car in the EU?

   • AWith an adult belt from birth
   • BLoose on the back seat if the journey is short
   • COn an adult's lap
   • DIn an approved child restraint suited to their size and weight
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   Answer: D. In an approved child restraint suited to their size and weight

   Children must use a child restraint that suits their size and weight. Check each country's exact height and age rules.

10. Question 10 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ACycle path: for cyclists only
    • BCyclists must not use this road
    • CWarning: cyclists crossing ahead
    • DBicycle hire nearby
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    Answer: A. Cycle path: for cyclists only

    A white bicycle on a blue disc means the path is reserved for cyclists. Cars must not use it.

11. Question 11 of 25

    You travel on a tourist coach that has seat belts. Must you wear one?

    • AOnly on mountain roads
    • BOnly children must wear them
    • CNo, belts are only for cars
    • DYes, if seat belts are fitted you must wear them
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    Answer: D. Yes, if seat belts are fitted you must wear them

    In the EU you must wear a seat belt in all vehicles where one is fitted, including coaches and minibuses.

12. Question 12 of 25

    When may you use the hard shoulder (emergency lane) of a motorway?

    • ATo make a phone call
    • BTo overtake slow traffic
    • COnly in an emergency or breakdown, unless signs allow it
    • DTo rest when you feel tired
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    Answer: C. Only in an emergency or breakdown, unless signs allow it

    The emergency lane is for emergencies. You may only drive on it where signs expressly allow it.

13. Question 13 of 25

    What happens to your field of vision as your speed increases?

    • AIt improves because you concentrate more
    • BIt does not change
    • CIt becomes narrower, so you notice fewer hazards at the sides
    • DIt becomes wider
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    Answer: C. It becomes narrower, so you notice fewer hazards at the sides

    At high speed you see a much narrower area ahead, so hazards at the sides are easier to miss.

14. Question 14 of 25

    You are stuck in a traffic jam inside a tunnel. What should you do?

    • AKeep a safe gap, switch on hazard lights and switch off the engine
    • BGet out and walk along the lane
    • CTurn around and drive out
    • DKeep the engine running and move close to the car in front
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    Answer: A. Keep a safe gap, switch on hazard lights and switch off the engine

    Turn off the engine to reduce fumes, keep your distance and stay in the car unless told otherwise.

15. Question 15 of 25

    How should you join a motorway?

    • ADrive straight into the left lane
    • BEnter slowly and let motorway traffic brake for you
    • CUse the acceleration lane to match the speed of traffic and give way to vehicles already on the motorway
    • DStop at the end of the slip road and wait for a big gap
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    Answer: C. Use the acceleration lane to match the speed of traffic and give way to vehicles already on the motorway

    Vehicles already on the motorway have priority. Use the acceleration lane to reach a suitable speed and find a gap.

16. Question 16 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ARoundabout ahead
    • BNo left turn
    • CNo U-turns
    • DDead end ahead
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    Answer: C. No U-turns

    The crossed-out U-shaped arrow means you must not turn around to go back the way you came.

17. Question 17 of 25

    You are driving on a road marked with this sign. A car waits at a side road on your right. Who goes first at the junction?

    • AThe bigger vehicle
    • BWhoever arrived first
    • CThe car on the right, because traffic from the right always goes first
    • DYou do, because you are on the priority road
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    Answer: D. You do, because you are on the priority road

    On a priority road you keep priority at junctions. Priority to the right does not apply against you here.

18. Question 18 of 25

    How should you drive in a tunnel?

    • AKeep a larger distance than usual to the vehicle in front
    • BDrive closer to keep traffic flowing
    • CStop to look at the emergency signs
    • DOvertake as often as possible
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    Answer: A. Keep a larger distance than usual to the vehicle in front

    Keep a bigger safety gap in tunnels so you have time to react to any incident.

19. Question 19 of 25

    Which group of drivers has a much higher crash risk in the first period after getting a licence?

    • ADrivers aged 40 to 50
    • BProfessional bus drivers
    • CYoung novice drivers
    • DDrivers of electric cars
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    Answer: C. Young novice drivers

    Young, inexperienced drivers are over-represented in crashes, which is why many countries have special rules for new drivers.

20. Question 20 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AStop at the line in all cases
    • BRoad narrows ahead
    • CGive way to traffic on the road you are joining
    • DYou have priority at the next junction
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    Answer: C. Give way to traffic on the road you are joining

    The upside-down triangle means give way. Stop only if you need to let traffic on the other road pass.

21. Question 21 of 25

    Is overtaking on the right allowed on a motorway?

    • AYes, whenever the right lane is free
    • BNormally no; you overtake on the left
    • CYes, if you use the hard shoulder
    • DYes, but only at night
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    Answer: B. Normally no; you overtake on the left

    On motorways you overtake using the lanes to the left. Overtaking on the right causes serious crashes.

22. Question 22 of 25

    Where is overtaking especially dangerous and usually forbidden?

    • AOn a straight road with good visibility
    • BOn a motorway in the left lane
    • CAfter a sign ending a no-overtaking zone
    • DNear the top of a hill or before a bend where you cannot see far enough
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    Answer: D. Near the top of a hill or before a bend where you cannot see far enough

    Never overtake where you cannot see enough clear road ahead, such as before a crest or a bend.

23. Question 23 of 25

    Your car has broken down on the road. When should you put on a high-visibility vest?

    • AOnly at night
    • BAfter you have placed the warning triangle
    • COnly if police arrive
    • DBefore you get out of the car
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    Answer: D. Before you get out of the car

    Put the vest on before you step out so other drivers can see you. Many countries require you to carry one.

24. Question 24 of 25

    On a three-lane motorway in a country that requires an emergency corridor, where should the vehicles in the middle lane move when traffic stops?

    • ATo the left
    • BTo the right
    • COnto the hard shoulder
    • DStay exactly in the centre
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    Answer: B. To the right

    Only the far-left lane moves left. The middle and right lanes move right, so the corridor forms left of the middle lane.

25. Question 25 of 25

    A tram has stopped at a stop in the middle of the street and passengers are getting on and off. What should you do?

    • ASpeed up to pass before the tram leaves
    • BSound your horn to warn passengers
    • CSlow down and be ready to stop for people crossing to and from the tram
    • DOvertake the tram on the stop side
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    Answer: C. Slow down and be ready to stop for people crossing to and from the tram

    Passengers may walk across your lane to reach the pavement. Drive very slowly or stop to let them cross.

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