Italy Driving Theory Test (Patente B) 2026: Practice test 4

1. Question 1 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AKeep right
   • BDangerous bend to the right
   • CTurn right ahead
   • DDouble bend
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   Answer: B. Dangerous bend to the right

   A curved arrow in a warning triangle warns of a bend. Slow down before the bend, not in it.

2. Question 2 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AInformation point
   • BSpeed camera
   • COther danger; a plate below often explains it
   • DAccident blackspot: road closed
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   Answer: C. Other danger; a plate below often explains it

   The exclamation mark warns of a danger that has no symbol of its own. Read the extra plate if there is one.

3. Question 3 of 25

   Why should you look twice for motorcycles at junctions?

   • AThey are small and their speed is hard to judge
   • BThey always have priority
   • CThey cannot use indicators
   • DThey are not allowed at junctions
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   Answer: A. They are small and their speed is hard to judge

   Many crashes happen because drivers do not see a motorcycle or misjudge its speed.

4. Question 4 of 25

   The traffic light at the entrance to a tunnel is red. What should you do?

   • AStop and do not enter
   • BEnter slowly with hazard lights on
   • CEnter if you see no smoke
   • DTurn around on the road
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   Answer: A. Stop and do not enter

   A red light at a tunnel entrance means the tunnel is closed or there is a problem inside.

5. Question 5 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • APedestrian zone
   • BChildren may be on or near the road, for example near a school
   • CPedestrian crossing with lights
   • DPlayground with no traffic
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   Answer: B. Children may be on or near the road, for example near a school

   This warning sign means children may suddenly step out. Slow down and be ready to stop.

6. Question 6 of 25

   Your car breaks down inside a tunnel. What should you do?

   • AReverse back out of the tunnel
   • BTry to reach a lay-by or the exit, then use an emergency phone or call for help
   • CStop where you are and stay inside with the engine running
   • DMake a U-turn
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   Answer: B. Try to reach a lay-by or the exit, then use an emergency phone or call for help

   Stopping, reversing and turning around are forbidden in tunnels. Use emergency lay-bys and SOS points.

7. Question 7 of 25

   Traffic lights are working at a junction that also has a give-way sign. Which do you follow?

   • AWhichever is closer to you
   • BPriority to the right
   • CThe give-way sign
   • DThe traffic lights
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   Answer: D. The traffic lights

   Working traffic lights take precedence over priority signs. The signs apply when the lights are off or flashing amber.

8. Question 8 of 25

   A pedestrian is waiting at a zebra crossing and clearly wants to cross. What should you do?

   • AWave them across and drive around them
   • BStop and let them cross
   • CDrive on, because they have not stepped onto the road
   • DSound your horn
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   Answer: B. Stop and let them cross

   At a pedestrian crossing you must let pedestrians cross who are on it or clearly about to cross.

9. Question 9 of 25

   What is the difference between a STOP sign and a give-way sign?

   • AThere is no difference
   • BAt give way you must always stop; at STOP only if traffic comes
   • CSTOP is for trucks only
   • DAt STOP you must always stop; at give way you stop only if traffic makes it necessary
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   Answer: D. At STOP you must always stop; at give way you stop only if traffic makes it necessary

   STOP means a full stop every time. Give way means let traffic go first, stopping only if needed.

10. Question 10 of 25

    What is the highest speed you may drive after passing this sign?

    • AThere is no limit; 50 is advised
    • B50 km/h
    • C50 mph
    • D60 km/h
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    Answer: B. 50 km/h

    A red-ringed number is the maximum speed. Drive slower if conditions require it.

11. Question 11 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.

12. Question 12 of 25

    Your doctor gives you a new medicine. What should you do before driving?

    • ATake a double dose to feel better faster
    • BNothing, prescribed medicine is always safe
    • CDrink coffee to cancel any effect
    • DCheck the leaflet or ask whether it can affect your driving
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    Answer: D. Check the leaflet or ask whether it can affect your driving

    Some prescribed medicines impair driving and increase crash risk. Check before you drive.

13. Question 13 of 25

    Which way should you mainly look before you enter a roundabout?

    • ATo the right only
    • BBehind you in the mirror only
    • CTo the left, where circulating traffic comes from
    • DStraight ahead only
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    Answer: C. To the left, where circulating traffic comes from

    Traffic on the roundabout comes from your left, so check left and enter only when it is safe.

14. Question 14 of 25

    How should you signal when you leave a roundabout?

    • ASignal right before your exit
    • BUse your hazard lights
    • CSignal left before your exit
    • DDo not signal at all
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    Answer: A. Signal right before your exit

    Signal right as you approach your exit so other drivers and pedestrians know what you will do.

15. Question 15 of 25

    When should you use your direction indicators?

    • AOnly when other cars are close
    • BAfter you have started to turn
    • COnly at night
    • DIn good time before you turn, change lanes or pull out
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    Answer: D. In good time before you turn, change lanes or pull out

    Signal early so other road users know what you intend to do.

16. Question 16 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.

17. Question 17 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ARoundabout: drive around it anticlockwise in the direction of the arrows
    • BRecycling point
    • CTraffic lights ahead
    • DU-turns allowed here
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    Answer: A. Roundabout: drive around it anticlockwise in the direction of the arrows

    The blue sign with three arrows marks a roundabout. In right-hand traffic you drive around it anticlockwise.

18. Question 18 of 25

    Traffic is queuing over a level crossing. When may you drive onto the crossing?

    • AAs soon as the car in front moves
    • BWhenever the lights are off
    • CAt any time, because trains stop for cars
    • DOnly when there is room for your whole vehicle on the other side
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    Answer: D. Only when there is room for your whole vehicle on the other side

    If you enter while the exit is blocked, you could be trapped on the tracks when the barriers close.

19. Question 19 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AOvertaking allowed on the right only
    • BTwo-way traffic ahead
    • CYou must not overtake other motor vehicles
    • DCar parking area
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    Answer: C. You must not overtake other motor vehicles

    The red car on the left shows the forbidden overtaking move. The ban lasts until a sign ends it.

20. Question 20 of 25

    A police officer directs traffic at a junction where the traffic lights show green for you. The officer signals you to stop. What must you do?

    • AStop, because the officer's signals override lights and signs
    • BDrive on, because the light is green
    • CStop only if a pedestrian is crossing
    • DSound your horn and continue slowly
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    Answer: A. Stop, because the officer's signals override lights and signs

    Signals from a police officer come before traffic lights, signs and the general rules.

21. Question 21 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • APass the obstacle or island on the right side
    • BTurn right at the next junction
    • CKeep right lane free for buses
    • DRoad bends to the right
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    Answer: A. Pass the obstacle or island on the right side

    Blue round signs give orders. The arrow pointing down to the right means keep to the right of the island or obstacle.

22. Question 22 of 25

    Why should you use dipped headlights rather than main beam in thick fog?

    • AMain beam uses too much fuel
    • BDipped beam is brighter
    • CMain beam reflects off the fog and makes it harder to see
    • DMain beam is forbidden in all weather
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    Answer: C. Main beam reflects off the fog and makes it harder to see

    The fog reflects strong light back at you. Dipped headlights and fog lights work better.

23. Question 23 of 25

    What should you do before you start to overtake?

    • ASound your horn and move out
    • BSpeed up first, then check the mirrors
    • CCheck mirrors and blind spot, make sure the road ahead is clear, then signal
    • DSignal and pull out straight away
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    Answer: C. Check mirrors and blind spot, make sure the road ahead is clear, then signal

    Only overtake when you can see that it is safe and you have enough room to return to your lane.

24. Question 24 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.

25. Question 25 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ATurn left ahead
    • BNo right turn
    • CNo left turn
    • DBend to the left
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    Answer: C. No left turn

    A red ring with a red bar across a black arrow forbids the move shown by the arrow.

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The real test: No more than 3 wrong answers out of 30 true/false statements (at least 27 correct)