Italy Driving Theory Test (Patente B) 2026: Practice test 6

1. Question 1 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • ARailway signal
   • BLevel crossing ahead
   • CTraffic lights ahead
   • DPolice control ahead
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   Answer: C. Traffic lights ahead

   This sign warns of traffic lights that you may not see in time, for example after a bend.

2. Question 2 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • APedestrians must not cross here
   • BPedestrian crossing ahead
   • CFootpath only
   • DSchool playground
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   Answer: B. Pedestrian crossing ahead

   The triangle warns of a pedestrian crossing. Slow down and be ready to stop for people crossing.

3. Question 3 of 25

   Under the EU seat-belt directive, up to what height do children normally need a child restraint in cars?

   • AUnder 180 cm
   • BUnder 100 cm
   • CUnder 150 cm (some countries allow an adult belt from 135 cm)
   • DUnder 120 cm in all countries
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   Answer: C. Under 150 cm (some countries allow an adult belt from 135 cm)

   The directive sets 150 cm as the normal limit, but countries may let children of 135 to 150 cm use an adult belt.

4. Question 4 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.

5. Question 5 of 25

   You must brake hard in an emergency in a car with ABS. What should you do?

   • APull the handbrake
   • BBrake gently to avoid the vibration
   • CPress the brake pedal fully and keep pressing, even if it vibrates
   • DPump the brake pedal on and off
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   Answer: C. Press the brake pedal fully and keep pressing, even if it vibrates

   With ABS, keep firm pressure on the pedal. The vibration is normal and the wheels will not lock, so you can still steer.

6. Question 6 of 25

   You are turning right across a cycle lane. What should you check?

   • AOnly the traffic lights
   • BOnly oncoming traffic
   • CNothing, cyclists must give way to turning cars
   • DYour mirror and blind spot for cyclists going straight on
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   Answer: D. Your mirror and blind spot for cyclists going straight on

   Cyclists riding straight on next to you can be hidden in your blind spot when you turn right.

7. Question 7 of 25

   A bus has stopped at a bus stop on your side of the road. What should you watch for?

   • APassengers stepping out from in front of or behind the bus
   • BThe bus reversing
   • CNothing; buses always wait for traffic
   • DCyclists using the bus stop
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   Answer: A. Passengers stepping out from in front of or behind the bus

   People getting off a bus may cross the road suddenly. Slow down and be ready to stop.

8. Question 8 of 25

   You start to feel sleepy on a long motorway drive. What is the most effective thing to do?

   • ATurn the music up loud
   • BDrive faster to arrive sooner
   • CStop in a safe place such as a rest area and take a short nap
   • DOpen the window and keep going
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   Answer: C. Stop in a safe place such as a rest area and take a short nap

   Taking a nap or letting a rested passenger drive are among the effective ways to deal with tiredness.

9. Question 9 of 25

   Why can a train not stop to avoid a car on a level crossing?

   • ATrain drivers are not allowed to brake
   • BIts high speed and weight mean it needs a very long distance to stop
   • CTrains have no brakes
   • DTrains always have a green light
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   Answer: B. Its high speed and weight mean it needs a very long distance to stop

   Trains are unable to stop in time when a road user crosses as they approach.

10. Question 10 of 25

    You are first at the scene of a crash. In what order should you act?

    • ACall your insurance company first
    • BMove all the vehicles, then call for help
    • CProtect the scene, alert the emergency services, then help the injured
    • DHelp the injured, then park your car
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    Answer: C. Protect the scene, alert the emergency services, then help the injured

    First make the scene safe so no one else is hurt, then call 112, then give first aid if you can.

11. Question 11 of 25

    Which driving style saves the most fuel?

    • ADriving in the highest suitable gear at low engine speed
    • BDriving in a low gear at high engine speed
    • CChanging gear as late as possible
    • DAccelerating hard between traffic lights
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    Answer: A. Driving in the highest suitable gear at low engine speed

    Use the longest gear you can at low revs. Shift up early after moving off.

12. Question 12 of 25

    Who must wear a seat belt in a car in the EU?

    • AOnly the driver
    • BOnly people in the front seats
    • COnly on motorways
    • DThe driver and all passengers, front and rear
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    Answer: D. The driver and all passengers, front and rear

    EU rules require everyone in a vehicle to use the seat belts or restraints provided.

13. Question 13 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ASchool ahead
    • BPath for pedestrians only
    • CChildren playing in the street
    • DPedestrians must not walk here
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    Answer: B. Path for pedestrians only

    A blue disc with people walking marks a footpath. Vehicles, including bicycles unless allowed by an extra sign, must not use it.

14. Question 14 of 25

    The light changes from green to steady amber as you approach. What should you do?

    • ASpeed up to get through before red
    • BStop at the line, unless you are so close that you cannot stop safely
    • CAlways drive on, because amber means go
    • DStop even if this needs very hard braking in the junction
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    Answer: B. Stop at the line, unless you are so close that you cannot stop safely

    Steady amber means stop. Only continue if you are so close that stopping would be dangerous.

15. Question 15 of 25

    On which side do you normally overtake another vehicle?

    • AOn its left
    • BOn whichever side has more space
    • COn the hard shoulder
    • DOn its right
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    Answer: A. On its left

    In right-hand traffic you overtake on the left. Overtaking on the right is a cause of serious crashes.

16. Question 16 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AMinimum speed 50 km/h begins
    • BThe 50 km/h limit ends; the general limit for that road applies
    • CSpeed limit 50 km/h starts
    • DNo vehicles over 50 tonnes
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    Answer: B. The 50 km/h limit ends; the general limit for that road applies

    The grey number with diagonal black stripes ends the limit shown. The normal limit for that type of road applies again.

17. Question 17 of 25

    Why should you leave a bigger gap to the vehicle in front when the road is wet?

    • AWet roads make cars faster
    • BYour tyres have less grip, so you need more distance to stop
    • CSpray from your car could damage the car in front
    • DThe law requires exactly double in all countries
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    Answer: B. Your tyres have less grip, so you need more distance to stop

    Rain reduces tyre grip and makes braking harder, so stopping distances become longer.

18. Question 18 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ANo entry for vehicles
    • BNo stopping at all, not even briefly
    • CBus stop
    • DNo parking, but short stops allowed
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    Answer: B. No stopping at all, not even briefly

    The red cross on blue means stopping is not allowed, even to drop off a passenger.

19. Question 19 of 25

    What number can you call for emergency services anywhere in the EU?

    • A112
    • B110 only
    • C911
    • D999 only
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    Answer: A. 112

    112 is the European emergency number. It is free from mobile and landline phones in every EU country.

20. Question 20 of 25

    How should you leave a motorway?

    • AUse the hard shoulder to get to the exit
    • BMove to the right lane in good time and slow down in the exit lane
    • CSlow down on the main carriageway before the exit
    • DBrake in the left lane, then cut across
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    Answer: B. Move to the right lane in good time and slow down in the exit lane

    Get into the right lane early and do most of your slowing in the deceleration lane, not on the motorway itself.

21. Question 21 of 25

    What information is most important to give when you call 112 after a crash?

    • AYour insurance details
    • BThe exact location, how many people are hurt and how badly
    • CThe make of your own car
    • DWho caused the crash
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    Answer: B. The exact location, how many people are hurt and how badly

    Give the exact place, including the direction of travel, and the number and condition of the injured so the right help is sent.

22. Question 22 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ADead end: no through road
    • BT-junction with priority
    • CParking for trucks
    • DRoad closed to all traffic
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    Answer: A. Dead end: no through road

    The white bar with a red top shows that the road ahead does not continue.

23. Question 23 of 25

    Is a hands-free phone call completely safe while driving?

    • ANo, the conversation can still distract you
    • BYes, as long as the call is short
    • CYes, on motorways
    • DYes, because your hands stay on the wheel
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    Answer: A. No, the conversation can still distract you

    Distraction is not only about your hands: a phone conversation takes your mind off the road.

24. Question 24 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.

25. Question 25 of 25

    At what time of day are fatigue-related crashes typical?

    • AAround noon on weekdays only
    • BMid-morning
    • CRight after breakfast
    • DBetween midnight and dawn
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    Answer: D. Between midnight and dawn

    Sleep-related crashes often happen between midnight and early morning, when the body wants to sleep.

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