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Portugal Driving Theory Test (Category B) 2026: Practice test 3

Practice test 3 of 8 for the Portugal Driving Theory Test (Category B): 20 more questions with answers and explanations.

  • Driving
  • Portugal
  • 250 questions
  • Checked October 11, 2026

  1. Question 1 of 20

    When may a child under 3 travel in the front passenger seat?
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    Answer: B. Only in a rear-facing seat with the front passenger airbag switched off

    A child under 3 may travel in front only in a rear-facing restraint, and only if the passenger airbag is deactivated.

  2. Question 2 of 20

    What is the fine for carrying a child without the required child restraint?
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    Answer: B. €120 to €600 for each child

    The fine is €120 to €600 for each child carried incorrectly.

  3. Question 3 of 20

    After a breakdown, how far behind your car must you place the warning triangle?
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    Answer: A. At least 30 m

    The triangle must be at least 30 m behind the vehicle and visible from at least 100 m.

  4. Question 4 of 20

    From how far away must the warning triangle be visible?
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    Answer: D. At least 100 m

    The triangle must be placed so that approaching drivers can see it from at least 100 m.

  5. Question 5 of 20

    Who must wear a reflective vest (colete retrorrefletor) after a breakdown on the road?
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    Answer: A. Anyone who places the triangle, repairs the car or removes the vehicle or its load

    Anyone placing the warning sign, repairing the vehicle or removing it or its load must wear the reflective vest.

  6. Question 6 of 20

    You will take the first exit at a multi-lane roundabout. Which lane should you use?
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    Answer: D. The right-hand lane

    To take the first exit you must use the rightmost lane.

  7. Question 7 of 20

    You will take a later exit at a multi-lane roundabout. When should you move into the right-hand lane?
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    Answer: D. After you pass the exit just before the one you want

    You may use inner lanes, but must move to the rightmost lane after passing the exit before yours, taking care when changing lanes.

  8. Question 8 of 20

    A cyclist stays in the right-hand lane of a roundabout although they are not leaving at the next exit. Is this allowed?
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    Answer: B. Yes, but they must let vehicles that are leaving get out

    Cyclists, animal-drawn vehicles and heavy vehicles may use the rightmost lane, but must make way for vehicles leaving the roundabout.

  9. Question 9 of 20

    What lateral distance must you leave when you pass or overtake a cyclist?
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    Answer: A. At least 1.5 m

    The Highway Code requires a minimum lateral distance of 1.5 m from cyclists.

  10. Question 10 of 20

    At a junction with no signs, you fail to give way to a car coming from your right. What fine range applies?
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    Answer: B. €120 to €600

    At crossings and junctions you must give way to vehicles coming from the right. Breaking this rule is fined €120 to €600.

  11. Question 11 of 20

    In which of these situations does the Portuguese Highway Code say you must give way?
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    Answer: B. When you drive onto a motorway from its access road

    You must give way when entering a motorway from its access road, when leaving a car park or private property, and when entering a roundabout.

  12. Question 12 of 20

    In a built-up area, how close to a junction or roundabout are you not allowed to stop?
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    Answer: A. Less than 5 m

    Stopping is not allowed less than 5 m from crossings, junctions and roundabouts.

  13. Question 13 of 20

    Near a bus stop sign, where is stopping not allowed?
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    Answer: C. From 25 m before the sign to 5 m after it

    You may not stop less than 25 m before or 5 m after a public transport stop sign.

  14. Question 14 of 20

    Outside built-up areas, how close to a junction or a bend with poor visibility are you not allowed to stop?
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    Answer: B. Less than 50 m

    Outside towns, stopping is not allowed less than 50 m from junctions, roundabouts, bends or hilltops with poor visibility.

  15. Question 15 of 20

    How close to a level crossing are you not allowed to park?
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    Answer: A. Less than 10 m

    Parking is not allowed less than 10 m from a level crossing.

  16. Question 16 of 20

    When must you use dipped headlights during the day?
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    Answer: C. In signposted tunnels and on lanes with reversible direction

    Dipped headlights are compulsory in daytime in signposted tunnels and on reversible-direction lanes, and whenever visibility is reduced.

  17. Question 17 of 20

    You are following another vehicle at night. Within what distance must you not use main beam?
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    Answer: A. 100 m

    Using main beam when following another vehicle within 100 m, or when meeting other road users, is fined €60 to €300.

  18. Question 18 of 20

    Which of these may NOT use a Portuguese motorway?
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    Answer: D. Vehicles that cannot go faster than 60 km/h

    Pedestrians, animals, cyclists, mopeds and vehicles that cannot exceed 60 km/h are among those not allowed on motorways.

  19. Question 19 of 20

    On a motorway with three or more lanes in each direction, which lanes may vehicles longer than 7 m use?
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    Answer: C. Only the two right-hand lanes

    Vehicles over 7 m long may only use the two rightmost lanes on motorways with three or more lanes in one direction.

  20. Question 20 of 20

    An ambulance with lights and siren comes up behind you in heavy traffic. What does the law require?
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    Answer: B. Move as far right as you can, using the hard shoulder if needed, to let it pass

    Drivers must give way to emergency vehicles and, in congested traffic, move as far right as possible, using the shoulder if needed.

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