Portugal Driving Theory Test (Category B) 2026: Practice test 6

1. Question 1 of 25

   You are driving in fog. How fast should you drive?

   • AFast, to get out of the fog sooner
   • BAt the same speed as the car in front, however close
   • CAt the speed limit, because fog is not a hazard
   • DSlowly enough to stop within the distance you can see
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   Answer: D. Slowly enough to stop within the distance you can see

   Always drive so you can stop within the distance you can see to be clear.

2. Question 2 of 25

   At an unsigned junction, a car approaches from your left and nobody comes from your right. Who should go first?

   • AYou, because the other car is on your left
   • BThe car on the left
   • CNeither; both must stop and wave
   • DWhoever brakes last
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   Answer: A. You, because the other car is on your left

   Under priority to the right, the driver who has the other vehicle on their left goes first. Still drive with care.

3. Question 3 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.

4. Question 4 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.

5. Question 5 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.

6. Question 6 of 25

   If you use a warning triangle after a breakdown, where should you place it?

   • AWell behind the vehicle so approaching drivers see it in good time
   • BIn front of the car
   • CRight next to the rear bumper
   • DOn the roof of the car
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   Answer: A. Well behind the vehicle so approaching drivers see it in good time

   The triangle warns traffic coming from behind, so it must be far enough back to give them time to slow down.

7. Question 7 of 25

   You miss your exit on a motorway. What should you do?

   • AMake a U-turn through a gap in the barrier
   • BStop on the hard shoulder and reverse
   • CStop and wait for help
   • DContinue to the next exit
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   Answer: D. Continue to the next exit

   Reversing, turning around and stopping are not allowed on motorways. Take the next exit.

8. Question 8 of 25

   You see children playing on the pavement near the road. What should you do?

   • ASlow down and be ready to stop, as they may run into the road
   • BDrive closer to the centre line at the same speed
   • CFlash your headlights
   • DSound your horn and keep your speed
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   Answer: A. Slow down and be ready to stop, as they may run into the road

   Children are small, hard to see and can act suddenly. Reduce your speed near them.

9. Question 9 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.

10. Question 10 of 25

    The traffic light shows a flashing amber light. What does it mean?

    • AThe road is closed
    • BGo on with extra care and follow the priority signs or rules
    • CStop and wait for green
    • DYou have priority over all other traffic
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    Answer: B. Go on with extra care and follow the priority signs or rules

    A flashing amber light means the lights are not controlling traffic. Drive carefully and follow the priority signs or the general rules.

11. Question 11 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.

12. Question 12 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AQuarry exit
    • BFalling rocks
    • CLoose gravel thrown by tyres
    • DRoad ends at a cliff
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    Answer: B. Falling rocks

    This sign warns that stones may fall onto the road or already be lying on it.

13. Question 13 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ARoundabout ahead
    • BRoad works with diversions
    • CRecycling centre ahead
    • DU-turn ahead
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    Answer: A. Roundabout ahead

    The warning triangle with circling arrows warns you to slow down for a roundabout.

14. Question 14 of 25

    Which statement about drink-driving limits in Europe is correct?

    • AThere is no limit in most countries
    • BThere is one limit for the whole of Europe
    • CLimits differ between countries, and some allow no alcohol at all for some drivers
    • DLimits only apply to professional drivers
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    Answer: C. Limits differ between countries, and some allow no alcohol at all for some drivers

    Each country sets its own maximum blood alcohol level, and some countries allow no alcohol for certain drivers. Check before you travel.

15. Question 15 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.

16. Question 16 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.

17. Question 17 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.

18. Question 18 of 25

    You approach a roundabout that has a give-way sign at the entry. Who has priority?

    • AYou, because you come from the right
    • BThe largest vehicle
    • CVehicles already on the roundabout
    • DVehicles waiting at the next entry
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    Answer: C. Vehicles already on the roundabout

    Where the entry is signed with give way, traffic already circulating goes first.

19. Question 19 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.

20. Question 20 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.

21. Question 21 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.

22. Question 22 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ASpeed limit ends
    • BMaximum speed 30 km/h
    • CMinimum speed 30 km/h
    • DRecommended speed 30 km/h
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    Answer: C. Minimum speed 30 km/h

    A white number on a blue disc is a minimum speed. You must drive at least this fast unless conditions make it unsafe.

23. Question 23 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.

24. Question 24 of 25

    A train has just passed a level crossing, but the lights are still flashing. What should you do?

    • ACross straight away
    • BSound your horn and go
    • CKeep waiting, as another train may be coming
    • DDrive around the barrier
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    Answer: C. Keep waiting, as another train may be coming

    Some crashes happen when drivers cross just after the first train and are hit by a second one.

25. Question 25 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AEnd of priority road
    • BDanger: road works
    • CYou are on a priority road
    • DGive way at the next junction
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    Answer: C. You are on a priority road

    The yellow diamond tells you that you have priority at junctions along this road until the sign ends it.

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