Portugal Driving Theory Test (Category B) 2026: Practice test 7

1. Question 1 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.

2. Question 2 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.

3. Question 3 of 25

   What happens to your braking distance when you drive twice as fast?

   • AIt stays the same with good brakes
   • BIt doubles
   • CIt becomes about four times longer
   • DIt becomes about half as long
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   Answer: C. It becomes about four times longer

   Braking distance grows with the square of speed, so doubling your speed roughly quadruples it.

4. Question 4 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.

5. Question 5 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • ACrossroads with priority to the right
   • BNo stopping
   • CHospital zone
   • DRailway crossing: trains have priority
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   Answer: D. Railway crossing: trains have priority

   The red and white cross stands right at a level crossing. Trains always have priority, so stop if one is coming.

6. Question 6 of 25

   You are dazzled by the headlights of an oncoming vehicle. What should you do?

   • ALook straight into the lights
   • BClose your eyes for a moment
   • CSlow down and look towards the right edge of the road
   • DSwitch to main beam to dazzle them back
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   Answer: C. Slow down and look towards the right edge of the road

   Look down and to the right and follow the road edge. Dazzle can leave you nearly blind for several seconds.

7. Question 7 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.

8. Question 8 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.

9. Question 9 of 25

   There is a solid white line along the centre of the road. What does it mean?

   • AIt is only a guide line at night
   • BYou may cross it to overtake if the road is clear
   • CIt marks a bus lane
   • DYou must not cross or drive on it
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   Answer: D. You must not cross or drive on it

   A continuous line must not be crossed or straddled. A broken line may be crossed when it is safe.

10. Question 10 of 25

    When may you pass a vehicle on its right on a normal road?

    • AWhen it has signalled and moved towards the centre to turn left
    • BWhenever it is driving slower than the limit
    • CNever under any circumstances
    • DWhen it flashes its headlights at you
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    Answer: A. When it has signalled and moved towards the centre to turn left

    You may pass on the right when the vehicle ahead has clearly signalled and moved over to turn left, leaving room on its right.

11. Question 11 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.

12. Question 12 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.

13. Question 13 of 25

    Which statement about the safety equipment you must carry in a car in Europe is correct?

    • AOnly trucks must carry equipment
    • BEvery country requires exactly the same items
    • CNo country requires any equipment
    • DIt differs between countries, so check the rules before you travel
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    Answer: D. It differs between countries, so check the rules before you travel

    Required equipment, such as warning triangles, vests or first-aid kits, varies by country.

14. Question 14 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ASlippery road surface
    • BCar wash ahead
    • CDrunk-driving checkpoint
    • DWinding road
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    Answer: A. Slippery road surface

    The car with wavy tracks warns that the road may be slippery, especially when wet or icy.

15. Question 15 of 25

    An ambulance with blue flashing lights and a siren comes up behind you. What should you do?

    • ASpeed up to stay ahead of it
    • BIgnore it unless it uses the horn
    • CStop at once in the middle of the lane
    • DMake room for it, and stop if needed, while keeping others safe
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    Answer: D. Make room for it, and stop if needed, while keeping others safe

    Vehicles on an emergency call using blue lights and a siren have priority. Move aside safely and let them pass.

16. Question 16 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ANo overtaking
    • BGive way to oncoming traffic on the narrow section ahead
    • CYou have priority over oncoming traffic
    • DRoad for two-way traffic begins
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    Answer: B. Give way to oncoming traffic on the narrow section ahead

    The red arrow is your direction. You must let oncoming vehicles pass through the narrow section first.

17. Question 17 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AYou now have priority at all junctions
    • BMotorway ends
    • CYour priority road ends here
    • DNo entry for vehicles
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    Answer: C. Your priority road ends here

    The diamond with black stripes means the priority road ends. Normal priority rules and signs apply again.

18. Question 18 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.

19. Question 19 of 25

    Why must you never stop on tram tracks?

    • ATrams have no brakes
    • BTram tracks are electrified
    • CA tram cannot steer around you and needs a long distance to stop
    • DYou will block pedestrians
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    Answer: C. A tram cannot steer around you and needs a long distance to stop

    Trams run on rails and are heavy, so they cannot swerve and take a long time to stop.

20. Question 20 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.

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

    An elderly pedestrian is crossing slowly in front of you. What should you do?

    • ARev your engine
    • BDrive around them
    • CSound your horn to hurry them
    • DWait patiently and give them time to cross
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    Answer: D. Wait patiently and give them time to cross

    Older pedestrians may need more time to cross and may not see or hear you well.

23. Question 23 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.

24. Question 24 of 25

    You want to fit a rear-facing baby seat in the front passenger seat. The seat has a front airbag. What must you do?

    • APush the seat as far forward as possible
    • BOnly use it there for short trips
    • CMake sure the airbag is switched off before you use the seat there
    • DNothing, airbags protect babies
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    Answer: C. Make sure the airbag is switched off before you use the seat there

    A rear-facing child seat must not be used in a seat protected by an active front airbag; an inflating airbag can seriously injure the child.

25. Question 25 of 25

    When should you move back to the right after overtaking?

    • AOnly after one kilometre
    • BNever; stay in the left lane
    • CStraight away, as soon as your front wheels pass the car
    • DWhen you can do it without forcing the overtaken vehicle to slow down
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    Answer: D. When you can do it without forcing the overtaken vehicle to slow down

    Return to the right as soon as it is safe, without cutting in front of the vehicle you passed.

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