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True/false 17 Czechia 35 Car controls 109 Dashboard lights 40 Priority rules 9 Pedestrians 19 Cyclists 20 Driving licence 40 Show all 642
What should you do when approaching an uncontrolled junction?

51. What should you do when approaching an uncontrolled junction?

Rely on the priority rule without reducing your speed.
✓ Slow down, look carefully in all directions, and proceed only when safe.
Enter first if you reach the junction before another vehicle.
Continue at normal speed unless another vehicle is visible.

At an uncontrolled junction, priority may not be obvious. Reduce speed, check carefully, and only enter when you are sure it is safe.

Vehicle approaching an uncontrolled junction
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What should you do before using a pedestrian crossing?

52. What should you do before using a pedestrian crossing?

Cross once a driver makes eye contact with you.
✓ Make sure it is safe to cross.
Check only the lane nearest to you before crossing.
Rely on the crossing markings to make every vehicle stop.

Even at a pedestrian crossing, make sure approaching drivers have seen you and are able to stop before you cross.

Pedestrian checking traffic before using a crossing
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

53. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Brake-pad wear warning.
✓ Brake-system warning.
Parking brake applied.
Anti-lock braking system warning.

This symbol indicates a possible brake-system fault. If it remains illuminated after the parking brake is released, stop safely and have the braking system checked.

Brake-system warning symbol on the dashboard
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What is the general motorway speed limit for cars in Czechia?

54. What is the general motorway speed limit for cars in Czechia?

Other speed limit.
110 km/h.
120 km/h.
✓ 130 km/h.

The general motorway speed limit for cars in Czechia is 130 km/h, unless signs indicate otherwise.

Motorway speed limits for cars
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Which roads are most likely to cause aquaplaning?

55. Which roads are most likely to cause aquaplaning?

Roads with freshly painted road markings.
✓ Roads with standing water or deep puddles.
Straight roads in dry weather.
Roads with loose chippings.

Standing water can collect in dips, ruts, or puddles, increasing the chance that tyres will lose grip.

Standing water on a road surface
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What should you do if your brakes feel less effective after driving through water?

56. What should you do if your brakes feel less effective after driving through water?

✓ Drive carefully and test them gently when safe.
Ignore it if the vehicle still stops.
Use only the parking brake until they dry.
Brake hard several times to dry them quickly.

Water can reduce braking performance. After driving through water, check the brakes gently when it is safe to do so.

Checking braking response after driving through water
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

57. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Front fog lights.
Dipped headlights.
✓ Main beam.
Sidelights.

This symbol indicates that the main beam headlights are switched on. Main beam illuminates the road farther ahead but can dazzle other road users, so it should be changed to dipped headlights when necessary.

Main-beam headlight symbol on the dashboard
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What can happen if you use the brakes continuously on a long descent?

58. What can happen if you use the brakes continuously on a long descent?

The engine may automatically slow the vehicle.
✓ The brakes may overheat and become less effective.
Nothing, if the brake fluid level is correct.
The brakes may become more effective as they heat up.

Continuous braking can cause the brakes to overheat and fade, reducing braking performance. Use a lower gear to help control speed with engine braking.

Vehicle braking during a long descent
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What should you expect when leaving a sheltered area during strong winds?

59. What should you expect when leaving a sheltered area during strong winds?

Your steering may become lighter.
The vehicle may automatically slow down.
Higher speed limits.
✓ A sudden gust may affect your vehicle.

Buildings, trees, and other obstacles can block wind. When you leave shelter, a sudden gust may push your vehicle.

Vehicle leaving a sheltered stretch of road
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What should you do when driving through heavy rain?

60. What should you do when driving through heavy rain?

✓ Reduce speed and increase your following distance.
Accelerate through the rain to clear it more quickly.
Use main beam to improve visibility.
Drive closer to the vehicle ahead for guidance.

Heavy rain reduces grip and visibility. Lower speed and extra distance give you more time to react safely.

Vehicle travelling through heavy rain
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When should you consider delaying a journey because of severe weather?

61. When should you consider delaying a journey because of severe weather?

Only when roads are closed.
✓ When conditions make driving unsafe.
Never, if the vehicle is in good condition.
Whenever the weather forecast mentions rain.

Severe weather can create dangerous conditions. Delaying a journey may be the safest choice when risks are too high.

Severe weather making a road journey hazardous
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Why should you leave space beside large vehicles when they turn?

62. Why should you leave space beside large vehicles when they turn?

They must stop before making every turn.
They always have priority while turning.
They can turn only from the centre of the road.
✓ They may need extra room to complete the turn.

Large vehicles often swing wide when turning and have larger blind spots. Keep clear and do not move into the space beside them.

Large vehicle needing extra space to turn
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How should a bicycle helmet fit?

63. How should a bicycle helmet fit?

Tight enough to feel uncomfortable.
High on the head with the straps loose.
Tilted back to keep your forehead clear.
✓ Level, secure, and comfortably fitted.

A helmet should sit level on the head and remain securely in place so it can provide effective protection.

Bicycle helmet positioned securely on the rider's head
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What should you do if your main beam could dazzle another driver?

64. What should you do if your main beam could dazzle another driver?

Flash the main beam briefly before passing.
✓ Switch to dipped headlights.
Reduce speed but leave the main beam on.
Move farther from the centre and keep the main beam on.

Main beam can dazzle other road users and reduce their visibility. Switch to dipped headlights whenever your main beam could dazzle another driver.

Headlight glare affecting another road user
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

65. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Door-open warning.
✓ Immobiliser or anti-theft system.
Power-steering warning.
Engine-management warning.

This symbol relates to the vehicle's immobiliser or anti-theft system. If it remains illuminated or flashes unexpectedly, the vehicle may not recognise the key or there may be a fault in the security system.

Immobiliser indicator symbol on the dashboard
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Who normally has priority when you enter a motorway from an entry lane?

66. Who normally has priority when you enter a motorway from an entry lane?

The vehicle travelling at the higher speed.
✓ Traffic already travelling on the motorway.
Traffic entering from the entry lane.
The vehicle closest to the end of the entry lane.

You must adjust your speed and find a safe gap without forcing motorway traffic to brake or change direction.

Vehicle entering beside traffic already on a motorway
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When are snow chains required in Czechia?

67. When are snow chains required in Czechia?

Throughout the entire year.
Throughout the entire winter.
They are never allowed.
✓ When required by road signs.

Snow chains must be used in Czechia when required by road signs.

Snow chains for vehicle tyres
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Which licence category is mainly associated with cars?

68. Which licence category is mainly associated with cars?

Licence AM.
Licence C.
✓ Licence B.
Licence A.

Driving licence B is mainly associated with cars. Category B covers ordinary cars, while category B with Code 96 and category BE allow heavier trailer combinations.

Car and category B driving licence
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How should a motorcyclist react to grooves or ruts in the road?

69. How should a motorcyclist react to grooves or ruts in the road?

Grip the handlebars as tightly as possible.
Make quick steering corrections as the bike moves.
✓ Reduce speed and keep a relaxed, steady grip.
Accelerate sharply to cross them quickly.

Longitudinal grooves or ruts can affect a motorcycle's steering and may make the wheels follow the uneven surface. Reduce speed where necessary, keep a relaxed but steady grip and avoid sudden braking, acceleration or steering corrections.

Motorcyclist approaching grooves in the road surface
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What should you do if you are dazzled by low sun?

70. What should you do if you are dazzled by low sun?

Increase speed to get through the glare more quickly.
Look only at the road immediately in front of you.
✓ Slow down and use the sun visor if needed.
Follow the vehicle ahead closely as a guide.

Low sun can greatly reduce visibility. Slow down, increase your safety margin, and use the sun visor or sunglasses if needed.

Low sunlight dazzling a driver
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Which licence category is mainly associated with buses?

71. Which licence category is mainly associated with buses?

Licence B.
Licence A.
✓ Licence D.
Licence C.

Driving licence D is mainly associated with buses. Category D1 covers smaller buses, D covers larger buses, and D1E and DE allow heavier trailers.

Bus and category D driving licence
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Why should you slow down before a sharp bend?

72. Why should you slow down before a sharp bend?

To reduce fuel consumption.
✓ To keep control of the vehicle.
To make the bend easier to see from a distance.
To make the steering feel lighter.

Sharp bends reduce your view and can make the vehicle harder to control, so you should slow down before entering the bend.

Vehicle approaching a sharp bend
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What is the main emergency number in Czechia?

73. What is the main emergency number in Czechia?

000.
111.
123.
✓ 112.

The main emergency number in Czechia is 112.

112 emergency telephone number
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How should a cyclist react to a pothole?

74. How should a cyclist react to a pothole?

Swerve around it as soon as you notice it.
✓ Check surroundings, reduce speed, and avoid it smoothly.
Focus only on the pothole and not the traffic around you.
Brake hard just before reaching the pothole.

Sudden swerving can place you in the path of traffic. Check your surroundings and change direction gradually.

Cyclist approaching a pothole
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Why should you be careful when taking more than one medicine before driving?

75. Why should you be careful when taking more than one medicine before driving?

✓ Their combined effects may impair your ability to drive.
They may interfere with the vehicle's electronics.
They usually make road signs harder to see.
They may make the vehicle use more fuel.

Different medicines can interact or have combined side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, or slower reactions. Check the instructions and seek advice from a doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure whether it is safe to drive.

Multiple medicines and their potential effects on driving
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How should a passenger normally sit on a motorcycle?

76. How should a passenger normally sit on a motorcycle?

✓ Securely on the passenger seat with both feet on the footrests.
With one foot hanging down when travelling slowly.
Standing on the footrests when the road is uneven.
Sideways so they can get off more easily.

A motorcycle passenger should sit securely on the designated passenger seat, keep both feet on the footrests and avoid sudden movements that could affect the motorcycle's balance and stability.

Passenger seated on a motorcycle with feet on the footrests
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What is the clutch biting point?

77. What is the clutch biting point?

✓ The point where the clutch begins to transmit power to the wheels.
The point where the clutch pedal is fully pressed.
The point where the engine switches off.
The point where the parking brake releases.

The clutch biting point is reached as the clutch pedal is released and the clutch begins to transmit power from the engine to the transmission. Controlling this point helps the driver move off smoothly.

Clutch-pedal control when moving off
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Why should you hold the steering wheel firmly during strong gusts?

78. Why should you hold the steering wheel firmly during strong gusts?

To keep the suspension level.
To reduce braking distance.
To make the power steering work better.
✓ To maintain control if the vehicle is pushed.

A firm but relaxed grip helps you respond safely to sudden changes caused by wind.

Driver holding the steering wheel during strong gusts
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How should cyclists ride when travelling in a group?

79. How should cyclists ride when travelling in a group?

✓ Predictably, with safe gaps and clear communication.
Ride as close together as possible to stay as one group.
Ride side by side even when traffic cannot pass safely.
Keep the same speed even when gaps become unsafe.

Safe spacing and communication help group members respond to braking, turns, obstacles, and changing traffic conditions.

Group of cyclists riding along a road
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Why can mixing alcohol with medicine be dangerous for drivers?

80. Why can mixing alcohol with medicine be dangerous for drivers?

Medicine prevents alcohol from causing drowsiness.
The combination is safe if taken with food.
✓ The combination may increase drowsiness or impairment.
Medicine can cancel out the effects of alcohol.

Some prescription and non-prescription medicines can intensify alcohol-related drowsiness, dizziness, poor coordination, or reduced concentration.

Alcohol and medicine as a driving-impairment risk
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

81. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Rear window demister.
Air conditioning.
✓ Front windscreen demister.
Air recirculation.

This symbol indicates the front windscreen demister. It directs airflow towards the windscreen to help clear condensation, mist or frost and restore a clear view.

Front windscreen demister symbol on the dashboard
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What should you do before driving down a long, steep hill?

82. What should you do before driving down a long, steep hill?

Coast in neutral to save fuel.
Select a higher gear to reduce engine resistance.
✓ Reduce speed and select a suitable lower gear.
Accelerate before the descent to maintain momentum.

A lower gear helps control your speed and reduces the amount of continuous braking needed on a long descent.

Vehicle approaching a long, steep descent
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What can slow engine cranking or dim lights indicate?

83. What can slow engine cranking or dim lights indicate?

A blocked air filter.
A wheel-alignment problem.
✓ A weak battery or charging-system problem.
Incorrect tyre pressure.

Slow starting, dim lights, or repeated battery warnings can indicate a weak battery, poor electrical connection, or a fault in the charging system.

Vehicle battery and difficulty starting the engine
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Why should you avoid following another vehicle too closely in fog?

84. Why should you avoid following another vehicle too closely in fog?

To increase stopping distance.
To keep the windscreen clearer.
✓ You may have too little time to react if it brakes suddenly.
To reduce fuel consumption in poor visibility.

Following too closely reduces your reaction time and can lead to a collision if the vehicle ahead slows unexpectedly.

Following another vehicle in fog
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How should an EV charging cable be positioned where pedestrians may pass?

85. How should an EV charging cable be positioned where pedestrians may pass?

✓ So it does not create a trip hazard or obstruct the route.
Loose on the ground so pedestrians can step over it.
Across the shortest possible route, even if people walk there.
Across the pavement where it is easiest to see.

An EV charging cable should be positioned so it does not create a trip hazard or unnecessarily obstruct pedestrians. Where a cable must cross a walking route, use an appropriate approved cable-management or protection system and follow local requirements.

Charging cable near a pedestrian route
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What should you do after stopping because of a breakdown?

86. What should you do after stopping because of a breakdown?

Stand behind the vehicle to warn approaching traffic.
Switch off the hazard lights once the vehicle has stopped.
Leave the parking brake off if the road is level.
✓ Apply the parking brake, switch off the engine, and use hazard lights.

Secure the vehicle so that it cannot move and use the hazard warning lights to alert approaching traffic. Where required and safe, place a warning triangle to give additional warning.

Broken-down vehicle with hazard warning lights
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Does opening a window make an alcohol-impaired driver safe?

87. Does opening a window make an alcohol-impaired driver safe?

Yes, if you also drink some water.
Yes, but only when driving slowly.
Yes, if you feel more awake afterwards.
✓ No, fresh air does not remove alcohol from the body.

Fresh air may make someone feel more awake, but it does not reduce their alcohol concentration or restore safe driving ability.

Open car window and an alcohol-impaired driver
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Are headlights required during the day in Czechia?

88. Are headlights required during the day in Czechia?

✓ Yes.
No.

Drivers in Czechia are generally required to use daytime running lights or dipped headlights during the day.

Vehicle headlights used during daylight
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What should you do if a tyre-pressure warning appears and handling changes?

89. What should you do if a tyre-pressure warning appears and handling changes?

Continue until the warning light goes out by itself.
✓ Reduce speed and stop safely to check the tyres.
Release air from the other tyres to balance the pressure.
Brake firmly to test whether the tyre still has grip.

A pressure loss or damaged tyre can affect steering and braking. If the tyre-pressure warning appears together with a change in handling, it may indicate a serious tyre problem. Stop safely and inspect the tyres before continuing.

Tyre-pressure warning and a tyre inspection
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What should you do if illness affects your ability to drive safely?

90. What should you do if illness affects your ability to drive safely?

Drive slowly and avoid busy roads.
✓ Do not drive until you are fit to do so.
Open a window to help you stay alert.
Drive only if the journey is short.

Illness can reduce concentration, alertness, coordination, or reaction time. If you do not feel fit to drive safely, postpone the journey or use another form of transport.

Driver feeling unwell before a journey
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Why should you check for motorcyclists before changing lanes?

91. Why should you check for motorcyclists before changing lanes?

✓ Motorcycles can be harder to see and may be in your blind spot.
Motorcyclists are required to stay beside the kerb.
Motorcycles always travel faster than other traffic.
Motorcyclists must stop when a car changes lanes.

Motorcyclists are smaller and can be hidden in blind spots. Check mirrors, signal, and look carefully before changing lanes.

Motorcycle near a vehicle preparing to change lanes
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What should you do first after a collision?

92. What should you do first after a collision?

✓ Stop, check for danger and injuries, and call for help if needed.
Check the vehicle damage before checking for injuries.
Discuss who caused the collision before calling for help.
Call your insurance company before checking for danger.

Stop the vehicle, warn other traffic where appropriate, assess immediate danger and injuries, and contact the emergency services when needed. Exchange any details required by local law.

Vehicles stopped after a road collision
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Why is a larger following distance needed at motorway speeds?

93. Why is a larger following distance needed at motorway speeds?

✓ You need more distance to react and stop safely.
It makes the vehicle easier to steer.
It reduces the effect of crosswinds.
It keeps the engine from working too hard.

At higher speeds, you travel farther during your reaction time and need more distance to brake. A larger gap gives you more time and space to stop safely.

Following distance between vehicles on a motorway
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What should you do if your vehicle catches fire?

94. What should you do if your vehicle catches fire?

Open the bonnet fully to find where the fire started.
Stay inside the vehicle while waiting for assistance.
✓ Stop, switch off the engine, evacuate everyone, and call the emergency services.
Keep driving slowly until you find a safer place to stop.

Move everyone well away from the vehicle and call emergency services. If the fire is small and it is safe to do so, use a suitable fire extinguisher. Opening the bonnet fully can supply additional oxygen and cause the fire to intensify.

Vehicle with a fire breaking out
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What should you do if you see loose gravel on the road?

95. What should you do if you see loose gravel on the road?

Brake firmly before the tyres begin to slide.
✓ Slow down and avoid sudden steering or braking.
Follow the vehicle ahead closely in its tyre tracks.
Maintain your speed and avoid using the brakes.

Loose gravel reduces grip and can make the vehicle skid. Slow down and use smooth steering and braking.

Vehicle on a loose gravel road
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Which licence category is mainly associated with trucks?

96. Which licence category is mainly associated with trucks?

Licence D.
Licence B.
✓ Licence C.
Licence AM.

Driving licence C is mainly associated with trucks. Category C1 covers smaller heavy vehicles, C covers larger heavy vehicles, and C1E and CE allow heavier trailers.

Truck and category C driving licence
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What should you normally do before starting an automatic vehicle?

97. What should you normally do before starting an automatic vehicle?

✓ Select P or N and press the brake pedal.
Leave the selector between two positions.
Select R and release the parking brake.
Select D and press the accelerator.

Before starting an automatic vehicle, make sure P (Park) or N (Neutral) is selected and press the brake pedal. Many automatic vehicles will only allow the engine to start when these conditions are met.

Gear selector and brake before starting an automatic vehicle
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

98. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

ABS fault.
Low tyre pressure.
✓ Parking brake applied.
Brake pads worn.

This symbol indicates that the parking brake is applied. It should normally go out when the parking brake is fully released.

Parking-brake indicator symbol on the dashboard
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Why should you leave space when cycling beside parked cars?

99. Why should you leave space when cycling beside parked cars?

✓ A door may open suddenly.
Because the road could be slippery beside parked cars.
To stay outside the marked parking area.
To make it easier for traffic to overtake you.

A driver or passenger may open a door without seeing you. Leaving space reduces the risk of a dooring collision.

Cyclist riding beside parked cars
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What is the minimum age for riding a moped in Czechia?

100. What is the minimum age for riding a moped in Czechia?

14 years.
16 years.
✓ 15 years.
18 years.

The minimum age for riding a moped in Czechia is generally 15 years.

Minimum age for riding a moped
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