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Test your knowledge with our multiple-choice quiz. Learn from each answer and improve your understanding of the traffic rules and road signs of Czechia.

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

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

Brake firmly before the tyres begin to slide.
Steer around loose patches whenever possible.
✓ Slow down and avoid sudden steering or braking.
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 buses?

52. Which licence category is mainly associated with buses?

✓ Licence D.
Licence A.
Licence AM.
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?

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

To reduce fuel consumption.
To prevent other vehicles from overtaking.
To make the bend easier to see from a distance.
✓ To keep control of the vehicle.

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

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

✓ Reduce speed and stop safely to check the tyres.
Continue until the warning light goes out by itself.
Release air from the other tyres to balance the pressure.
Accelerate slightly to warm the tyre.

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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How should a bicycle helmet fit?

55. How should a bicycle helmet fit?

Loose enough to move slightly on your head.
✓ Level, secure, and comfortably fitted.
High on the head with the straps loose.
Tight enough to feel uncomfortable.

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

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

✓ To maintain control if the vehicle is pushed.
To make the power steering work better.
To keep the suspension level.
To improve tyre grip.

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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When are snow chains required in Czechia?

57. When are snow chains required in Czechia?

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

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

Snow chains for vehicle tyres
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What should you expect when leaving a sheltered area during strong winds?

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

Higher speed limits.
Your steering may become lighter.
The vehicle may automatically slow down.
✓ 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.

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Why can mixing alcohol with medicine be dangerous for drivers?

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

✓ The combination may increase drowsiness or impairment.
Medicine prevents alcohol from causing drowsiness.
Medicine can cancel out the effects of alcohol.
Alcohol leaves the body faster when taking medicine.

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 should you do when approaching an uncontrolled junction?

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

✓ Slow down, look carefully in all directions, and proceed only when safe.
Continue at normal speed unless another vehicle is visible.
Rely on the priority rule without reducing your speed.
Check only the direction from which traffic usually has priority.

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

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

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

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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Which licence category is mainly associated with trucks?

62. Which licence category is mainly associated with trucks?

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

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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Why should you leave space when cycling beside parked cars?

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

Because parked vehicles have priority over cyclists.
✓ A door may open suddenly.
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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How should a passenger normally sit on a motorcycle?

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

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

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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Which roads are most likely to cause aquaplaning?

65. Which roads are most likely to cause aquaplaning?

✓ Roads with standing water or deep puddles.
Roads with freshly painted road markings.
Roads exposed to strong sunlight.
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 is the minimum age for riding a moped in Czechia?

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

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

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

Minimum age for riding a moped
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What is the clutch biting point?

67. What is the clutch biting point?

✓ The point where the clutch begins to transmit power to the wheels.
The point where the engine switches off.
The point where the clutch pedal is fully pressed.
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 leave space beside large vehicles when they turn?

68. 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 may need extra room to complete the turn.
They always turn more slowly than cars.

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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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

69. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

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

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

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

✓ Traffic already travelling on the motorway.
The vehicle travelling at the higher speed.
Traffic entering from the entry lane.
Whichever vehicle reaches the merge point first.

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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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

71. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

ABS fault.
Low tyre pressure.
Power-steering fault.
✓ Parking brake applied.

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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What should you normally do before starting an automatic vehicle?

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

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

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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How should cyclists ride when travelling in a group?

73. 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.
Follow the cyclist ahead without checking traffic yourself.
Ride side by side even when traffic cannot pass safely.

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 should you check for motorcyclists before changing lanes?

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

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

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 if your vehicle catches fire?

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

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

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 does this dashboard symbol indicate?

76. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Sidelights.
Front fog lights.
Rear fog lights.
✓ Main beam.

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?

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

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

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

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

Across the shortest possible route, even if people walk there.
✓ So it does not create a trip hazard or obstruct the route.
Across the pavement where it is easiest to see.
Around nearby street furniture to keep it under tension.

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

79. 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 before driving down a long, steep hill?

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

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

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 should you do when driving through heavy rain?

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

✓ Reduce speed and increase your following distance.
Drive closer to the vehicle ahead for guidance.
Use main beam to improve visibility.
Use cruise control to maintain a constant speed.

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

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

Flash the main beam briefly before passing.
Move farther from the centre and keep the main beam on.
Keep the main beam on unless the other driver flashes you.
✓ Switch to dipped headlights.

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 is the main emergency number in Czechia?

83. What is the main emergency number in Czechia?

✓ 112.
911.
000.
111.

The main emergency number in Czechia is 112.

112 emergency telephone number
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What can slow engine cranking or dim lights indicate?

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

Worn brake pads.
Incorrect tyre pressure.
✓ A weak battery or charging-system problem.
A wheel-alignment problem.

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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Which licence category is mainly associated with cars?

85. Which licence category is mainly associated with cars?

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

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

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

Increase speed to warm the brakes.
Ignore it if the vehicle still stops.
Use only the parking brake until they dry.
✓ Drive carefully and test them gently when safe.

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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Why is a larger following distance needed at motorway speeds?

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

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

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 first after a collision?

88. What should you do first after a collision?

Discuss who caused the collision before calling for help.
Check the vehicle damage before checking for injuries.
✓ Stop, check for danger and injuries, and call for help if needed.
Continue driving if the vehicles can still move.

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

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

Drive only if the journey is short.
Open a window to help you stay alert.
Ask a passenger to watch the road for you.
✓ Do not drive until you are fit to do so.

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 be careful when taking more than one medicine before driving?

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

✓ Their combined effects may impair your ability to drive.
They may make the vehicle use more fuel.
They can change the tyre pressure.
They may interfere with the vehicle's electronics.

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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What should you do after stopping because of a breakdown?

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

Switch off the hazard lights once the vehicle has stopped.
Leave the parking brake off if the road is level.
Stand behind the vehicle to warn approaching traffic.
✓ 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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Are headlights required during the day in Czechia?

92. 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 does this dashboard symbol indicate?

93. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Door-open warning.
Charging-system warning.
✓ Immobiliser or anti-theft system.
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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Why should you avoid following another vehicle too closely in fog?

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

✓ You may have too little time to react if it brakes suddenly.
To prevent your tyres from overheating.
To increase stopping distance.
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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What is the general motorway speed limit for cars in Czechia?

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

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

Yes, if you also drink some water.
✓ No, fresh air does not remove alcohol from the body.
Yes, if you feel more awake afterwards.
Yes, because fresh air helps you sober up.

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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What should you do before using a pedestrian crossing?

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

Rely on the crossing markings to make every vehicle stop.
Check only the lane nearest to you before crossing.
Cross as soon as the nearest vehicle starts slowing down.
✓ Make sure it is safe to cross.

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?

98. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Brake-pad wear warning.
Anti-lock braking system warning.
Low tyre pressure.
✓ Brake-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 should you do if you are dazzled by low sun?

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

✓ Slow down and use the sun visor if needed.
Maintain your speed if you can still see the road markings.
Increase speed to get through the glare more quickly.
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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How should a cyclist react to a pothole?

100. How should a cyclist react to a pothole?

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

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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