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Traffic signs
Traffic rules
Czechia
True/false 17 Czechia 35 Car controls 109 Dashboard lights 40 Priority rules 9 Pedestrians 19 Cyclists 20 Driving licence 40 Show all 642
Where should passengers get in or out of a vehicle when possible?

351. Where should passengers get in or out of a vehicle when possible?

On the side closest to approaching traffic.
✓ On the side away from moving traffic.
From the rear door nearest the centre of the road.
From the driver's side in every situation.

Passengers should get in or out on the side away from moving traffic whenever possible. This is particularly important for children, who may not recognise approaching traffic or other road users. Before opening any door, check that it is safe.

Passenger leaving a vehicle on the side away from traffic
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Why should cyclists avoid riding in a large vehicle's blind spot?

352. Why should cyclists avoid riding in a large vehicle's blind spot?

✓ The driver may not be able to see them.
Cyclists must always stay behind large vehicles.
Large vehicles always have priority when turning.
The driver can always hear a cyclist beside the vehicle.

Buses and trucks have large areas where the driver cannot see cyclists, especially beside the vehicle and near turns.

Cyclist in a large vehicle's blind spot
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

353. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Brake-system warning.
Cruise control.
Parking assistance.
✓ Electronic parking brake.

This control operates the electronic parking brake. Pulling or pressing the switch applies or releases the parking brake, depending on the vehicle.

Electronic parking-brake switch and symbol
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What should cyclists do when approaching a junction?

354. What should cyclists do when approaching a junction?

Accelerate so you spend less time at the junction.
✓ Reduce speed, observe carefully, and be ready to stop.
Rely on other road users to give way to you.
Maintain your speed if no traffic is visible.

Junctions create conflict points between road users. Slowing down gives you more time to see hazards and react safely.

Cyclist approaching a road junction
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What should you do when driving in strong wind?

355. What should you do when driving in strong wind?

Use main beam to make your vehicle more visible.
Drive close behind large vehicles for protection from the wind.
Open the windows to improve aerodynamics.
✓ Hold the steering wheel firmly and reduce speed if needed.

Strong wind can affect vehicle control, especially near open areas, bridges, large vehicles, cyclists, and motorcyclists.

Driver controlling a vehicle in strong wind
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Why should you reduce speed in fog?

356. Why should you reduce speed in fog?

To prevent the windscreen from misting.
To reduce vehicle emissions.
✓ Because you have less time to react to hazards you cannot see.
To reduce fuel consumption.

Fog can hide obstacles, pedestrians, and other vehicles. Lower speed gives you more time to react.

Fog limiting a driver's view ahead
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What does the ACC position of a traditional ignition switch normally allow?

357. What does the ACC position of a traditional ignition switch normally allow?

The transmission to select Drive.
✓ Electrical accessories to be used without starting the engine.
The starter motor to turn the engine.
The parking brake to release.

The ACC (accessory) position normally supplies power to certain electrical accessories, such as the audio system, without starting the engine. The exact functions available can vary between vehicles.

ACC accessory position on an ignition switch
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Why is a microsleep especially dangerous while driving?

358. Why is a microsleep especially dangerous while driving?

It usually makes you drive more slowly.
It makes the steering feel heavier.
✓ You can lose awareness of the road for several seconds.
It normally happens only when the vehicle is stopped.

A microsleep is a brief, involuntary episode of sleep that can last for a few seconds. During that time, you may lose awareness of the road and travel a considerable distance without reacting to hazards.

Driver losing alertness at the wheel
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Why should you reduce speed in residential areas?

359. Why should you reduce speed in residential areas?

Because residential roads are usually more slippery.
Overtaking is prohibited throughout residential areas.
✓ Pedestrians, cyclists, and children may be nearby.
Traffic from side roads must always give way.

Residential areas often have pedestrians, cyclists, parked vehicles, driveways, and children, and hazards may appear suddenly. Lower speed gives you more time to react and stop safely.

Vehicle travelling through a residential street
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Why should headlights, indicators, and other exterior lights be kept clean and working?

360. Why should headlights, indicators, and other exterior lights be kept clean and working?

They make the vehicle use less fuel.
They prevent the windscreen from misting.
✓ They help you see, be seen, and communicate your intentions.
They improve braking performance in poor weather.

Dirty or faulty lights reduce visibility and make it harder for other road users to understand when you are braking, turning, reversing, or changing position.

Checking and cleaning a vehicle's exterior lights
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Is a first-aid kit required in cars in Czechia?

361. Is a first-aid kit required in cars in Czechia?

No.
✓ Yes.

Cars in Czechia are required to carry a first-aid kit.

First-aid kit carried in a vehicle
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Which control is normally used to switch between dipped and main beam headlights?

362. Which control is normally used to switch between dipped and main beam headlights?

The hazard warning switch.
The windscreen-wiper stalk.
✓ The lighting stalk.
The dashboard brightness control.

The lighting stalk is normally used to switch between dipped and main beam headlights. The exact movement varies between vehicles, so check the vehicle controls before driving.

Lighting stalk for switching between dipped and main beam
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Which vehicles are normally covered by driving licence B?

363. Which vehicles are normally covered by driving licence B?

Heavy goods vehicles of any mass.
Buses carrying more than eight passengers.
Any vehicle towing a heavy trailer.
✓ Cars and light vehicles up to 3,500 kg.

Category B normally covers motor vehicles with a maximum authorised mass of no more than 3,500 kg and designed to carry no more than eight passengers in addition to the driver. Trailer rules depend on the trailer and combined authorised mass.

Car covered by category B
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What should you do with a child restraint after a collision?

364. What should you do with a child restraint after a collision?

Replace only the seat cover.
Use it normally after tightening the straps.
Repair damaged parts yourself.
✓ Follow the manufacturer's instructions about inspection or replacement.

A child restraint may be damaged in a collision even when the damage is not obvious. Follow the manufacturer's instructions, as the restraint may need to be inspected or replaced before it is used again.

Child car seat requiring inspection after a collision
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What should you check before starting a motorcycle journey?

365. What should you check before starting a motorcycle journey?

✓ Tyres, brakes, lights, steering, and controls.
Only the brakes and lights.
Nothing if the motorcycle was recently serviced.
Only the fuel level and mirrors.

Before riding, carry out a basic safety check. Check the tyres, brakes, lights, steering and controls, and inspect the drive chain, belt or other drive components where applicable. Finding a problem before setting off can prevent a breakdown or loss of control.

Checking a motorcycle before a journey
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What is the general minimum legal tread depth for car tyres in Czechia?

366. What is the general minimum legal tread depth for car tyres in Czechia?

✓ 1.6 mm.
1.0 mm.
1.5 mm.
2.0 mm.

The general minimum legal tread depth for car tyres in Czechia is 1.6 mm. Higher minimums may apply to winter tyres, during winter periods or in winter conditions.

Measuring tread depth on a vehicle tyre
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Are moped riders generally required to wear a helmet in Czechia?

367. Are moped riders generally required to wear a helmet in Czechia?

No.
✓ Yes.

Moped riders in Czechia are generally required to wear an approved helmet.

Moped rider wearing a helmet
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Why should you take extra care when crossing a tram or bus lane?

368. Why should you take extra care when crossing a tram or bus lane?

Cars always have priority over trams and buses.
Trams and buses must always stop before crossings.
You only need to check for traffic from one direction.
✓ A tram or bus may approach quickly.

Check carefully before crossing or entering a tram or bus lane. Trams cannot steer around obstacles, and both trams and buses may need significant distance to stop.

Traffic crossing a lane used by public transport
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What is the minimum licence for a 125 cm³, 11 kW motorcycle at 0.1 kW/kg?

369. What is the minimum licence for a 125 cm³, 11 kW motorcycle at 0.1 kW/kg?

Licence A.
✓ Licence A1.
Licence AM.
Licence B.

Category A1 covers motorcycles with an engine capacity not exceeding 125 cm³, power not exceeding 11 kW, and a power-to-weight ratio not exceeding 0.1 kW/kg.

125 cm³ motorcycle for category A1
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

370. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Anti-theft system.
Electronic stability control.
Engine-management warning.
✓ Automatic start-stop system.

This symbol relates to the automatic start-stop system, which can switch the engine off temporarily while the vehicle is stationary and restart it when driving resumes. The exact colour and appearance may vary between vehicles.

Automatic start-stop system symbol on the dashboard
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

371. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Brake-system warning.
Charging-system warning.
Power-steering warning.
✓ Airbag system warning.

This symbol indicates a possible fault in the airbag or supplementary restraint system. If it remains illuminated while driving, the system should be checked because one or more airbags or seat-belt pretensioners may not operate correctly in a collision.

Airbag-system warning symbol on the dashboard
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What is the safest way to cross the road with a child?

372. What is the safest way to cross the road with a child?

Let them walk slightly ahead of you.
Let them run once the first lane is clear.
✓ Hold their hand and keep them close.
Ask them to decide when it is safe to cross.

Children can be unpredictable near traffic. Keep them close and guide them safely across the road.

Adult holding a child's hand while crossing the road
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What should you avoid if your vehicle starts to skid?

373. What should you avoid if your vehicle starts to skid?

Look where you want the vehicle to go.
Allow the tyres time to regain grip.
✓ Sudden braking, acceleration, or sharp steering.
Stay calm and maintain control.

Sudden braking, acceleration, or steering can make a skid worse. Stay calm and use smooth controls while the tyres regain grip.

Vehicle beginning to skid
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What should cyclists do when passing pedestrians on a shared path?

374. What should cyclists do when passing pedestrians on a shared path?

Assume they will hear you approaching.
✓ Slow down, give warning, and leave enough space.
Use your bell and keep the same speed.
Pass quickly before they change direction.

Pedestrians may change direction unexpectedly. A warning and safe passing distance reduce the risk of a collision.

Cyclist passing pedestrians on a shared path
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What should you do if visibility is reduced by fog?

375. What should you do if visibility is reduced by fog?

Use main beam to see further through the fog.
Follow the vehicle ahead closely as a guide.
Use hazard lights instead of normal headlights.
✓ Slow down and use the correct lights.

Fog makes it harder to see and be seen. Reduce speed, increase following distance, and use the correct lights.

Fog reducing visibility on a road
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What should you do if another driver does not give way when they should?

376. What should you do if another driver does not give way when they should?

Accelerate so you pass through first.
✓ Slow down and avoid a collision.
Move closer so the other driver is forced to give way.
Maintain your speed because you have priority.

Even if you have priority, safety comes first. Slow down, stay calm, and avoid creating a dangerous situation.

Conflicting vehicle movements at a junction
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What is the minimum licence for a C vehicle towing a trailer over 750 kg?

377. What is the minimum licence for a C vehicle towing a trailer over 750 kg?

Licence C1.
Licence C1E.
✓ Licence CE.
Licence C.

Category C permits a trailer with a maximum authorised mass of up to 750 kg. A category C vehicle towing a trailer or semi-trailer above 750 kg requires category CE.

Category C vehicle towing a trailer over 750 kg
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What should you do with the parking brake when parking on a slope?

378. What should you do with the parking brake when parking on a slope?

✓ Apply it firmly.
Release it completely.
Leave it partly applied.
Use it only if the engine is running.

When parking on a slope, apply the parking brake firmly to help prevent the vehicle from rolling. Selecting an appropriate gear or Park provides additional security.

Using the parking brake when parking on a slope
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What should you expect when leaving a tunnel in bright sunlight?

379. What should you expect when leaving a tunnel in bright sunlight?

✓ Temporary glare and reduced visibility.
The brakes becoming more powerful.
The steering becoming heavier.
The road surface becoming more slippery.

Your eyes may need time to adjust from the darker tunnel to bright daylight. Reduce speed if necessary and remain alert.

Bright sunlight at the exit of a road tunnel
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What should you do when your view is blocked at a junction?

380. What should you do when your view is blocked at a junction?

Follow the vehicle ahead without checking yourself.
Drive through quickly before other traffic appears.
✓ Slow down and proceed carefully.
Sound your horn and enter the junction.

If your view is blocked, slow down and make sure the way is clear before entering the junction.

Restricted view of approaching traffic at a junction
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What should you do if the pedestrian light is red?

381. What should you do if the pedestrian light is red?

✓ Wait until it turns green.
Cross if nearby vehicles appear to have stopped.
Cross if there is a large enough gap in traffic.
Cross if another pedestrian has already started.

A red pedestrian signal means you should wait before crossing.

Red pedestrian signal at a crossing
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How can the parking brake help when moving off uphill?

382. How can the parking brake help when moving off uphill?

It increases engine power.
✓ It can prevent the vehicle from rolling backwards.
It releases the clutch.
It selects a lower gear automatically.

When moving off uphill, the parking brake can hold the vehicle stationary while you prepare to move. Release it smoothly once the clutch reaches the biting point and sufficient power is applied.

Parking-brake control during an uphill start
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How can parking too close to a junction affect visibility?

383. How can parking too close to a junction affect visibility?

It affects only the driver of the parked vehicle.
It improves visibility by slowing down traffic.
✓ It can block the view between road users.
It has no effect if the hazard lights are on.

Parking too close to a junction can block visibility. Drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians may have difficulty seeing each other in time.

Parked vehicle obstructing visibility near a junction
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How can strong crosswinds affect a vehicle towing a trailer?

384. How can strong crosswinds affect a vehicle towing a trailer?

They affect only the towing vehicle, not the trailer.
✓ They can push the trailer sideways and reduce stability.
They matter only when the trailer is empty.
They make the trailer more stable at higher speeds.

Trailers have large side surfaces and may be affected strongly by wind, especially on bridges and exposed roads.

Vehicle and trailer exposed to crosswinds
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

385. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Rear fog lights.
Brake warning.
✓ Hazard warning lights.
Direction indicators.

This symbol indicates the hazard warning lights. When activated, all direction indicators flash simultaneously to warn other road users of a hazard or unusual situation.

Hazard warning light symbol on the dashboard
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Why should you never leave a child or pet alone in a parked vehicle on a warm day?

386. Why should you never leave a child or pet alone in a parked vehicle on a warm day?

The alarm system may activate unexpectedly.
The windows may become difficult to open.
The tyres may lose pressure while the vehicle is parked.
✓ The interior can heat up quickly and cause serious heat illness.

The inside of a parked vehicle can heat up rapidly, even when the outside temperature does not feel extreme. Children and animals are particularly vulnerable to overheating and heatstroke. Leaving a window partly open does not make the vehicle safe.

Parked vehicle and the danger of interior heat
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Is a warning triangle required in cars in Czechia?

387. Is a warning triangle required in cars in Czechia?

No.
✓ Yes.

Cars in Czechia are required to carry a warning triangle.

Warning triangle carried as vehicle safety equipment
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

388. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Dipped headlights.
✓ Front fog lights.
Sidelights.
Rear fog lights.

This symbol indicates that the front fog lights are switched on. Front fog lights are designed to improve illumination close to the road in conditions of severely reduced visibility. Rules governing their use vary by country.

Front fog-light symbol on the dashboard
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Rain can reduce tyre grip and increase stopping distance.

389. Rain can reduce tyre grip and increase stopping distance.

False.
✓ True.

Wet roads reduce traction, so your vehicle may need more distance to stop safely.

Vehicle travelling on a wet road
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What should you check after fitting a child restraint?

390. What should you check after fitting a child restraint?

That the restraint can move freely on the seat.
That the seat belt is routed in any convenient way.
That the restraint is tilted as far back as possible.
✓ That it is securely installed and correctly fitted.

A child restraint should be installed securely and used according to the manufacturer's instructions. Check that the seat is firmly attached, the belt or ISOFIX connection is correct, and the child is restrained properly before driving.

Checking the installation of a child car seat
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Where should the top of the head restraint normally be positioned?

391. Where should the top of the head restraint normally be positioned?

Level with the shoulders.
As low as possible.
Behind the neck only.
✓ Approximately level with the top of the head.

The head restraint should normally be adjusted so that its top is approximately level with the top of the head. This helps reduce the risk of neck injury in a collision.

Adjusting the head restraint to head height
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What should you check before starting a manual vehicle?

392. What should you check before starting a manual vehicle?

✓ That the gearbox is in neutral and the clutch is pressed.
That reverse gear is selected.
That first gear is selected and the accelerator is pressed.
That the parking brake is released.

Before starting a manual vehicle, make sure the gearbox is in neutral and press the clutch pedal. This helps prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly when the engine starts.

Clutch and gear checks before starting a manual vehicle
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What is the button on a manual handbrake lever used for?

393. What is the button on a manual handbrake lever used for?

To unlock the steering.
✓ To release the handbrake mechanism.
To apply the service brakes.
To select reverse gear.

To release a manual handbrake, pull the lever up slightly, press and hold the release button, then lower the lever under control.

Release button on a manual handbrake lever
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Which road markings should you follow through roadworks?

394. Which road markings should you follow through roadworks?

Use whichever markings give you the shortest route.
Ignore markings and follow only the vehicle ahead.
✓ The temporary markings that show the current traffic route.
Follow the old permanent markings if they are still visible.

Temporary road markings may replace the normal lane layout during roadworks. Follow the markings and signs that currently guide traffic.

Temporary road markings through a roadworks area
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When should you select R (Reverse) in an automatic vehicle?

395. When should you select R (Reverse) in an automatic vehicle?

While the vehicle is still moving forward slowly.
Whenever you want to reduce speed.
Before pressing the brake pedal.
✓ After the vehicle has come to a complete stop.

Select R (Reverse) only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. Selecting Reverse while the vehicle is still moving forward can damage the transmission.

Selecting Reverse in a stationary automatic vehicle
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Why should you slow down near schools or playgrounds?

396. Why should you slow down near schools or playgrounds?

Children always have priority near schools.
Vehicles must stop whenever children are nearby.
✓ Children may behave unpredictably.
Children are easier to see when you drive slowly.

Children may suddenly cross the road or move unexpectedly, so drivers should slow down and stay alert near schools and playgrounds.

Vehicle approaching a school or playground area
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What does this vehicle-control button operate?

397. What does this vehicle-control button operate?

The parking brake.
The hazard warning lights.
The central locking system.
✓ The engine or drive system.

The engine start/stop button is used to start or switch off the vehicle's engine or electric drive system. Starting the vehicle normally also requires the brake or clutch pedal to be pressed.

Engine start/stop button in a vehicle
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Why can bridges be dangerous in strong winds?

398. Why can bridges be dangerous in strong winds?

Vehicles automatically accelerate on bridges.
✓ They are often exposed to stronger gusts.
Bridge lighting makes it harder to judge speed.
Vehicles require more engine power on bridges.

Bridges are often open and exposed, allowing strong winds to affect vehicles more suddenly.

Exposed bridge in strong wind
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What should a motorcyclist do before entering a bend?

399. What should a motorcyclist do before entering a bend?

Accelerate before checking how sharp the bend is.
Move close to the centre of the road.
Look only at the road directly in front of the wheel.
✓ Reduce speed before the bend and look through it.

Adjust your speed before entering the bend so you can steer smoothly and remain within a safe position. Look through the bend towards where you want to travel and be prepared for hazards that may be hidden from view.

Motorcyclist approaching a bend
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Is a high-visibility vest required in cars in Czechia?

400. Is a high-visibility vest required in cars in Czechia?

✓ Yes.
No.

Cars in Czechia are required to carry a high-visibility vest.

High-visibility vest for roadside use
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