Austria Driving Theory Exam - Category C Truck

In Austria, Category C primarily covers which motor vehicles?

• AMotor vehicles over 3,500 kg maximum authorised mass that are not D1 or D passenger vehic…
• BMotorcycles with or without a sidecar
• CPassenger buses with more than eight passenger seats
• DOnly tractors used exclusively in agriculture

Which trailer may be driven with an Austrian Category C vehicle without adding Category CE?

• AA trailer up to 750 kg maximum authorised mass
• BAny trailer if the truck has air brakes
• CAny trailer up to the truck manufacturer's towing limit
• DA trailer over 750 kg if it is empty

What driving licence category is a prerequisite for obtaining Category C in Austria?

• ACategory A
• BCategory B
• CCategory D
• DNo previous category is required

What is the normal minimum age for Category C in Austria?

• A16 years
• B18 years for everyone
• C21 years, with specific official exceptions
• D24 years only

What alcohol limit applies to Austrian Category C drivers under the official Category C to F licence guidance?

• A0.0 per mille in all cases
• B0.1 per mille
• C0.5 per mille
• D0.8 per mille

The Austrian Category C theory exam is administered in what general format under the FSG-PV?

• AA computer-supported multiple-choice examination
• BOnly an oral interview with an examiner
• COnly a written essay
• DOnly a practical loading demonstration

Which theory-test modules are relevant when a first-time Austrian Category C candidate also needs the general driving theory?

• AOnly the motorcycle module
• BThe GW basic module and the class-specific C module
• COnly the D bus module
• DOnly a hazard-perception video test

How is the Category C licence validity handled in Austria for many drivers below age 60?

• AIt is normally valid for five years and renewed with medical fitness checks
• BIt is valid for life without medical review
• CIt expires after six months
• DIt is valid only for one journey

What is the main purpose of checking mirrors before a right turn in a truck?

• ATo verify the radio is working
• BTo monitor blind spots and vulnerable road users beside the vehicle
• CTo see whether the cargo paperwork is complete
• DTo reduce fuel consumption directly

What should a driver do when approaching a pedestrian crossing with people waiting to cross?

• AAccelerate to clear the crossing before them
• BDrive normally because trucks have priority
• CReduce speed, be ready to stop, and give priority as required
• DSound the horn continuously

What does a posted height restriction sign require a Category C driver to consider?

• AOnly the load weight
• BThe total vehicle height including body, equipment, and load
• COnly the wheelbase
• DOnly the number of axles

What is the safest response when a truck's load partly blocks the driver's view or mirrors?

• ADrive slowly and hope traffic makes room
• BDo not start until visibility and mirror view are restored
• COpen the side window and lean out while driving
• DUse hazard lights for the entire trip

Why should a truck driver keep a larger following distance than a car driver?

• ABecause trucks are legally forbidden to brake
• BBecause a heavy vehicle needs more time and distance to stop
• CBecause following distance only matters on motorways
• DBecause a truck's horn is louder

What is the main purpose of a retarder or engine brake on a long downhill section?

• ATo replace the service brakes completely in city traffic
• BTo help control speed and reduce overheating of the service brakes
• CTo increase engine power uphill
• DTo make the vehicle legally lighter

Which tyre condition is most important before starting with a loaded truck?

• ATyres must have correct pressure, visible condition, and legal tread
• BTyres only need to look clean
• CAll tyres should be from different manufacturers
• DTyre checks are needed only after a police stop

What should a truck driver check about the load before departure?

• AThat it is secured, distributed correctly, and within mass limits
• BThat it is placed as high as possible
• CThat only the rear doors are locked
• DThat it can move freely to absorb bumps

What should a driver do if an air-brake warning light or buzzer indicates low pressure before moving?

• AIgnore it if the parking brake releases
• BDo not move until the fault is resolved and pressure is safe
• CDrive only in first gear
• DPump the brake pedal repeatedly while accelerating

What does the tachograph primarily record in a professional truck?

• AThe driver's favourite radio station
• BDriving time, work, rest, speed, and distance data as required
• COnly the fuel brand used
• DOnly the tyre pressure

What should a driver do when traffic ahead on an Austrian motorway begins to form a jam?

• ACreate the emergency corridor between the leftmost lane and the lane immediately to its r…
• BDrive on the hard shoulder to pass the jam
• CStop across two lanes to block motorcycles
• DTurn around at the next gap in the median

Which action is best before entering a long tunnel with a truck?

• ACheck speed, lights, following distance, and observe tunnel signs
• BOvertake immediately before every tunnel
• CSwitch off all lights to avoid glare
• DStop in the entrance lane to inspect the cargo

What is the safest way to drive economically in a heavy truck?

• AAccelerate hard and brake late
• BPlan ahead, keep steady speed, use momentum sensibly, and avoid unnecessary idling
• CCoast downhill with the transmission disengaged
• DIgnore tyre pressure to soften the ride

What does a red traffic light mean for a Category C driver?

• AStop before the stop line or signal as required
• BProceed if the vehicle is heavy
• CProceed after sounding the horn
• DOnly stop if pedestrians are present

At an uncontrolled intersection in Austria, what general priority rule may apply when no signs, signals, or police directions decide otherwise?

• AThe vehicle from the right has priority
• BThe heaviest vehicle always has priority
• CThe fastest vehicle has priority
• DThe vehicle with hazard lights has priority

When a police officer gives traffic directions, how do those directions rank against traffic lights and signs?

• AThey normally override traffic lights and signs
• BThey matter only for cars
• CThey apply only if written on a sign
• DThey are optional advice

Which document or card is especially relevant for a professional truck driver using a digital tachograph?

• AA personal driver card
• BA library card
• CA fuel discount card only
• DA bicycle licence

What is the safest response if cargo falls from a truck onto the road?

• AContinue and report it at the next loading bay
• BSecure the scene, warn traffic, and arrange removal as quickly and safely as possible
• CReverse along the lane to pick it up immediately
• DAsk following traffic to drive around without warning

What should a Category C driver do when seeing a sign prohibiting trucks over a stated weight?

• ACheck whether the vehicle and load exceed the stated limit before entering
• BEnter if the route is shorter
• CIgnore it if the truck is empty
• DEnter if driving at night

What is a key reason to take wider turns with a long truck?

• AThe rear wheels follow a tighter path than the front wheels
• BThe rear wheels always steer independently
• CThe vehicle becomes shorter when turning
• DThe mirrors stop working during a turn

What should a driver do before reversing a truck when the area behind cannot be seen clearly?

• AReverse quickly before anyone enters the area
• BUse mirrors, camera if fitted, and a guide or get out to check when necessary
• CSound the horn once and reverse without checking
• DOpen the door and reverse while leaning out only

What is the safest first action if a truck driver feels tired while driving?

• AOpen a window and continue indefinitely
• BStop at a safe place and take proper rest
• CIncrease speed to finish sooner
• DDrink coffee and ignore driving-time rules

Under Austrian training guidance, how many class-specific theory units are listed for Category C or C1 after Category B?

• A4 teaching units
• B6 teaching units
• C10 teaching units
• D20 teaching units

For a candidate training simultaneously for B and C/C1 in Austria, which practical training split is published?

• A8 teaching units for B and 12 teaching units for C/C1
• B12 teaching units for B and 8 teaching units for C/C1
• C20 teaching units all in Category C only
• D4 teaching units total for both categories

In the Austrian FSG-PV theory exam, what does a correct answer to a multiple-choice item require?

• AMarking only one option even if several are correct
• BMarking all correct answer options and no incorrect answer options
• CLeaving all options blank
• DChoosing the longest answer option

What minimum number of main questions and time limit does the FSG-PV require for each theory-test module?

• A10 main questions in 15 minutes
• BAt least 20 main questions in 30 minutes
• C40 main questions in 10 minutes
• DNo time limit and no minimum question count

What score level is generally required to pass an Austrian theory-test module under the FSG-PV point system?

• AAt least 50 percent of possible points
• BAt least 60 percent of possible points
• CAt least 80 percent of possible points
• DEvery question must be answered perfectly

A Category C driver wants to tow a 1,200 kg maximum-authorised-mass trailer behind a truck. What is the key licence issue?

• ACategory C alone covers all trailers
• BThe trailer is above the 750 kg light-trailer allowance, so the driver needs the appropri…
• CThe trailer is allowed only if unloaded
• DA tachograph card replaces the trailer entitlement

A vehicle is built to carry more than eight passengers besides the driver and has a mass above 3,500 kg. Why is it not simply Category C?

• ABecause D1 or D passenger-vehicle categories are excluded from Category C
• BBecause every heavy vehicle is automatically Category B
• CBecause buses never need a licence
• DBecause passenger seats remove all mass limits

Which Austrian speed limit generally applies to a truck over 3,500 kg outside built-up areas when no lower sign applies?

• A50 km/h
• B70 km/h
• C100 km/h
• D130 km/h

What speed limit generally applies to many Austrian trucks over 3,500 kg on motorways and expressways when no lower sign applies?

• A60 km/h
• B80 km/h
• C100 km/h
• D130 km/h

Which speed approach is correct when driving a loaded truck into a sharp downhill curve?

• AEnter at the posted maximum because the sign is always safe for every load
• BReduce speed before the curve and account for mass, load height, and road grip
• CBrake hard only halfway through the curve
• DDisengage the transmission to roll freely

What is the usual maximum width for Austrian motor vehicles, excluding special cases such as certain refrigerated bodies?

• A2.00 m
• B2.30 m
• C2.55 m
• D3.00 m

What is the usual maximum height for Austrian motor vehicles under the general vehicle-dimension rule?

• A3.00 m
• B3.50 m
• C4.00 m
• D4.50 m

What is the general maximum length for a rigid motor vehicle in Austria?

• A10.00 m
• B12.00 m
• C16.50 m
• D18.75 m

What is the general maximum gross mass for many vehicle combinations in Austria and the EU without special exceptions?

• A28 tonnes
• B32 tonnes
• C40 tonnes
• D60 tonnes

Why must axle loads be checked in addition to total vehicle mass?

• ABecause a legal total mass can still overload one axle
• BBecause axle loads matter only for buses
• CBecause total vehicle mass is never regulated
• DBecause axle loads replace load securing

A sign prohibits vehicles over 3.5 t maximum authorised mass. Your truck is registered at 7.5 t but empty today. What should you do?

• AEnter because the truck is empty
• BEnter only if driving below 30 km/h
• CDo not enter unless an exception applies
• DEnter if the delivery is urgent

Why is a high center of gravity dangerous for a truck?

• AIt increases rollover risk, especially in curves or evasive manoeuvres
• BIt reduces all braking distance to zero
• CIt makes the tachograph unnecessary
• DIt makes bridge height signs irrelevant

How should heavy cargo generally be placed in a truck body when possible?

• AHigh and to one side
• BLow, stable, and distributed to respect axle loads
• CLoose at the rear doors
• DOnly on the roof rack