Moldova Driving Theory Test — Category B (Autoturisme)

Under the Moldovan Road Traffic Regulations (RCR), what does diamond-shaped sign 2.3 'Drum cu prioritate' (yellow diamond with white border) grant to a driver?

• ARight of way through consecutive uncontrolled intersections along that road until cancele…
• BPermission to exceed the posted built-up area speed limit by up to 20 km/h
• CExclusive right to overtake vehicles across solid longitudinal white lines
• DExemption from stopping for crossing pedestrians at marked crosswalks

At an uncontrolled intersection where two passenger cars arrive simultaneously from perpendicular streets of equal status, which car has priority under RCR rules?

• AThe car approaching from the right-hand side has priority (regula priorității de dreapta)
• BThe car traveling on the wider street always has priority
• CThe car turning left has priority over the car going straight
• DThe car traveling at higher speed has right of way

What is the legal requirement when approaching sign 2.2 'Trecerea fără oprire interzisă' (STOP) at an intersection without a painted stop line?

• ACome to a complete stop before the edge of the intersecting roadway and yield to all cros…
• BSlow down to 10 km/h and proceed if no traffic is visible within 50 meters
• CStop only if another vehicle has already entered the intersection from the right
• DSound your horn and proceed without stopping during daylight hours

What does a circular blue sign displaying white arrows curved in a counter-clockwise circle (Indicatorul 4.3 'Circulație giratorie') indicate?

• AMandatory circulation in the direction of the arrows around a roundabout island
• BA sharp circular curve on a mountain road ahead
• CA turning loop reserved exclusively for urban public transit buses
• DA dead-end cul-de-sac with circular turnaround

When entering a multi-lane roundabout equipped with signs 4.3 and 2.1, how must priority be observed under Moldovan law?

• AEntering drivers must yield right of way to all vehicles already circulating on the round…
• BCirculating vehicles must yield to entering vehicles approaching from the right
• CVehicles in the inside lane of the roundabout must yield to cars entering the outside lane
• DPriority alternates on a one-by-one merge pattern regardless of signs

A traffic officer stands in an intersection with their right arm extended forward horizontally. For a driver approaching facing the officer's right flank, what movement is permitted?

• AAll movement is prohibited; the driver must stop before the stop line
• BThe driver may turn right or proceed straight ahead
• CThe driver may make a U-turn only
• DThe driver may proceed in any direction, including left turns

If an intersection is controlled simultaneously by traffic lights and priority signs (such as sign 2.3 'Drum cu prioritate'), which takes precedence when the lights are functioning normally?

• AThe traffic light signals take precedence, and priority signs must be disregarded
• BThe priority signs take precedence over the traffic lights at all times
• CThe driver must follow the traffic lights only when making a right turn
• DPriority signs govern between 08:00 and 20:00, while traffic lights govern at night

What is the meaning of a steady yellow traffic light displayed after green?

• AMovement is prohibited; drivers must stop before the stop line, unless they are so close…
• BDrivers should accelerate rapidly to clear the intersection before the red appears
• CVehicles turning right may proceed without yielding to crossing pedestrians
• DThe intersection is now uncontrolled and the right-hand priority rule applies

When approaching a railway level crossing equipped with red flashing signal lights and an audible bell, what must a driver do?

• AStop before the stop line or crossing signal, regardless of whether barriers are installe…
• BProceed across quickly if no train is visible on the tracks
• CDrive around lowered half-barriers if other cars have done so
• DStop only if a train whistle is heard within 100 meters

What is the legal meaning of sign 3.20 'Depășirea autovehiculelor, cu excepția motocicletelor fără ataș, interzisă' (two cars side-by-side inside a red circle)?

• AProhibits overtaking all motor vehicles, except single-track motorcycles without sidecars…
• BMandates that the left lane is reserved exclusively for red vehicles
• CProhibits passenger cars from being overtaken by commercial trucks only
• DWarns of a narrow roadway ahead where oncoming vehicles have priority

What does sign 3.22 'Depășirea de către autocamioane interzisă' (a red truck silhouette next to a black car silhouette inside a red circle) mean for a Category B car driver?

• AThe restriction applies only to goods vehicles with maximum authorized mass exceeding 3,5…
• BCategory B passenger cars are strictly prohibited from overtaking any vehicle
• CAll vehicles are prohibited from overtaking trucks
• DTrucks have priority over passenger cars across the entire road section

What is the meaning of sign 3.31 'Oprirea interzisă' (blue circle with red border and red 'X')?

• ABoth stopping and parking of vehicles are strictly prohibited on that side of the road
• BParking is prohibited, but stopping for up to 5 minutes to board passengers is allowed
• CStopping is prohibited only for commercial freight vehicles
• DStopping is prohibited between 20:00 and 06:00 only

What does sign 3.32 'Staționarea interzisă' (blue circle with red border and a single diagonal red bar) indicate?

• AParking (staționarea) is prohibited, but stopping (oprirea) for up to 5 minutes or for pa…
• BBoth stopping and parking are prohibited under all circumstances
• CParking is prohibited only for vehicles towing a trailer
• DVehicles may park only on the sidewalk with two wheels

Where does the zone of validity of prohibitory signs such as sign 3.27 (Speed Limit) or sign 3.31 (No Stopping) end if not terminated earlier by a cancellation sign?

• AAt the nearest intersection following the sign, or at the end of the built-up area (sign…
• BExactly 500 meters after the sign on all roads
• CAt the next pedestrian crossing
• DAt the next fuel filling station

What is indicated by a combination of a solid line and a broken line running parallel side-by-side (Marcajul 1.11)?

• ACrossing is permitted only from the side of the broken line, and prohibited from the side…
• BDrivers on both sides may cross the lines freely if oncoming traffic is clear
• CThe lane is reserved exclusively for electric vehicles and bicycles
• DCrossing is prohibited from both directions at all times

What does double solid longitudinal white marking 1.3 indicate on a multi-lane road in Moldova?

• ASeparates traffic flows travelling in opposite directions on roads with four or more lane…
• BMarks a reversible tidal flow lane where direction changes by signal
• CIndicates an area where overtaking on the right is mandatory
• DMarks a central parking strip where vehicles may stop parallel to traffic

When turning right at an intersection under a green light, what must a car driver do regarding pedestrians crossing the side street?

• AYield right of way to pedestrians and cyclists crossing the roadway into which the car is…
• BSound the horn to alert pedestrians and proceed without yielding
• CAccelerate to clear the crosswalk before the pedestrians step off the sidewalk
• DPedestrians must always wait on the sidewalk until all turning motor vehicles have passed

What is required of a driver emerging onto a public road from an adjacent territory (such as a courtyard, gas station, or parking lot)?

• AYield right of way to all vehicles and pedestrians moving on the road being entered
• BVehicles on the public road must yield to vehicles exiting private property
• CApply the right-hand priority rule against vehicles approaching from the left
• DSound the horn twice and enter without stopping if turning right

What does rectangular blue sign 5.34 'Bandă rezervată vehiculelor de rută' (with a bus symbol and downward arrow) designate?

• AA dedicated lane reserved exclusively for public scheduled route vehicles (buses, trolley…
• BA lane where all passenger cars may travel provided they carry at least two passengers
• CA mandatory bus overtaking zone where speeds must exceed 70 km/h
• DA lane reserved for broken-down commercial vehicles awaiting towing

Under what circumstance may a passenger car enter a dedicated bus lane marked with sign 5.34 and separated by a broken line?

• AOnly to execute a right-hand turn, or briefly to pick up or set down passengers without h…
• BTo overtake slower traffic during rush hour congestion
• CWhenever the driver is driving an electric or hybrid vehicle
• DTo park the vehicle for up to 15 minutes

In a built-up area (localitate), what is the obligation of drivers towards a route bus or trolleybus signaling an intention to pull out from a marked bus stop?

• ADrivers must reduce speed and, if necessary, stop to allow the bus or trolleybus to pull…
• BDrivers have right of way and the bus must wait until the entire road is clear
• CDrivers should accelerate and sound their horn to prevent the bus from pulling out
• DYielding is optional and applies only during morning peak hours

What is the meaning of blue sign 5.56 'Zonă rezidențială' (Residential Zone) for a Category B car driver?

• APedestrians may use both sidewalk and roadway with priority, maximum speed is 20 km/h, an…
• BCommercial vehicles are required to park on the sidewalk
• CDrivers have right of way over pedestrians who are not in marked crosswalks
• DMaximum speed limit is 40 km/h and parking is free for all residents

What does sign 5.2 'Autostradă' (green sign with white motorway symbol) indicate to an entering car driver?

• AEntry onto a motorway governed by special traffic rules: minimum speed requirements, no s…
• BEntry onto a toll road where stopping on the central median is permitted
• CA scenic rural road where passenger cars may travel at unrestricted speed
• DA road reserved exclusively for military and governmental vehicles

Under what circumstance is stopping on the emergency hard shoulder (acostament) of a motorway permitted?

• AOnly in the event of an emergency technical breakdown, sudden illness, or extreme road ob…
• BTo make a routine mobile phone call or check text messages
• CTo sleep for several hours overnight during long-distance travel
• DTo pick up hitchhiking pedestrians standing near entry ramps

What is the meaning of yellow zigzag road marking 1.17 painted near the curb of a roadway?

• AMarks the boundaries of a public route transport stop (bus/trolleybus) or taxi stand wher…
• BIndicates a dangerous dip or speed bump on the roadway
• CMarks a designated pedestrian crossing without traffic lights
• DIndicates an area where vehicles must park at an angle of 45 degrees

What is the maximum legal speed limit for a Category B passenger car in built-up areas (localități) in Moldova, unless posted signs indicate otherwise?

• A50 km/h
• B60 km/h
• C70 km/h
• D40 km/h

What is the maximum legal speed limit for an experienced Category B passenger car driver on roads outside built-up areas (drumuri în afara localităților) other than motorways?

• A90 km/h
• B100 km/h
• C110 km/h
• D80 km/h

What is the maximum speed permitted for a Category B passenger car on motorways (autostrăzi, sign 5.2) or expressways (sign 5.4) in Moldova?

• A110 km/h
• B130 km/h
• C140 km/h
• D120 km/h

What is the speed restriction for a beginner driver with less than 1 year of Category B experience?

• AMaximum 70 km/h on all roads outside built-up areas, including motorways
• BMaximum 80 km/h on rural roads and 100 km/h on motorways
• CMaximum 50 km/h on all roads nationwide
• DThere are no speed restrictions for novice drivers who hold a full Category B license

What does the Moldovan RCR prescribe regarding maximum vehicle speed when driving outside built-up areas during adverse weather (heavy rain, dense fog, snow, or black ice)?

• AThe maximum speed must be reduced by at least 20 km/h below the standard legal limit for…
• BDrivers must maintain the regular maximum speed limit to avoid rear-end collisions
• CVehicles must stop immediately on the roadway until weather clears
• DThe speed limit automatically drops to 10 km/h on all road types

What is the maximum permissible speed when towing a broken-down motor vehicle using a flexible tow cable on public roads in Moldova?

• A50 km/h
• B70 km/h
• C30 km/h
• D60 km/h

What is the recommended safe following distance when driving behind another passenger car at 90 km/h on dry asphalt?

• AAt least 2 seconds (covering at least 50 meters of separation)
• BExactly 5 meters to prevent other cars from cutting in
• CAt least 0.5 seconds
• DAt least 15 seconds

If your speed doubles from 50 km/h to 100 km/h, what happens to your vehicle's physical braking distance on the same dry asphalt?

• AIt quadruples (increases by a factor of 4)
• BIt doubles (increases by a factor of 2)
• CIt triples (increases by a factor of 3)
• DIt remains exactly the same because brake pad friction is constant

Under what condition is overtaking on the right-hand side permitted on multi-lane one-way or divided roads in Moldova?

• APassing on the right is permitted when passing a vehicle whose driver has signaled and po…
• BOvertaking on the right is permitted at any time using the paved emergency shoulder
• CPassing on the right is permitted at all times if you are travelling at the speed limit
• DPassing on the right is strictly prohibited under every circumstance without exception

What must a driver being overtaken (conducătorul vehiculului depășit) do under the Moldovan RCR?

• AMaintain a steady speed or ease off the accelerator, keep to the right of the lane, and n…
• BAccelerate immediately to prevent the overtaking vehicle from entering
• CMove onto the unpaved right shoulder and brake to a complete stop
• DFlash the high beams repeatedly to warn oncoming traffic

Where is overtaking strictly prohibited under RCR rules?

• AIn intersections on non-priority roads, on pedestrian crossings, and within 50 meters bef…
• BOn all straight multi-lane roads outside built-up areas
• CPast agricultural tractors travelling below 30 km/h where broken lines exist
• DInside commercial parking lots

Before initiating an overtaking maneuver on a two-lane two-way road, what is the first critical visual check a driver must make?

• ACheck that the oncoming lane is clear for a sufficient distance and that no following veh…
• BTurn on high beams and sound the horn
• CShift into the highest gear to reduce engine noise
• DLook exclusively in the right-side wing mirror

What is the penalty under Moldovan legislation for exceeding the posted speed limit by more than 40 km/h but not more than 60 km/h?

• AA fine of 30–36 conventional units and 5 penalty points
• BA fine of 18–24 conventional units and 4 penalty points
• CA fine plus suspension for 30–45 days
• DA warning with no fine or penalty points

What is the minimum safe following distance when driving behind another passenger vehicle in heavy rain or wet conditions?

• AAt least 4 seconds, doubling the standard dry weather interval
• B1 second, because water cools the brakes and improves stopping
• C10 meters at all speeds
• DThe same 2-second distance as on dry asphalt

Under what condition is driving at an abnormally slow speed prohibited under RCR rules?

• AWhen driving unjustifiably slowly without cause, thereby obstructing and endangering the…
• BWhen driving slowly during thick dense fog
• CWhen driving slowly while looking for a parking spot in a residential zone
• DWhen driving slowly because of an illuminated engine check warning light while reaching a…

What is the legal definition of 'depășire' (overtaking) under the Moldovan Road Traffic Regulations?

• AAdvancing past one or more moving vehicles involving leaving one's travel lane and enteri…
• BDriving past a vehicle parked on the right curb without changing lanes
• CDriving faster than a car in an adjacent lane on a three-lane motorway without lane change
• DStopping alongside another vehicle at a red traffic light

What does road sign 3.24 'Sfârșitul tuturor restricțiilor' (white circle with five diagonal black lines) signify to a driver?

• ACancels all previously posted prohibitions and restrictions (speed limits, no overtaking,…
• BIndicates that the roadway is ending and an unpaved gravel trail begins
• CAllows vehicles to drive in the left-hand lane permanently
• DCancels the requirement to yield to emergency vehicles

When driving a passenger car on an unlit rural road at night, when MUST a driver switch from high beams (faza lungă) to dipped low beams (faza scurtă)?

• AAt least 150 meters before reaching oncoming vehicles, or sooner if the oncoming driver f…
• BOnly when reaching within 20 meters of the oncoming vehicle
• COnly when driving inside illuminated city centers
• DHigh beams must never be switched off on two-lane undivided roads

If you are temporarily blinded by the high-beam headlights of an oncoming vehicle at night, what must you do under RCR rules?

• ATurn on hazard warning flashers, reduce speed without changing lanes, and stop if vision…
• BTurn on your own high beams immediately to retaliate against the other driver
• CSwerve quickly onto the right shoulder at full speed
• DAccelerate to clear the glare zone as fast as possible

What is the speed limit on public roads for passenger cars when towing a light trailer (remorcă ușoară up to 750 kg) outside built-up areas in Moldova?

• A70 km/h on ordinary rural roads and 90 km/h on motorways
• B90 km/h on ordinary rural roads and 110 km/h on motorways
• C50 km/h on all roads outside built-up areas
• D100 km/h regardless of road category

What is the danger of cutting corners (tăierea curbelor) across the center line when negotiating sharp left-hand curves on rural roads?

• AIt places your vehicle directly in the path of oncoming traffic where line of sight is ob…
• BIt causes immediate tire puncture from road edge stones
• CIt doubles fuel consumption due to centrifugal forces
• DIt disables the passenger side airbag sensors

Under what condition is passing a vehicle on the right permitted inside built-up areas on roads with two or more marked lanes traveling in the same direction?

• AVehicles traveling in adjacent marked lanes at different speeds in dense traffic flow may…
• BPassing on the right is allowed only by driving on the sidewalk
• CPassing on the right is allowed only if flashing your emergency hazard lights
• DVehicles in the right lane must never move faster than vehicles in the left lane