Permis de Conduire Catégorie D — Transport en Commun (Mali)

Under Décret n° 2023-0509/PT-RM Article 90, which motor vehicles require a Category D driving licence in Mali?

• AGoods vehicles with a maximum permissible gross laden weight exceeding 3.5 tonnes
• BMotor vehicles designed and built for passenger transport having more than eight passenge…
• CPassenger vehicles designed to carry up to eight passengers in addition to the driver
• DArticulated goods combinations exceeding a total train weight of 40 tonnes

What is the maximum permissible gross laden weight (PTAC) of a trailer that may be coupled to a Category D passenger vehicle without requiring a Category E licence?

• A500 kg
• B1,000 kg
• C750 kg
• D1,500 kg

What safe operating rule applies to passenger doors while a bus is in motion?

• AAll passenger doors must remain securely closed until the vehicle comes to a complete sta…
• BDoors may remain slightly ajar to improve air circulation during hot weather
• CThe rear door may be opened while coasting to a stop if passengers are waiting to alight
• DDoors must be locked from the outside by the conductor throughout the journey

Where are passengers legally permitted to board and alight from a public transport bus in Mali?

• AAnywhere along the road provided traffic is momentarily stationary
• BAt any road intersection where the vehicle is stopped at a red traffic light
• COn the roadway side of the bus when the sidewalk is congested
• DExclusively at designated stops and on the pavement or sidewalk side of the roadway

What is the legal status under Décret n° 2023-0509/PT-RM Article 94 regarding carrying passengers on the roof or imperial rack of a public transport vehicle?

• APermitted during peak hours if all interior seats are occupied and passengers hold onto r…
• BStrictly prohibited under all circumstances, carrying immediate administrative and crimin…
• CPermitted on rural unpaved roads where bus frequencies are low
• DAllowed provided passengers wear safety helmets and the speed does not exceed 30 km/h

Under Décret n° 2023-0509/PT-RM Article 94, what does the law mandate regarding passengers or conductors riding on the vehicle's exterior running boards (marchepieds)?

• AIt is strictly prohibited for any person to ride on the running boards or steps while the…
• BConductors may ride on the running board if they are assisting passengers with bags
• CPassengers may stand on running boards if the door cannot be shut due to crowds
• DIt is permitted inside urban areas where vehicle speed is below 20 km/h

How is the maximum authorized passenger capacity determined for a public transport bus in Mali?

• ABy the driver based on visual seat availability before each departure
• BBy the number of tickets sold at the terminal station
• CBy the official vehicle registration certificate (carte grise) and technical inspection d…
• DBy adding 25% standing passengers to the total number of installed seats

Under transport regulations, how are children under 10 years of age generally accounted for when computing passenger seat capacity on long-distance coaches?

• AThree children under 10 are counted as one adult seat
• BTwo children under 10 years of age are counted as occupying one passenger seat
• CChildren under 10 are not counted toward the legal passenger limit
• DEvery child regardless of age must always occupy two individual seats

What is the safety rule regarding infants and young children carried on an adult passenger's lap in an intercity coach?

• AAn adult may hold an infant inside the same seatbelt with themselves around both bodies
• BInfants must be placed on the floor between the passenger's feet during travel
• CInfants may be seated unattended in the aisle on a folding stool
• DAn adult may hold an infant in their arms, but the seatbelt must never be fastened around…

What does Malian road transport safety require regarding central aisles and gangways inside passenger buses?

• AAisles must be kept completely clear of baggage, goods, and folding stools at all times
• BAisles may be filled with luggage if the external luggage compartments are full
• CAisles may have wooden stools placed for additional standing passengers during rush hour
• DAisles must be blocked at both ends to keep passengers in their assigned seating rows

What must the bus driver do if passengers stand forward of the driver's seat or obstruct the driver's view to the front and right mirrors?

• AContinue driving but lean forward to see around the standing passengers
• BAsk passengers to turn sideways so they take up less visual space
• CRefuse to move the vehicle until all passengers step behind the marked safety line
• DAccelerate quickly to encourage passengers to sit down

On an intercity passenger coach equipped with passenger seatbelts, what is the driver's legal duty regarding passenger seatbelt use?

• AThe driver has no responsibility once the vehicle engine has been started
• BThe driver or conductor must inform passengers of the mandatory requirement to wear seatb…
• CThe driver must physically inspect every seatbelt every ten minutes while driving
• DThe driver may deactivate seatbelts on hot days to improve passenger comfort

Why is it strictly forbidden to allow passengers to alight on the left (roadway) side of a bus in Mali?

• ABecause the left side doors are designed only for loading cargo parcels
• BBecause ticket validators are only mounted on the right side of the vehicle
• CBecause the driver cannot see the left side in the rear-view mirror
• DBecause passengers alighting into traffic face an immediate risk of being struck by overt…

A passenger requests to be dropped off in the middle of a multi-lane roundabout during heavy traffic. How should the professional driver respond?

• AFirmly refuse and explain that stopping on a roundabout is illegal, proceeding to the nex…
• BStop immediately in the inner lane with hazard lights flashing to let the passenger exit…
• CSlow down to 5 km/h and let the passenger jump out while rolling
• DStop along the traffic island dividing the circulatory roadway

What is the regulation regarding passenger interaction with the driver while the public transport vehicle is underway?

• APassengers may freely converse with the driver if it keeps the driver awake
• BThe conductor must stand next to the driver and discuss route timings continuously
• CUnnecessary conversation with the driver while driving is strictly prohibited to prevent…
• DPassengers must ask the driver questions about upcoming turns at every junction

What is the purpose of designated priority seating located near the entrance doors of urban passenger buses?

• AReserved for passengers who paid double fare for premium seating
• BReserved for vulnerable passengers, including the elderly, persons with disabilities, and…
• CReserved exclusively for the vehicle's conductor and mechanic
• DReserved for passengers carrying the heaviest baggage items

When approaching a bus stop where a crowd of passengers is waiting, what must the driver do if the bus has already reached maximum authorized capacity?

• ADo not board additional passengers, display 'Full' (Complet) signage, and inform waiting…
• BStop and pack as many waiting commuters as possible into the driver's cab area
• CSpeed past the stop aggressively without slowing down or signaling
• DAllow passengers to ride on the exterior ladder and roof rack for this one trip

What is the primary safety hazard associated with exterior rear access ladders on long-distance passenger coaches?

• AThey increase aerodynamic drag and fuel consumption by over 50%
• BThey damage the vehicle's paintwork during high-pressure washing
• CThey interfere with the reception of onboard radio and communication antennas
• DUnauthorized individuals may attempt to climb and ride on them while the bus is in motion

What is the regulatory requirement for lighting inside the passenger compartment during night operations?

• AThe entire bus interior must be plunged into total darkness to save battery power
• BThe interior must be brightly lit with blinding white floodlights throughout the driver's…
• CA subdued interior lighting system must be maintained to allow safe passenger movement wi…
• DPassengers must each hold an open candle or flashlight to navigate the aisle

What is the primary danger if a driver opens the pneumatically operated passenger doors before the bus has come to a complete stop?

• AThe bus pneumatic suspension system will immediately collapse
• BAn impatient passenger may jump off or be thrown out and fall beneath the rear wheels
• CThe vehicle alternator will short-circuit
• DThe exterior mirrors will fold backward automatically

If a passenger exhibits symptoms of acute contagious illness or severe distress during an intercity trip, what is the driver's professional obligation?

• AContact emergency medical services or stop at the nearest medical center, ensuring passen…
• BEject the passenger immediately onto the unlit rural roadside to protect other passengers
• CConfine the passenger in the lower luggage hold beneath the vehicle floor
• DIgnore the passenger and continue driving to the final destination without stopping

A Malian transport inspector discovers that an intercity coach licensed for 55 seated passengers is carrying 72 passengers. What is the legal consequence?

• AThe inspector issues a commendation for maximizing operational transport efficiency
• BThe inspector allows the bus to proceed if all passengers paid the full fare
• CThe vehicle is immobilized, a heavy fine is levied, and excess passengers must be transfe…
• DThe driver's licence is permanently canceled on the spot without right of appeal

What is the primary risk to other passengers if one passenger refuses to wear their seatbelt on a motorway coach traveling at 100 km/h?

• AThe bus will suffer severe aerodynamic imbalance and pull toward the right ditch
• BIn a collision or rollover, the unbelted passenger becomes a high-velocity human projecti…
• CThe electronic engine control unit will automatically cut fuel supply to the engine
• DThe air conditioning system will fail due to excess cabin air movement

Under public transport safety guidelines, how should an unaccompanied minor child traveling on an intercity bus route be handled?

• AThe child should be left unsupervised in the rear corner of the coach
• BThe child must be required to sit on top of baggage in the aisle
• CThe child should be assigned a seat near the driver or conductor, with custody verified a…
• DThe child must be locked in an unoccupied luggage locker for protection

What is the legal and safety objection to letting passengers alight in the middle of a national highway (route nationale) between cities at night?

• AHighways lack lighting and pedestrian infrastructure; dropping passengers in unlit traffi…
• BIt causes engine carbon buildup due to idling in high gears
• CNational highways prohibit buses from stopping even at designated official rest areas
• DThe ticket value depreciates if the journey is completed before the final terminal

What does the technical term 'rear overhang' (porte-à-faux arrière) refer to on a passenger bus?

• AThe distance between the front bumper and the front steering axle
• BThe distance between the center of the rear axle and the extreme rear end of the bus body
• CThe height of the bus roof above the roadway surface
• DThe width of the central aisle inside the passenger compartment

When a long passenger bus makes a sharp right turn, in which direction does the rear overhang (tail swing) move?

• AIt swings outward to the left, into the adjacent traffic lane or sidewalk
• BIt tracks directly in line with the front wheels without any deviation
• CIt swings inward to the right over the right curb
• DIt drops downward toward the pavement surface

When turning left out of a tight bus bay next to a line of parked cars or waiting passengers on the pavement, what is the primary risk?

• AThe front tires will lose pressure instantly
• BThe rear tires will lift completely off the road
• CThe rear right overhang will sweep across the sidewalk or parked cars as the bus steers l…
• DThe headlights will extinguish automatically

What is 'off-tracking' (trajectoire des roues arrière) when a long bus navigates a tight intersection corner?

• AThe rear wheels track wider than the front wheels, moving farther into the opposing lane
• BThe rear wheels lift off the ground during heavy cornering
• CThe rear wheels reverse direction automatically to assist steering
• DThe rear wheels cut inside the arc traveled by the front wheels, following a tighter radi…

What hazard does the front overhang (porte-à-faux avant) pose when maneuvering a coach close to road signs or bus shelter roofs?

• AIt causes the bus to tilt backward like a lever
• BThe bodywork ahead of the front axle sweeps over the sidewalk and can collide with poles,…
• CIt reduces braking efficiency on the rear axle
• DIt prevents the front doors from opening fully

Where is the blind spot located directly in front of a flat-fronted (cab-over) passenger bus?

• AImmediately in front of the lower bumper, where small children or pedestrians standing cl…
• BTen meters in front of the vehicle beyond the reach of standard headlights
• CDirectly above the front windshield roof line
• DAlong the center dividing line between opposing lanes

Why is the right-hand blind spot particularly hazardous on large passenger buses in Mali?

• ABecause right-hand mirrors are prohibited under the Highway Code
• BBecause passengers inside the bus always lean out of right-hand windows
• CBecause motorcyclists, cyclists, and pedestrians frequently filter along the right side w…
• DBecause right-side tires have less traction than left-side tires

In built-up areas (agglomérations), what duty do other road users have when a public transport bus indicates its intention to leave a designated bus stop?

• AThey must accelerate immediately to pass before the bus enters the lane
• BThey must slow down and, if necessary, stop to facilitate the bus re-entering traffic flow
• CThey have absolute priority and may sound their horns until the bus stops indicating
• DThey must pull onto the sidewalk to let the bus pass

Does the priority granted to urban buses leaving stops relieve the bus driver of the duty to verify safety before pulling out?

• AYes, the bus driver may pull out blind because the law protects them from liability
• BYes, the priority is absolute and overrides all traffic conditions
• COnly if the bus is operating behind its scheduled timetable
• DNo, the bus driver must signal in advance, check mirrors, and ensure the maneuver can be…

How does carrying a full load of passengers impact the stopping distance of a heavy coach compared to driving empty?

• AIt significantly increases stopping distance due to the greater momentum and kinetic ener…
• BIt dramatically shortens stopping distance because the extra weight pushes the tires hard…
• CIt has zero effect because pneumatic brakes adjust automatically to eliminate all physica…
• DIt halves the stopping distance by lowering the center of gravity

What happens to the braking distance of a passenger bus on wet asphalt compared to dry asphalt at the same speed?

• AIt decreases by approximately 20%
• BIt remains exactly the same because bus tires have deep tread grooves
• CIt approximately doubles due to reduced friction between tires and the wet road surface
• DIt quadruples immediately regardless of vehicle speed

What is the mandatory procedure when reversing a large passenger bus in a congested terminal or area with pedestrian activity?

• ARely solely on the reversing beeper and reverse at normal speed
• BUse a competent guide or spotter outside the bus to direct the maneuver while maintaining…
• CReverse rapidly to clear the danger zone as quickly as possible
• DSound the horn continuously without looking into exterior mirrors

Under Décret n° 2023-0509/PT-RM, what is the maximum statutory speed limit for passenger buses in built-up areas (agglomérations) in Mali?

• A30 km/h
• B40 km/h
• C60 km/h
• D50 km/h

What is the statutory speed limit for passenger transport vehicles exceeding 10 tonnes on paved rural roads outside built-up areas in Mali?

• A80 km/h
• B100 km/h
• C110 km/h
• D120 km/h

What rule governs the use of dedicated bus lanes (couloirs réservés aux autobus) marked by a solid white line and bus symbols?

• AAny vehicle may drive in them if they are in a hurry
• BPrivate cars may park in them during off-peak hours
• CThey are reserved exclusively for authorized public transport buses and emergency services
• DThey may be used by freight trucks carrying perishable food

If a 15-tonne coach doubles its speed from 40 km/h to 80 km/h, by what factor does its kinetic energy increase?

• AIt doubles (factor of 2)
• BIt quadruples (factor of 4)
• CIt triples (factor of 3)
• DIt increases by a factor of 8

How does the high center of gravity of a double-deck or high-deck touring coach affect its stability when negotiating curves?

• ACentrifugal force creates a strong tilting moment that increases rollover risk at much lo…
• BIt improves stability by forcing the tires into the pavement with greater pressure
• CIt makes the vehicle immune to rollover unless struck by an external object
• DIt allows the coach to take sharp curves at higher speeds than a passenger car

What aerodynamic phenomenon must a coach driver anticipate when emerging from a sheltered road cutting or forest onto an open bridge during strong crosswinds?

• ASudden loss of engine turbocharger pressure
• BInstantaneous tire overheating
• CComplete failure of the steering power pump
• DA violent lateral gust that pushes the vehicle sideways into adjacent lanes or off the ro…

When descending a long, steep gradient with a fully loaded passenger coach, what is the correct technique to prevent brake fade (fading des freins)?

• AShift into neutral and apply the service footbrake continuously all the way down
• BEngage a low gear and use the engine brake and auxiliary retarder (ralentisseur), reservi…
• CTurn off the engine ignition to use engine compression without burning diesel fuel
• DPump the service footbrake rapidly every two seconds while in highest gear

How should a driver position a 12-meter bus when entering a tight multi-lane roundabout to avoid clipping the center curb or trapping vehicles on the outside?

• AHug the innermost curb tightly with the front wheels from the moment of entry
• BEnter at maximum speed to prevent other cars from entering the roundabout first
• CStay toward the outside of the circulating lane to account for rear off-tracking, while m…
• DMount the central island curb deliberately with the left front wheel

What is the rule on mixed passenger-and-goods transport under Articles 94 and 100 of the Malian Highway Code?

• AIt is generally prohibited, with a narrow exception that regional governors may authorize…
• BIt is always allowed when cargo is tied with rope
• CIt is allowed whenever the goods occupy less than half the aisle
• DIt is unrestricted when passengers agree

What is the legal regulation regarding transporting live animals (such as sheep, goats, or poultry) on a public transport passenger bus in Mali?

• ALive animals may sit on passenger seats if a half-fare ticket is purchased
• BLive animals may be carried in the central aisle if tied securely
• CTransporting live animals inside the passenger cabin or on vehicle roofs is strictly proh…
• DPoultry cages may be hung from exterior side-view mirror brackets