Épreuve théorique d’admissibilité du permis de conduire (Mali)

What is the general purpose of a triangular road sign with a red border?

• ATo warn of a hazard ahead
• BTo impose a mandatory direction
• CTo mark a permitted parking area
• DTo end every previous restriction

What does a triangular sign with a red border containing a black cross (+) announce to the driver?

• AA first aid medical station is located ahead
• BAn intersection where the driver must yield priority to the right
• CA crossroads where the driver has absolute right-of-way
• DA road closed to all through traffic

A triangular sign displays a wide black arrow intersected by a thin horizontal black line. What does this indicate?

• AThe driver has right-of-way over side roads at the next intersection only
• BThe road will narrow ahead on both sides
• CThe driver must yield to oncoming traffic on a narrow bridge
• DHeavy goods vehicles are prohibited from turning

What is the legal meaning of a yellow diamond sign with a white border (route prioritaire)?

• AThe road ahead is subject to toll collection
• BDrivers on this road enjoy continuous priority over intersecting roads until an end-of-pr…
• CAll vehicles must maintain a minimum speed of 60 km/h
• DPassing is strictly prohibited along the entire roadway

What mandatory sequence of actions must a driver perform when arriving at an octagonal STOP sign?

• ASlow down to walking pace and proceed if the main road is clear
• BCome to a complete stop at the stop line, observe both directions, and yield to all confl…
• CStop only if traffic is approaching from the right side
• DSound the horn, reduce speed, and accelerate across the junction

At a clear junction, a driver faces an inverted triangular Cédez le passage sign rather than an octagonal STOP sign. What is required?

• ASlow down, give way to protected traffic, and stop only if needed to yield safely
• BProceed without checking because the sign cancels every priority rule
• CStop in all cases and remain stationary for exactly three seconds
• DApply the sign only when driving a commercial truck or bus

What is the general meaning of a circular road sign with a white background and a red border?

• AAn advisory driving recommendation
• BA prohibition or restriction applicable to road users
• CA mandatory instruction that must be obeyed
• DAdvance notice of a tourist attraction

A circular sign features a blue background with a red border and a single diagonal red stripe. What does it prohibit?

• ABoth stopping and parking
• BParking only (stationnement interdit)
• COvertaking by commercial vehicles
• DU-turns and reversing

What is prohibited by a circular sign with a blue background and a red 'X' (two crossed diagonal red bars)?

• AOvertaking on bridges
• BBoth stopping (arrêt) and parking (stationnement)
• CEntering without an official permit
• DUsing high-beam headlights

What does a circular red sign with a central horizontal white bar signify?

• AOne-way street ahead
• BNo entry for all vehicles (sens interdit)
• CRoad closed in both directions to all traffic
• DMandatory stop for customs inspection

A circular white sign with a red border displays a black horn with a red slash across it. What rule does this impose?

• AVehicles without horns are not permitted to proceed
• BSounding the horn is prohibited, except to avoid an immediate imminent danger
• CDrivers must test their horn before entering a tunnel
• DLoud music inside vehicles is restricted

A circular white sign with a red border displays the black number '50'. When does that limit take effect?

• AFifty meters before the sign
• BAt the sign, until another sign, an end-of-limit indication, or another governing rule ch…
• COnly during daytime hours between 06:00 and 18:00
• DOnly when wet weather conditions are present

A circular sign with a red border shows a black car on the right and a red car on the left. What vehicles are prohibited from overtaking?

• ARed-colored vehicles only
• BAll motor vehicles are prohibited from overtaking other motor vehicles, except two-wheele…
• CMotorcycles are prohibited from overtaking cars
• DHeavy trucks are prohibited from using the left lane

What is the legal requirement indicated by a circular sign with a solid blue background and a white arrow pointing diagonally down to the right?

• ADrivers must turn right at the next intersection
• BDrivers must pass an obstacle or traffic island on the right side (contournement obligato…
• CRight turns are prohibited for commercial vehicles
• DOne-way traffic entering from the right

A circular sign with a solid blue background displays the number '30' in white. What does this require?

• AMaximum speed is limited to 30 km/h
• BDrivers must travel at a speed of at least 30 km/h under normal conditions (vitesse minim…
• CThe road is reserved exclusively for vehicles older than 30 years
• DRecommended advisory speed is 30 km/h

What is the meaning of a square blue sign with a large white letter 'P'?

• APolice control checkpoint
• BParking permitted in designated area
• CPedestrian priority crossing
• DPetrol and diesel station

What does a square blue sign displaying a white telephone symbol indicate?

• AEmergency or public telephone station ahead
• BMobile phone signal is blocked in this area
• CMandatory radio communication for truck drivers
• DPolice radar speed enforcement zone

What does a square blue sign depicting two parallel roadways with an overpass bridge signify?

• AEntry onto an expressway or motorway (autoroute)
• BNarrow bridge crossing ahead
• CApproaching a railway marshaling yard
• DTwo-tier parking garage

What is the rule regarding a solid continuous white line (ligne continue) painted along the roadway?

• ADrivers may cross it when overtaking a slow vehicle traveling below 30 km/h
• BDrivers may not cross or straddle it
• CCrossing is permitted between 22:00 and 06:00 when no oncoming traffic is visible
• DDrivers may cross it whenever they intend to turn left

A continuous line is paired with a broken line. When may a driver cross the paired marking?

• AWhenever either line is visible from the driver’s lane
• BOnly when the broken line is nearest the vehicle at the start and the maneuver finishes b…
• COnly when overtaking a vehicle traveling below 30 km/h
• DOnly at night when there is no oncoming traffic

A lane is marked as reserved for a specified class of road user. What does Malian traffic law require of other vehicle classes?

• AThey may use it whenever their regular lane is moving slowly
• BThey must not circulate in the reserved lane
• CThey may use it for overtaking but not for ordinary travel
• DThey may use it outside peak traffic hours

When approaching a traffic light showing a steady amber light (feu jaune fixe), what must the driver do?

• AAccelerate to clear the intersection before the light turns red
• BStop before the intersection, unless the vehicle is so close that stopping safely would c…
• CSound the horn and proceed with caution
• DTreat the light as a permanent green signal

What must a driver do when red warning lights are operating at a railway level crossing?

• AProceed if no train is immediately visible
• BStop before the crossing and do not enter while the stop signal operates
• CCross after sounding the horn twice
• DFollow the vehicle ahead through before the barrier closes

If a traffic police officer directs traffic at an intersection where the traffic light is green, which instruction takes precedence?

• AThe green traffic light always takes precedence over the police officer
• BThe police officer's hand signals and gestures strictly override traffic lights, signs, a…
• CThe driver must stop and wait until the officer and traffic light agree
• DThe priority-to-the-right rule overrides both

A traffic officer stands facing a driver with both arms outstretched horizontally. What does this position indicate to that driver?

• APermission to proceed straight ahead
• BMandatory stop for drivers facing the front or the back of the officer
• CObligation to turn right immediately
• DSpeed up to clear the intersection quickly

At an intersection with no traffic signs, no road markings, and no traffic lights, which vehicle has priority under Malian law?

• AThe vehicle approaching at the fastest speed
• BThe vehicle approaching from the right (priorité à droite)
• CThe larger commercial vehicle
• DThe vehicle traveling straight ahead regardless of approach direction

When entering a modern roundabout marked with 'Cédez le passage' signs (carrefour à sens giratoire), who has right-of-way?

• AVehicles entering the roundabout have priority over circulating vehicles
• BVehicles already circulating inside the roundabout ring have priority over entering vehic…
• CThe largest vehicle entering has priority
• DPriority alternates every 30 seconds

What is the priority rule at a traditional traffic circle (rond-point) that has NO priority signs at its entrances?

• AVehicles circulating on the ring have priority
• BThe general priority-to-the-right rule applies, giving priority to vehicles entering from…
• CTraffic coming from the north always has priority
• DVehicles must stop and negotiate by hand gestures

A driver intends to turn left at an intersection on a standard two-way, two-lane road. What must the driver do before turning?

• ACut directly across the oncoming lane before the intersection
• BYield right-of-way to oncoming traffic traveling straight or turning right, and position…
• CAccelerate rapidly to complete the turn before oncoming cars arrive
• DSound the horn and expect oncoming vehicles to stop

A driver is making a right turn at an intersection. What obligation exists toward pedestrians crossing the street into which the driver is turning?

• AThe driver has priority because the road is vehicular
• BThe driver must yield right-of-way to pedestrians already crossing or stepping onto the c…
• CPedestrians must run across quickly when they see a turning vehicle
• DThe driver only yields if a police officer is present

What must all road users do when an emergency vehicle (SAMU, Police, Protection Civile) approaches with flashing blue lights and siren sounding?

• AMaintain speed and lane position
• BClear the lane, pull as far to the right as safely possible, and stop if necessary to all…
• CSpeed up to lead the emergency vehicle through intersections
• DFollow closely behind the emergency vehicle to bypass traffic

Under the current Malian Highway Code, when must other road users facilitate the passage of a hearse (corbillard)?

• AWhenever a private funeral convoy switches on ordinary hazard lights
• BWhen the hearse announces its approach using the prescribed special signals
• COnly when a police motorcycle rides behind the hearse
• DOnly on roads outside built-up areas

On an ordinary two-way Malian road, a driver decides that passing a slower vehicle is lawful and safe. On which side should the pass normally occur?

• AOvertaking must be carried out on the left side of the vehicle being passed
• BOvertaking may be carried out on either side with equal legality
• COvertaking must always be carried out on the right shoulder
• DOvertaking on the left is permitted only during daylight hours

Under what specific condition is a driver permitted to overtake another vehicle on the right?

• AWhenever the vehicle ahead is traveling slower than the posted speed limit
• BWhen the driver ahead has signaled an intention to turn left and has moved toward the cen…
• CWhenever traffic is moving slowly on a two-lane rural road
• DWhen the road surface on the left is dusty

What minimum lateral clearance distance must a driver maintain when overtaking a two-wheeled vehicle or pedestrian outside built-up areas?

• AAt least 0.5 meters
• BAt least 1.0 meter
• CAt least 1.5 meters
• DAt least 3.0 meters

A driver is comparing four possible passing manoeuvres. Which location makes the proposed overtake prohibited because the driver cannot see far enough ahead?

• AOn a straight, clear rural road with broken center lines
• BApproaching the crest of a hill (sommet de côte) on a two-way road with only one lane in…
• COn a divided motorway with multiple forward lanes
• DWhen passing a vehicle traveling at 20 km/h in an 80 km/h zone on an open straight road

On a narrow mountain or steep incline where two vehicles cannot pass simultaneously, which vehicle must yield and give way?

• AThe vehicle traveling uphill (en montée)
• BThe vehicle traveling downhill (en descente)
• CThe heavier vehicle always goes first
• DThe newer vehicle has priority

When entering a public road from a private driveway, filling station, or unpaved dirt track (piste), what is the driver's duty?

• AApply priority to the right against vehicles on the public road
• BYield right-of-way to all vehicles and pedestrians moving along the public road
• CAccelerate quickly into the nearest lane to avoid slowing traffic
• DSound the horn to establish right-of-way

A driver pauses only long enough for a passenger to leave and stays ready to move immediately. Why is this an 'arrêt' rather than 'stationnement' under Mali's Highway Code?

• AAn arrêt lasts less than 24 hours, while stationnement lasts longer than 24 hours
• BAn arrêt is a momentary immobilization for embarking/disembarking persons or goods with t…
• CAn arrêt applies only to commercial trucks, while stationnement applies to private passen…
• DAn arrêt is permitted only on motorways, while stationnement is permitted only in towns

On a one-way urban road, where may a vehicle stop or park unless local traffic rules say otherwise?

• AOnly on the right side
• BOn either the right or left side
• COnly on the left side
• DOnly on the roadway centerline

Under Malian traffic law, parking is considered dangerous or obstructive (stationnement dangereux) when located:

• AMore than 50 meters away from a street light
• BNear hill crests, sharp curves, level crossings, or intersection corners with obstructed…
• CIn front of an open public park
• DParallel to an empty sidewalk curb

What is the rule regarding U-turns (demi-tour) on motorways and dual-carriageway express roads in Mali?

• APermitted if the driver misses an exit and traffic is light
• BStrictly prohibited under all circumstances, including using central reservation gaps
• CPermitted only at night between 01:00 and 05:00
• DAuthorized if hazard warning lights are activated

If a driver arrives at an intersection where traffic is gridlocked ahead, what should they do even if the traffic light is green?

• AEnter the intersection and sound the horn until cross traffic moves
• BStop before entering the intersection so cross traffic is not blocked if the light changes
• CDrive onto the sidewalk to bypass the stopped queue
• DPull up bumper-to-bumper behind the last car inside the intersection

What must a driver do when approaching an un-gated railway level crossing (passage à niveau sans barrières)?

• AAccelerate to clear the railway tracks as fast as possible
• BSlow down, look in both directions, listen for trains, and stop before the tracks if a tr…
• CSound the horn continuously and cross without stopping
• DWait until another car crosses first

When driving past a stationary public transport bus stopped at an urban bus stop, what hazard should the driver anticipate?

• AThe bus may remain stopped longer than expected
• BPedestrians may suddenly step out onto the roadway from in front of or behind the bus
• CThe bus may signal to re-enter traffic from the stop
• DAnother vehicle may be waiting to overtake the bus

On a three-lane one-way street, in which lane should a driver position their vehicle under normal flowing traffic conditions?

• AIn the center lane because the street is one-way
• BIn the rightmost lane, using middle and left lanes only for overtaking or turning left
• CIn the far-left lane to leave room for entering traffic
• DIn any lane provided the driver keeps a steady speed

A vehicle has started passing you on an open road. Which response helps it finish the manoeuvre lawfully and safely?

• AAccelerate to prevent being passed
• BKeep well to the right and do not accelerate until the passing vehicle has completed the…
• CBrake sharply to a complete stop on the shoulder
• DFlash headlights and sound the horn continuously

In a built-up area, what should a driver do when a public-transport vehicle signals that it is leaving a marked stop?

• AMaintain speed because a bus leaving a stop never has priority
• BSlow down and, if necessary, stop to let the public-transport vehicle leave the marked st…
• COvertake immediately before the public-transport vehicle enters the lane
• DMove into the opposing lane without checking for traffic