Examen du Permis de Conduire — Code de la Route (Mauritania)

Which side of the roadway must drivers normally keep to when driving in the Islamic Republic of Mauritania?

• AThe left-hand side of the road
• BThe right-hand side of the road
• CThe centre of the road at all times
• DEither side, as long as no oncoming vehicle is in sight

What is the general right-of-way rule at an intersection where there are no traffic signs, signals, or police officers?

• APriority to the vehicle arriving at the highest speed
• BPriority to the vehicle coming from the left
• CPriority to the vehicle coming from the right (priorité à droite)
• DPriority to the largest or heaviest vehicle

Under Décret n° 2007-006, who has priority at a roundabout with a mandatory direction of circulation (carrefour à sens giratoire)?

• AVehicles entering the roundabout have priority over vehicles already inside
• BVehicles already circulating inside the roundabout have priority
• CWhichever vehicle approaches from the right, as at any other junction
• DThe vehicle exiting on the first turn always has priority

Under Article 33 of Décret n° 2007-006, what must a driver do on reaching an intersection with a mandatory STOP sign ("Stop", sign AB4)?

• ASlow down and proceed without stopping if no other vehicles are visible
• BStop at the edge of the road being entered and proceed only once it is safe
• CStop only if approaching from a secondary dirt road
• DStop only when a police officer is present at the junction

The Mauritanian sign catalogue contains sign AB3 (give way at the intersection, 'Cédez le passage') and sign AB4 (STOP). How does the give-way obligation differ from the STOP obligation?

• AA Give Way sign requires a complete stop only if necessary to yield to conflicting traffic
• BA Give Way sign applies only to heavy trucks and buses
• CA Give Way sign gives the driver priority over oncoming traffic
• DA Give Way sign applies only when the junction's traffic lights are out of order

Under Décret n° 2007-006, what must a driver do when a police, gendarmerie, customs, fire-service or ambulance vehicle announces its approach with its special warning signals?

• AAccelerate to clear the road ahead of the emergency vehicle
• BGive way immediately, moving to the right and slowing or stopping if needed to let it pass
• CMaintain course and speed because the emergency vehicle will navigate around other cars
• DSound the horn to warn pedestrians and follow closely behind the emergency vehicle

Your traffic light turns green, but the road beyond the intersection is congested and you would be left stuck in the middle of the junction. What does Article 31 of Décret n° 2007-006 require?

• AEnter anyway, because a green light gives you priority
• BDo not enter the intersection until you can clear it without blocking cross traffic
• CEnter and sound the horn so that the vehicles ahead move forward
• DEnter only if you are coming from the right-hand road

When intending to make a right-hand turn at an upcoming junction, what should a driver do?

• AMove to the extreme left lane to create a wider turning arc
• BSignal right in good time, slow down, and keep close to the right edge of the roadway
• CSound the horn continuously and turn without using turn indicators
• DMaintain high speed and cut across adjacent lanes suddenly

When making a left turn across oncoming traffic at an intersection, which vehicle has the right of way?

• AThe turning vehicle has priority over oncoming traffic continuing straight
• BOncoming traffic traveling straight through the intersection has right of way
• CWhichever vehicle entered the intersection first, whatever its direction
• DThe vehicle that signals first has right of way

At an uncontrolled T-junction where no signs or markings are present, how is priority determined under the Mauritanian Code de la Route?

• AThe road forming the top of the T automatically has absolute priority over the terminatin…
• BThe default statutory rule of priority to the right applies unless signs indicate otherwi…
• CThe terminating road always has priority over the continuous road
• DThe vehicle traveling at a higher speed takes precedence

What is the duty of a driver entering a public road from a private property, courtyard, parking area, or petrol station?

• AEnter swiftly to merge with traffic without waiting
• BYield right of way to all vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians already on the public road
• CClaim priority if entering from the right side of the road
• DSound the horn three times and proceed directly into traffic

What must a driver do when approaching a pedestrian crossing (passage pour piétons) where a person has stepped onto the crossing?

• AAccelerate to pass before the pedestrian finishes crossing
• BCome to a complete stop and allow the pedestrian to cross safely
• CSound the horn repeatedly to force the pedestrian to back away
• DFlash headlights and drive around the pedestrian on the opposite side

If a traffic police officer directing traffic at an intersection signals for you to proceed while the overhead traffic light is red, what should you do?

• AObey the red traffic light and remain stopped until it turns green
• BFollow the instructions of the police officer and proceed through the red light
• CTurn off the engine and wait for the police officer to leave
• DProceed only if no vehicle is approaching from your right

What is indicated when a traffic signal displays a flashing yellow/amber light instead of normal cycling lights?

• AThe road is closed to all vehicular traffic
• BProceed with increased caution, applying standard right-of-way rules or posted priority s…
• CStop completely as at a STOP sign, then proceed
• DTreat it as a green light giving you priority over cross traffic

Under Article 30 of Décret n° 2007-006, what must a driver do before reversing (marche arrière) or turning round on the road?

• ASwitch on the hazard lights, which gives the manoeuvre priority over other traffic
• BStart only after making sure it is safe and does not obstruct others, giving way to oncom…
• CSound the horn and reverse quickly to reduce the time spent obstructing traffic
• DNothing special, provided the vehicle moves at walking pace

On a multi-lane one-way street, how should a driver properly prepare to turn left at an upcoming intersection?

• AStay in the extreme right lane and turn sharply across all other lanes
• BSignal left in advance and position the vehicle in the far-left lane well before turning
• CStop in the centre lane and turn only when all other cars have stopped
• DMove to the right-hand lane first to widen the turning arc

On a road where traffic moves in parallel lanes in the same direction, vehicles in one lane travel faster than those in the next lane. How does Article 26 of Décret n° 2007-006 treat this situation?

• AIt is overtaking on the right and is always prohibited
• BIt is not considered overtaking within the meaning of the Code
• CIt is permitted only for vehicles with priority signals
• DIt is allowed only outside built-up areas

What is a driver's legal obligation when approaching a funeral procession, military convoy, or organized school group marching on the roadway?

• AAccelerate and cut through gaps between the marching columns
• BDo not interrupt, cut through, or break up the procession or convoy
• CSound the horn continuously until the group leaves the road
• DOvertake the entire column aggressively on the right shoulder

What is the primary function of turn indicators (clignotants) on a motor vehicle?

• ATo warn other road users of vehicle mechanical failure only
• BTo communicate intended changes of direction, turns, lane changes, or departures to other…
• CTo provide auxiliary illumination when parking at night
• DTo claim priority over other vehicles at an intersection

Under what condition is sounding the audible horn (avertisseur sonore) legally permitted inside built-up urban areas (agglomérations)?

• ATo greet friends or relatives walking along the pavement
• BTo express impatience when a traffic light turns green
• COnly in situations of immediate, imminent danger to avert an accident
• DContinuously while passing through any residential neighbourhood

When driving on an unpaved desert track (piste) that joins or crosses a paved national road (route goudronnée), what is the priority rule?

• AVehicles on the desert track have priority if approaching from the right under priorité à…
• BTraffic on the paved public highway has priority over vehicles entering from an unpaved d…
• CWhichever vehicle reaches the junction first
• DThe larger four-wheel-drive vehicle always has priority regardless of road surface

Where should a driver stop when facing a red traffic light at an intersection marked with a transverse stop line and a pedestrian crossing?

• AOn the pedestrian crossing, provided the front wheels stay out of the junction
• BBefore the transverse stop line, without encroaching on it or on the pedestrian crossing
• CJust past the stop line if the junction looks empty
• DLevel with the traffic-light post, wherever it stands

What must a driver do if their driving lane is partially blocked by roadworks or a stationary broken-down vehicle?

• AAccelerate into the oncoming lane and force oncoming traffic to stop
• BSlow down, yield right of way to oncoming vehicles, and bypass the obstacle only when the…
• CSound the horn and drive along the pedestrian pavement to bypass the obstacle
• DKeep going at the same speed; oncoming traffic must give way because the obstacle is not…

Is making a U-turn (demi-tour) permitted across a continuous line marked along the centre of the roadway?

• AYes, as long as the manoeuvre is executed quickly
• BNo, a continuous line may not be crossed or straddled
• CYes, if no oncoming vehicle is visible
• DYes, but only at walking pace

What must a driver do when preparing to pull out into moving traffic from a parked position along the curb?

• APull straight out immediately because parked cars have automatic right of way
• BCheck rear-view mirrors, check blind spots over the shoulder, signal the intention, and y…
• CRely solely on the sound of approaching engines without looking in the mirrors
• DFlash the hazard lights and pull out slowly regardless of passing vehicles

In the sign catalogue annexed to Mauritania's Décret n° 2007-006, which family of signs takes a triangular shape with a red border?

• AMandatory (obligation) signs
• BDanger (warning) signs, the 'A' series
• CIndication signs for services such as parking or hospitals
• DEnd-of-prohibition signs

What do circular road signs with a white background and a red border indicate?

• AA recommendation that drivers may choose to ignore
• BA prohibition or restriction that drivers must strictly obey
• CA priority road where stopping is prohibited
• DA motorway entrance sign

The sign annex of Décret n° 2007-006 describes one family of signs as blue circles with a white border and white symbols. What do these signs convey?

• AAn advisory suggestion that has no legal force
• BA mandatory order that drivers must follow
• CA danger warning for bad weather
• DThe location of a service such as a toll booth

In Mauritania's sign catalogue, signs such as 'Parking' (C1) and 'Hospital' (C2) are dark-blue squares with white symbols. Which family do they belong to?

• ADanger signs requiring emergency braking
• BIndication signs that give information to road users
• CProhibition signs banning vehicle movement
• DMandatory (obligation) signs

Before a narrow section of road you pass prohibition sign B15, 'give priority to vehicles coming from the opposite direction'. What must you do?

• AEnter the narrow section first because you arrived first
• BLet oncoming vehicles through the narrow section before entering it
• CSound the horn so that oncoming vehicles stop for you
• DProceed normally, because the sign applies only to heavy vehicles

Indication sign C18 in Mauritania's sign catalogue reads 'priority over vehicles coming from the opposite direction'. What does it tell the driver facing it?

• AYou must stop and let oncoming vehicles pass first
• BYou have priority through the narrow section, but must still drive with care
• CThe road ahead becomes one-way against you
• DOvertaking is permitted in the oncoming lane

In the Mauritanian catalogue, sign B1 is the one prohibition sign with a red background, carrying a white horizontal bar. What does it mean?

• ANo parking allowed on this side
• BNo entry for vehicles from this direction (sens interdit)
• CHospital zone ahead
• DMandatory stop at a customs post

A red-bordered prohibition sign of the B14 speed-limit type shows the number '60'. What does it mean?

• AThe minimum speed allowed is 60 km/h
• BThe maximum speed allowed is 60 km/h
• CThe road distance to the nearest city is 60 kilometres
• DOnly vehicles weighing over 60 tonnes may proceed

In the Mauritanian sign catalogue, what does end-of-prohibition sign B31 signify?

• AEnd of all previously indicated local prohibitions or restrictions (Fin d'interdiction)
• BEntry into an international border control zone
• CMandatory stop for toll payment
• DRoad closed due to bridge failure

The carriageway is divided into traffic lanes by continuous lines. According to Article 10 of Décret n° 2007-006, may a driver in one lane move across into the next?

• AYes, provided the driver signals and does not exceed the speed limit
• BNo, a driver using one of these lanes may not cross or straddle the continuous lines
• CYes, but only to overtake a slower vehicle
• DYes, because lane lines are only guidance and are not legally binding

On a road whose lanes are separated by broken (discontinuous) lines, what does Article 10 of Décret n° 2007-006 require in normal driving?

• AThe broken lines may never be crossed
• BUse the lane furthest to the right and cross the broken lines only to overtake or change…
• CUse whichever lane is emptiest and change lanes freely
• DDrive straddling the broken line so that others can see you

When a continuous line and a broken line run side by side down the centre of the road (ligne mixte), which line governs your actions?

• AThe line closest to your vehicle on your side of the road
• BThe continuous line always takes precedence regardless of where it is positioned
• CThe broken line always takes precedence regardless of where it is positioned
• DNeither; mixed lines are advisory only

Danger signs A7 and A8 announce a level crossing with and without barriers. Under Article 37 of Décret n° 2007-006, who has priority where a railway line crosses the road?

• ARoad vehicles, because the train can see them from a distance
• BRail vehicles moving on the track
• CWhichever arrives first at the crossing
• DRoad vehicles coming from the right

Danger sign A13a in Mauritania's sign catalogue warns of a place frequented by children. How should a driver respond?

• AKeep the same speed, because children must stay on the pavement
• BSlow down and be ready to stop, since children may step into the road
• CSound the horn continuously until past the area
• DStop and wait for a school patrol before continuing

The Mauritanian catalogue distinguishes danger sign A15a from sign A15b. What does A15a warn of?

• AA crossing by wild animals
• BA crossing by domestic animals (livestock)
• CA crossing by horse riders
• DA livestock market where parking is reserved

In the sign catalogue annexed to Décret n° 2007-006, what does danger sign A24 warn of?

• AAn area with aviation hazards near an airfield
• BA section of road exposed to side winds (crosswinds)
• CA risk of falling rocks
• DA slippery road surface

Sign B22a in Mauritania's catalogue is a blue mandatory circle showing a bicycle. What does it mean?

• AMotor vehicles are advised to watch for bicycles
• BA track or lane that cyclists must use
• CA bicycle rental shop location
• DBicycles are forbidden from entering

What is the proper driver response when a steady amber/yellow traffic light illuminates?

• AAccelerate to clear the intersection before the red light appears
• BStop before the stop line, unless stopping cannot be done safely without risking a rear-e…
• CContinue at the same speed, because amber has the same meaning as green
• DStop immediately wherever you are, even if you are already past the stop line

A red light is showing together with a horizontal green arrow pointing right. What does the signal annex of Décret n° 2007-006 allow?

• ANothing; all traffic must wait for the full green light
• BTurning right at reduced speed, giving way to pedestrians already crossing and without ob…
• CGoing straight ahead through the junction
• DTurning right only for buses and taxis

A driver whose vehicle has no working direction indicators must use arm signals under Article 11 of Décret n° 2007-006. What does an arm pointed downwards mean?

• AThe driver intends to slow down or stop
• BThe driver intends to turn towards the side of the arm
• CThe driver intends to turn towards the side opposite the arm
• DThe driver is inviting the vehicle behind to overtake

Between sunset and sunrise, how does Article 46 of Décret n° 2007-006 require a driver to give a warning to other road users?

• AWith the horn, used freely whenever needed
• BWith light signals, briefly flashing the main-beam or dipped headlights; the horn only in…
• CWith the hazard warning lights only
• DNo warning is allowed at night

What does priority-road sign AB6 (the yellow diamond with a white border, 'panneau de route prioritaire') mean for the driver who passes it?

• AA railway level crossing without barriers is ahead
• BYou are on a priority road and have priority at the following intersections until the end…
• CYou must give way to all vehicles entering from your right
• DThe road is closed to heavy transport

Danger sign A14 in the Mauritanian catalogue carries an exclamation mark (!). What does it announce?

• AA hospital emergency entrance
• B'Other dangers': a hazard with no specific symbol of its own, which calls for extra vigil…
• CA mandatory stop at a police checkpoint
• DA mandatory left turn ahead