Transport Malta Driving Theory Test (Category B)

On which side of the road must traffic normally travel in Malta?

• AOn the left-hand side
• BOn the right-hand side
• CIn the centre unless approaching oncoming vehicles
• DOn either side depending on the road layout

When approaching a roundabout in Malta, to which traffic must you normally give priority?

• ATraffic approaching from your right
• BTraffic approaching from your left
• CTraffic waiting to enter at the next entry after yours
• DNo one, because traffic entering a roundabout has priority over circulating traffic

What is the general national speed limit for passenger cars in built-up urban areas in Malta?

• A30 km/h
• B50 km/h
• C60 km/h
• D80 km/h

What is the general maximum speed limit for cars on open roads outside built-up areas in Malta?

• A60 km/h
• B70 km/h
• C80 km/h
• D100 km/h

What does a triangular road sign with a red border signify in Malta?

• AA mandatory instruction that must be obeyed
• BA prohibition forbidding a specific action
• CGeneral route or tourism information
• DA hazard warning alerting drivers of danger ahead

What does a circular road sign with a red border indicate to road users?

• AA positive instruction that must be followed
• BAdvance warning of a temporary road hazard
• CInformation about facilities or directions ahead
• DA prohibition or restriction telling you what you must not do

What is the meaning of a circular road sign with a solid blue background and white symbol?

• AA mandatory instruction giving a positive order
• BA warning of an impending road hazard
• CA prohibition against heavy goods vehicles
• DAn advisory suggestion that can be disregarded

What does a yellow box junction (criss-cross yellow lines) marked on the road mean?

• AYou may enter whenever the traffic signal ahead is green
• BYou may wait inside the box as long as you do not block a pedestrian crossing
• CIt marks a loading area for commercial vehicles
• DYou must not enter the box until your exit road or lane is clear, except when turning rig…

A yellow box is marked across the carriageway at a signal-controlled roundabout in Malta. When may you enter it?

• AOnly if you can cross over it completely without stopping
• BWhenever your traffic signal is green, even if traffic ahead is queuing
• CWhen you want to turn right and are waiting only for oncoming traffic
• DOnly when no pedestrians are waiting at the nearest crossing

What is the legal minimum tyre tread depth for passenger cars in Malta?

• A1.0 mm across the entire tyre surface
• B1.6 mm across the central three-quarters of the tread around the entire circumference
• C2.0 mm on front tyres and 1.0 mm on rear tyres
• D3.0 mm across the shoulder of the tyre

What is the prescribed legal blood alcohol limit for standard, experienced drivers in Malta?

• A20 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood
• B50 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood
• C80 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood
• D100 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood

What is the legal blood alcohol limit for novice drivers during their three-year probationary licence period in Malta?

• A0 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood
• B20 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood
• C50 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood
• D80 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood

How long does the probationary driving licence period last for newly qualified drivers in Malta?

• A1 year
• B2 years
• C3 years
• D5 years

How many penalty points accumulated within the 3-year probationary period will result in revocation of a probationary licence in Malta?

• A6 points
• B8 points
• C10 points
• D12 points

What must a driver do if their probationary driving licence is revoked due to accumulating 12 penalty points?

• APay an administrative fine and immediately resume driving
• BWait 14 days and apply for an automatic renewal without testing
• CPass the safety awareness test to halve the points and keep driving
• DHand in the licence within 10 days and wait at least three months before starting the who…

What does a flashing amber light at a pelican crossing mean in Malta?

• AYou must stop and wait until the light turns solid green
• BYou have absolute right of way and pedestrians must clear the road immediately
• CYou must give way to any pedestrians who are currently crossing, but you may proceed if t…
• DThe crossing is out of order and normal intersection rules apply

When approaching a zebra crossing where a pedestrian is waiting to cross or has stepped onto the crossing, what is your duty?

• AStop and give way to allow the pedestrian to cross safely
• BSound your horn to alert the pedestrian to hurry across
• CFlash your headlights and maintain your speed
• DOvertake any stationary vehicle in front of the crossing

According to the Malta Road Code, what does a single yellow line along the edge of the carriageway mean?

• AParking is allowed provided you stay with the vehicle
• BThe strip next to the kerb is reserved for pedal cycles
• CYou must not wait or park during the times of operation shown on nearby time plates (or z…
• DYou may stop briefly as long as your hazard warning lights are on

What does a double continuous yellow line painted along the edge of the road signify?

• AWaiting and parking are prohibited at all times
• BParking is allowed on weekends and public holidays only
• CLoading and unloading are permitted for up to 30 minutes
• DWaiting is allowed at night when no time plate is shown

When may you cross or straddle double white lines where the line nearest to you is solid?

• AWhenever the road ahead appears completely clear of traffic
• BTo overtake any vehicle travelling below 30 km/h
• CWhenever you are driving outside built-up areas
• DOnly to enter adjoining premises or a side road, when no other prohibition applies and it…

What is the two-second rule used for when driving in dry, normal conditions?

• AMeasuring how long you should check your rearview mirror
• BDetermining the time needed to change gear smoothly
• CCalculating the duration to indicate before turning
• DMaintaining a safe minimum following distance behind the vehicle ahead

How should your following distance change when driving on wet or slippery roads?

• AIt should be doubled to at least four seconds
• BIt should stay exactly the same because modern cars have ABS
• CIt should be halved so you can read the brake lights of the car ahead
• DIt should be reduced to prevent other vehicles from cutting in

What is the primary cause of aquaplaning (hydroplaning) on wet Maltese roads?

• ADriving on cold tyres during the first minutes of a journey
• BBraking gently before entering a shallow puddle
• CA layer of water building up between the tyres and the road surface, causing loss of stee…
• DOverinflating tyres to the manufacturer's maximum recommended pressure

If your vehicle begins to aquaplane on standing water, what is the safest immediate action?

• ASlam hard on the footbrake and turn the steering wheel sharply
• BEase off the accelerator smoothly, keep the steering straight, and avoid harsh braking un…
• CApply the handbrake firmly to stabilize the rear wheels
• DShift down immediately into first gear and accelerate hard

Under the Malta Road Code, when may a driver use a hand-held mobile phone?

• AOnly when stopped at a red traffic light
• BOnly when driving below 20 km/h in slow-moving traffic
• CWhenever the call relates to an urgent family matter
• DNot while driving or stationary in traffic; the only exception is calling 112 or 119 in a…

Who is legally responsible for making sure that a child passenger under 12 years of age uses a seat belt or appropriate child restraint in a car?

• AThe child passenger
• BThe adult passenger seated next to the child
• CThe driver of the vehicle
• DThe registered owner of the vehicle, if different from the driver

What must you do before placing a rear-facing baby seat in the front passenger seat of a car equipped with a front passenger airbag?

• ADeactivate the front passenger airbag
• BMove the passenger seat as far forward as possible
• CTurn off the vehicle's electronic stability programme (ESP)
• DTurn the baby seat to face forwards so the airbag can stay active

In the event of a breakdown on an open road in Malta, at what minimum distance behind your vehicle should you place the red reflective warning triangle?

• AAt least 10 metres
• BAt least 25 metres
• CAt least 150 metres
• DAt least 50 metres

When overtaking a cyclist on a Maltese road, what minimum lateral clearance should you provide?

• AAt least 1.5 metres
• BAt least 0.5 metres
• CAt least 3.0 metres
• DJust enough clearance to clear their handlebars

What does a triangular warning sign depicting a red silhouette of children running indicate?

• AA designated playground area where vehicles have priority
• BA pedestrianised street where cars may park free of charge
• CWarning that children or a school crossing may be ahead
• DA pedestrian zone ahead where vehicles are prohibited

In an emergency stop, what does an anti-lock braking system (ABS) do?

• AIt locks all four wheels instantly so the car stops in the shortest distance
• BIt prevents the wheels from locking, so you can keep steering while braking hard
• CIt automatically brakes the car when a collision is imminent
• DIt guarantees a shorter stopping distance on every road surface

What should you do if your vehicle is equipped with ABS and you need to perform an emergency stop?

• APump the brake pedal rapidly up and down
• BPull the handbrake while feathering the footbrake
• CDip the clutch and avoid touching the footbrake
• DApply firm, continuous, uninterrupted pressure to the brake pedal and steer as necessary

What does a circular road sign showing a red border, white background, and a black numeral '50' indicate?

• AThe maximum speed limit on that road is 50 km/h
• BThe minimum speed permitted on that road is 50 km/h
• CThe end of a 50 km/h zone
• DRecommended advisory speed for heavy commercial trucks only

What is the meaning of a blue circular sign displaying a white arrow pointing to the left?

• ALeft turn is prohibited
• BOne-way traffic entering from the left
• CTurn left ahead only (mandatory instruction)
• DParking allowed on the left verge

When driving at night on unlit roads in Malta, when must you dip your headlights?

• AOnly when driving in a tunnel
• BWhen following closely behind another vehicle or meeting oncoming traffic
• COnly when an oncoming vehicle flashes its lights at you
• DNever, as high beams are required at all times outside built-up areas

You are in the left lane of a road with two lanes in your direction when an emergency vehicle using flashing lights and sirens approaches from behind. What does the Malta Road Code tell you to do?

• AMove into the right lane so the emergency vehicle can use the left lane
• BStop immediately where you are, even if you are in a junction
• CSpeed up to keep ahead of the emergency vehicle until you reach a lay-by
• DPull to the left, while drivers in the right lane pull to the right, so the emergency veh…

Under what condition is it permissible to use the horn (audible warning device) in built-up areas in Malta?

• ATo greet an acquaintance walking on the pavement
• BTo demand that a slow-moving vehicle ahead speeds up
• CTo warn other road users of your presence when needed to avoid danger
• DTo thank another driver who has let you out of a junction

Why is it dangerous to follow closely behind a large goods vehicle?

• AYour view of the road ahead is badly restricted, and you have too little room to stop if…
• BYour fuel consumption rises sharply because of the lorry's slipstream
• CThe lorry's brakes are more powerful than a car's, so it always stops sooner than you
• DYour headlights may dazzle the lorry driver in daylight

What does a triangular warning sign with an exclamation mark (!) indicate?

• AMandatory stop ahead
• BGeneral danger or hazard ahead for which no specific symbol exists
• CNo entry for motor vehicles
• DPriority road begins

When parking your car facing uphill on a road with a curb, what should you do with your steering wheel?

• ATurn the front wheels towards the curb (to the left)
• BKeep the front wheels pointed straight ahead
• CIt does not matter as long as the handbrake is engaged
• DTurn the front wheels away from the curb (to the right)

You are stopped in a queue of traffic and the vehicles behind you have also stopped. What does the Malta Road Code recommend you do with your brakes?

• AKeep pressing the footbrake so your brake lights stay on as a warning
• BApply the parking brake and take your foot off the footbrake so your brake lights do not…
• CSwitch on your hazard warning lights for as long as the queue is stationary
• DPump the footbrake so your brake lights flash at the vehicle behind

What is the minimum level of motor insurance required by law to drive a vehicle on public roads in Malta?

• AThird-party liability insurance
• BComprehensive insurance covering all damages
• CFire and theft insurance only
• DPersonal injury protection for the driver only

At traffic lights, a green filter arrow is lit beside a red main light. What does it mean?

• AYou must wait for the full green light before moving in any direction
• BOnly buses and taxis may proceed in the direction of the arrow
• CYou may proceed in the direction of the arrow; do not enter the filter lane unless you in…
• DYou may go in any direction, provided you give way to oncoming traffic

What is the correct procedure when joining a dual carriageway or bypass from an acceleration slip road in Malta?

• AStop at the beginning of the slip road and wait for an empty road
• BAccelerate to maximum speed and force your way into the right-hand lane
• CSound your horn and assume main road traffic must yield to you
• DMatch your speed to the traffic on the main carriageway and merge smoothly into a safe ga…

When driving on a multi-lane dual carriageway in Malta, which lane should you normally use?

• AThe right-hand lane at all times to travel faster
• BThe left-hand lane, using the right-hand lane only for overtaking or turning right
• CAny lane you choose, alternating between lanes to avoid traffic
• DThe centre of both lanes to ensure maximum clearance

What is the meaning of an octagonal road sign with a red background and white lettering spelling 'STOP'?

• ACome to a complete stop at the stop line, check in all directions, and proceed only when…
• BSlow down and give way only if cross-traffic is visible
• CStop only if another vehicle is approaching on the main road
• DStop only if pedestrians are waiting to cross

What does a triangular sign with an apex pointing downwards, a red border, and a white centre indicate?

• ASteep hill downwards ahead
• BDead-end road ahead
• C'Give Way' (Yield), requiring you to give priority to traffic on the major road ahead
• DTraffic has priority over oncoming vehicles

You have parked on the left-hand side of the road. According to the Malta Road Code, how should you open the driver's door?

• AUse the Dutch Reach: open the door with your left hand, which turns your body to look for…
• BSwitch on your hazard lights and open the door quickly
• COpen the door slightly and wait for passing traffic to steer around it
• DSound your horn once, then open the door