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Key Facts: Burkina Faso Permis C (Poids Lourd) Exam

18 years

Minimum age for Category C

Loi n°005-2018/AN, Art. 9

>3,500 kg PTAC

Category C goods-vehicle threshold

Loi n°005-2018/AN, Art. 5

55 h theory / 36 h practical

Minimum Category C training

Arrêté n°2016-009 Annexe 1

80 km/h

Outside-agglomeration limit for goods/dangerous-goods transport

Arrêté n°2016-0005

25,000 FCFA

4th-class heavy-vehicle contravention fine

Décret n°2003-418, Art. 56

Free 101-question English MCQ study bank for Burkina Faso Category C (poids lourd). Official exam: theory interrogation (pass 25/30) plus practical test (pass 20/30); 18+; 55 h theory. Not an official-format simulation.

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1Under Loi n°005-2018/AN, which vehicles does Burkina Faso Category C authorise?
A.Motor vehicles used for goods or material whose PTAC exceeds 3,500 kg, which may tow a goods trailer of PTAC not exceeding 750 kg
B.Any motor vehicle whose PTAC does not exceed 3,500 kg and which has no more than eight passenger seats
C.Passenger vehicles with more than eight seats besides the driver, including urban buses
D.Any trailer or semi-trailer whose PTAC exceeds 750 kg, regardless of the towing vehicle
Explanation: Article 5 of Loi n°005-2018/AN defines Category C as motor vehicles assigned to the transport of goods or material whose PTAC exceeds 3,500 kg. A goods trailer whose PTAC does not exceed 750 kg may be coupled to such a vehicle. Heavier trailers fall under Category E; passenger vehicles with more than eight seats fall under Category D.
2What is the minimum age to obtain a Burkina Faso Category C licence?
A.16 years, the same minimum as Category A
B.18 years, the same minimum as Category B
C.21 years, the same minimum as Category D
D.25 years after holding Category B for three years
Explanation: Article 9 of Loi n°005-2018/AN sets the minimum age at 18 years for Categories B, C, F and BCD. Category D is 21 years. There is no 25-year or three-year B-holding rule for C in this law.
3May a Burkina Faso Category C holder tow a goods trailer?
A.No. Category C never authorises any trailer
B.Yes, any goods trailer up to the truck's own PTAC
C.Yes, a goods trailer whose PTAC does not exceed 750 kg
D.Yes, but only if the trailer is empty and unbraked
Explanation: Article 5 states that a goods trailer whose PTAC does not exceed 750 kg may be coupled to a Category C vehicle. A trailer or semi-trailer exceeding 750 kg PTAC requires Category E (and holding C or D for six months before sitting E).
4What PTAC threshold separates a Category B goods vehicle from Category C in Burkina Faso?
A.Category C begins when PTAC exceeds 3,500 kg
B.Category C begins when PTAC exceeds 7,500 kg
C.Category C begins when PTAC exceeds 10,000 kg
D.Category C begins when PTAC exceeds 3,000 kg
Explanation: Article 5 places vehicles of PTAC not exceeding 3,500 kg in Category B (subject to the eight-seat passenger limit) and vehicles assigned to goods or material whose PTAC exceeds 3,500 kg in Category C. The 10-tonne figure appears in Décret 2003-418 as a listed speeding prohibition, not as the C threshold.
5How does Article 3 of Loi n°005-2018/AN define PTAC (poids total autorisé en charge)?
A.Only the manufacturer's unladen kerb weight, excluding fuel and the driver
B.Only the payload written on the bill of lading, excluding the vehicle itself
C.The maximum design weight stated by the manufacturer, which the driver may exceed if the axles are rated for it
D.The authorised total weight of an isolated motor vehicle or of a towed vehicle, limited by the competent authority up to the manufacturer's admissible maximum, equal to the vehicle in running order plus its load including the driver and all persons carried
Explanation: Article 3 defines PTAC as the weight of an isolated motor vehicle (porteur or tracteur) or of a towed vehicle, fixed by the competent authority within the manufacturer's maximum admissible weight: the vehicle in running order (poids à vide) plus its load, including the driver and all persons carried at the same time.
6Under Décret n°2003-418 Article 16, when is an isolated (rigid) vehicle forbidden to circulate because of its length?
A.When its length exceeds 16.50 m, the same cap as an articulated vehicle
B.When its length exceeds 12 m, unless a derogation is granted
C.When its length exceeds 18 m, not counting the coupling
D.When its length exceeds 10 m, including the front overhang
Explanation: Article 16 forbids any isolated vehicle whose length is greater than 12 m from circulating on the public highway, unless a derogation is granted. 16.50 m is the articulated-vehicle cap; 18 m is the combination-with-trailer cap excluding the coupling.
7What is the general maximum width of a vehicle on Burkina Faso public roads under Décret n°2003-418 Article 16?
A.2.55 m, all projections included, unless a derogation is provided by the texts in force
B.2.10 m, the same figure that triggers clearance (gabarit) lamps
C.2.50 m excluding mirrors, with a 5 cm construction tolerance
D.3.00 m for any Category C goods vehicle
Explanation: Article 16 forbids any vehicle whose width exceeds 2.55 m, all projections included, from circulating on the public highway, except where derogations provided by the texts in force apply. 2.10 m is the width that (or a length over 6 m) triggers two gabarit lamps; it is not the circulation-width cap.
8What is the maximum length of an articulated vehicle (véhicule articulé) on the public highway unless a special authorisation applies?
A.12.00 m, the same as an isolated rigid vehicle
B.15.00 m including the tractor cab only
C.16.50 m
D.18.00 m including the coupling device
Explanation: Article 16 forbids circulation of any articulated vehicle exceeding 16.50 m. Separately, it forbids a combination formed with a trailer, not counting the coupling (attelage), from exceeding 18 m. Isolated rigid vehicles are capped at 12 m.
9Under Article 16, when is a vehicle combination formed with a trailer forbidden because of length?
A.When the combination exceeds 16.50 m including the coupling
B.When the combination, not counting the coupling (attelage), exceeds 18 m
C.When the trailer alone exceeds 12 m
D.When the combination exceeds 21 m on any national road
Explanation: Article 16 treats two different long combinations: an articulated vehicle over 16.50 m, and an ensemble formed with its trailer, not including the coupling, exceeding 18 m. Both are forbidden to circulate on the public highway.
10How do the Article 16 length caps differ for an articulated vehicle and for a combination with a trailer?
A.Articulated vehicles are capped at 16.50 m; a combination with a trailer is capped at 18 m not counting the coupling
B.Both are capped at 16.50 m including the coupling
C.Both are capped at 18 m including the coupling
D.Articulated vehicles are capped at 18 m; a combination with a trailer is capped at 16.50 m
Explanation: Article 16 uses two different figures: 16.50 m for a véhicule articulé, and 18 m for the ensemble formed with its remorque, not counting the attelage. Confusing the two is a common Category C error.

About the Burkina Faso Permis C (Poids Lourd) Exam

Category C authorises motor vehicles used for goods or material whose PTAC exceeds 3,500 kg, which may tow a goods trailer not exceeding 750 kg PTAC. Minimum age is 18. Arrêté n°2016-009 adds 15 hours of C-specific theory to the 40-hour B core (55 hours theory) plus 36 hours practical. Arrêté n°2016-0005 requires speed limiters on defined road-transport vehicles and sets 80 km/h outside agglomeration for goods or dangerous-goods transport. The same arrêté caps driving time at nine hours a day and 48 hours a week, with 10 consecutive hours of daily rest and one hour of rest per four hours driven. Heavy-vehicle circulation offences are 4th-class contraventions fined 25,000 FCFA. The official exam is sat in French or a national language, with pass marks of 25/30 on the code and 20/30 on the practical. This free English MCQ bank is a study adaptation — not an official translation, not a format simulation, and not a substitute for the practical truck test.

Assessment

Theoretical interrogation on the highway code, road safety, accidents and alcohol/drugs — thirty projected slides (pass 25/30) or a ten-panel oral test — plus a practical driving exercise on a Category C goods vehicle scored out of 30 with 20 required and no eliminating fault. Official assessment is delivered in French and in national languages. This bank is an English MCQ study adaptation, not an official translation or a substitute for the practical test.

Time Limit

not-published

Passing Score

25/30 on the code slide test (or 8/10 panels to advance in the sign test); 20/30 on the practical with no eliminating fault

Exam Fee

DGTTM candidature dossier 5,000 FCFA plus 16,000 FCFA licence production, plus OST medical visit for C/D/E; auto-école tuition extra (Direction Générale des Transports Terrestres et Maritimes (DGTTM))

Burkina Faso Permis C (Poids Lourd) Exam Content Outline

18% of our practice bank

Category C definition, PTAC and dimensions

PTAC >3,500 kg; width, length and combination limits.

20% of our practice bank

Heavy-vehicle equipment and lighting

Two triangles, tare plate, clearance lamps.

16% of our practice bank

Speed, speed limiters and driving time

50/90/80 km/h rules and limiter duty under Arrêté 2016-0005.

14% of our practice bank

Loads, mixed transport and rain barriers

Overload, unsecured loads, mixed transport, barrière de pluies.

16% of our practice bank

Documents, medicals and 4th-class fines

Permis C document set; 25,000 FCFA fines.

16% of our practice bank

Professional safety, alcohol and coupling ≤750 kg

0.2 g/L professional limit; E required above 750 kg trailer.

How to Pass the Burkina Faso Permis C (Poids Lourd) Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 25/30 on the code slide test (or 8/10 panels to advance in the sign test); 20/30 on the practical with no eliminating fault
  • Assessment: Theoretical interrogation on the highway code, road safety, accidents and alcohol/drugs — thirty projected slides (pass 25/30) or a ten-panel oral test — plus a practical driving exercise on a Category C goods vehicle scored out of 30 with 20 required and no eliminating fault. Official assessment is delivered in French and in national languages. This bank is an English MCQ study adaptation, not an official translation or a substitute for the practical test.
  • Time limit: not-published
  • Exam fee: DGTTM candidature dossier 5,000 FCFA plus 16,000 FCFA licence production, plus OST medical visit for C/D/E; auto-école tuition extra

Keys to Passing

  • Work through all 101 available questions
  • Review every answer and explanation
  • Track weak areas and revisit them
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

Burkina Faso Permis C (Poids Lourd) Study Tips from Top Performers

1Do not confuse the 750 kg trailer allowance (still Category C) with Category E (trailer PTAC over 750 kg).
2Memorise 80 km/h outside town for goods/dangerous-goods transport under Arrêté 2016-0005.
3Heavy-vehicle circulation, parking and equipment offences are typically 4th class (25,000 FCFA).
4Keep the OST medical visit in the C/D/E document checklist.
5The practical test on a truck cannot be replaced by MCQs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What vehicles does Category C cover in Burkina Faso?

Motor vehicles used for goods or material whose PTAC exceeds 3,500 kg. A goods trailer not exceeding 750 kg PTAC may be towed; a heavier trailer requires Category E (Loi n°005-2018/AN, Art. 5).

What extra equipment must a vehicle over 3.5 tonnes carry?

In addition to ordinary motor-vehicle equipment, Décret n°2003-418 Art. 25 requires two ground warning triangles, a tare plate, and at least two appropriate extinguishers when carrying dangerous or inflammable goods.

What is the professional alcohol limit?

Décret n°2017-0826 sets 0.2 g/L for professional drivers and driving instructors, versus 0.5 g/L for ordinary drivers.

Is the official Category C exam multiple choice in English?

No. It is a French theoretical interrogation plus a practical truck test. This bank is an English MCQ study adaptation only.