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1Under the Congolese Highway Code (Loi n° 78/022 portant Nouveau Code de la Route), on which side of the public carriageway must vehicles normally circulate in DR Congo?

A.On the right-hand side of the carriageway, as close as safely practicable to the right edge or curb

B.On the left-hand side of the carriageway, in accordance with Southern African SADC conventions

C.In the exact middle of the roadway unless another vehicle is approaching from the opposite direction

D.On whichever lane has the smoothest surface, regardless of the direction of oncoming traffic

Explanation: Article 10.1 of the Congolese Highway Code (Loi n° 78/022) states that the direction of traffic is on the right, and Article 10.2 requires every driver to keep the vehicle near the right-hand edge of the carriageway as far as circumstances allow, except on open squares or where signs impose something else.

2At an intersection with no traffic lights, police officer, or priority signs, which rule governs the right of way under Congolese traffic law?

A.Priority to the right (priorité à droite), requiring drivers to yield to vehicles approaching from their right

B.Priority to the left (priorité à gauche), requiring drivers to yield to vehicles approaching from their left

C.Priority to the largest vehicle, granting heavy trucks right of way over light passenger cars

D.Priority to whichever vehicle reaches the intersection first at the highest speed

Explanation: Article 20.4 of Loi n° 78/022 makes priority to the right (priorité à droite) the default: at intersections other than those covered by the special rules, a driver must give way to vehicles coming from the right. Article 20.7 adds one standing exception — vehicles running on rails always have priority at intersections.

3What is the general statutory maximum speed limit for light passenger motor vehicles inside built-up areas (en agglomération) in DR Congo?

A.60 km/h, unless a lower limit such as 30 km/h or 50 km/h is specifically signposted

B.80 km/h on all multi-lane urban boulevards

C.40 km/h as an absolute maximum on all city streets

D.100 km/h on paved municipal avenues

Explanation: Article 18.1 of Loi n° 78/022 limits speed inside built-up areas to 60 km/h for every vehicle. A lower or higher limit may be imposed or permitted on particular roads by the appropriate sign, but the same article caps any higher signposted urban limit at 80 km/h.

4Outside built-up areas (hors agglomération) on an ordinary two-way paved road in DR Congo, what is the statutory speed limit for a light motor vehicle?

A.90 km/h

B.80 km/h

C.100 km/h

D.120 km/h

Explanation: Article 18.2.2 of Loi n° 78/022 limits speed outside built-up areas to 90 km/h on ordinary public roads (75 km/h for buses and coaches). The higher 120 km/h figure applies only to motorways and to roads divided into three or more lanes with at least two assigned to each direction — see Article 18.2.1.

5On which side must a driver normally execute an overtaking maneuver (dépassement) in DR Congo?

A.On the left side of the vehicle being overtaken

B.On the right side of the vehicle being overtaken, using the paved shoulder

C.On whichever side has greater clearance between vehicles

D.On the right side whenever driving on multi-lane urban avenues

Explanation: Under the Congolese Highway Code, overtaking must always be carried out on the left. Overtaking on the right is strictly prohibited except when the vehicle in front has clearly signaled its intention to turn left and has moved to the center or left lane.

6In which of the following circumstances is overtaking strictly PROHIBITED under Congolese traffic law?

A.Near a pedestrian crossing, at a blind bend, on a hill crest, and at unsignposted intersections

B.Only when driving in heavy rain during nighttime hours

C.Only when the vehicle ahead is traveling at exactly the posted speed limit

D.Only when overtaking commercial trucks carrying agricultural goods

Explanation: Article 14.3 of Loi n° 78/022 bans overtaking on the left on two-way roads when approaching or on a hill crest, in bends, and whenever visibility is insufficient — unless the manoeuvre can be completed without crossing the continuous white line. Article 14.4 bans it immediately before and inside an intersection other than a roundabout, and Article 14.5 requires any vehicle overtaking near a pedestrian crossing to be slow enough to stop on the spot.

7If a vehicle ahead is moving slowly and preparing to turn left, how may a following driver safely overtake it?

A.Overtake on the right, provided there is sufficient room on the carriageway without driving onto the sidewalk

B.Overtake on the left by crossing rapidly into the oncoming traffic lane

C.Flash headlights continuously until the leading vehicle aborts its left turn

D.Honk the horn and force past on the left shoulder

Explanation: Congolese traffic law allows an exception to the left-overtaking rule: when a preceding vehicle has clearly signaled its intention to turn left and has positioned itself toward the center line, following vehicles may overtake on the right if adequate roadway space exists.

8What is the legal rule regarding the use of a central storage lane (voie de stockage) designated for turning left?

A.A storage lane may only be used to slow down and prepare for a left turn; it must NEVER be used to overtake vehicles ahead

B.Drivers may use the storage lane to accelerate and overtake slow-moving traffic going straight

C.Commercial taxi minibuses may use storage lanes as temporary passenger drop-off zones

D.Drivers may park in the storage lane during peak traffic hours

Explanation: A designated storage/deceleration lane (voie de stockage) exists exclusively for vehicles decelerating and positioning to turn. Using a storage lane as an overtaking lane to bypass through traffic is strictly prohibited under Congolese road regulations.

9When entering a roundabout (carrefour à sens giratoire) marked with a 'Cédez le passage' sign, who has the right of way?

A.Vehicles already circulating on the roundabout ring

B.Vehicles entering the roundabout from the right-hand approach road

C.The vehicle that is traveling at the highest speed upon arrival

D.Heavy transport vehicles, regardless of their position relative to the ring

Explanation: At a standard modern roundabout (carrefour à sens giratoire) marked with yield signs, priority belongs to vehicles already circulating inside the ring. Approaching drivers must yield to traffic coming from their left on the roundabout.

10What must a driver do when approaching a traffic police officer (agent de la circulation routière) who has one arm raised vertically?

A.Come to a complete stop; this signal indicates 'Stop' for all road users approaching from all directions

B.Proceed with caution if turning right

C.Accelerate to clear the intersection before the officer lowers the arm

D.Stop only if driving a commercial heavy goods vehicle

Explanation: Article 5.2.1 of Loi n° 78/022 defines the vertically raised arm — which may be accompanied by a long, non-strident whistle blast — as "attention, arrêt" for every road user. Two nuances matter: a driver who can no longer stop in adequate safety is excused, and if the signal is given inside an intersection it does not require drivers already engaged in that intersection to stop, so they must clear it.

About the DR Congo Driving Theory Test Exam

The CONADEP Driving Theory Test (Examen Théorique du Code de la Route) is the mandatory computer-based knowledge examination administered by the Commission Nationale de Délivrance des Permis de Conduire under the Ministère des Transports, Voies de Communication et de Désenclavement in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Driving-licence issuance was suspended in the DRC from September 2017 until the biometric permit was relaunched on 25 November 2024; Arrêté Ministériel n° VPM/MTVCD/CAB/036/2024 du 23 novembre 2024 then made the licence conditional on passing a theory and a practical exam, and Note Circulaire 470/CAB/SG/TVCD/115/2024 du 26 novembre 2024 fixed the procedure. The exam is sat in French and tests the Congolese Highway Code (Loi n° 78/022 du 30 août 1978) across CONADEP's four published sections: réglementation routière, signalisation routière, motards and éthique du conducteur.

Assessment

Computer-based examination taken on a tablet at a CONADEP centre in front of a supervising jury, after fingerprint sign-in. The 20 questions are drawn from CONADEP's national pool of 806 published items in four sections: réglementation routière, signalisation routière, motards and éthique du conducteur. Passing admits the candidate to the practical exam, taken on a simulator or in a vehicle under an examiner, which also requires at least 60%.

Time Limit

7 minutes

Passing Score

60% — at least 12 correct answers out of 20

Exam Fee

15 USD paid at Rawbank, covering both the theory and practical exams; the permit issuance fee on passing is 38.50 USD for Category A, 71.50 USD for Category B and 99 USD for Categories C, D and E (Commission Nationale de Délivrance des Permis de Conduire (CONADEP) / Ministère des Transports, Voies de Communication et de Désenclavement (MTVCD))

DR Congo Driving Theory Test Exam Content Outline

74% of CONADEP's published pool (599 of 806 items); 68% of our practice bank

Réglementation routière

The broad catch-all section of the official pool: priority to the right, intersections, speed limits (60 km/h in built-up areas, 90 km/h on ordinary open roads, 120 km/h on motorways and divided roads), overtaking bans, stopping and parking distances, lighting, seatbelts and head restraints, vehicle loading and dimensions, tyres and dashboard warning lamps, breakdown procedure and first aid.

11% of CONADEP's published pool (90 of 806 items); 13% of our practice bank

Signalisation routière

Sign families and road markings under the Vienna-Convention scheme used by Loi n° 78/022: danger warning symbols, prohibition and obligation signs, the priority signals B1 « Cédez le passage », B2 « Arrêt », B3 « Route à priorité » and B4 « Fin de priorité », continuous and broken lines, and temporary markings.

10% of CONADEP's published pool (84 of 806 items); 13% of our practice bank

Motards

The official two-wheeler section: recognising a homologated helmet by the competent service's label sewn inside, dipped headlights by day, no riding two abreast in a built-up area, side-car passenger helmets, carrying passengers and the ban on children under 12, loading low and balanced, cornering and the effet tunnel.

4% of CONADEP's published pool (33 of 806 items); 6% of our practice bank

Éthique du conducteur

Driver conduct and the published fine bands, stated in US dollars: driving without a licence 30–60 USD, no seatbelt or a faulty manoeuvre 20–35 USD, refusing priority to the right 20–40 USD, hit-and-run 25–60 USD, and driving above 1 g/l of blood alcohol 50–100 USD.

How to Pass the DR Congo Driving Theory Test Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: 60% — at least 12 correct answers out of 20
Assessment: Computer-based examination taken on a tablet at a CONADEP centre in front of a supervising jury, after fingerprint sign-in. The 20 questions are drawn from CONADEP's national pool of 806 published items in four sections: réglementation routière, signalisation routière, motards and éthique du conducteur. Passing admits the candidate to the practical exam, taken on a simulator or in a vehicle under an examiner, which also requires at least 60%.
Time limit: 7 minutes
Exam fee: 15 USD paid at Rawbank, covering both the theory and practical exams; the permit issuance fee on passing is 38.50 USD for Category A, 71.50 USD for Category B and 99 USD for Categories C, D and E

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DR Congo Driving Theory Test Study Tips from Top Performers

1Learn the three speed figures in Article 18 of Loi n° 78/022: 60 km/h inside built-up areas, 90 km/h on ordinary roads outside them, and 120 km/h on motorways and roads split into three or more lanes with at least two per direction. A higher signposted urban limit can never exceed 80 km/h.

2Learn the two police signals in Article 5.2 exactly. An arm raised vertically means stop for everyone, except drivers who cannot stop safely and those already inside the intersection, who must clear it. Arms held out horizontally stop the traffic crossing the line of the arms — that is, traffic facing the officer's chest or back.

3Memorise the parking distances in Article 24.1, which the exam likes to swap around: 10 metres from an intersection, 20 metres from a bus or tram stop, 5 metres before a pedestrian crossing, and never leaving less than 3 metres of free carriageway.

4For the Motards section, learn how a homologated helmet is recognised — by the competent service's label sewn inside the shell — plus dipped headlights by day, no riding two abreast in a built-up area, helmets for side-car passengers, and no carrying a child under 12.

5Under Article 41.5, the warning triangle goes at least 30 metres behind the vehicle outside built-up areas and on bends, positioned so approaching drivers see it from 100 metres. Inside a built-up area it may be set closer or carried on the bodywork.

6Note that CONADEP's own bank keys the alcohol contravention threshold at 1 g/l of blood, with 0.3 g/l as the level at which vision starts to suffer. Do not carry over the 0.5 g/l limit used in European codes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are on the CONADEP driving theory test in DR Congo?

Note Circulaire 470/CAB/SG/TVCD/115/2024 § 1.2 sets the exam at 20 multiple-choice questions of 21 seconds each, taken on a digital tablet over 7 minutes in front of a supervising jury.

What happens if I fail the CONADEP theory or practical exam?

Note Circulaire 470/2024 § 1.3 suspends the procedure and allows the candidate to return only after 7 days. After three consecutive failures at the theory and/or practical exam, the candidate forfeits the exam fees and must pay again.

What topics does the CONADEP theory exam cover, and in what proportion?

CONADEP publishes its national pool of 806 questions with answers at conadep.cd/question-examen, split into four sections: réglementation routière (599 items, 74%), signalisation routière (90 items, 11%), motards (84 items, 10%) and éthique du conducteur (33 items, 4%).

What is the passing score for the Congolese driving theory exam?

Candidates must achieve a minimum score of 60%, meaning at least 12 correct answers out of 20, to pass the theory exam and be eligible to proceed to the practical driving evaluation.

How much does the CONADEP driving examination cost?

Candidates pay a 15 USD examination registration fee at Rawbank to obtain the application form and schedule their theory and practical tests. Upon passing both tests, the biometric permit production fee ranges from 38.50 USD (Category A) to 71.50 USD (Category B) and 99 USD (Categories C/D/E).

Why are these practice questions in English when the CONADEP exam is in French?

The official exam is administered in French on a CONADEP tablet. This bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation of the same scope — not an official translation, and not a simulation of the exam's format, since official items carry two to five options rather than four. It keeps the French legal terms (agglomération, cédez le passage, triangle de présignalisation, motards) so you can recognise them on the day.