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Key Facts: Mali Permis Catégorie B Exam

3,500 kg

Maximum permissible gross vehicle weight (PTAC) for Category B

Décret n° 2023-0509/PT-RM, Article 90

8 seats

Maximum passenger seats excluding driver under Category B

Décret n° 2023-0509/PT-RM, Article 90

750 kg

Maximum trailer PTAC authorized without Category E licence

Décret n° 2023-0509/PT-RM, Article 90

18 years

Minimum age required to obtain Category B licence

Décret n° 2023-0509/PT-RM, Article 90

30/40

Passing score (75%) on the theoretical admissibility assessment

Arrêté n° 2024-3860/MTI-SG, Article 11

50 km/h

Standard speed limit in urban built-up areas in Mali

Décret n° 2023-0509/PT-RM

Mali's Category B licence authorizes driving passenger cars up to 8 passenger seats and goods vehicles up to 3,500 kg PTAC, with light trailers up to 750 kg. Candidates must pass a 40-question theory assessment (30 correct needed) and two practical phases (manoeuvres and on-road traffic). Independent practice by OpenExamPrep provides 100 English-language study questions adapting the published curriculum into four-option MCQ study format; it is not an official translation or a simulation of the full licensing process.

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1Under Décret n° 2023-0509/PT-RM Article 90, what is the maximum gross vehicle weight (PTAC) authorized for a motor vehicle under Category B?
A.2,500 kg
B.3,500 kg
C.4,500 kg
D.7,500 kg
Explanation: Category B permits driving motor vehicles designed for passenger or goods carriage with an authorized gross vehicle weight (PTAC) not exceeding 3,500 kg. Vehicles exceeding 3,500 kg require a Category C heavy goods licence.
2What is the maximum number of passenger seats (excluding the driver) permitted in a vehicle driven under a Malian Category B licence?
A.5 seats
B.8 seats
C.9 seats
D.12 seats
Explanation: Under Décret n° 2023-0509/PT-RM Article 90, Category B vehicles can have a maximum of 8 passenger seats in addition to the driver's seat (total 9 occupants). Transporting more than 8 passengers requires Category D public transport.
3At an intersection without traffic lights, signs, or traffic police, which vehicle has right-of-way under Malian traffic law?
A.The vehicle approaching from the left
B.The vehicle approaching from the right
C.The fastest vehicle entering the junction
D.The heavier vehicle on the wider road
Explanation: Under the general rule of the road (priorité à droite), at an uncontrolled intersection without markings or signs, drivers must yield right-of-way to any vehicle arriving from their right side.
4What does an octagonal red sign with white lettering displaying 'STOP' require a driver to do?
A.Slow down and proceed without stopping if the road looks clear
B.Come to a complete stop at the stop line and yield to all cross-traffic before proceeding
C.Stop only if a vehicle is approaching from the right
D.Sound the horn and proceed with caution
Explanation: A STOP sign mandates bringing the vehicle to a complete standstill at the marked stop line (or edge of the intersecting carriageway) and yielding right-of-way to all vehicles on the intersecting road before moving.
5What is the primary difference between a 'Cédez le passage' (Give Way) sign and a 'STOP' sign?
A.Cédez le passage requires stopping only if conflicting traffic is present, whereas STOP requires a mandatory full stop in all cases
B.Cédez le passage gives you priority over vehicles coming from your left
C.Cédez le passage applies only to heavy trucks and buses
D.STOP signs only apply between 06:00 and 20:00
Explanation: At a Cédez le passage (inverted triangle) sign, a complete stop is not mandatory if the intersecting road is clear and entering does not impede other traffic. A STOP sign always requires a full stop regardless of traffic.
6What does a continuous (solid) white line painted along the centre of a two-way roadway signify?
A.Drivers may cross it to overtake slow-moving vehicles at any time
B.Drivers are strictly prohibited from crossing or straddling the line
C.It marks a designated lane for public transit minibuses (Sotramas)
D.It indicates that parking on the roadway is authorized
Explanation: A continuous longitudinal white line must never be crossed or straddled. It is painted where overtaking or lane changing is dangerous, such as before blind bends, crests, or hazardous junctions.
7What is the meaning of a warning line (ligne de dissuasion) with long painted dashes and short intervals between dashes?
A.Overtaking is permitted for all vehicles at any speed
B.It announces an upcoming continuous solid line or hazardous section where overtaking is restricted to very slow vehicles
C.The speed limit is automatically reduced to 30 km/h
D.It separates a dedicated pedestrian footpath from the vehicle lane
Explanation: A warning line (ligne de dissuasion or ligne d'annonce) features closely spaced dashes indicating that a solid continuous line is approaching or that overtaking should only be undertaken past very slow vehicles like tractors with clear forward sight.
8When entering a modern roundabout (carrefour à sens giratoire) marked with 'Cédez le passage' signs, who has priority?
A.Vehicles entering the roundabout have priority over circulating traffic
B.Vehicles already circulating within the roundabout have right-of-way
C.The larger vehicle always has priority regardless of position
D.Traffic must alternate entry one car at a time
Explanation: In a roundabout marked with 'Cédez le passage' at its entrances (sens giratoire), circulating vehicles approaching from the left have right-of-way over entering vehicles.
9When turning left at an uncontrolled intersection, what is the correct yielding obligation of a Category B driver?
A.Yield only to vehicles on the intersecting road arriving from the left
B.Yield to vehicles approaching from the right, and also yield to oncoming vehicles travelling straight or turning right
C.Maintain speed because left turns carry inherent right-of-way
D.Sound your horn and turn quickly before oncoming vehicles arrive
Explanation: A left turn crosses the path of oncoming traffic. The driver must yield to traffic from the right under the general rule and also yield to oncoming vehicles travelling straight or turning right before executing the turn.
10A traffic light changes from green to steady amber (yellow) as you approach. What must you do?
A.Accelerate to pass through the intersection before the light turns red
B.Stop before the stop line, unless you are so close that stopping safely would risk a collision from behind
C.Honk and turn right immediately regardless of lane markings
D.Ignore the amber light because only red requires stopping
Explanation: A steady amber light signifies that the red phase is imminent. The driver must stop before the stop line or intersection, unless the car is so close that stopping abruptly would create a rear-end collision hazard.

About the Mali Permis Catégorie B Exam

Mali's Permis de Conduire Catégorie B authorizes the driving of passenger vehicles designed with not more than eight passenger seats in addition to the driver's seat, and goods vehicles with an authorized gross vehicle weight (PTAC) not exceeding 3,500 kg. It also authorizes towing a light trailer not exceeding 750 kg PTAC. Under Arrêté n° 2024-3860/MTI-SG, the examination comprises a 40-question multiple-choice theoretical admissibility test (requiring at least 30 correct answers), followed by off-road manoeuvres and an on-road practical driving test in a dual-control car. Independent practice by OpenExamPrep provides 100 English-language study questions adapting the published curriculum into four-option MCQ study format; it is not an official translation or a simulation of the full licensing process.

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Assessment

Candidates first take the 40-question theoretical admissibility assessment. Passing the theory test (30/40) grants admissibility valid for six months, during which candidates must complete both the off-road manoeuvre phase and on-road driving phase in a dual-control Category B vehicle.

Time Limit

Not published in Arrêté n° 2024-3860/MTI-SG

Passing Score

30/40 correct answers (75%) on the theoretical admissibility assessment

Exam / Certification Fees

Décret n° 2025-0052/PT-RM sets the examination fee at 15,000 FCFA, payable once. Article 6 temporarily preserves the earlier fee schedule until effective rollout of biometric licence services, so candidates should confirm the amount currently collected with the regional transport directorate. Driving-school tuition is separate and is not fixed by that decree.

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25% of this practice bank; official regulations publish no percentage breakdown

Passenger car road rules, right-of-way, intersections, and road signs

Rules of the road, priority to the right, signed intersections, roundabouts, overtaking, passing on hills, traffic lights, and Vienna Convention regulatory and warning signs.

25% of this practice bank; official regulations publish no percentage breakdown

Vehicle dynamics, braking distances, reaction time, and speed limits

Statutory speed limits (50 km/h urban, 90 km/h rural paved, 110 km/h divided highway, 120 km/h motorway), reaction distance, braking distance, stopping distance, and kinetic energy.

20% of this practice bank; official regulations publish no percentage breakdown

Passenger safety, seatbelts, child seating rules, and trailer towing up to 750 kg

Mandatory seatbelt rules, child seating restrictions, passenger vehicle capacity (max 8 passenger seats), light trailer towing limits up to 750 kg PTAC, and trailer hitch safety.

15% of this practice bank; official regulations publish no percentage breakdown

Driver impairment, alcohol, phone ban, fatigue, and Malian weather conditions

The statutory alcohol- and narcotics-related driving offence, handheld mobile phone prohibition while the vehicle is moving, driver alertness and fatigue, harmattan dust haze, rainy-season driving, and visibility hazards.

15% of this practice bank; official regulations publish no percentage breakdown

Vehicle inspection, emergency equipment, and breakdown response (PAS)

Daily pre-drive checks (tyres, fluids, lights), the two statutory warning triangles, safe use of other carried equipment, emergency breakdown response (PAS protocol: Protéger, Alerter, Secourir), and post-crash actions.

Preparing for the Mali Permis Catégorie B Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 30/40 correct answers (75%) on the theoretical admissibility assessment
  • Assessment: Candidates first take the 40-question theoretical admissibility assessment. Passing the theory test (30/40) grants admissibility valid for six months, during which candidates must complete both the off-road manoeuvre phase and on-road driving phase in a dual-control Category B vehicle.
  • Time limit: Not published in Arrêté n° 2024-3860/MTI-SG
  • Exam / certification fees: Décret n° 2025-0052/PT-RM sets the examination fee at 15,000 FCFA, payable once. Article 6 temporarily preserves the earlier fee schedule until effective rollout of biometric licence services, so candidates should confirm the amount currently collected with the regional transport directorate. Driving-school tuition is separate and is not fixed by that decree. Official sources

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Mali Permis Catégorie B: Suggested Study Strategy

1Master light-vehicle specifications: Category B applies up to 3,500 kg PTAC, up to 8 passenger seats plus the driver, and light trailers up to 750 kg PTAC.
2Know Malian speed limits cold: 50 km/h in built-up areas, 90 km/h on rural roads, 110 km/h on dual carriageways, and 120 km/h on motorways.
3Understand safety physics: braking distance quadruples when vehicle speed doubles; wet roads or harmattan dust significantly increase skidding hazards.
4Know Article 17's equipment rule: carry two portable warning triangles; the reviewed Highway Code does not establish the universal light-vehicle extinguisher mandate previously claimed here.
5Follow the emergency breakdown sequence (PAS): Protéger (protect the scene), Alerter (call emergency services), Secourir (assist the injured without aggravating injuries).

Frequently Asked Questions

What vehicles can you drive with a Malian Category B driving licence?

Under Décret n° 2023-0509/PT-RM Article 90, Category B covers motor vehicles with a permissible maximum gross weight (PTAC) not exceeding 3,500 kg, designed and constructed for the carriage of passengers with no more than eight seats in addition to the driver's seat, or for the carriage of goods. It also authorizes coupling a light trailer with a PTAC not exceeding 750 kg.

What is the minimum age to obtain a Category B licence in Mali?

The minimum age is 18 years under Décret n° 2023-0509/PT-RM Article 90.

What is the examination format and pass mark for Category B?

Arrêté n° 2024-3860/MTI-SG Articles 10–12 establishes a two-stage examination: first, a 40-question theoretical admissibility assessment where at least 30 correct answers are required to pass; second, an off-road manoeuvre test and an on-road practical driving test in a dual-control vehicle.

Is approved driving school training mandatory before sitting the exam?

Yes. Décret n° 2023-0509/PT-RM Article 89 and Arrêté n° 2024-3860/MTI-SG Article 2 mandate prior theoretical and practical instruction in an approved driving school (auto-école agréée).

What is the official examination fee for Category B?

Décret n° 2025-0052/PT-RM sets the examination fee at 15,000 FCFA, payable once. Its Article 6 transition temporarily preserves the earlier schedule until biometric licence services become effective, so applicants should confirm the amount currently collected with the regional transport directorate. Driving-school tuition is separate.

What are the general statutory speed limits for Category B vehicles in Mali?

Under Décret n° 2023-0509/PT-RM, light vehicles are subject to 50 km/h in urban built-up areas (agglomérations), 90 km/h on paved rural roads, 110 km/h on divided highways, and 120 km/h on motorways, with reductions during rain (to 80, 90, and 100 km/h respectively) or dense dust/fog (50 km/h when visibility is under 50 metres).