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1On which side of the road must traffic normally travel in Malta?
A.On the left-hand side
B.On the right-hand side
C.In the centre unless approaching oncoming vehicles
D.On either side depending on the road layout
Explanation: Rule 122 of the Malta Road Code (2025) states that traffic in Malta must keep to the left-hand side of the road. Drivers keep to the left except when overtaking or turning right, and overtaking is normally done on the right.
2When approaching a roundabout in Malta, to which traffic must you normally give priority?
A.Traffic approaching from your right
B.Traffic approaching from your left
C.Traffic waiting to enter at the next entry after yours
D.No one, because traffic entering a roundabout has priority over circulating traffic
Explanation: Rule 215 of the Malta Road Code tells drivers reaching a roundabout to give priority to traffic approaching from their right, unless signs, road markings, or traffic lights direct otherwise. Traffic circulates clockwise, so vehicles coming from your right are already on the roundabout or about to cross your path.
3What is the general national speed limit for passenger cars in built-up urban areas in Malta?
A.30 km/h
B.50 km/h
C.60 km/h
D.80 km/h
Explanation: The speed-limit table in the Malta Road Code sets 50 km/h in towns and villages for private cars, unless signs show a different limit. Locally set limits, such as 30 km/h in some built-up areas, may be lower.
4What is the general maximum speed limit for cars on open roads outside built-up areas in Malta?
A.60 km/h
B.70 km/h
C.80 km/h
D.100 km/h
Explanation: The Malta Road Code's speed-limit table gives private cars a maximum of 80 km/h outside towns and villages, unless signs show a lower limit. The limit is an absolute maximum, not a target speed.
5What does a triangular road sign with a red border signify in Malta?
A.A mandatory instruction that must be obeyed
B.A prohibition forbidding a specific action
C.General route or tourism information
D.A hazard warning alerting drivers of danger ahead
Explanation: Under European and Maltese road signage standards, triangular signs with a red border and white or yellow background are warning signs that alert drivers to hazards ahead, such as bends, junctions, or pedestrian crossings.
6What does a circular road sign with a red border indicate to road users?
A.A positive instruction that must be followed
B.Advance warning of a temporary road hazard
C.Information about facilities or directions ahead
D.A prohibition or restriction telling you what you must not do
Explanation: Circular signs with a red border are regulatory prohibitory signs that specify what road users are forbidden from doing, such as 'No Entry', speed limits, or 'No Overtaking'.
7What is the meaning of a circular road sign with a solid blue background and white symbol?
A.A mandatory instruction giving a positive order
B.A warning of an impending road hazard
C.A prohibition against heavy goods vehicles
D.An advisory suggestion that can be disregarded
Explanation: Circular signs with a blue background give mandatory positive instructions that drivers must follow, such as 'Turn Left Ahead', 'Keep Left', or 'Roundabout Ahead'.
8What does a yellow box junction (criss-cross yellow lines) marked on the road mean?
A.You may enter whenever the traffic signal ahead is green
B.You may wait inside the box as long as you do not block a pedestrian crossing
C.It marks a loading area for commercial vehicles
D.You must not enter the box until your exit road or lane is clear, except when turning right and held up only by oncoming traffic or vehicles waiting to turn right
Explanation: Rule 197 of the Malta Road Code says you MUST NOT enter a box junction until your exit road or lane is clear. You may enter and wait when you want to turn right and are stopped only by oncoming traffic or other vehicles waiting to turn right.
9A yellow box is marked across the carriageway at a signal-controlled roundabout in Malta. When may you enter it?
A.Only if you can cross over it completely without stopping
B.Whenever your traffic signal is green, even if traffic ahead is queuing
C.When you want to turn right and are waiting only for oncoming traffic
D.Only when no pedestrians are waiting at the nearest crossing
Explanation: Rule 197 of the Malta Road Code adds a stricter rule for signalled roundabouts: you MUST NOT enter the box unless you can cross over it completely without stopping. The right-turn waiting exception applies to ordinary box junctions, not to boxes at signalled roundabouts.
10What is the legal minimum tyre tread depth for passenger cars in Malta?
A.1.0 mm across the entire tyre surface
B.1.6 mm across the central three-quarters of the tread around the entire circumference
C.2.0 mm on front tyres and 1.0 mm on rear tyres
D.3.0 mm across the shoulder of the tyre
Explanation: Annex 1 of the Malta Road Code requires cars, light vans, and light trailers to have a tread depth of at least 1.6 mm across the central three-quarters of the breadth of the tread and around the entire circumference.

About the Transport Malta Driving Theory Test Exam

The Transport Malta Driving Theory Test is the theory part of the Category B (car) driving test under the Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) Regulations (S.L. 65.18). Its syllabus in the Fourth Schedule covers road traffic regulations, the driver, the road, other road users, documents and accidents, vehicle safety and mechanical checks, and the environment. Candidates must be at least 18, hold a learner's permit, and pass it before applying for the practical test.

Exam sponsor: Transport Malta (Authority for Transport in Malta). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

35 multiple-choice questions in 45 minutes at Transport Malta's Theory Test Centre; at least 30 correct answers are needed to pass. Questions come from Transport Malta's published car question bank, available in English and Maltese, and some items ask candidates to mark two answers.

Time Limit

45 minutes

Passing Score

30 of 35 correct (85.7%)

Exam / Certification Fees

€30.25 per sitting; €22.50 for a re-sit

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Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

71 of 444 items in Transport Malta's published car question bank (~16%)

Road & Traffic Signs and Markings

Warning, regulatory, mandatory, and information signs, traffic lights, and carriageway markings such as yellow lines, box junctions, and double white lines.

56 of 444 (~13%)

Rules of the Road & Dual Carriageways

Driving on the left, priority at junctions and roundabouts, lane discipline, overtaking, parking restrictions, tunnels, and emergency vehicles.

80 of 444 (~18%)

Vulnerable Road Users & Other Vehicles

Pedestrians, children, older people, cyclists, motorcyclists, horse riders and karrozzini, e-kickscooters, buses, and large vehicles.

83 of 444 (~19%)

Alertness, Attitude & Hazard Awareness

Observation, blind spots, mobile phone rules, fatigue, alcohol and medicines, courtesy, and anticipating hazards.

29 of 444 (~7%)

Safety Margins

Following distances, stopping distances, speed limits, and driving in wet weather, darkness, and low sun.

87 of 444 (~20%)

Vehicle Safety, Handling & Loading

Tyres (1.6 mm minimum tread for cars), brakes, ABS, warning lights, seat belts and child restraints, skids, and loading.

38 of 444 (~9%)

Documents & Accidents

Insurance, VRT, licence categories, the probationary licence and penalty points, breakdowns, and what to do after a collision.

Preparing for the Transport Malta Driving Theory Test Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 30 of 35 correct (85.7%)
  • Assessment: 35 multiple-choice questions in 45 minutes at Transport Malta's Theory Test Centre; at least 30 correct answers are needed to pass. Questions come from Transport Malta's published car question bank, available in English and Maltese, and some items ask candidates to mark two answers.
  • Time limit: 45 minutes
  • Exam / certification fees: €30.25 per sitting; €22.50 for a re-sit Official sources

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Transport Malta Driving Theory Test: Suggested Study Strategy

1Download the 2025 Malta Road Code and Transport Malta's car question bank, and work through the official questions alongside this practice bank.
2Memorise the key numbers: 50 km/h in towns and 80 km/h outside for cars, 50 mg/100 ml blood alcohol (20 mg on a probationary licence), 1.6 mm minimum car tread, and 12 penalty points to lose a probationary licence.
3Practise priority rules for left-hand traffic: give way to traffic from the right at roundabouts, keep box junctions clear, and know when you may cross double white lines.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Malta driving theory test available in English?

Transport Malta publishes its theory test question banks in both English and Maltese, and its free reading-assistance service reads the questions and answers to eligible candidates in either language. Check the language arrangements with the Theory Test Centre when you book.

What are the pass mark, time limit, and fee?

Transport Malta says the test takes 45 minutes and has 35 multiple-choice questions, of which you must answer 30 correctly. The fee is €30.25, or €22.50 for a re-sit. You need a learner's permit and must be at least 18 to sit the test.

Which side of the road does Malta drive on, and who has priority at roundabouts?

The Malta Road Code says traffic must keep to the left-hand side of the road. When reaching a roundabout, give priority to traffic approaching from your right unless signs, road markings, or traffic lights direct otherwise.

What are the drink-driving limits in Malta?

The Malta Road Code gives a general limit of 50 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood (22 µg per 100 ml of breath). Drivers with only a probationary licence and drivers of commercial vehicles have a 20 mg limit (9 µg breath), and drivers of buses, coaches, and other vehicles carrying passengers for a fee have a zero limit.

What are the standard speed limits for cars in Malta?

The Malta Road Code's speed table sets 50 km/h in towns and villages and 80 km/h outside them for private cars, unless signs show a different limit. Lower local limits, such as 30 km/h in some built-up areas, may apply.

Is this the official Transport Malta question bank?

No. These are independent English-language practice questions by OpenExamPrep, written from the 2025 Malta Road Code, S.L. 65.18, and Transport Malta's published information. Every question here has one correct answer, while Transport Malta's own bank also includes items that ask you to mark two answers, so review the official question bank as well.