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Key Facts: Gostekhnadzor Category AIV Exam Exam

22 years

Minimum age for Category AIV

Decree No. 796, para 11

≥75%

Theory pass mark (6 of 8 on an 8-question ticket)

Decree No. 796, para 22(2)

7 days

Minimum wait before a theory retake

Decree No. 796, para 19

3 months

Validity of a passed theory result

Decree No. 796, para 20

500 / 2,000 RUB

State duty for the licence (paper / plastic)

Tax Code Art. 333.33(1)(43)

10 years

Validity of the tractor-driver licence

Decree No. 796, para 34

Gostekhnadzor Category AIV covers off-road passenger vehicles with more than 8 seats. The theory exam uses 8-question Ministry of Agriculture tickets; at least 75% must be correct. Candidates must be 22 and hold a driving licence of the corresponding category for 12 months. This bank is an independent English-language study adaptation.

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1According to the official Category AIV tickets, in what position must the door locking system of an off-road passenger vehicle be while travelling?

A.Unlocked

B.Locked, so passengers cannot open the doors

C.Locked only on public roads

D.Locked only when children are carried

Explanation: The official Category AIV tickets require the door locking system to be in the unlocked position while travelling, so that the doors can be opened quickly from inside or outside if the vehicle overturns, catches fire or breaks through ice.

2Under PDD paragraph 2.1.2, what must the driver of an off-road passenger vehicle fitted with seat belts ensure?

A.That only the front-seat passenger wears a belt

B.That belts are worn only outside built-up areas

C.That the driver wears a belt and the passengers are wearing their belts

D.That passengers decide for themselves whether to wear a belt

Explanation: PDD paragraph 2.1.2 requires the driver of a vehicle fitted with seat belts to wear one and not to carry passengers who are not wearing belts. KoAP Article 12.6 provides a fine for breaking the seat belt rules.

3A column of off-road passenger vehicles reaches an ice crossing. What does Order No. 871н require for crossing it?

A.Lock the doors and keep all seat belts fastened for the crossing

B.Keep the doors closed and tell the passengers to hold on tightly

C.Open the windows only and leave belts fastened

D.Single file, doors open, belts off, passengers out first

Explanation: Order No. 871н requires vehicles to move along an ice crossing in single file with the doors open and seat belts unfastened (paragraph 239). Workers and passengers must get out before the crossing (paragraph 240), and stopping on the ice is not allowed (paragraph 241).

4When is the correct time to engage the inter-axle and inter-wheel differential locks on an all-terrain crew bus (e.g., Ural or KAMAZ chassis)?

A.After the vehicle has sunk to the axles and the wheels are spinning

B.On dry asphalt at speed, to improve cornering

C.Before a difficult section, stopped or creeping without wheel slip

D.Never while passengers are on board

Explanation: Differential locks are engaged before a difficult section, with the vehicle stopped or moving slowly without wheel slip. The official Category AIV tickets prohibit locking the inter-axle or inter-wheel differentials when driving on hard roads.

5What is the primary operational effect of reducing tyre pressure using the Central Tyre Inflation System (CTIS / СРДШ) on an off-road crew bus?

A.It reduces the electrical load on the alternator in cold weather

B.It warms the engine coolant through heat from the brakes

C.It lengthens the footprint and lowers ground pressure

D.It raises the vehicle's top speed on hard roads

Explanation: Lowering tyre pressure lengthens the contact patch and reduces ground pressure, helping the vehicle cross soft snow, bog or swamp. The official Category AIV tickets note that lower pressure also reduces load capacity and the permitted speed.

6Why must an all-terrain crew bus driver restore standard nominal tyre pressure immediately upon exiting deep snow or tundra onto a hard-packed gravel or frozen winter road?

A.Low pressure makes the headlights dim

B.The law requires high pressure to prevent travel sickness

C.Low pressure at road speed makes the tyres flex, overheat and fail

D.Normal pressure is needed for the cab heater to work

Explanation: The official Category AIV tickets state that lowering tyre pressure from the maximum to the minimum permitted reduces load capacity and permitted speed. Driving on hard ground at road speed with low pressure makes the sidewalls flex, overheat and fail, so pressure must be restored.

7What is the critical danger when driving a high-chassis crew bus (вахтовка) across a steep transverse side slope (боковой косогор)?

A.Washer fluid may siphon into the passenger cabin

B.The air filter may absorb fuel vapour from the spare canister

C.The radio aerial may touch low-flying aircraft

D.The high centre of gravity makes the vehicle prone to rolling over sideways

Explanation: A high-mounted passenger cabin raises the centre of gravity, so crossing a steep side slope can tip the vehicle over. The official Category AIV tickets add that the risk is greatest with cargo on the roof rack or reduced tyre pressure.

8What should the driver of an off-road crew bus do immediately after wading across a shallow water obstacle or ford (брод)?

A.Accelerate to full road speed to dry the tyres

B.Stop in the current and wait for the brakes to drain

C.Apply the parking brake fully while driving at 40 km/h

D.Brake gently several times while moving to dry the brakes

Explanation: The official Category AIV tickets direct that after crossing water the brakes are dried by braking gently several times while moving, and the oil in all units is checked for water at the first opportunity.

9What must the driver verify before attempting to cross a natural water ford (брод) with a passenger crew bus?

A.The colour of the trees and grass growing on the river bank

B.The salt content of the water, measured with a test kit

C.Whether the passengers have taken off their coats and boots

D.Depth against the fording limit, firm bottom, current and holes

Explanation: Before fording, the driver checks that the depth does not exceed the vehicle's permitted fording depth, that the bottom is firm, how strong the current is and whether there are holes. The official Category AIV tickets allow small water obstacles to be crossed only when they cannot be bypassed.

10Why is regular snow clearing from the exhaust tailpipe mandatory when running an engine or heater on a stranded winter crew bus?

A.To keep snow out of the fuel injection pump and filters

B.To keep the exhaust note sounding normal for other drivers

C.To meet local noise rules for engines idling at night

D.To stop carbon monoxide from backing up into the cabin

Explanation: When drifting snow covers an exhaust pipe, backpressure forces toxic exhaust fumes containing carbon monoxide (угарный газ) through floor seams, heater vents, and cable grommets directly into the passenger salon. Carbon monoxide is odorless, colorless, and lethal, capable of causing fatal poisoning while occupants sleep.

About the Gostekhnadzor Category AIV Exam Exam

Category AIV covers off-road motor vehicles designed to carry passengers and having more than 8 seats besides the driver's (Federal Law No. 297-FZ, Art. 15), such as off-road crew buses. The right to drive them is confirmed by a tractor-driver licence with Category AIV issued by the regional Gostekhnadzor body after theory and practical examinations under Government Decree No. 796. Candidates must be at least 22 and hold a Russian driving licence of the corresponding category for at least 12 months. These vehicles are inspected every 6 months (Decree No. 1013, para 5). The official Category AIV tickets cover passenger transport, off-road and water crossings, technical condition, towing, liability and first aid. OpenExamPrep's bank is an independent English-language MCQ study adaptation; it is not an official translation and does not replace accredited training or the practical examination.

Exam sponsor: State Technical Supervision Inspectorate (Гостехнадзор / Минсельхоз России). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Official format: a theory examination on the Ministry of Agriculture-approved tickets for the category, taken orally or on an examination terminal at the regional Gostekhnadzor body, with remote participation available on request (Decree No. 796, paras 22 and 22(1)); candidates without a Russian driving licence also take a Road Traffic Rules theory section (paras 18, 29(1)). It is followed by a two-stage practical examination: manoeuvres on a closed site or tractor-drome, then driving on a special route in real operating conditions (para 23). Passing requires at least 75% correct answers and at least 75% of manoeuvres performed correctly (para 22(2)). OpenExamPrep's bank is an independent English-language MCQ study adaptation based on the official Russian-language tickets and the laws they cite; it is not an official translation, does not reproduce the official tickets, and cannot replace accredited training or the practical examination.

Time Limit

Set by the examining Gostekhnadzor inspector ('in the allotted time'); Decree No. 796 sets no fixed national time limit

Passing Score

At least 75% of the ticket questions answered correctly within the allotted time (Decree No. 796, para 22(2)) — at least 6 of 8 on an 8-question ticket

Exam / Certification Fees

No fee is charged for sitting the examinations; issuing the tractor-driver licence (УТМ) carries a state duty of 500 RUB (paper) or 2,000 RUB (plastic) under Tax Code Art. 333.33(1)(43).

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Official sources

Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian Federation (approves the Gostekhnadzor examination tickets) · Source checked 2026-10-11
Government Decree No. 796 of 12 July 1999 (as amended) — Rules for admission to drive self-propelled machines and issue of tractor-driver licences · Source checked 2026-10-11
Federal Law No. 297-FZ of 2 July 2021 'On self-propelled machines and other types of equipment' (Article 15: categories and admission) · Source checked 2026-10-11
Government Decree No. 1013 of 13 November 2013 — Rules for technical inspection of self-propelled machines · Source checked 2026-10-11
Order of the Ministry of Labour No. 871n of 9 December 2020 — Labour Protection Rules for Road Transport · Source checked 2026-10-11
Tax Code of the Russian Federation, Article 333.33(1)(43) — state duty for issuing a tractor-driver licence · Source checked 2026-10-11

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.

9% of this study set

Passenger transport rules

Seat belts, children in the front seat, door locks while travelling, ferries, reaction time and fatigue.

24% of this study set

Off-road driving, water and ice

Tyre pressure, differential locks, slopes, ditches, columns, ice crossings, ferries and buoyancy.

29% of this study set

Technical condition, inspection and maintenance

Six-monthly technical inspection, operating bans, cooling systems, heaters, jacking, reflectors and lighting.

13% of this study set

Licensing and liability

Category AIV definition and admission, documents and administrative penalties.

6% of this study set

Towing and trailers

Towing methods and speeds, partial loading, trailer paths and passengers in towed vehicles.

20% of this study set

First aid

Bleeding types, tourniquets, fractures, casualty positioning, frostbite, hypothermia, carbon monoxide and CPR.

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What You Need to Know

Passing score: At least 75% of the ticket questions answered correctly within the allotted time (Decree No. 796, para 22(2)) — at least 6 of 8 on an 8-question ticket
Assessment: Official format: a theory examination on the Ministry of Agriculture-approved tickets for the category, taken orally or on an examination terminal at the regional Gostekhnadzor body, with remote participation available on request (Decree No. 796, paras 22 and 22(1)); candidates without a Russian driving licence also take a Road Traffic Rules theory section (paras 18, 29(1)). It is followed by a two-stage practical examination: manoeuvres on a closed site or tractor-drome, then driving on a special route in real operating conditions (para 23). Passing requires at least 75% correct answers and at least 75% of manoeuvres performed correctly (para 22(2)). OpenExamPrep's bank is an independent English-language MCQ study adaptation based on the official Russian-language tickets and the laws they cite; it is not an official translation, does not reproduce the official tickets, and cannot replace accredited training or the practical examination.
Time limit: Set by the examining Gostekhnadzor inspector ('in the allotted time'); Decree No. 796 sets no fixed national time limit
Exam / certification fees: No fee is charged for sitting the examinations; issuing the tractor-driver licence (УТМ) carries a state duty of 500 RUB (paper) or 2,000 RUB (plastic) under Tax Code Art. 333.33(1)(43). Official sources

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Gostekhnadzor Category AIV Exam: Suggested Study Strategy

1Know the Category AIV specifics: minimum age 22, a driving licence held for 12 months, and technical inspection every 6 months.

2Learn the passenger rules: door locks unlocked while travelling, seat belts worn where fitted, and children aged 7–11 in the front seat only with a child restraint.

3Memorise the water and ice rules: no passengers in the vehicle on a ferry, no stops on an ice crossing, and single-file movement with doors open and belts unfastened.

4Review the towing rules: partial loading when the steering is faulty, rigid tow no faster than 50 km/h, and no passengers in a towed passenger vehicle.

5Revise the technical bans: missing wheel nuts, cracked wheel discs, faulty wipers or washers, missing mudflaps and water in the cooling system in frost.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often must a Category AIV vehicle undergo technical inspection?

Every 6 months. Under the Rules for Technical Inspection of Self-Propelled Machines (Decree No. 1013), off-road passenger vehicles with more than 8 seats besides the driver's are inspected every 6 months by the Gostekhnadzor bodies, and the certificate is valid for 6 months from issue; other machines are inspected yearly.

How is the Category AIV theory examination run and scored?

The theory examination uses the Ministry of Agriculture-approved tickets for the category (the ticket books use 8-question tickets) and is taken orally or on an examination terminal at the regional Gostekhnadzor body; remote participation is available on request. Under Decree No. 796, para 22(2), the result is a pass if at least 75% of the ticket questions are answered correctly within the allotted time — at least 6 of 8. No fixed national time limit is set in the Decree.

Who may sit the Category AIV examinations?

Under Decree No. 796, para 11, candidates must be at least 22 years, hold a valid medical conclusion on fitness to drive self-propelled machines, and have completed vocational training at an organisation holding a certificate of compliance for training tractor and machine drivers.

What happens after a failed attempt?

A candidate who fails the theory examination is not admitted to the practical examination and may retake the theory no earlier than 7 days later (Decree No. 796, para 19). Theory results remain valid for 3 months (para 20). A failed practical examination may be retaken no earlier than 7 days later; after three consecutive practical failures, the candidate must first complete repeat practical training (para 21).

What does the licence cost?

No fee is charged for sitting the examinations; issuing the tractor-driver licence (УТМ) carries a state duty of 500 RUB (paper) or 2,000 RUB (plastic) under Tax Code Art. 333.33(1)(43). The tractor-driver licence is issued for 10 years (Decree No. 796, para 34).

Is this practice bank an official Gostekhnadzor examination?

No. The official examinations are held in Russian by the regional Gostekhnadzor bodies. OpenExamPrep's bank is an independent English-language MCQ study adaptation based on the official Russian-language tickets and the laws they cite; it is not an official translation, does not reproduce the official tickets, and cannot replace accredited training or the practical examination.