Estonian Driving Theory Mock Exam

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✔ 40 official-style questions

✔ 30-minute time limit

✔ Randomly selected from a 920-question database

✔ Only one correct answer per question

1 / 40

What should you do if, while driving in the left lane, a vehicle next to you moves from its lane into yours in order to overtake the vehicles ahead?

Drive close, sound the horn, and flash your headlights.

Allow the driver of the merging vehicle to complete the maneuver and maintain a safe distance from the vehicles ahead.

2 / 40

Where is stopping permitted outside a built-up area?

On the right shoulder.

On the carriageway, if it is possible to stop on the shoulder.

In the median opening.

3 / 40

For what purposes may a driver use the right-hand shoulder?

To overtake a vehicle that is making a left turn.

To overtake a slower-moving vehicle ahead on a road outside a built-up area.

4 / 40

How can you safely overtake a cyclist on a narrow uphill road?

You may pass the cyclist at a very close distance (less than 0.5 m) to avoid obstructing oncoming traffic.

Maintain as much distance from the cyclist as possible, as they may swerve while riding.

5 / 40

What must be taken into account when overtaking?

It is necessary to maintain a sufficient lateral clearance, especially from cyclists and moped riders.

When overtaking a passenger car, the lateral clearance is always greater than when overtaking a cyclist.

6 / 40

By what means can the driver change the vehicle’s pulling power?

By shifting gears.

By switching off the traction control system.

7 / 40

What may it mean if you are driving at night with low beams on and oncoming vehicles flash their headlights at you?

Other drivers are signaling for you to switch on your high beams.

The low beam is incorrectly adjusted and is dazzling oncoming drivers.

8 / 40

What does this sign mean?

The distance to a pedestrian crossing in a built-up area is between 50 and 100 meters.

Pedestrians are permitted to cross the roadway in the section between the sign and the pedestrian crossing.

9 / 40

Is overtaking allowed in a vehicle of category D?

No.

Yes.

10 / 40

What should be taken into account when the rain begins?

Visibility may worsen immediately after switching on the windshield wipers.

The braking distance is reduced.

11 / 40

Can a driver lose control of the vehicle if they brake sharply on a slippery curve?

No.

Yes.

12 / 40

How can environmental pollution caused by tire wear be reduced?

Maintain tire pressure according to the vehicle’s operating manual.

Drive with winter tires in summer.

By constantly braking and accelerating.

13 / 40

Who must give way?

Me.

The truck driver.

14 / 40

Is the place where a parking exit connects to a road considered an intersection?

No.

Yes, if it is a large parking area.

Yes.

15 / 40

In which direction does this sign apply?

Straight ahead.

U-turn.

Left.

16 / 40

Is the tractor unit parked correctly?

Yes.

No.

17 / 40

What rules apply at a pedestrian crossing?

Overtaking is prohibited.

Speed must not exceed 30 km/h.

18 / 40

What should you do if you want to pass a public transport vehicle standing at a stop?

Pass carefully, keeping a safe distance from the bus, since pedestrians may unexpectedly appear in front of it and start crossing the road.

I will not pass the bus under any circumstances.

19 / 40

Which sign indicates a mandatory stop at a customs checkpoint?

Sign C.

Sign A.

Sign B.

20 / 40

When must the driver stop the motor vehicle?

If the turn signal is not functioning.

If the brakes do not allow the vehicle to be stopped.

21 / 40

If there is no space in your car’s trunk for a laptop, where should you place it?

On the floor behind the front passenger seat.

On the rear window shelf.

On the front passenger seat.

22 / 40

What should a driver do if a tire bursts while driving?

Gently reduce speed.

Brake hard.

23 / 40

How should the driver give a warning signal if the rear position lights are not working?

By using the hazard warning lights, or if they are not working, by placing a warning triangle.

By using the rear fog lights.

24 / 40

What does this indicator on the instrument panel mean?

The daytime running lights are turned on.

The front fog lights are turned on.

25 / 40

Where is it necessary to stop?

In front of the sign.

Before the intersection of the roadway.

26 / 40

Which situation is considered a road traffic accident?

Material damage was caused as a result of the movement of at least one vehicle on or off the road.

An icicle falls from a roof onto a car.

27 / 40

Where can this sign be found?

Outside a built-up area.

In a built-up area.

28 / 40

In which cases must an overtaking maneuver be aborted?

When there is a risk of a collision with oncoming vehicles.

If the vehicle being overtaken significantly reduces its speed.

29 / 40

A car driver carelessly begins to overtake. Because of an oncoming vehicle, he wants to return to the right lane in front of the vehicle ahead of you, but that driver does not allow it. How will you act?

I will reduce my speed and let the overtaking vehicle return to the lane in front of me.

To teach the overtaking driver a lesson, I also prevent him from returning to the right lane.

I take no action, as it does not concern me.

30 / 40

What should be taken into account?

One of the children may turn back to fetch the ball.

The children will definitely wait at the edge of the roadway until you pass.

31 / 40

Which action is correct?

Without yielding to the truck, I drive past the obstacle.

I will stop if necessary to yield the right of way.

32 / 40

What does this road marking mean?

The boundary of a residential (yard) area.

The boundary of a speed limit zone.

33 / 40

What does it mean if the traffic controller at a railway crossing is standing with his back facing you?

You must stop before the railway crossing.

This has no significance.

You may carefully cross the tracks.

34 / 40

Does the effect of alcohol depend on a person’s weight and gender?

No.

Yes.

35 / 40

Which vehicle crosses the intersection first?

The car.

The bus.

36 / 40

What does this combination of a road sign with a supplementary plate mean?

The first curve is 100 meters ahead.

The braking distance to the first curve is 100 meters.

A dangerous road section of 100 meters lies ahead.

37 / 40

What should you keep in mind?

Children may suddenly appear from behind vehicles on the roadway.

In any case, the pedestrians will wait until you pass.

38 / 40

Which of the cars is parked correctly on October 14 at 10 a.m.?

The red one.

The blue one.

39 / 40

What does this sign warn about?

The road narrows ahead.

It warns of an approaching section of road with two-way traffic.

Oncoming traffic has the right of way.

40 / 40

What may be used in conditions of insufficient visibility?

It is necessary to switch on the fog lights.

Rear fog lights may be used on a road within a populated area.

High-beam headlights may be used.

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