Turkish Driving License Practice Test 1

Correct answer: B) 50 km/h

Under the Turkish Highway Traffic Regulation, the speed limit for cars in built-up areas is 50 km/h. Municipalities and road authorities can set a different limit on particular roads with signs; where there is a sign, the sign applies.

Correct answer: C) 120 km/h

According to the speed table in the Highway Traffic Regulation, the limit for cars on motorways (otoyol) is 120 km/h unless a sign shows otherwise. For cars the limit is 110 km/h on dual carriageways and 90 km/h on two-way roads outside built-up areas. If a sign sets a different limit, follow the sign.

Correct answer: D) 45 metres

The rule of thumb taught in Turkey: the following distance in metres should be at least half your speed in km/h. At 90 km/h that means at least 45 metres. On wet, snowy or icy roads the distance should be increased.

Correct answer: A) The one coming from the right

At uncontrolled junctions the vehicle coming from the right has the right of way. The driver slows down for a vehicle approaching from the right and stops if necessary. Speed or size gives no priority. If there is a police officer or a traffic light at the junction, follow them.

Correct answer: A) Vehicles already on the roundabout

At roundabouts the right of way belongs to vehicles already on the roundabout. A driver who wants to enter gives way to the traffic circulating inside and enters when there is a safe gap.

Correct answer: C) When approaching the brow of a hill

You must not overtake where visibility is poor or the risk is high: near the brow of a hill, on bends, at junctions, at level crossings and at pedestrian crossings. On a hilltop you cannot see a vehicle coming the other way.

Correct answer: D) Stay stopped and move off when the green light comes on

Amber shown together with red means green is about to come on. Crossing is still forbidden at this point: the driver stays stopped, gets ready, and moves off when the light turns green.

Correct answer: B) Proceed slowly and with care

A flashing amber light warns that care is needed at a junction or a dangerous spot. The driver slows down, checks around and goes through following the right-of-way rules. The light itself does not give you priority.

Correct answer: A) Slow down and, if necessary, stop and wait

At crossings without lights, pedestrians have the right of way. The driver slows down, stops if necessary and waits until the pedestrian has crossed. Even if the pedestrian is in the opposite lane, they must be allowed to finish crossing. Sounding the horn and startling them is wrong.

Correct answer: B) 0.50

In Turkey the legal limit for drivers of private cars is 0.50 promille. Driving above it leads to a fine, temporary withdrawal of the licence and penalty points. The safe choice is not to drive at all after drinking.

Correct answer: D) 2 months

Under Article 118 of the Highway Traffic Law, a driver who reaches 100 penalty points within a year for the first time loses the licence for 2 months; the second time, for 4 months. The third time, the licence is cancelled.

Correct answer: C) They must be worn in every seat that has one

In vehicles fitted with seat belts, the driver and all passengers in seats with a belt must wear them, inside or outside built-up areas. In a crash an unbelted rear passenger can also injure the people in front.

Correct answer: D) Cross the line to change lanes

A solid line must not be crossed or straddled. Where there is one, changing lanes and overtaking are forbidden. With a broken line you may change lanes if it is safe.

Correct answer: C) Switch to dipped (low-beam) headlights

When meeting oncoming traffic, switch off the high beam and use dipped headlights so you do not dazzle the other driver. The same applies when you are closely following a vehicle ahead.

Correct answer: A) Pull over to the right and let it pass

When priority vehicles (ambulance, fire engine, police) use their lights and siren, drivers move to the right-hand side of the road and stop if necessary to let them through. Avoid sudden, uncontrolled manoeuvres.

Correct answer: B) Move the vehicles in a way that destroys the evidence

In crashes with deaths or injuries, marks and evidence must be preserved. Unless there is an urgent reason such as fire or the risk of another collision, the vehicles are not moved before the authorities arrive. Stopping, marking the scene, reporting the crash and giving first aid or calling for help are the driver's duties.

Correct answer: A) On the far left, facing oncoming traffic

Where there is no pavement, pedestrians walk on the far left of the carriageway so they can see the traffic coming towards them. That way they can spot an approaching vehicle and step aside in time.

Correct answer: D) B

A class B licence covers cars and light vans (kamyonet). The A classes are for motorcycles, the C classes for lorries and class F for wheeled tractors.

Correct answer: B) Stopping

Stopping (duraklama) means halting the vehicle for a short time, for reasons other than traffic, to let passengers on or off or to load or unload. A stop that lasts longer than that is parking (park etme).

Correct answer: C) Give way to vehicles on the main road

Vehicles on the main road have the right of way. A driver coming from a minor road slows down, stops if necessary, and only joins once the main-road traffic has passed safely, even if they are coming from the right.

Correct answer: D) Switch on the hazard lights and place a warning triangle

A broken-down vehicle is marked with the hazard warning lights and a reflective warning triangle placed far enough behind it. If possible, the vehicle is moved off the road and passengers wait somewhere safe.

Correct answer: A) Keeping tyre pressures at the recommended level

Under-inflated tyres increase rolling resistance and fuel consumption. Correct tyre pressure, regular servicing and smooth driving save fuel and cut exhaust emissions. Long idling and high revs just burn extra fuel.

Correct answer: B) 18

Under the Highway Traffic Law you must have turned 18 to get a class B licence. Some classes (for example C and D) have higher age requirements.

Correct answer: C) 112

112 is the number for all emergency calls in Turkey, including medical emergencies. Stay calm and clearly give the location, what happened, and the number and condition of the injured. Do not hang up before the operator does.

Correct answer: A) Make the scene safe from hazards

The first step is protection: check the scene for hazards such as fire, traffic or electricity, mark the scene, and protect yourself, the casualty and bystanders. A first aider who ignores their own safety can become a second casualty. Next you call 112 (report), and then you help the casualty (rescue).

Correct answer: B) An open airway

A is Airway, B is Breathing and C is Circulation. In an unconscious person the tongue can fall back and block the airway; tilting the head back and lifting the chin opens it.

Correct answer: C) By look, listen and feel, for no more than 10 seconds

After opening the airway, put your cheek close to the person's mouth: look for chest movement, listen for breathing and try to feel the breath on your cheek. This check should take no more than 10 seconds. If breathing is not normal, start basic life support.

Correct answer: D) 30 compressions, 2 breaths

For adults, give 30 chest compressions followed by 2 rescue breaths, and keep repeating the cycle until the medical team arrives. If you cannot give rescue breaths, continuous chest compressions alone still save lives.

Correct answer: D) 5-6 cm

Press on the lower half of the breastbone with straight arms and locked elbows, to a depth of 5-6 cm, at a rate of 100-120 per minute. Let the chest come back up fully after each compression.

Correct answer: B) Lying on their back with legs raised about 30 cm

In shock, less blood reaches the brain and vital organs. Lay the casualty on their back, raise the legs about 30 cm and cover them to prevent heat loss. Do not raise a leg that may be broken.

Correct answer: A) Lean the head forward and pinch the soft part of the nose

Sit the person down, lean the head slightly forward and pinch the soft part of the nose firmly for about 5 minutes, so blood does not run down the throat. Tilting the head back makes them swallow blood, which can cause vomiting. If the bleeding does not stop, get medical help.

Correct answer: C) The recovery position (on their side)

In the recovery position the person lies on their side, which stops the tongue falling back and vomit getting into the airway. Keep checking their breathing regularly until the medical team arrives.

Correct answer: B) Cool it under gently running water for at least 20 minutes

Cool the burn with clean, cool, gently running water for at least 20 minutes. Ice makes tissue damage worse, and things like toothpaste or yoghurt carry a risk of infection. Do not burst blisters or pull off clothing that is stuck to the skin.

Correct answer: D) Immobilise it including the joints above and below

With a suspected fracture, the limb is immobilised in the position you find it, with a splint that also covers the joint above and the joint below. Binding only the fracture point does not stop movement, and trying to reset the bone can damage blood vessels and nerves.

Correct answer: A) Heimlich manoeuvre

With a complete blockage, first give 5 back blows between the shoulder blades; if the object does not come out, give 5 abdominal thrusts (Heimlich) and repeat the cycle. For the Heimlich manoeuvre you stand behind the person, place a fist just above the navel, grasp it with the other hand and thrust inwards and upwards. Someone who cannot speak or cough probably has a complete blockage. The Rautek manoeuvre is a technique for getting a casualty out of a vehicle.

Correct answer: C) To stop the water freezing in cold weather

Antifreeze lowers the freezing point of the coolant. Frozen water expands and can crack the radiator and the engine block. Antifreeze also protects the cooling system against rust.

Correct answer: A) Stop the vehicle and switch off the engine

The oil pressure light means the engine is not getting enough oil. Carrying on, even slowly, can badly damage the engine within a short time. Stop somewhere safe, switch off the engine and check the oil level.

Correct answer: C) Alternator

The alternator generates electricity from the engine's motion; while the car is running it powers the electrical equipment and charges the battery. The battery mainly stores the energy needed to start the engine.

Correct answer: B) Connects and disconnects the engine's power to the gearbox

The clutch connects or disconnects the engine and the gearbox. Pressing the pedal breaks the connection, which lets you move off and change gear. The part that lets the wheels turn at different speeds on a bend is the differential.

Correct answer: D) Steering control is kept

ABS stops the wheels locking and skidding under hard braking, so you can still steer around an obstacle while braking. ABS does not shorten the stopping distance on every surface, so a safe following distance is still essential.

Correct answer: A) 1.6 mm

Car tyres must have a tread depth of at least 1.6 mm. As the tread wears down, the tyre clears water less well on wet roads, and the risk of aquaplaning and the stopping distance both increase.

Correct answer: B) On level ground, a little while after switching the engine off

For an accurate reading the car should be on level ground, and you should wait a few minutes after switching off so the oil drains back into the sump. Wipe the dipstick, put it back in, pull it out again: the level should be between the minimum and maximum marks.

Correct answer: D) Differential

On a bend the outer wheel travels further than the inner one. The differential lets the driven wheels turn at different speeds, so the car can turn without skidding.

Correct answer: C) Regulates the engine temperature

When the engine is cold the thermostat stays closed and coolant is not sent to the radiator, so the engine reaches working temperature quickly. As the temperature rises it opens and the coolant is cooled in the radiator. The part that circulates the coolant is the water pump. A faulty thermostat can make the engine overheat.

Correct answer: D) Slow down so you do not splash them

Traffic etiquette means looking out for others even where no rule says so. Driving fast through a puddle and soaking pedestrians is disrespectful; the driver slows down or keeps away from the puddle.

Correct answer: A) Empathy

Empathy is being able to see things from the other person's point of view. A driver who looks with empathy at an elderly pedestrian walking slowly, or a new driver hesitating, behaves more patiently and more safely.

Correct answer: C) Do not use it unless there is danger

The horn is a warning device, used only to prevent danger. Especially around hospitals, schools and homes, unnecessary horn use causes noise pollution and disturbs people.

Correct answer: B) Stay calm and carry on driving safely

Reacting in anger can turn into a crash. A mature driver keeps their temper, opens up the gap and carries on calmly. If there is a real danger, it can be reported to the authorities.

Correct answer: D) Wait patiently until they have finished crossing

Elderly and disabled pedestrians, children and pregnant women need more protection in traffic. The driver should be patient, should not rush them, and should wait until they have finished crossing.

Correct answer: A) Take regular breaks

Tiredness can harm attention and reaction time as much as alcohol. On long trips, take regular breaks, set off well rested, and stop somewhere safe as soon as you feel sleepy. Coffee, an open window or loud music only hold off sleep for a very short time.