Turkish Driving Theory Test: Practice Test 2

Correct answer: C) 2 years

People who get a licence for the first time, and those who get one again after it was cancelled, are probationary drivers for 2 years from the date the licence was issued. The period is a trial during which new drivers are expected to follow the rules more strictly while they gain experience.

Correct answer: A) 75

Under the rule as revised by Law No. 7590, a probationary licence is cancelled if total penalty points exceed 75. It is also cancelled for an offence that calls for temporary withdrawal of the licence, for driving any type of vehicle above 0.20 promille, or for breaking one of these rules three times: turning, giving way at pedestrian crossings, or seat belt/helmet use. For other drivers the limit is 100 points in a year.

Correct answer: D) 90 km/h

Unless a sign says otherwise, the limit for cars on two-way intercity roads is 90 km/h. It rises to 110 km/h on dual carriageways with a central reservation and 120 km/h on motorways.

Correct answer: B) Fill in an accident report and move the vehicles off the road

In damage-only crashes, if the drivers agree, they fill in the joint accident report form (kaza tespit tutanağı) together, take photos if needed, and move the vehicles out of the way so traffic can flow. If they do not agree, or someone is hurt, the police are called.

Correct answer: A) Stopping and parking

Except in an emergency, stopping and parking are forbidden in tunnels. When entering a tunnel, switch on dipped headlights, keep to the speed limit and the following distance, and do not change lanes unnecessarily.

Correct answer: C) Stop and wait for the barriers to open

Do not go onto the crossing once the barriers start to come down or the warning lights come on. Trains approach very fast and need hundreds of metres to stop; the driver stops and waits until the barriers are fully up.

Correct answer: D) 5

You must not stop or park within 5 metres of a junction, a pedestrian crossing or a level crossing. A vehicle left there blocks the view of other drivers and pedestrians and can cause a crash.

Correct answer: B) The far right lane

Slower vehicles keep to the far right lane; the lanes to the left are for overtaking and faster traffic. Sitting in the left lane for no reason slows traffic down and leads to dangerous overtaking on the right. The hard shoulder is not for driving on.

Correct answer: C) The far right lane

A driver who is going to turn right signals in good time, moves into the far right lane and makes a tight turn into the junction. This avoids a collision with anyone trying to pass on the right.

Correct answer: D) At the far left of their own side of the road

A driver turning left signals and moves to the part of their own side nearest the centre of the road (the far left of their side). They do not cross into the opposite lane, and they complete the turn after giving way to oncoming vehicles and pedestrians.

Correct answer: A) In fog, snow or heavy rain that reduces visibility

Fog lights are for fog, snow and heavy rain that seriously reduce visibility. A rear fog light used in clear weather dazzles drivers behind and can be mistaken for brake lights.

Correct answer: B) The vehicle going downhill

On narrow, steep hills, the vehicle going down gives way to the one coming up. It is hard for the vehicle climbing to stop and move off again on the slope, while the one coming down can stop more easily and pull into a suitable spot.

Correct answer: B) The police officer's signal

In the order of precedence, a traffic police officer's signals come before traffic lights and signs. The officer is directing traffic according to what is happening at that moment, so their signal is the one to follow.

Correct answer: D) A triangle with a red border

Danger warning signs are equilateral triangles with a white background and a red border, one corner pointing up. They warn in advance of a hazard ahead, such as a bend, a slippery road or a pedestrian crossing. Red-bordered circles show prohibitions; blue circles show mandatory instructions.

Correct answer: C) A circle with a red border

Prohibitions and restrictions, such as speed limits, no overtaking or no entry, are usually shown by circular signs with a white background and a red border. Blue circles show mandatory instructions, and red-bordered triangles warn of danger.

Correct answer: A) Green

In Turkey, direction signs on motorways have a green background, while direction signs on other roads are blue. Brown signs point to tourist and cultural sites.

Correct answer: B) In a suitable child seat

In a crash a child can be thrown from an adult's lap, and an adult seat belt does not fit a small child's body. A correctly fitted child seat suited to the child's age, height and weight gives the best protection.

Correct answer: D) It must be handed in at an authorised collection point

Used engine oil pollutes soil and groundwater for a long time; even a very small amount can make a large volume of water unusable. It must be taken to a waste oil collection point or to an authorised garage that does oil changes.

Correct answer: C) Taking off a roof rack you are not using

An empty roof rack increases air resistance and raises fuel consumption, especially at high speed. Getting rid of unnecessary weight, keeping the right tyre pressure and driving smoothly also cut fuel use and emissions.

Correct answer: A) Taxi

Vehicles such as ambulances, fire engines and police cars use their priority by showing lights and sounding sirens while on duty. A taxi has no priority, even when it is carrying a passenger.

Correct answer: D) Calls are allowed only with a hands-free system

While driving it is forbidden to hold the phone to talk, to text or to fiddle with the screen; only hands-free systems may be used. Even a few seconds of distraction means driving "blind" for a long stretch of road.

Correct answer: C) Stopping in a breakdown or emergency

The hard shoulder is only for stopping after a breakdown, a crash or in an emergency, and for priority vehicles to get through. Driving on it in a traffic jam blocks the way for ambulances and fire engines.

Correct answer: A) Reversing and making a U-turn

On motorways, reversing, making U-turns and crossing the central reservation to the other carriageway are forbidden. In fast-moving traffic these moves cause very serious crashes; if you miss your exit, take the next one.

Correct answer: B) Press directly on the wound

For external bleeding the first and most effective step is direct pressure on the wound with a clean cloth or gauze. If the cloth soaks through, do not remove it; put a new one on top. A tourniquet is only used for amputations and bleeding that cannot be stopped any other way.

Correct answer: D) The time it was applied should be noted

The time the tourniquet was applied matters to the medical team planning treatment, so it is noted and written somewhere visible on the casualty. The first aider does not loosen the tourniquet and does not cover it.

Correct answer: C) With two fingers

A baby's chest is small and flexible, so compressions are given with two fingers on the lower half of the breastbone. For adults you use both hands, and for young children usually one hand.

Correct answer: A) 5 back blows and 5 chest thrusts

Lay the baby face down along your forearm with the head lower than the body and give 5 blows between the shoulder blades; then turn the baby onto its back and give 5 chest thrusts. Abdominal thrusts are not used on babies because they can injure the internal organs.

Correct answer: B) Call 114 or 112 and follow the instructions

Do not make a poisoned person vomit: corrosive substances damage the gullet a second time on the way back up. Do not give milk or salt water either. Find out the name and amount of what was taken, call 114 (the National Poison Information Centre) or 112, and follow their instructions.

Correct answer: A) Lying on their back with the legs raised

Fainting happens when blood flow to the brain drops for a short time. Lay the person on their back, raise their legs, loosen tight clothing and make sure they get fresh air. If they do not come round quickly, call 112.

Correct answer: B) Protect their head and make the area around them safe

During the seizure, move hard and sharp objects away so the person does not get hurt, and put something soft under their head. Do not put anything in their mouth and do not restrain the movements. When the seizure ends, put them in the recovery position.

Correct answer: C) Rest them half sitting and call 112

These signs suggest a heart attack. Do not move the person around; rest them half sitting to reduce the strain on the heart, loosen their clothing and call 112 without delay. Do not let them drive themselves to hospital.

Correct answer: D) Do not move them unless absolutely necessary

With a spinal injury, a wrong movement can cause permanent paralysis. Keep the head, neck and body in line and still; unless there is a life-threatening danger such as fire, do not move the casualty before the medical team arrives.

Correct answer: C) Getting a casualty out of a vehicle urgently

The Rautek manoeuvre is a technique for getting a casualty out of a vehicle while keeping the head, neck and body in line, used when there is an immediate danger such as fire or explosion. If there is no such danger, the casualty is not taken out of the vehicle.

Correct answer: A) Keep the object still and cover both eyes

Do not try to remove an object stuck in the eye, as this can cause more damage. Support the object so it cannot move, and cover both eyes, because the eyes move together. Do not press on the eye, and get the casualty to a medical facility as soon as possible.

Correct answer: D) Rub the area with snow

Frozen tissue is very fragile; rubbing it, or rubbing it with snow, injures it further. Move the person somewhere warm, take off wet clothing, cover them and warm the area gradually.

Correct answer: B) Spark plug

The spark plug uses high voltage from the ignition system to make a spark that ignites the fuel-air mixture in a petrol engine. In a diesel engine the fuel ignites by itself in the heat of the compressed air.

Correct answer: C) Stop and wait for the engine to cool down

If the engine overheats, stop somewhere safe and wait for it to cool down. Opening the radiator cap on a hot engine can make boiling, pressurised coolant spray out and cause serious burns. Check the coolant level once the engine has cooled.

Correct answer: D) Weaker braking

In hydraulic brakes, the force on the pedal is carried to the wheels by the brake fluid. If the fluid is low or leaking, the pedal sinks and braking gets weaker. If the brake warning light comes on, have the system checked.

Correct answer: B) Damp the bouncing of the springs

Shock absorbers damp the movement of the springs, limit bouncing and keep the tyres in contact with the road. The springs carry the vehicle's weight. Worn shock absorbers lengthen stopping distances and reduce grip on bends.

Correct answer: A) The tyres wear unevenly

When the alignment is off, the car pulls to one side on a straight road and the tyres wear unevenly. An unbalanced wheel, on the other hand, makes the steering wheel vibrate at certain speeds. Regular checks protect both safety and tyre life.

Correct answer: C) Loss of power and higher fuel consumption

The air filter traps dust and particles in the air going into the engine. A clogged filter stops the engine getting enough air, so combustion gets worse, power drops and fuel consumption rises. The filter should be changed at the service intervals.

Correct answer: A) The charging system is not working

The charging light means the system that charges the battery (alternator, drive belt and so on) is not working. The car then runs on the battery alone and stops when it is flat. If the alternator belt has snapped, the water pump may also have stopped, so have the car checked as soon as possible.

Correct answer: B) Reduces harmful gases in the exhaust

The catalytic converter uses chemical reactions to turn carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides in the exhaust gas into less harmful gases. The silencer reduces exhaust noise, and in diesel cars soot is trapped by a separate particulate filter.

Correct answer: D) Use it in short bursts, with pauses in between

The starter motor draws a high current; running it for a long time flattens the battery and overheats and damages the starter. If the engine does not start, pause briefly and try again; if it still will not start after a few tries, look for the fault.

Correct answer: A) Merge in turn, one by one (zip merging)

In zip merging, vehicles from the two lanes take turns to merge one by one at the point where the road narrows. Traffic flows faster and the tension over who goes first disappears. Waiting your turn and giving the other driver a chance is what traffic etiquette asks of you.

Correct answer: D) Even briefly, it is forbidden and disrespectful

Disabled parking spaces are for people who need more room to get in and out of a car and a shorter distance to walk. Taking the space, even for "a few minutes", takes away that person's right, and it is an offence that carries a fine.

Correct answer: B) Wait patiently for a few seconds

The driver in front may be waiting for a pedestrian, a priority vehicle or an obstacle you cannot see. Being patient, and if necessary giving a short, polite reminder, avoids tension and may prevent a crash.

Correct answer: C) Slow down and leave plenty of room to the side

A cyclist may suddenly change direction because of wind, a pothole or an obstacle. Leaving enough room to the side and reducing speed when overtaking keeps one of the most vulnerable road users safe.

Correct answer: A) Thank them with a wave of the hand

A small wave or nod to say thank you makes communication on the road friendlier and helps good behaviour spread. The horn is a warning device used only to signal danger; it is not for saying thank you.

Correct answer: D) It is disrespectful and forbidden

Double parking narrows the road and leaves the other car's owner stuck; in an emergency it can even have serious consequences. Switching on hazard lights or leaving a note does not change that. Respecting other people's rights is the basic principle of traffic etiquette.