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Traffic signs
Traffic rules
Hungary
True/false 17 Hungary 32 Car controls 109 Dashboard lights 40 Priority rules 9 Pedestrians 19 Cyclists 20 Driving licence 40 Show all 639
What colour is normally used for the centre line separating opposing traffic in Hungary?

101. What colour is normally used for the centre line separating opposing traffic in Hungary?

Yellow.
✓ White.

Roads in Hungary normally use a white centre line to separate traffic travelling in opposite directions.

Centre-line markings separating opposing traffic
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What should cyclists do after a collision or hard fall?

102. What should cyclists do after a collision or hard fall?

Check only the bicycle and ignore minor injuries.
Continue if you feel fine and the bicycle looks normal.
✓ Check yourself and inspect the bicycle before riding again.
Check only the parts that were directly involved in the fall.

A fall can damage the brakes, wheels, frame, handlebars, or helmet. Injuries may also not be immediately obvious.

Checking a bicycle after a fall or collision
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

103. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Direction indicators.
✓ Hazard warning lights.
Emergency braking.
Brake warning.

This symbol indicates the hazard warning lights. When activated, all direction indicators flash simultaneously to warn other road users of a hazard or unusual situation.

Hazard warning light symbol on the dashboard
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

104. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

✓ Low engine oil level.
Charging-system warning.
Low coolant level.
Low oil pressure.

This symbol indicates that the engine oil level is low. Check the oil level according to the manufacturer's instructions and add the correct oil if necessary.

Low oil-level warning symbol on the dashboard
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Are motorcycle riders generally required to wear a helmet in Hungary?

105. Are motorcycle riders generally required to wear a helmet in Hungary?

No.
✓ Yes.

Motorcycle riders in Hungary are generally required to wear an approved helmet.

Motorcyclist wearing a protective helmet
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What should you do if you approach slow-moving farm machinery?

106. What should you do if you approach slow-moving farm machinery?

Use your horn so the driver moves aside.
Overtake even if the vehicle is signalling to turn.
Drive close behind until there is room to pass.
✓ Keep a safe distance and overtake only when safe.

Farm machinery may be wide, slow, or turn unexpectedly. Keep distance and only overtake when you have a clear view and enough space.

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What should you do if traffic stops inside a tunnel?

107. What should you do if traffic stops inside a tunnel?

Sound the horn continuously until traffic moves.
Reverse toward the tunnel entrance.
✓ Stop at a safe distance and follow signals or instructions.
Drive onto the pedestrian walkway.

Remain calm, keep space from the vehicle ahead, and obey traffic signals, signs, or instructions from tunnel staff.

Traffic stopped inside a road tunnel
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What should you normally do with the accelerator when changing to a higher gear?

108. What should you normally do with the accelerator when changing to a higher gear?

Press the brake pedal instead.
✓ Ease off it while pressing the clutch.
Keep it pressed at the same position.
Press it fully while pressing the clutch.

When changing to a higher gear, ease off the accelerator as you press the clutch and select the next gear. Release the clutch smoothly and then apply the accelerator progressively.

Changing to a higher gear in a manual vehicle
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Which pedal is used to slow down or stop the vehicle?

109. Which pedal is used to slow down or stop the vehicle?

The accelerator pedal.
The footrest.
✓ The brake pedal.
The clutch pedal.

The brake pedal is used to reduce the vehicle's speed or bring it to a stop. In a manual vehicle, it is the middle pedal.

Brake pedal in the driver's footwell
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What should you expect after one wild animal crosses the road?

110. What should you expect after one wild animal crosses the road?

✓ More animals may follow.
The road is likely to remain clear.
The animal will usually return the same way.
Wild animals normally cross roads one at a time.

Many animals travel in groups. Slow down and continue watching both sides of the road.

Wild animals crossing a road
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

111. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Automatic headlights.
Front fog lights.
Main beam.
✓ Headlight level adjustment.

This control adjusts the vertical aim of the headlights. It can be used to lower the beam when the vehicle is heavily loaded, helping to avoid dazzling other road users.

Control for adjusting the headlight beam height
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What should you do if a trailer begins to sway?

112. What should you do if a trailer begins to sway?

✓ Ease off the accelerator and reduce speed smoothly.
Accelerate to pull the trailer straight.
Move into another lane to create more space.
Steer quickly from side to side.

Sudden steering or braking can worsen trailer sway. Stay calm, hold a steady course, and reduce speed smoothly.

Trailer swaying behind a towing vehicle
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What should you do before crossing behind a bus or large vehicle?

113. What should you do before crossing behind a bus or large vehicle?

Cross as soon as the vehicle has stopped.
✓ Wait until you have a clear view of the road.
Stay close behind the vehicle while crossing.
Listen for traffic and cross if you hear none.

Large vehicles can block your view and hide you from drivers. Wait until you can clearly see the road before crossing.

Pedestrian preparing to cross behind a bus
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What should you do if you feel tired while driving?

114. What should you do if you feel tired while driving?

✓ Stop in a safe place and take a break.
Drink coffee and continue without stopping.
Drive faster to reach your destination sooner.
Open a window and continue driving.

Driving while tired reduces concentration and reaction time. Stop somewhere safe and rest before continuing.

Tired driver taking a break from a journey
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What should you do before driving down a long, steep hill?

115. What should you do before driving down a long, steep hill?

Rely mainly on continuous braking to control speed.
Accelerate before the descent to maintain momentum.
Coast in neutral to save fuel.
✓ Reduce speed and select a suitable lower gear.

A lower gear helps control your speed and reduces the amount of continuous braking needed on a long descent.

Vehicle approaching a long, steep descent
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Why should you hold the steering wheel firmly during strong gusts?

116. Why should you hold the steering wheel firmly during strong gusts?

✓ To maintain control if the vehicle is pushed.
To reduce braking distance.
To improve tyre grip.
To keep the suspension level.

A firm but relaxed grip helps you respond safely to sudden changes caused by wind.

Driver holding the steering wheel during strong gusts
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What is the general motorway speed limit for cars in Hungary?

117. What is the general motorway speed limit for cars in Hungary?

110 km/h.
120 km/h.
✓ 130 km/h.
100 km/h.

The general motorway speed limit for cars in Hungary is 130 km/h, unless signs indicate otherwise.

Motorway speed limits for cars
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Are snow chains generally required in Hungary?

118. Are snow chains generally required in Hungary?

✓ No.
Yes, throughout the year.
Yes, throughout winter.

Snow chains are not generally required in Hungary, although they may be useful or required in specific conditions or locations.

Snow chains for vehicle tyres
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What should you expect when leaving a tunnel in bright sunlight?

119. What should you expect when leaving a tunnel in bright sunlight?

✓ Temporary glare and reduced visibility.
The road surface becoming more slippery.
The steering becoming heavier.
The speed limit automatically increasing.

Your eyes may need time to adjust from the darker tunnel to bright daylight. Reduce speed if necessary and remain alert.

Bright sunlight at the exit of a road tunnel
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Why should you be especially alert for wild animals at dawn and dusk?

120. Why should you be especially alert for wild animals at dawn and dusk?

✓ Many animals are more active at these times.
Wild animals avoid roads during the rest of the day.
Animals cannot see vehicles during daylight.
Road signs are harder for animals to recognise.

Many wild animals are most active around dawn and dusk, when visibility may also be reduced.

Wild animal beside a road in low light
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What should cyclists do when an emergency vehicle with lights and siren approaches?

121. What should cyclists do when an emergency vehicle with lights and siren approaches?

Stop immediately, even if you are in the traffic lane.
✓ Stay alert and move to a safe position without obstructing it.
Move aside quickly without checking around you.
Keep riding normally and let the driver find a way past.

Emergency vehicles need a clear route. Move predictably and stop only where doing so is safe.

Cyclist near an approaching emergency vehicle
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How should luggage be carried on a bicycle?

122. How should luggage be carried on a bicycle?

On one handlebar if the bag is not very heavy.
✓ Securely, without affecting steering, braking, or balance.
As high as possible to keep it away from the wheels.
On the rear carrier without securing it for a short trip.

Loose or badly positioned luggage can interfere with control, become caught in the wheels, or hide bicycle lights.

Luggage carried on a bicycle
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

123. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Electronic stability control.
✓ Automatic start-stop system.
Anti-theft system.
Cruise control.

This symbol relates to the automatic start-stop system, which can switch the engine off temporarily while the vehicle is stationary and restart it when driving resumes. The exact colour and appearance may vary between vehicles.

Automatic start-stop system symbol on the dashboard
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Why should you avoid driving through deep water?

124. Why should you avoid driving through deep water?

Water causes the tyres to lose air pressure.
Deep water makes the engine use too much oil.
Increase speed to maintain full control through the water.
✓ It can damage your vehicle or make you lose control.

Deep water can damage the engine, reduce braking ability, hide hazards, or cause the vehicle to lose grip. Reduce speed, assess the depth and conditions carefully, and avoid entering the water if you are unsure it is safe. If necessary, stop and use another route.

Deep water covering part of a road
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What colour is a stop sign usually?

125. What colour is a stop sign usually?

✓ Red.
Yellow.
White.
Blue.

Stop signs are almost always red because red is universally associated with danger and the need to stop immediately.

Red octagonal stop sign
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What is the minimum licence for an 8 m minibus designed for 16 passengers plus the driver?

126. What is the minimum licence for an 8 m minibus designed for 16 passengers plus the driver?

Licence D1E.
Licence B.
✓ Licence D1.
Licence D.

Category D1 covers vehicles designed to carry no more than 16 passengers in addition to the driver and with a maximum length of 8 metres.

Minibus for up to 16 passengers plus the driver
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Which licence category is mainly associated with motorcycles?

127. Which licence category is mainly associated with motorcycles?

Licence D.
Licence AM.
✓ Licence A.
Licence C.

Driving licence A is mainly associated with motorcycles. Category A1 covers lighter motorcycles, A2 covers medium-powered motorcycles, and A covers more powerful motorcycles.

Motorcycle and category A driving licence
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What should you do if a motorcycle helmet visor is badly scratched?

128. What should you do if a motorcycle helmet visor is badly scratched?

✓ Replace it before riding.
Keep using it if the weather is dry.
Use it only during daylight.
Ride with the visor raised.

A badly scratched or damaged visor can reduce or distort your view, especially in bright sunlight or at night. Replace a visor that no longer provides a clear, safe view and follow the helmet manufacturer's instructions.

Scratched visor on a motorcycle helmet
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Why should you avoid stopping in a blind spot of a large vehicle?

129. Why should you avoid stopping in a blind spot of a large vehicle?

Blind spots only matter when a vehicle is reversing.
✓ The driver may not be able to see you.
Large vehicles always have priority when changing lanes.
Stopping beside a large vehicle makes you easier to see.

Large vehicles have bigger blind spots. If you stop where the driver cannot see you, you may be at risk when the vehicle moves or turns.

Vehicle positioned in a large vehicle's blind spot
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You should follow the vehicle in front as closely as possible in traffic.

130. You should follow the vehicle in front as closely as possible in traffic.

✓ False.
True.

You should keep a safe following distance so you have enough time to react if traffic slows or stops suddenly.

Vehicle following closely behind another vehicle
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What should you do when approaching an uncontrolled junction?

131. What should you do when approaching an uncontrolled junction?

Rely on the priority rule without reducing your speed.
Check only the direction from which traffic usually has priority.
✓ Slow down, look carefully in all directions, and proceed only when safe.
Continue at normal speed unless another vehicle is visible.

At an uncontrolled junction, priority may not be obvious. Reduce speed, check carefully, and only enter when you are sure it is safe.

Vehicle approaching an uncontrolled junction
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What should you normally do when the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off?

132. What should you normally do when the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off?

Remove the nozzle and restart the engine immediately.
Shake the vehicle to make room for more fuel.
✓ Stop refuelling rather than continuing to top up the tank.
Keep filling until fuel reaches the filler opening.

When the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off, stop refuelling rather than repeatedly topping up the tank. Continuing can cause fuel to spill or overflow and may interfere with the vehicle's fuel-vapour control system.

Fuel nozzle in a vehicle's filler opening
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What should you check after fitting a wheel?

133. What should you check after fitting a wheel?

✓ That the wheel nuts are tightened correctly.
That the wheel nuts are covered by the trim.
That the wheel can move slightly on the hub.
That the tyre is touching the wheel arch.

After fitting a wheel, make sure the wheel nuts are tightened correctly using the manufacturer's specified procedure and torque. Incorrectly tightened wheel nuts can loosen or damage the wheel. Recheck them later if the vehicle or wheel manufacturer recommends it.

Checking wheel nuts after fitting a wheel
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What should you do when crossing a road with no marked crossing nearby?

134. What should you do when crossing a road with no marked crossing nearby?

Cross between parked vehicles if traffic seems quiet.
✓ Choose a place with a clear view in both directions.
Cross diagonally to spend less time in each lane.
Cross where the road is narrowest, even if visibility is poor.

If there is no marked crossing nearby, choose a safe place where you can clearly see approaching traffic.

Pedestrian preparing to cross a road without a marked crossing
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

135. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Engine overheating.
✓ Low engine coolant level.
Low tyre pressure.
Low washer fluid.

This symbol indicates that the engine coolant level is low. Check the coolant level when the engine is cool and refill it with the correct coolant if necessary.

Low coolant-level warning symbol on the dashboard
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Why must luggage or other objects not obstruct the driver's view?

136. Why must luggage or other objects not obstruct the driver's view?

They can make the steering heavier.
They can reduce the brightness of the headlights.
They can increase tyre pressure.
✓ They can hide hazards and reduce the driver's ability to see safely.

The driver must have a clear view of the road and surroundings. Luggage, decorations, or other objects that obstruct the windscreen, windows, or mirrors can hide pedestrians, cyclists, vehicles, signs, or other hazards.

Luggage obstructing the driver's view
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What should you do with the steering wheel after completing a turn?

137. What should you do with the steering wheel after completing a turn?

Release it completely and let it spin freely.
✓ Guide it smoothly back towards the straight-ahead position.
Hold it in the turned position.
Turn it quickly in the opposite direction.

After completing a turn, guide the steering wheel smoothly back towards the straight-ahead position while maintaining control. Do not allow the wheel to spin freely through your hands.

Guiding the steering wheel back after a turn
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What should you do if another driver does not give way when they should?

138. What should you do if another driver does not give way when they should?

Accelerate so you pass through first.
Use the horn and continue at the same speed.
Move closer so the other driver is forced to give way.
✓ Slow down and avoid a collision.

Even if you have priority, safety comes first. Slow down, stay calm, and avoid creating a dangerous situation.

Conflicting vehicle movements at a junction
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What should you do if an emergency vehicle approaches with lights or siren on?

139. What should you do if an emergency vehicle approaches with lights or siren on?

✓ Stay calm and make room safely.
Stop immediately wherever you are.
Speed up so the vehicle can follow you.
Move aside without checking surrounding traffic.

When an emergency vehicle uses lights or siren, check your surroundings and make room safely without sudden or dangerous movements.

Emergency vehicle approaching with warning lights flashing
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How can you check which fuel is suitable for your vehicle?

140. How can you check which fuel is suitable for your vehicle?

Use petrol unless the engine sounds like a diesel.
Choose whichever fuel is cheapest at the station.
Ask another driver with a similar-looking vehicle.
✓ Check the fuel-filler label, fuel cap, or vehicle information.

Before refuelling, check which fuel type the vehicle requires. The correct fuel is often shown inside the fuel-filler flap, on or near the fuel cap, or in the vehicle information or owner's manual. Do not rely only on nozzle colours, as these can vary between filling stations and countries.

Checking the fuel label before refuelling
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Why is counting drinks an unreliable way to decide whether you can drive?

141. Why is counting drinks an unreliable way to decide whether you can drive?

One drink affects every person in the same way.
Food makes each drink count as less alcohol.
You can judge your alcohol level by how sober you feel.
✓ Drink strength, serving size, and individual effects can vary.

Alcohol concentration and serving sizes vary, and factors such as body size, food, medication, and time can affect impairment.

Alcoholic drinks with different strengths and serving sizes
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Which roads are most likely to cause aquaplaning?

142. Which roads are most likely to cause aquaplaning?

✓ Roads with standing water or deep puddles.
Roads exposed to strong sunlight.
Roads with freshly painted road markings.
Straight roads in dry weather.

Standing water can collect in dips, ruts, or puddles, increasing the chance that tyres will lose grip.

Standing water on a road surface
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Why should you avoid remaining beside a large vehicle on a motorway?

143. Why should you avoid remaining beside a large vehicle on a motorway?

Large vehicles always travel more slowly than cars.
Driving beside them improves your view of the road ahead.
✓ You may remain in its blind spot and have less room to escape.
Large vehicles cannot change lanes at motorway speeds.

Large vehicles have significant blind spots. Avoid travelling alongside them longer than necessary.

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Why should the head restraint be adjusted correctly?

144. Why should the head restraint be adjusted correctly?

To support the lower back.
To improve rear visibility.
To make the seat belt tighter.
✓ To reduce the risk of neck injury in a collision.

A correctly adjusted head restraint helps support the head and can reduce the risk of neck injury, especially in a rear-end collision. The top of the restraint should normally be level with the top of the head.

Adjusting a vehicle seat's head restraint
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What is the minimum age for riding a moped in Hungary?

145. What is the minimum age for riding a moped in Hungary?

18 years.
✓ 14 years.
15 years.
16 years.

The minimum age for riding a moped in Hungary is generally 14 years.

Minimum age for riding a moped
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Can you assume that you are safe to drive the morning after drinking?

146. Can you assume that you are safe to drive the morning after drinking?

Yes, if you eat breakfast before driving.
Yes, if you only need to drive a short distance.
Yes, if you feel completely sober.
✓ No, alcohol may still remain in your body.

The body needs time to process alcohol. Sleeping, eating, showering, or drinking coffee does not instantly remove it.

Fitness to drive the morning after drinking
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

147. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Power-steering warning.
✓ Service or maintenance required.
Engine-management warning.
Brake-system warning.

This symbol indicates that the vehicle requires servicing or maintenance. The exact meaning and required maintenance can vary between vehicles, so check the vehicle information display or owner's manual.

Service reminder symbol on the dashboard
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What should you expect when lanes become narrower in roadworks?

148. What should you expect when lanes become narrower in roadworks?

Large vehicles must stop before entering the narrow section.
✓ Less space between your vehicle, barriers, and other traffic.
The speed limit automatically increases.
Temporary lane markings no longer need to be followed.

Narrow lanes leave less room for error. Keep a steady position, avoid drifting toward barriers or nearby vehicles, and reduce speed if necessary.

Narrow traffic lanes through roadworks
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What should you do after fitting a temporary spare wheel?

149. What should you do after fitting a temporary spare wheel?

Use it as a permanent replacement if it looks undamaged.
✓ Follow its speed and distance restrictions and replace it as soon as possible.
Drive normally if the vehicle feels stable.
Ignore its speed restriction on short journeys.

Temporary spare wheels may have limited speed, distance, and handling capabilities. Arrange a proper repair or replacement promptly.

Temporary spare wheel fitted to a vehicle
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When may drivers turn right at a red light in Hungary?

150. When may drivers turn right at a red light in Hungary?

Whenever no pedestrians are visible.
At every red light.
Only at night.
✓ When a specific sign or signal permits it.

In Hungary, turning right at a red light is permitted only where a specific sign or signal allows it.

Sign or signal permitting a right turn on red
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