Italy Driving Test

Question 1

All pedestrians in a painted crosswalk have the right of way on and off base.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Off base, Italian law requires you to stop for buses (school or other) that are loading and unloading.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

As posted, you may not exceed 50km or _________ mph in urban areas.

Answer 3

31 mph

Question 4

In Italy, any person registering________ on a breathalyzer test or Blood Alcohol Test is considered to be over the limit.

Answer 4

.05

Question 5

There are no right turns on a red traffic light allowed in Italy.

Answer 5

True

Question 6

You are required to use your headlights when driving through tunnels.

Answer 6

True

Question 7

If you are in a minor accident in a privately owned vehicle, you must report it to the Military Police _________.

Answer 7

Within 72 hours

Question 8

What is the maximum speed on the Autostrada?

Answer 8

130 kph

Question 9

In Italy, as in most European countries, negligence resulting in injury or death to others constitutes a criminal offense.

Answer 9

True

Question 10

You should rely only on watchman, gates or automatic warning devices when approaching railroad crossings.

Answer 10

False

Question 11

An Italian Certificate of Insurance (white and yellow card) is required to be displayed at all times while in Italy.

Answer 11

True

Question 12

Italian law states that if you are the first or one of the first persons to come upon the scene of an accident with injuries, you must__________.

Answer 12

Stop and render assistance

Question 13

At what distance should warning triangles be placed to the rear of a disabled vehicle not on the autostrada?

Answer 13

50 meters

Question 14

Implied consent provision states refusal to submit to a chemical test if requested by law officials. It will result in _______.

Answer 14

Loss of driving privileges.

Question 15

All AFI plates vehicles must have seat belts mounted for every occupant in the vehicle.

Answer 15

True

Question 16

Except in cases of immediate danger, the use of sound signals (horns) are prohibited in most inner city areas.

Answer 16

True

Question 17

You should ________ when approaching an intersection with a blinking yellow light

Answer 17

Reduce your speed and proceed with caution

Question 18

It is legal to talk on a cellular phones while driving only when using a hands free headset.

Answer 18

True

Question 19

You are driving along the autostrada and you decide to stop and rest for a while. What do you do?

Answer 19

Pull into one of the areas marked by the sign which bears the white letter “P” on a blue background.

Question 20

Which of the following is exempt from the restrictions governing the use of horn and other acoustical devices?

Answer 20

Drivers of vehicles engaged in the transportation of injured of seriously ill persons.

Question 21

Traffic within a traffic circle

Answer 21

Has the right of way over all traffic entering the circle from the right unless otherwise posted.

Question 22

You are driving on a city street approaching an intersection. The traffic light facing you at the intersection is yellow over green. This means:

Answer 22

The light is about to change red. You may pass the intersection only if you are too close to stop safely before the intersection

Question 23

On US military installations, when you come upon a US school bus in the process of taking or discharging passengers, you should:

Answer 23

Stop until the bus proceeds

Question 24

You are driving on the autostrada enroute to a city which you discover is in the opposite direction. You should:

Answer 24

Continue on to the next authorized exit, turn off the autostrada and cross over to the reverse traffic lane by way of he overpass or underpass

Question 25

He car ahead of you is positioned for a left turn. On which side should you pass?

Answer 25

On the right side, when parallel lanes of traffic are permitted.

Question 26

Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit within cities and communities is:

Answer 26

50 kph

Question 27

When you see a vehicle with a supplementary flashing blue light and you hear alarm signals, you must:

Answer 27

Pull over to the right and stop

Question 28

A blinking yellow light at an intersection means:

Answer 28

Caution and reduce speed.

Question 29

If you are involved in an accident, what is the FIRST action you should take under Italian Law?

Answer 29

Assist the injured.

Question 30

The speed limit for military sedans on the autostrada is:

Answer 30

74 mph

Question 31

Your vehicle is approaching an oncoming vehicle on a highway at night with his bright lights on. What should you do?

Answer 31

Dim or depress your lights and reduce speed.

Question 32

You are entering the autostrada. Who has the right of way?

Answer 32

Traffic already on the autostrada

Question 33

Most traffic accidents are the result of:

Answer 33

Driver error

Question 34

In tunnels, you are required to use your headlights

Answer 34

Always, when the tunnel is lighted or not

Question 35

You are approaching a railroad crossing when you see a blinking red light. What does this indicate?

Answer 35

A train is coming. Stop immediately.

Question 36

In the absence of signs indicating otherwise (such as the "yellow right of way" sign and the "priority road" sign), how is the right of way determined under Italian law? (To include traffic circles)

Answer 36

Vehicles coming from the right have the right of way at crossings and junctions

Question 37

The greatest hazard to city driving in Italy is:

Answer 37

The density of two wheeled vehicles (bicycles, motorbikes and motor scooters)

Question 38

At any time that you intend to turn left, right or stop, you should:

Answer 38

Signal, in advance, your intention to do so

Question 39

The continuous white center line (unbroken line) painted on the highway means

Answer 39

Passing prohibited

Question 40

The speed limit for trucks, 2 1/2 ton, on the autostrada is:

Answer 40

50 mph

Question 41

The speed limit for military sedans within cities and communities is:

Answer 41

31 mph

Question 42

The turning on/off headlights is mandatory from:

Answer 42

One half hour before sunset and one half hour after sunrise. (30 min)

Question 43

In the absence of a special lane provided for scooters and bicycles, how is the right of way determined under Italian law?

Answer 43

They have the same right of way as an automobile

Question 44

Your driving attitude in Europe may determine your accident status.

Answer 44

True

Question 45

You are required to report to the MPs (or Air Police) any vehicle accident, however slight, which you might have.

Answer 45

True

Question 46

If you are involved in an accident which is clearly not your fault, you do not need to stop to render aid to the injured or to identify yourself.

Answer 46

False

Question 47

Italian law requires that halted, parked or wrecked vehicles which jeopardize traffic be made recognizable at a sufficient distance by a triangular light reflecting warning signs.

Answer 47

True

Question 48

In an effort to save wear and tear on your vehicle and to save gas, it is good practice to disengage your clutch or shift to neutral when going down long hills.

Answer 48

False

Question 49

Fog is more likely to be encountered in low places.

Answer 49

True

Question 50

Drivers must slow down well in advance for the curve or when making a turn

Answer 50

True

Question 51

Do not accelerate when you are being overtaken. Slow down, if necessary, to let the overtaking vehicle pass.

Answer 51

True

Question 52

When backing up, of you cannot see clearly behind, get someone to guide you or dismount from vehicle to insure area is clear.

Answer 52

True

Question 53

Unlawful parking at intersections, on hills, near tunnels or curves, may cause heavy fines.

Answer 53

True

Question 54

During rainfall, the pavement is far more slippery after it has rained for several hours than it is at the beginning of the rainfall.

Answer 54

False

Question 55

When approaching an intersection where directional arrows are painted on the pavement, move to the appropriate traffic lane according to whether you intend to go straight ahead or turn left or right.

Answer 55

True

Question 56

In a collision between a car and a two wheeled vehicle, the operator of the two wheeled vehicle has the greater chance of being killed or injured than the driver of the car.

Answer 56

True

Question 57

In passing a cyclist, one should allow a minimum clearance of one meter.

Answer 57

True

Question 58

Automobile drivers are forbidden to cut across military convoys, troop or student formations or processions.

Answer 58

T

Question 59

Pedestrians in painted crosswalks have the right of way only if they are coming from your left.

Answer 59

False

Question 60

You must keep to your left hand side of the roadway except to pass.

Answer 60

False

Question 61

In the city, when lighting is sufficient, you must drive with your headlights.

Answer 61

False

Question 62

Headlights are required to be turned on at all times while driving on the autostrada.

Answer 62

True

Question 63

Parking is illegal within 39 ft from the stopping sign for a bus or streetcar.

Answer 63

True

Question 64

Parking is illegal within a distance of 26 ft from an intersection or a road crossing or junction.

Answer 64

True

Question 65

In the city, your horn will be used to announce your intention to pass.

Answer 65

False

Question 66

At night, when approaching intersections or passing other vehicles, the intermittent blinking of low beam light is lieu of sound signals is permitted.

Answer 66

True

Question 67

Speed will be adjusted to the particular condition of the road, traffic and other special conditions. Especially when entering or exiting Traffic circles.

Answer 67

True

Question 68

In crossing railroad and trolley tracks, vehicles traveling on tracks will have the right of way.

Answer 68

True

Question 69

You are not required to use your turn indicator when intending to change lanes.

Answer 69

False

Question 70

You are required to have your SETAF drivers license in your possession at all times while operating your POV.

Answer 70

True