Patente B in English

Chapter 13: Space on the carriageway; signalling a stationary vehicle; motorways and main extra-urban roads; carrying passengers; loading; vehicle plates; towing vehicles and broken-down vehicles; towing trailers

Ingombro della carreggiata; segnalazione di veicolo fermo; norme sulla circolazione in autostrada e strade extraurbane principali; trasporto di persone; carico dei veicoli; pannelli sui veicoli; traino dei veicoli e dei veicoli in avaria; traino dei rimorchi

Chapter 13 of the official list (Ingombro della carreggiata; segnalazione di veicolo fermo; norme sulla circolazione in autostrada e strade extraurbane principali; trasporto di persone; carico dei veicoli; pannelli sui veicoli; traino dei veicoli e dei veicoli in avaria; traino dei rimorchi) has 318 true-or-false questions. Here are 12 of them in Italian, with the English translation and the answer.

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  1. Il pannello raffigurato deve essere messo all'estremità del carico che sporge dietro al veicolo

    The panel shown must be placed at the end of the load projecting behind the vehicle

    V · True

  2. Nel caso di ingombro della carreggiata per caduta del carico non removibile, il conducente può evitare di informare un organo di polizia se presegnala la zona con efficaci segnali manuali

    If the carriageway is obstructed by a fallen load that cannot be removed, the driver may avoid informing the police if they give advance warning of the area with effective hand signals

    F · False

  3. Durante le operazioni di presegnalazione con il segnale mobile di pericolo il conducente deve indossare il giubbotto ad alta visibilità anche se si trova sulle corsie di emergenza o sulle piazzole di sosta

    While giving advance warning with the portable warning sign, the driver must wear the high-visibility jacket even if they are on the hard shoulder (emergency lane) or in a lay-by

    V · True

  4. Sulle aree di servizio o di parcheggio delle autostrade e delle strade extraurbane principali è consentito campeggiare

    In the service or parking areas of motorways and main extra-urban roads camping is permitted

    F · False

  5. In autostrada è vietato dare un passaggio ad un automobilista fermo per avaria del veicolo sulla corsia di emergenza

    On the motorway it is prohibited to give a lift to a motorist stopped on the hard shoulder (emergency lane) because of a vehicle breakdown

    V · True

  6. Il carico può sporgere longitudinalmente dalla parte posteriore, se costituito da cose indivisibili, fino ai 3/10 della lunghezza dell'autoveicolo

    The load may project lengthwise from the rear, if it consists of indivisible items, up to 3/10 of the length of the motor vehicle

    V · True

  7. Il traino per incombente situazione di emergenza di un veicolo in avaria deve avvenire attraverso un solido collegamento, anche se non è possibile segnalarlo

    Towing a broken-down vehicle in an urgent emergency must be done by means of a solid connection, even if it is not possible to mark it

    F · False

  8. Guidando una piccola autovettura è necessario valutare i maggiori rischi derivanti da possibili tamponamenti o collisioni con autovettura di massa superiore

    When driving a small car it is necessary to assess the greater risks arising from possible rear-end collisions or collisions with a car of greater mass

    V · True

  9. Il giubbotto o le bretelle retroriflettenti ad alta visibilità possono sostituire, in ogni caso, il triangolo mobile di pericolo

    The high-visibility retroreflective jacket or braces can replace the portable warning triangle in all cases

    F · False

  10. Quando i rimorchi sono staccati dalla motrice, devono avere una copertura assicurativa che vale anche per il rischio statico (da fermo)

    When trailers are detached from the towing vehicle, they must have insurance cover that also applies to the static risk (when stationary)

    V · True

  11. E' possibile alloggiare nei caravan (roulotte) durante la circolazione, purché tutti i passeggeri allaccino le cinture di sicurezza

    It is possible to stay in caravans (roulottes) while they are moving, provided all the passengers fasten their seat belts

    F · False

  12. Il titolare di patente di guida della categoria BE che, successivamente, consegue la patente della categoria C, può guidare anche veicoli della categoria CE

    The holder of a category BE driving licence who subsequently obtains a category C licence may also drive category CE vehicles

    F · False

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1. Information signs2. Mandatory signs3. Supplementary panels4. Complementary signs; temporary and road-works signs5. Right-of-way examples (order of priority at junctions)6. Traffic lights; signals by traffic officers7. Road markings; markings on obstacles8. Danger warning signs9. Priority signs10. Prohibitory signs11. Road and traffic definitions; vehicle definitions and classes; drivers' duties and responsible road use; care towards vulnerable road users (elderly, disabled, children, pedestrians, cyclists)12. Traffic rules; position on the carriageway; changing lanes and turning; funerals, processions and military convoys; behaviour at junctions; right-of-way rules; duties towards police and emergency vehicles; risks of different vehicle types and drivers' field of view13. Space on the carriageway; signalling a stationary vehicle; motorways and main extra-urban roads; carrying passengers; loading; vehicle plates; towing vehicles and broken-down vehicles; towing trailers14. Use of lights; use of the horn; warning lights and symbols15. Speed limits; danger and obstruction to traffic; behaviour at level crossings16. Safe following distance17. Overtaking rules18. Stopping, parking, halting and moving off19. Vehicle equipment; seat belts and child restraints; helmets; safety clothing20. Driving licences; vehicle documents; duties towards officials and officers; penalties; penalty point system; glasses and other aids21. Preventing road accidents; what to do after an accident; riding motorcycles22. Fitness to drive; alcohol, drugs and medicines; first aid23. Civil, criminal and administrative liability; compulsory third-party insurance (R.C.A.); other vehicle insurance24. Fuel economy; respect for the environment; air, noise and waste pollution25. Vehicle parts important for safety; maintenance and use; stability and road holding; careful driving