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Question 1Driver Regulations And Penalties

Under Article 69 of Loi n° 26-09, what is the statutory duration of the probationary driving period (période probatoire)?

  1. 24 months (2 years) Correct answer.
  2. 12 months (1 year)
  3. 36 months (3 years)
  4. 6 months

Explanation

Article 69 of the 2026 Code de la route subjects every new licence holder to a probationary period of two years. It also bars a probationary holder from applying for a licence in another category during that period.

Question 2Driver Regulations And Penalties

Which restriction does Article 69 of Algeria's 2026 Code de la route impose during the two-year probationary period?

  1. The holder may not apply for a driving licence in another category during the probationary period Correct answer.
  2. The holder may drive only inside the wilaya that issued the licence
  3. The holder may drive only when accompanied by an auto-école instructor
  4. The holder may not drive after sunset

Explanation

Article 69 of Loi n° 26-09 provides that a driver in the two-year probationary period cannot apply for a licence in another category. The current law does not state the former 12-point/24-point propositions used in the superseded version of this question.

Question 3Accidents Emergencies And Eco Driving

After a road crash involving bodily injury, what does Article 50 of Loi n° 26-09 require the involved driver to do?

  1. Stop without creating additional danger, assist the injured, alert police or gendarmerie, identify oneself, and preserve relevant scene evidence as traffic safety allows Correct answer.
  2. Leave immediately once another road user has called an ambulance
  3. Move every vehicle and object before contacting authorities so the road looks clear
  4. Exchange only telephone numbers and defer all assistance until an insurer arrives

Explanation

Article 50 requires the driver to stop without creating a traffic danger, provide assistance to injured people, alert the competent Sûreté Nationale or Gendarmerie service, communicate identity and address, and avoid changing the scene or destroying traces except where traffic needs require it. The driver must also avoid obstructing traffic and arriving rescue services.

Question 4Vehicle Safety And Mechanics

Why must luggage in a passenger car be secured rather than placed loosely behind the seats?

  1. Loose luggage always lowers the car's centre of gravity
  2. Unsecured luggage improves rear-axle grip during a turn
  3. Braking or a collision can propel it forward and injure occupants Correct answer.
  4. The seat backs guarantee containment of every object

Explanation

An unsecured object keeps moving when the vehicle decelerates and can strike an occupant or interfere with control. Restraint and sensible load placement are part of safe vehicle preparation.

Question 5Traffic Signs And Signals

In Algerian road signaling under Décret exécutif n° 04-381, what does an equilateral triangular road sign with a white background, a red border, and its apex pointing upwards indicate?

  1. A permanent road danger or hazard ahead (panneau de danger) Correct answer.
  2. A strict prohibition or restriction (panneau d'interdiction)
  3. A mandatory maneuver or direction (panneau d'obligation)
  4. A general informational facility or service (panneau d'indication)

Explanation

Under Décret exécutif n° 04-381 and Algerian Highway Code standards, triangular signs with the apex pointing upwards, a white background, and a red border are danger warning signs (*panneaux de danger*). They alert drivers in advance to approaching hazards, such as bends, intersections, or pedestrian crossings.

Question 6Traffic Signs And Signals

What is the primary legal meaning of a circular road sign with a red border and a white background on Algerian roadways?

  1. A prohibition or restriction imposed on drivers (panneau d'interdiction) Correct answer.
  2. A mandatory requirement that drivers must follow (panneau d'obligation)
  3. An upcoming road geometry hazard requiring deceleration
  4. An informative indication of roadside services or routes

Explanation

In Algeria, circular road signs featuring a red border on a white field indicate an order of prohibition (*interdiction*) or restriction. Disobeying the particular prohibition is penalized under the current Code de la route, Loi n° 26-09.

Question 7Traffic Signs And Signals

On Algerian roads, what does a circular sign with a blue background and a white symbol or arrow represent?

  1. An obligation specifying a mandatory direction, action, or road user category Correct answer.
  2. A simple recommendation that drivers may choose to disregard
  3. An end of all previously signed restrictions
  4. A temporary hazard zone designated for road maintenance

Explanation

A circular sign with a solid blue background and white pictogram is a mandatory sign (*panneau d'obligation*). It obligates motorists to follow the indicated action, such as turning in the specified direction or using a designated lane.

Question 8Traffic Signs And Signals

At an intersection in Algeria, what mandatory action is required by an octagonal red sign bearing the word « STOP »?

  1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop at the stop line and yield to all cross-traffic Correct answer.
  2. Slow down to walking speed and proceed without stopping if the intersection is clear
  3. Yield only to traffic approaching from the right-hand side without stopping
  4. Stop only when an oncoming vehicle is within 50 metres of the junction

Explanation

The octagonal « STOP » sign mandates an absolute, complete immobilization of the vehicle at the marked transverse stop line (or edge of the intersecting roadway). The driver must yield right-of-way to all vehicles on the intersecting road before proceeding.

Question 9Traffic Signs And Signals

What is the meaning of an inverted triangular sign (apex pointing downwards) with a white background and red border in Algeria?

  1. Give way / yield right-of-way to all traffic on the intersecting road (Cédez le passage) Correct answer.
  2. Priority road ahead with right-of-way over intersecting secondary roads
  3. Mandatory stop for at least 3 seconds before entering the intersection
  4. End of priority road requiring strict priority to the right at all times

Explanation

An inverted triangle with a red border is the *Cédez le passage* (Give Way) sign. Drivers must yield right-of-way to vehicles traveling on the intersecting road, slowing down and stopping only if necessary to let other vehicles pass.

Question 10Traffic Signs And Signals

What does a square sign featuring a yellow diamond on a white background signify under the Algerian Highway Code?

  1. Priority road (Route à caractère prioritaire), giving drivers priority at subsequent junctions Correct answer.
  2. Hazardous road section subject to frequent rockfall or landslips
  3. End of motorway regulations and entry into an urban area
  4. Mandatory route reserved exclusively for public transport vehicles

Explanation

A yellow diamond inside a white square indicates a priority road (*route à caractère prioritaire*). Drivers traveling on this road maintain right-of-way at upcoming intersections over crossing roads until an end-of-priority sign is posted.

Question 11Traffic Signs And Signals

When a yellow diamond sign on a white square is crossed by a thick black diagonal bar, what rule takes effect?

  1. End of priority road (Fin de route prioritaire); standard priority rules apply at upcoming junctions Correct answer.
  2. Immediate entry into a construction zone with mandatory 30 km/h speed limit
  3. Prohibition of all motorized vehicles on the following stretch of road
  4. The intersecting secondary road now has absolute priority over the main axis

Explanation

A yellow diamond crossed by a diagonal black stripe signals the end of a priority road (*Fin de route à caractère prioritaire*). At subsequent intersections without specific signage, the default priority-to-the-right (*priorité à droite*) rule applies.

Question 12Traffic Signs And Signals

What does a circular sign with a red border, white background, and a black numeral « 50 » indicate in Algeria?

  1. Speed is limited to a maximum of 50 km/h (Limitation de vitesse à 50 km/h) Correct answer.
  2. Drivers must maintain a minimum speed of 50 km/h at all times
  3. The upcoming road distance to the nearest settlement is 50 kilometres
  4. Vehicles weighing over 5.0 tonnes are prohibited from entering

Explanation

A circular sign with a red border containing a black number indicates a maximum speed limit (*limitation de vitesse*). Here, drivers must not exceed 50 km/h. This is also the default speed limit in Algerian built-up urban areas under Décret exécutif n° 04-381.

Question 13Traffic Signs And Signals

What does a circular white sign with a thin grey/black border and a black diagonal slash across a numeral « 50 » represent?

  1. End of the 50 km/h speed limit (Fin de limitation de vitesse) Correct answer.
  2. End of an urban built-up area and entry into an unpopulated rural zone
  3. Immediate reduction of maximum speed to 30 km/h for all vehicles
  4. Prohibition of all vehicles capable of speeds exceeding 50 km/h

Explanation

A white circular sign with a black diagonal slash across a speed number signifies the end of that specific speed restriction (*Fin de limitation de vitesse*). The general statutory speed limit for the road type then resumes.

Question 14Traffic Signs And Signals

Under the Algerian traffic code, what is the meaning of a circular white sign with a grey border and multiple thin black diagonal stripes across the entire face?

  1. End of all previously imposed local prohibitions on moving vehicles (Fin de toutes les interdictions) Correct answer.
  2. End of priority road requiring caution at upcoming unlighted roundabouts
  3. Prohibition of entry for all categories of motorized and non-motorized vehicles
  4. End of dual carriageway and transition into a single two-way roadway

Explanation

This sign (*Fin de toutes les interdictions imposées aux véhicules en mouvement*) terminates all local prohibitions previously imposed on moving vehicles, including local speed limits, overtaking bans, and horn restrictions. It does not lift general statutory rules.

Question 15Traffic Signs And Signals

What does a circular red sign with a solid red background and a single horizontal white rectangle in the centre indicate?

  1. No entry for all vehicles (Sens interdit) from this direction Correct answer.
  2. Closed to all traffic in both directions (Circulation interdite dans les deux sens)
  3. Mandatory stop for toll payment (Arrêt péage)
  4. Entry prohibited only to commercial goods vehicles over 3,500 kg

Explanation

This is the *Sens interdit* (No Entry) sign. It strictly prohibits all vehicles from entering the street or carriageway from this direction, typically because the road is designated as a one-way street (*sens unique*) in the opposite direction.

Question 16Traffic Signs And Signals

What is the legal meaning of a circular blue sign displaying a red border and a single red diagonal stripe across the blue field?

  1. Parking is prohibited (Stationnement interdit), though temporary stopping is permitted Correct answer.
  2. Both stopping and parking are strictly prohibited (Arrêt et stationnement interdits)
  3. Parking is permitted free of charge with no time restrictions
  4. Parking is reserved exclusively for disabled drivers and emergency vehicles

Explanation

A circular sign with a blue background and a single diagonal red bar indicates *Stationnement interdit* (No Parking). Drivers may briefly halt (*arrêt*) to load/unload passengers or cargo provided they remain at the wheel, but long-term parking is forbidden.

Question 17Traffic Signs And Signals

What does a circular sign with a blue background and two intersecting red diagonal bars forming an « X » mean?

  1. Both stopping and parking are strictly forbidden (Arrêt et stationnement interdits) Correct answer.
  2. Parking is prohibited, but stopping to drop off a passenger is permitted
  3. An intersection of two equal-priority roads is situated 150 metres ahead
  4. A level crossing without gates or barriers is situated immediately ahead

Explanation

The red cross on a blue background (*croix rouge sur fond bleu*) signifies *Arrêt et stationnement interdits*. Neither stopping (*arrêt*) nor parking (*stationnement*) is permitted on the side of the road where the sign is placed.

Question 18Traffic Signs And Signals

What does a circular blue sign containing three curved white arrows following one another in a circle require?

  1. Drivers must follow the mandatory circular direction around a roundabout (Sens giratoire obligatoire) Correct answer.
  2. Drivers must execute an immediate U-turn before reaching the next intersection
  3. A three-lane highway is merging into a single circular lane
  4. All motor vehicles must activate their hazard warning lights continuously

Explanation

A blue circular sign with three curved white arrows represents *Sens giratoire obligatoire*. It obligates drivers to proceed around the central island in a counter-clockwise direction, yielding to vehicles already engaged on the ring.

Question 19Traffic Signs And Signals

What does a circular blue sign with a white arrow pointing diagonally downwards to the right command?

  1. Mandatory passage on the right-hand side of an upcoming obstacle or traffic island (Contournement obligatoire par la droite) Correct answer.
  2. Mandatory right turn at the next street intersection
  3. The right lane is strictly reserved for slow-moving agricultural machinery
  4. Drivers must shift down to first gear to ascend a steep incline

Explanation

A downward diagonal white arrow on a blue circular sign is a direction-of-passage command (*contournement obligatoire*). It requires the driver to pass to the right side of an obstacle, central reserve, or traffic island.

Question 20Traffic Signs And Signals

Under the Algerian traffic code, what does a circular sign displaying a horn crossed by a red diagonal line indicate?

  1. Use of acoustic warning devices (horns) is prohibited except in cases of immediate danger Correct answer.
  2. Musical horns and sirens are permitted between sunrise and sunset only
  3. Sounding the horn is mandatory when approaching blind mountain curves
  4. All vehicle horns must be tested and inspected at an approved technical center

Explanation

This sign prohibits the use of acoustic warning devices (*signaux sonores interdits*). Under Algerian regulations, sounding the horn in designated quiet zones (e.g., near hospitals or schools) is prohibited except to prevent an imminent collision.

Question 21Traffic Signs And Signals

What is the function of a small rectangular sub-panel (panonceau de distance) placed directly beneath a danger sign showing « 200 m » without arrows?

  1. The signaled hazard or condition begins in 200 metres from the sign Correct answer.
  2. The hazard extends continuously for a length of 200 metres
  3. The maximum speed allowed through the hazard is 20 km/h
  4. Vehicles longer than 20 metres are barred from proceeding

Explanation

A sub-panel displaying a numeric distance without side arrows (*panonceau de distance*) indicates the distance from the sign to the point where the announced hazard begins or the regulation takes effect (in 200 metres).

Question 22Traffic Signs And Signals

What does a sub-panel (panonceau d'étendue) showing « ↑ 500 m ↑ » with two vertical arrows pointing upwards on either side mean?

  1. The announced regulation or hazard extends over a distance of 500 metres from the sign Correct answer.
  2. The hazard begins precisely 500 metres after passing the next major intersection
  3. Drivers must accelerate to 50 km/h within the next 500 metres
  4. Overtaking is permitted only for vehicles capable of climbing a 500-metre elevation

Explanation

A sub-panel with vertical arrows framing the distance (*panonceau d'étendue*) indicates the length of the section over which the hazard or regulation applies (e.g., winding road or overtaking ban for 500 metres).

Question 23Traffic Signs And Signals

When approaching an intersection governed by standard three-color traffic lights in Algeria, what does a steady amber light (feu orange / jaune fixe) require?

  1. Drivers must stop before the stop line, unless they are too close to stop in complete safety Correct answer.
  2. Drivers must accelerate immediately to clear the intersection before the red light
  3. Drivers must yield to the right while proceeding through without stopping
  4. Drivers must turn right only, as straight-through traffic is prohibited

Explanation

A steady amber light requires drivers to stop before the intersection or stop line. A driver may proceed only if, at the moment the light appears, they are so close that stopping cannot be achieved without causing danger to following traffic.

Question 24Traffic Signs And Signals

What does a flashing amber light (feu jaune clignotant) at an intersection signify in Algeria?

  1. The traffic signals are out of normal sequence; proceed with caution while respecting posted priority signs or default priority to the right Correct answer.
  2. The intersection is completely closed to all vehicular traffic until an officer arrives
  3. Drivers on all approaching roads must bring their vehicles to a mandatory 3-second stop
  4. Pedestrians have absolute right-of-way across all lanes and vehicular traffic must halt

Explanation

A flashing amber light calls for heightened vigilance (*prudence accrue*). When the traffic lights are flashing amber, the normal signal cycle is suspended, and drivers must obey any accompanying priority signs (e.g., STOP, Cédez le passage) or, in their absence, yield to the right (*priorité à droite*).

Question 25Traffic Signs And Signals

If an intersection has both operational three-color traffic lights and vertical road signs (such as a STOP sign on the same post), which signal takes legal precedence?

  1. The operational traffic lights take precedence over the road signs Correct answer.
  2. The road signs take precedence over the operational traffic lights
  3. The driver must observe both simultaneously and come to a full stop even on a green light
  4. The priority-to-the-right rule overrides both the lights and the signs

Explanation

Under Algerian traffic law, functional traffic lights take precedence over vertical priority signs posted at the same junction. Priority signs (like STOP or Cédez le passage) are installed to regulate traffic only if the traffic lights are extinguished, damaged, or flashing amber.

Question 26Traffic Signs And Signals

When a traffic police officer (agent de police) is regulating traffic at an intersection, what is the legal effect of their gestures on existing traffic lights and road signs?

  1. The officer's instructions and hand signals take absolute precedence over all lights, signs, and general priority rules Correct answer.
  2. Traffic lights always override the police officer if the green light is illuminated
  3. The officer's signals apply only to public transport vehicles and heavy trucks
  4. Drivers must follow whichever direction is most convenient regardless of the officer's stance

Explanation

Article 90 of Décret exécutif n° 04-381 states that indications given by duly authorized officers prevail over every sign, traffic light, and general traffic rule. You must therefore obey the officer even when a traffic light shows green.

Question 27Traffic Signs And Signals

What does a triangular warning sign with a white background, red border, and a symbol of a raised hump on the road surface indicate?

  1. A speed bump or raised road profile ahead (Ralentisseur de type dos-d'âne / cassis) Correct answer.
  2. A bridge with uneven expansion joints requiring heavy braking
  3. A rough dirt road transition where asphalt paving terminates
  4. A flood-prone road dip subject to seasonal flash flooding (oued)

Explanation

This sign warns of a speed bump (*ralentisseur de type dos-d'âne*) or road dip (*cassis*). Drivers must reduce speed in advance to avoid mechanical damage to the vehicle and loss of steering control.

Question 28Traffic Signs And Signals

What is the practical distinction between a triangular pedestrian warning sign and a square blue pedestrian-crossing sign?

  1. The triangle warns of an upcoming pedestrian crossing ahead; the blue square marks the exact location of the crossing Correct answer.
  2. The triangle is reserved for urban areas; the blue square is used exclusively on rural expressways
  3. The triangle requires pedestrians to yield; the blue square requires vehicles to yield
  4. The triangle applies by day; the blue square illuminates automatically and applies only at night

Explanation

The triangular sign is an advance danger warning: it tells the driver to anticipate pedestrians or a crossing ahead. The square blue sign is a position or indication sign identifying the pedestrian crossing itself. The distinction is about advance warning versus the marked location, not time of day or road class.

Question 29Traffic Signs And Signals

What does a triangular sign showing a steam locomotive silhouette warn drivers of in Algeria?

  1. A level crossing without gates or automatic barriers (Passage à niveau sans barrières) Correct answer.
  2. A guarded level crossing equipped with complete barriers and a gatekeeper
  3. A tramway crossing operating exclusively in central urban pedestrian boulevards
  4. An industrial freight railway spur where trains are restricted to 10 km/h

Explanation

A triangular sign displaying a train locomotive warns of an unguarded level crossing without gates or automatic half-barriers (*passage à niveau sans barrières ni demi-barrières*). Drivers must exercise extreme caution, look both ways, and listen before crossing.

Question 30Traffic Signs And Signals

What is the legal significance of road signs with a yellow background erected along Algerian highways?

  1. They represent temporary signage (chantiers / travaux) that supersedes permanent signs of equivalent type Correct answer.
  2. They are advisory suggestions that carry no legal enforcement or penalty if ignored
  3. They apply only to commercial freight vehicles transporting dangerous hazardous materials
  4. They are historical signs that have not yet been modernized to white backgrounds

Explanation

Yellow-backed road signs indicate temporary conditions (*signalisation temporaire*), typically related to roadworks, deviations, or accidents. By law, temporary signs override permanent signs when their indications conflict.

Question 31Traffic Signs And Signals

When driving on a multi-lane carriageway, you see three successive curved white arrows painted on the road pointing towards the right. What do these arrows (flèches de rabattement) mean?

  1. The lane is ending or an unbroken continuous line is imminent; drivers must safely merge into the right-hand lane Correct answer.
  2. Drivers must make an immediate sharp right turn at the very next intersecting street
  3. Drivers in the right lane must accelerate to clear traffic for merging left vehicles
  4. The road is entering a sharp right-hand hairpin bend requiring lower gearing

Explanation

Curved reduction arrows (*flèches de rabattement*) painted on the pavement announce the reduction of the number of travel lanes or the imminent approach of a continuous centerline. Drivers in the affected lane must complete their overtaking and merge into the indicated lane before the solid line begins.

Question 32Rules Of The Road And Priority

Under Article 43 of Décret exécutif n° 04-381, what is the default rule of priority at an intersection where no traffic lights, police officers, or priority signs are present?

  1. Priority to the right (Priorité à droite): every driver must yield right-of-way to vehicles approaching from their right Correct answer.
  2. Priority to the vehicle traveling at higher speed on the paved roadway
  3. Priority to whichever vehicle reaches the intersection first, regardless of direction
  4. Priority to vehicles continuing straight ahead over vehicles turning in either direction

Explanation

Article 43 provides that when two drivers approach an intersection on different roads, the driver coming from the left must yield. In other words, absent a contrary sign, signal, or officer, apply *priorité à droite* and yield to the vehicle on your right.

Question 33Rules Of The Road And Priority

What is the right-of-way rule at an Algerian roundabout (carrefour à sens giratoire) marked with Cédez-le-passage signs at all entrances?

  1. Vehicles circulating on the roundabout ring have priority over vehicles waiting to enter Correct answer.
  2. Entering vehicles have priority over vehicles already circulating on the ring
  3. Priority alternates every 30 seconds between entering and circulating traffic
  4. Heavy commercial vehicles have priority over all other users regardless of position

Explanation

At modern roundabouts (*carrefours à sens giratoire*) in Algeria, entering vehicles face a *Cédez le passage* sign and dashed yield line. They must give way to traffic already circulating on the ring, which has priority from the left.

Question 34Rules Of The Road And Priority

When approaching a multi-lane roundabout intending to take the first exit to the right, which lane should you position your vehicle in before entering?

  1. The right-hand (outermost) lane, while signaling your intention with the right turn indicator Correct answer.
  2. The left-hand (innermost) lane, while activating hazard warning lights
  3. Straddling both lanes in the center to maintain maximum maneuvering space
  4. Whichever lane has the shortest queue of waiting vehicles, regardless of direction

Explanation

To turn right at the first exit of a roundabout, drivers must enter and remain in the rightmost lane (*voie de droite*) with their right indicator on. The inner left lane is reserved for drivers traveling more than halfway around the roundabout (e.g., turning left or making a U-turn).

Question 35Rules Of The Road And Priority

What is the mandatory indicator signal when you are about to leave a roundabout in Algeria?

  1. Activate the right turn indicator immediately after passing the exit preceding the one you wish to take Correct answer.
  2. Keep the left turn indicator flashing until the vehicle has fully exited onto the road
  3. Turn on hazard warning lights as soon as the vehicle begins moving toward the exit
  4. No indicator is required once you are already circulating inside the roundabout ring

Explanation

When exiting a roundabout, you must alert other drivers by activating the right-hand direction indicator (*clignotant droit*) just after passing the exit immediately preceding your intended exit, while checking the right exterior mirror and blind spot for cyclists or motorcyclists.

Question 36Rules Of The Road And Priority

Before overtaking a vehicle on an ordinary two-way rural road in Algeria, what safety condition must be verified first?

  1. Ensure oncoming road visibility is completely clear and no vehicle behind you has already begun overtaking Correct answer.
  2. Flash your high-beam headlights three times and immediately pull out into the left lane
  3. Sound your horn continuously and accelerate to at least 30 km/h above the speed limit
  4. Ensure the vehicle ahead has shifted onto the unpaved shoulder to let you pass

Explanation

Before initiating any overtaking maneuver, the driver must verify that the roadway is clear ahead for a sufficient distance, that no vehicle following has started to overtake, that a safe speed differential exists without exceeding the speed limit, and that they can return safely to the right lane.

Question 37Rules Of The Road And Priority

Under Algerian traffic regulations, when is overtaking on the right-hand side (*dépassement par la droite*) exceptionally permitted?

  1. When the vehicle being overtaken has clearly signaled and positioned itself to turn left Correct answer.
  2. Whenever a vehicle in the left lane is traveling below the maximum speed limit
  3. Whenever driving on a multi-lane urban expressway between 22:00 and 06:00
  4. When overtaking public transport buses stopped at designated bus bays

Explanation

Article 31 of Décret exécutif n° 04-381 permits passing an ordinary road vehicle on the right when its driver has signaled an intended left turn and the maneuver can be completed safely. The same article separately regulates passing a rail vehicle using the roadway, so the left-turn case is not literally the only right-side rule in the article.

Question 38Rules Of The Road And Priority

When an emergency vehicle (Protection Civile, Police, Gendarmerie, or SAMU) approaches with active flashing blue lights and two-tone sirens, what is every driver required to do?

  1. Immediately facilitate passage by slowing down, pulling over to the right, and stopping if necessary Correct answer.
  2. Accelerate to stay ahead of the emergency vehicle to avoid slowing it down
  3. Maintain course and speed because emergency vehicles can overtake at will
  4. Sound your horn to alert pedestrians and continue through intersections without stopping

Explanation

Article 50 of Décret exécutif n° 04-381 requires every driver to yield to priority vehicles announcing their approach with the prescribed special signals. Drivers should reduce speed, create a clear path, and stop if necessary.

Question 39Rules Of The Road And Priority

At an intersection without signs or lights, you intend to turn left. An oncoming vehicle is approaching directly opposite you, intending to proceed straight ahead. Who has priority?

  1. The oncoming vehicle proceeding straight has priority; you must wait until it passes before completing your left turn Correct answer.
  2. You have priority because turning left gives right-of-way over straight-moving traffic
  3. Whichever vehicle enters the intersection at higher speed has priority
  4. You may proceed simultaneously because oncoming vehicles always pass each other on the right

Explanation

When turning left across oncoming traffic at an intersection, you cut across the path of oncoming vehicles. Under the Algerian Highway Code, you must yield right-of-way to vehicles traveling in the opposite direction that are proceeding straight or turning right.

Question 40Rules Of The Road And Priority

In an urban built-up area in Algeria, what precaution must you take when passing a public transport bus that has stopped at a bus stop?

  1. Reduce speed and prepare to stop, watching for pedestrians crossing in front of or behind the bus Correct answer.
  2. Accelerate rapidly to pass the bus before passengers finish stepping onto the pavement
  3. Sound your horn repeatedly to warn passengers to remain on the sidewalk
  4. Stop completely behind the bus and wait until it departs, even if the road ahead is clear

Explanation

Passing a stationary bus in urban areas presents severe pedestrian hazards. Passengers alighting from the bus may step into the roadway from behind or in front of the vehicle. Drivers must slow down, maintain a wide safety margin, and be prepared to stop immediately.

Question 41Rules Of The Road And Priority

At a railway level crossing in Algeria, the red lights begin flashing and an audible bell sounds, but the barrier has not yet started to lower. What must you do?

  1. Stop immediately before the stop line or barrier; entering the crossing is strictly prohibited Correct answer.
  2. Accelerate quickly to cross the tracks before the barriers begin descending
  3. Sound your horn and proceed if you cannot see any approaching train on the tracks
  4. Stop on the railway tracks to inspect both directions before moving off

Explanation

Flashing red lights and bells at a level crossing indicate that a train is approaching and require a complete stop before the line or barrier. Décret exécutif n° 04-381 forbids entering while barriers are closed or moving, and Loi n° 26-09 treats breaches of railway-crossing obligations as 4th-degree contraventions carrying a 10,000 DZD fixed fine.

Question 42Rules Of The Road And Priority

What is the legal duty of an Algerian driver when a pedestrian has stepped onto a marked pedestrian crossing (passage pour piétons)?

  1. Yield right-of-way by slowing down and coming to a complete stop to let the pedestrian cross Correct answer.
  2. Sound the horn to alert the pedestrian to hurry and clear the carriageway
  3. Flash headlights and continue through, as vehicles always retain priority on roadways
  4. Swerve into the opposing lane to navigate around the pedestrian without slowing down

Explanation

Article 32 of Loi n° 26-09 gives priority to pedestrians engaged on a designated crossing when traffic is not otherwise controlled by the appropriate signal. The driver must slow, yield, and stop when necessary to let the pedestrian cross safely.

Question 43Rules Of The Road And Priority

When entering an Algerian motorway via an acceleration lane (voie d'insertion), what is your legal right-of-way status?

  1. You must yield right-of-way to vehicles already traveling on the motorway carriageway Correct answer.
  2. You have absolute priority and traffic on the motorway must brake to let you merge
  3. Motorway traffic in the right lane must move to the shoulder to allow your entry
  4. You must come to a complete stop at the start of the acceleration lane and wait for an empty gap

Explanation

The acceleration lane (*voie d'insertion*) is governed by a *Cédez le passage* rule. Drivers on the slip road must build up speed to match traffic flow and find an appropriate gap, yielding right-of-way to vehicles already circulating on the motorway.

Question 44Rules Of The Road And Priority

What is the proper and safe technique when leaving a motorway using a deceleration lane (voie de décélération)?

  1. Signal right, move fully into the deceleration lane while maintaining a safe flow, then brake progressively Correct answer.
  2. Brake hard in the right-hand motorway lane before steering into the deceleration lane
  3. Slow down to 40 km/h in the middle lane 500 metres before the exit to prepare
  4. Switch on hazard warning lights and coast onto the hard shoulder before the exit

Explanation

To exit without unexpectedly slowing traffic behind, signal in time, move fully into the deceleration lane (*voie de décélération*) when safe, and then reduce speed progressively. Safety always controls: if traffic or a hazard requires earlier braking, brake as needed rather than treating the sequence as absolute.

Question 45Rules Of The Road And Priority

On a three-lane motorway in Algeria with light traffic, which lane must you normally travel in when not overtaking?

  1. The rightmost lane (voie de droite) Correct answer.
  2. The middle lane (voie du milieu) to keep the right lane clear for trucks
  3. The leftmost lane (voie de gauche) to maintain maximum speed
  4. Whichever lane offers the best surface condition regardless of position

Explanation

Décret exécutif n° 04-381 requires drivers in normal travel to keep near the right edge as road condition and profile allow. On a clear three-lane motorway, that means using the rightmost lane and moving left only when the traffic situation and a lawful maneuver require it.

Question 46Rules Of The Road And Priority

On a two-way rural road with a single lane in each direction, is overtaking permitted when approaching the crest of a hill (sommet de côte) without forward visibility?

  1. No, overtaking is strictly prohibited because forward visibility is insufficient to ensure safety Correct answer.
  2. Yes, provided the driver sounds the horn continuously and flashes high-beam headlights
  3. Yes, if overtaking a slow-moving agricultural tractor moving under 20 km/h
  4. Yes, if the overtaking vehicle can complete the maneuver in less than 5 seconds

Explanation

Overtaking by moving into the opposing lane on a two-way road is strictly forbidden near the crest of a hill (*sommet de côte*) or on a blind bend where forward visibility is blocked, as oncoming traffic cannot be seen.

Question 47Rules Of The Road And Priority

When approaching a signalized intersection on a green light, you notice that traffic ahead is backed up and you will be unable to clear the junction. What must you do?

  1. Do not enter the intersection; wait behind the stop line until traffic moves forward and clears sufficient space Correct answer.
  2. Enter the intersection immediately to assert your green-light right before the light turns red
  3. Pull into the intersection and sound your horn to urge the forward cars to advance
  4. Swerve onto the sidewalk to bypass the stopped traffic and turn right

Explanation

Under Algerian traffic regulations, drivers are forbidden from entering an intersection, even on a green traffic light, if traffic congestion is such that they are likely to be immobilized in the junction, thereby blocking crossing traffic.

Question 48Rules Of The Road And Priority

When approaching an organized procession, military convoy, or marching school group on the road, what is the required driver conduct in Algeria?

  1. Reduce speed, do not cut through or divide the procession, and pass only when safe and permitted Correct answer.
  2. Accelerate and cut through gaps in the convoy to avoid delays to your journey
  3. Sound your horn continuously to scatter the procession off the roadway
  4. Force the vehicles in the convoy onto the shoulder by flashing your headlights

Explanation

Under Décret exécutif n° 04-381, motorists are prohibited from cutting through or inserting themselves into authorized convoys, funeral processions, or marching groups. Drivers must slow down, exercise patience, and proceed only when given a safe opening.

Question 49Rules Of The Road And Priority

At an uncontrolled intersection with no signs or lights, you and another driver arrive at the same time, and the other vehicle is approaching from your right. Who must proceed first?

  1. The other vehicle on your right; you must yield Correct answer.
  2. You, because arriving from the left creates priority
  3. Whichever driver accelerates into the junction first
  4. The larger or heavier of the two vehicles

Explanation

Article 43 of Décret exécutif n° 04-381 says that when two drivers approach an intersection on different roads, the driver coming from the left yields to the other. Because the other vehicle is on your right, it proceeds first.

Question 50Speed Distance And Manoeuvres

How is the distance traveled during the driver's reaction time (temps de réaction, typically 1 second) approximately calculated at a speed of 50 km/h?

  1. Approximately 15 metres (multiplying the tens digit of speed by 3: 5 × 3 = 15 m) Correct answer.
  2. Approximately 5 metres (equal to the tens digit of the speed)
  3. Approximately 25 metres (equal to half the speed in km/h)
  4. Approximately 50 metres (equal to the speed in km/h)

Explanation

At 50 km/h, a vehicle travels 50,000 m / 3,600 s ≈ 13.9 m/s. In road safety education, the quick practical formula for reaction distance in 1 second is taking the tens digit of the speed and multiplying it by 3: for 50 km/h, 5 × 3 = 15 metres.