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Sample questions

1. The maximum legally permitted gross weight for an articulated bus with 4 axles is:

   • 31 tonnes;
   • 32 tonnes;
   • 33 tonnes.

2. The driver of a heavy motor vehicle used for the collective transport of passengers must pay special attention to passengers who:

   • Present a noticeable reduction in visual capacity;
   • Do not present themselves in possession of an individual transport ticket;
   • Do not have a correct command of the Portuguese language.

3. The maximum legally permitted length for 2-axle heavy passenger vehicles is:

   • 13 metres;
   • 13.5 metres;
   • 14 metres.

4. The maximum legally permitted gross weight for a 2-axle heavy passenger vehicle is:

   • 17 tonnes;
   • 18 tonnes;
   • 19 tonnes.

5. The maximum length legally permitted for 3-axle heavy passenger vehicles is:

   • 14 metres;
   • 15 metres;
   • 16 metres.

6. The driver of a bus must always bear in mind the need to adapt their driving:

   • To the type of road layout and the number of persons being carried standing;
   • Solely to the type of vehicle being driven and the speed limits imposed by road signs;
   • Solely to compliance with the fixed timetables and the number of stops to be made.

7. May the driver of an articulated urban service bus pick up all passengers waiting at the various stops along its route?

   • Yes, provided that the respective passenger capacity is not exceeded;
   • Yes, since articulated buses have no passenger capacity limit;
   • No, the driver may only pick up passengers who declare that they wish to travel the route served by the bus.

8. In the context of operating interurban service coaches, responsibility for compliance with established timetables lies with:

   • The inspector;
   • The driver, always with due regard for the safety of persons and property;
   • The entity that owns the vehicles.

9. The driver of a bus who detects a considerable anomaly in the vehicle's braking system must:

   • Continue the journey, albeit aware that braking should be avoided;
   • Immobilise the vehicle and take steps to ensure that the passengers continue their journey on another bus;
   • Immobilise the vehicle and ask the passengers to continue their journey by train.

10. The maximum length legally permitted for articulated buses with 4 axles is:

    • 18.75 metres;
    • 19.75 metres;
    • 20.75 metres.

License categories

• D