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Angola Driving Code Theory Practice Questions - Angola Driving License Theory Examination - Exame de Código de Estrada (DTSER) Exam
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QUESTION 1 / 25
Under the Angolan Highway Code (Código de Estrada), on which side of the public carriageway must vehicles normally travel?
Choose one answer below.
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On the right-hand side of the carriageway, as close as safely possible to the right edge or curb
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B
On the left-hand side of the carriageway, following Southern African regional conventions
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C
In the exact centre of the road unless another vehicle approaches from the opposite direction
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D
On either side, provided the driver sounds the horn before passing pedestrian crossings
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QUESTION 2 / 25
What is the general statutory speed limit for a light passenger vehicle without a trailer inside localities (dentro das localidades) in Angola?
Choose one answer below.
A
50 km/h
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B
60 km/h
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C
40 km/h
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D
70 km/h
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QUESTION 3 / 25
What does a triangular vertical road sign with a white background and a red border signify in the Angolan traffic signaling system?
Choose one answer below.
A
A danger warning sign (Sinal de Perigo), alerting drivers to an upcoming road hazard
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B
A mandatory instruction sign (Sinal de Obrigação), ordering drivers to perform a specific action
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C
A prohibitory sign (Sinal de Proibição), indicating a forbidden maneuver or restriction
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D
An informative guide sign (Sinal de Indicação), indicating services or public utilities
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QUESTION 4 / 25
At an uncontrolled intersection where neither traffic lights nor road signs are present, who has the legal right of way under the Angolan Highway Code?
Choose one answer below.
A
The vehicle approaching from the right
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B
The vehicle travelling at the higher speed
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C
The vehicle approaching from the left
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D
The heavier commercial vehicle
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QUESTION 5 / 25
What is the general maximum speed limit for a light passenger car on an Angolan motorway (auto-estrada)?
Choose one answer below.
A
120 km/h
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B
100 km/h
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C
140 km/h
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D
90 km/h
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QUESTION 6 / 25
When approaching a roundabout (rotunda) in Angola, which vehicles have the right of way?
Choose one answer below.
A
Vehicles already circulating inside the roundabout
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B
Vehicles entering the roundabout from the driver's right
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C
Vehicles carrying commercial freight or passengers
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D
The vehicle that enters the roundabout at the highest speed
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QUESTION 7 / 25
What is the minimum legal distance behind a broken-down vehicle at which the warning triangle (triângulo de pré-sinalização) must be placed on an ordinary road in Angola?
Choose one answer below.
A
At least 30 metres behind the vehicle, positioned so that it is visible from at least 100 metres away
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B
At least 10 metres behind the vehicle, directly on top of the centre line
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C
At least 5 metres behind the vehicle on the left rear bumper
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D
At least 150 metres behind the vehicle regardless of road geometry
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QUESTION 8 / 25
In Angola, what is the legal threshold at which driving with alcohol in the blood is classified as a criminal offense (crime rodoviário)?
Choose one answer below.
A
A Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC / Taxa de Alcoolemia) equal to or exceeding 1.2 g/l
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B
A BAC equal to or exceeding 0.5 g/l
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C
A BAC equal to or exceeding 0.2 g/l
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D
A BAC equal to or exceeding 2.0 g/l
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QUESTION 9 / 25
What does a circular road sign with a blue background and a white directional arrow pointing to the right indicate?
Choose one answer below.
A
A mandatory direction (Sentido Obrigatório): drivers must turn right
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B
A prohibited turn to the right
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C
A recommended advisory speed for right-hand turns
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D
A warning that a steep right-hand bend lies ahead
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QUESTION 10 / 25
Under what circumstance is overtaking on the right side of another moving vehicle legally permitted in Angola?
Choose one answer below.
A
When the vehicle ahead has signaled and initiated a turn to the left, leaving sufficient clearance on the right
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B
Whenever the vehicle ahead is travelling below the maximum speed limit
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C
On all multi-lane urban avenues regardless of circumstances
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D
When overtaking public transport buses at bus stops
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QUESTION 11 / 25
What is the primary meaning of a continuous solid white longitudinal line (linha contínua) marked on the road surface?
Choose one answer below.
A
Drivers must not cross or straddle the line, and overtaking that involves crossing it is strictly prohibited
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B
Drivers may cross the line freely if no oncoming traffic is visible within 50 metres
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C
It designates a lane exclusively reserved for bicycles and mopeds
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D
It indicates that parking on the carriageway is permitted at all times
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QUESTION 12 / 25
What is the established legal hierarchy among different forms of traffic regulation in Angola?
Choose one answer below.
A
Traffic Police Officer orders > Temporary/Construction Signals > Light Signals (Traffic Lights) > Vertical Road Signs > Road Markings > General Road Rules
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B
General Road Rules > Vertical Road Signs > Road Markings > Light Signals > Traffic Police Officer orders
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C
Vertical Road Signs > Light Signals > Traffic Police Officer orders > Road Markings
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D
Light Signals > Traffic Police Officer orders > Vertical Signs > Road Markings
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QUESTION 13 / 25
What is the mandatory action required when a driver encounters a steady amber (yellow) light at a signalized intersection?
Choose one answer below.
A
Stop before the stop line, unless the vehicle is already so close that stopping safely cannot be achieved without risking a collision
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B
Accelerate quickly to clear the intersection before the red phase begins
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C
Continue at the same speed because amber has the same legal meaning as green
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D
Come to an immediate emergency stop regardless of the proximity of vehicles following behind
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QUESTION 14 / 25
What is the general maximum speed limit for a light passenger vehicle outside localities on an ordinary two-way single-carriageway road (fora das localidades)?
Choose one answer below.
A
90 km/h
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B
120 km/h
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C
70 km/h
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D
110 km/h
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QUESTION 15 / 25
What is the PAS principle taught in official Angolan driver training for responding to road traffic accidents?
Choose one answer below.
A
Proteger (Protect the scene), Alertar (Alert emergency services), Socorrer (Provide basic assistance to victims)
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B
Parar (Stop), Analisar (Analyze vehicle damage), Sair (Leave immediately)
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C
Procurar (Search for witnesses), Argumentar (Argue fault), Segurar (Call insurance)
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D
Policiar (Police the area), Avisar (Warn oncoming cars), Substituir (Replace damaged parts)
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QUESTION 16 / 25
What is the minimum legal following distance rule recommended for dry road driving at normal cruising speeds?
Choose one answer below.
A
The two-second rule (maintaining at least a two-second time gap behind the preceding vehicle)
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B
Exactly 5 metres at all travel speeds
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C
Half a vehicle length regardless of speed
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D
One second time gap in both city and rural highway driving
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QUESTION 17 / 25
When driving at night, in which situations must a driver refrain from using high beam headlights (luzes de estrada / máximos) under the Angolan Highway Code?
Choose one answer below.
A
When crossing oncoming vehicles, people, or animals, when following within 100 metres of the vehicle ahead, and while the vehicle is stopped or stationary
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B
Only when entering a motorway
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C
Only when a traffic police officer is present on the roadway
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D
High beams must never be dipped outside illuminated city streets
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QUESTION 18 / 25
What is the minimum age required to obtain a Category B driving licence (Carta de Condução Categoria B) in Angola?
Choose one answer below.
A
18 years old
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B
16 years old
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C
21 years old
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D
20 years old
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QUESTION 19 / 25
What phenomenon occurs when a wedge of water builds up between a vehicle's tyres and a wet road surface, resulting in complete loss of steering and braking traction?
Choose one answer below.
A
Aquaplaning (hidroplanagem)
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B
Brake fade (fadiga dos travões)
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C
Vapor lock (bolha de vapor)
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D
Differential lock (bloqueio do diferencial)
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QUESTION 20 / 25
What is the correct driver reaction if a vehicle begins to aquaplane on a rain-slicked highway?
Choose one answer below.
A
Ease off the accelerator smoothly, keep the steering wheel steady, and avoid abrupt steering movements or hard braking until tyres regain grip
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B
Slam the foot brake down as hard as possible immediately
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C
Turn the steering wheel sharply in the direction of the nearest roadside ditch
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D
Engage the mechanical handbrake immediately at full force
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QUESTION 21 / 25
What does a circular road sign with a red border, white background, and the number '60' in black indicate?
Choose one answer below.
A
Maximum speed limit of 60 km/h: drivers must not exceed 60 km/h
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B
Minimum required speed of 60 km/h
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C
Recommended advisory cruising speed of 60 km/h
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D
Distance of 60 km to the next major urban center
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QUESTION 22 / 25
When approaching a pedestrian crossing (passadeira para peões) where pedestrians are entering or waiting to cross, what is the driver's legal duty?
Choose one answer below.
A
Reduce speed in advance and stop to yield right of way to pedestrians
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B
Sound the horn to alert pedestrians to step back onto the pavement
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C
Accelerate to pass the crossing before pedestrians reach the vehicle's lane
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D
Flash headlights and proceed because vehicular traffic has automatic priority
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QUESTION 23 / 25
Under what circumstance is sounding the acoustic warning device (buzina / sinal sonoro) permitted under Article 21 of the Angolan Highway Code?
Choose one answer below.
A
Only in cases of imminent danger; additionally, outside localities, to warn another driver of the intention to overtake or at blind bends, junctions, and crests
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B
Whenever greeting friends or passing familiar businesses
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C
To encourage the vehicle ahead to move faster when a traffic light turns green
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D
At all intersections regardless of visibility
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QUESTION 24 / 25
What is the total stopping distance (distância de paragem total) of a moving motor vehicle composed of?
Choose one answer below.
A
Reaction distance (distância de reacção) plus braking distance (distância de travagem)
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B
Braking distance minus mechanical lag time
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C
Reaction distance multiplied by tyre friction coefficient
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D
Following distance plus vehicle wheelbase length
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QUESTION 25 / 25
How does driver fatigue affect dynamic driving performance?
Choose one answer below.
A
It significantly increases reaction time, narrows the peripheral field of vision, and impairs risk judgment
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B
It sharpens reflexes and increases spatial awareness
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C
It shortens mechanical braking distance by reducing throttle application
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D
It has no measurable effect on driving safety if the vehicle air conditioning is on
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