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Austria Theory D Practice Questions - Austria Category D Bus Driving Theory Test Exam
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QUESTION 1 / 25
What is the general maximum speed limit for a standard passenger coach on Austrian motorways (Autobahnen) under normal conditions without a trailer?
Choose one answer below.
A
80 km/h
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B
100 km/h
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C
130 km/h
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D
90 km/h
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QUESTION 2 / 25
What is the general speed limit for all buses within built-up areas (im Ortsgebiet) in Austria, unless a traffic sign indicates otherwise?
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 is the maximum statutory speed limit for a standard passenger bus on open roads outside built-up areas (Freilandstraßen) in Austria?
Choose one answer below.
A
100 km/h
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B
90 km/h
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C
80 km/h
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D
70 km/h
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QUESTION 4 / 25
In a built-up area, what obligation do other drivers have when a scheduled public bus (Linienbus) signals its intention to pull out from a marked bus stop?
Choose one answer below.
A
Other drivers have full right-of-way and the bus must wait until the road is completely clear
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B
Other drivers must accelerate quickly to pass the bus before it moves into the lane
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C
Other drivers must honk their horn to warn the bus driver not to enter
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D
Other drivers must enable the bus to merge by reducing speed and stopping if necessary
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QUESTION 5 / 25
Who is legally authorized to drive on a marked bus lane (Busfahrstreifen, StVO § 53/25) that has no additional supplementary signs?
Choose one answer below.
A
Only scheduled public service buses (Kraftfahrlinien) and emergency vehicles on duty
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B
All buses, taxis, and private passenger cars carrying three or more occupants
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C
Any heavy commercial vehicle with a gross weight exceeding 3.5 tonnes
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D
Private touring coaches and rental vans without exception
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QUESTION 6 / 25
What is the statutory stopping and parking prohibition distance around a bus stop sign (Haltestellentafel) when no road markings are present?
Choose one answer below.
A
5 metres before and 5 metres after the sign
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B
15 metres before and 15 metres after the sign
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C
25 metres before and 10 metres after the sign
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D
10 metres before and 20 metres after the sign
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QUESTION 7 / 25
What does a yellow zigzag line (Grenzmarkierung) along the edge of the carriageway at a bus stop indicate?
Choose one answer below.
A
Parking is permitted for up to 10 minutes for loading luggage
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B
Vehicles may park overnight outside scheduled bus operating hours
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C
Stopping and parking are prohibited along the entire length of the marking during operating hours
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D
All passing traffic must reduce speed to exactly 20 km/h
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QUESTION 8 / 25
What is the maximum speed for an articulated bus (Gelenkbus) on an Austrian Freilandstraße outside built-up areas?
Choose one answer below.
A
60 km/h
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B
70 km/h
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C
80 km/h
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D
100 km/h
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QUESTION 9 / 25
How must a driver behave when approaching a stationary school bus or scheduled bus displaying activated hazard warning lights at a stop?
Choose one answer below.
A
Approach with extreme caution at walking speed and stop if necessary to ensure passengers are not endangered
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B
Overtake at the full posted road speed limit while keeping in the middle of the lane
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C
Overtaking is strictly prohibited under all circumstances regardless of direction
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D
Sound the horn continuously and pass without slowing down
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QUESTION 10 / 25
In which of the following locations is a bus driver strictly prohibited from parking under StVO § 24?
Choose one answer below.
A
In designated, marked bus parking bays along a public boulevard
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B
In front of property driveways and on narrow road sections where less than two clear lanes remain
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C
In pay-and-display parking zones after purchasing a valid ticket
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D
In commercial terminal bays during mandatory driving break periods
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QUESTION 11 / 25
When may a bus driver drive along the hard shoulder (Pannenstreifen) of an Austrian motorway?
Choose one answer below.
A
Never, apart from road service, road supervision and breakdown vehicles, the cases covered by StVO § 44d, accelerating to rejoin moving traffic, forming an emergency corridor, and where signs or markings allow it
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B
Whenever the bus is running behind its published timetable
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C
Whenever traffic in the running lanes is moving more slowly than the bus
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D
At any time, provided the hazard warning lights are switched on
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QUESTION 12 / 25
What is the maximum speed limit for a bus towing a heavy trailer (>750 kg) on an Austrian motorway?
Choose one answer below.
A
100 km/h
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B
90 km/h
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C
70 km/h
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D
80 km/h
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QUESTION 13 / 25
What must a bus driver do when approaching an uncontrolled railway level crossing (Eisenbahnkreuzung ohne Schranken)?
Choose one answer below.
A
Approach at a speed allowing stopping before the track and observe safety signals and train traffic
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B
Accelerate quickly to minimize the time spent crossing the rails
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C
Sound the acoustic horn and cross without checking the tracks
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D
Come to a complete stop for at least 3 minutes before proceeding
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QUESTION 14 / 25
Is a private touring coach (Reisebus) permitted to use a dedicated city bus lane displaying sign StVO § 53/25 without supplementary plates?
Choose one answer below.
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Yes, because all Category D vehicles are legally classified as buses
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B
No, only scheduled public transport buses (Kraftfahrlinien) are permitted unless an additional sign explicitly allows coaches
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C
Yes, provided the coach has at least 16 passengers on board
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D
Yes, during off-peak traffic hours between 20:00 and 06:00
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QUESTION 15 / 25
When forming an emergency corridor (Rettungsgasse) on a multi-lane Austrian motorway in congested traffic, where must a bus in the right lane position itself?
Choose one answer below.
A
On the hard shoulder completely blocking emergency vehicle access
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B
In the exact centre of the road between both lanes
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C
As far to the right side of the lane as possible without blocking the hard shoulder unnecessarily
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D
In the extreme left lane touching the concrete barrier
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QUESTION 16 / 25
When calculating how many people are being carried on a bus in scheduled line service (Kraftfahrlinienverkehr) in Austria, how are children counted?
Choose one answer below.
A
Every child counts as one person, whatever their age
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B
Children under 14 are not counted at all
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C
Three children under 14 count as two people, and children under six are not counted
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D
Two children under 12 count as one person, and children under three are not counted
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QUESTION 17 / 25
When meeting oncoming traffic on a narrow mountain road (Bergstraße) where passing is impossible, what rule applies regarding public scheduled buses (Linienbusse / Postbusse)?
Choose one answer below.
A
The lighter vehicle always forces the bus to reverse down the mountain
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B
Both vehicles must turn off their engines and wait for police assistance
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C
The bus driver must reverse regardless of the road gradient or passing bay proximity
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D
Other vehicles must give way and reverse if necessary to enable the scheduled public bus to pass
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QUESTION 18 / 25
What is the recommended minimum time-gap following distance (Sicherheitsabstand) a bus driver should maintain behind preceding vehicles outside built-up areas under ideal dry conditions?
Choose one answer below.
A
0.5 seconds
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B
At least 2 seconds (with 3 seconds or more recommended for heavy vehicles)
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C
1.0 second
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D
5.0 seconds under all conditions without exception
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QUESTION 19 / 25
What is the legal effect of an 'IG-L' (Immissionsschutzgesetz-Luft) speed limit display (e.g. 'IG-L 100') on an Austrian motorway for a bus driver?
Choose one answer below.
A
Buses are completely exempt from IG-L limits and may travel at 130 km/h
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B
Buses must drive 10 km/h faster than cars to prevent exhaust buildup
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C
Buses must strictly comply with the posted IG-L speed limit just like other motor vehicles
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D
Buses must immediately exit the motorway at the next interchange
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QUESTION 20 / 25
When is a bus driver permitted to use the acoustic warning horn (Hupe) within a built-up area in Austria?
Choose one answer below.
A
To notify awaiting passengers at a stop that the bus has arrived
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B
To signal to a slow vehicle ahead when a traffic light turns green
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C
To greet other bus drivers passing in the opposite direction
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D
Only when necessary as a warning to avert impending danger or collision
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QUESTION 21 / 25
What sequence of checks must a bus driver perform before pulling out from a roadside bus stop?
Choose one answer below.
A
Check interior and exterior mirrors, activate the turn indicator, check blind spots, and ensure pulling out will not endanger other road users
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B
Immediately engage gear and accelerate into the lane relying entirely on other vehicles to stop
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C
Flash the high-beam headlights and sound the horn before turning the steering wheel
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D
Open the rear door to check traffic before accelerating
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QUESTION 22 / 25
When road sign 'Schneeketten vorgeschrieben' (StVO § 52 Z 22) is displayed, what must the bus driver do?
Choose one answer below.
A
Continue driving if the bus is equipped with standard all-season tyres
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B
Mount snow chains on at least two drive wheels (one on each side of the driven axle)
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C
Reduce speed to 10 km/h without mounting snow chains
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D
Mount snow chains on the front steering axle only
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QUESTION 23 / 25
What is the legal obligation regarding carrying snow chains on heavy buses (>3.5 tonnes) in Austria during the winter period?
Choose one answer below.
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Snow chains are entirely voluntary if winter tyres are fitted to all axles
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B
Snow chains must only be carried if traveling above 1,000 metres altitude
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C
Appropriate snow chains for at least two drive wheels must be carried on board from 1 November to 15 April
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D
Snow chains are only required during the months of January and February
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QUESTION 24 / 25
When approaching an intersection where the traffic lights are deactivated and flashing yellow, how must the bus driver navigate?
Choose one answer below.
A
Public buses have right-of-way over all other road users
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B
The intersection is closed and the bus must make a U-turn
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C
Accelerate quickly across the intersection before cross-traffic approaches
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D
Proceed with heightened caution and obey priority traffic signs or the standard right-before-left rule
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QUESTION 25 / 25
What is the maximum statutory speed limit for a bus inside a designated 30 km/h residential zone (30er-Zone)?
Choose one answer below.
A
Max 30 km/h under StVO § 20
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B
50 km/h because scheduled buses are exempt from local zone limits
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C
40 km/h if the bus has emergency hazard lights flashing
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D
35 km/h if the bus is running behind its official timetable
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