Ingombro della carreggiata; segnalazione di veicolo fermo; norme sulla circolazione in autostrada e strade extraurbane

This Patente B topic groups 41 tips covering 332 official exam questions. Each tip explains the rule in plain language so you remember it on exam day.

• Load fallen on the roadIf the load falls and blocks the road, remove the obstacle if you can and clear the way…
• Broken-down vehicle on the roadIf the car breaks down, push it off the road; if you cannot, put it near the right edge…
• An obstacle you cannot removeIf you cannot move the car or the load, warn with the triangle and call the police. You…
• Dangerous material fallen on the roadIf dangerous or slippery material falls, put the triangle even in the middle of the road…
• Where to put the triangle behindThe triangle is required, not optional. Put it at least 50 meters behind the car, so it…
• Which lane to put the triangle inPut the triangle in the same lane where the stopped car or the fallen load is, at least…
• High-visibility vestPut the triangle at least 50 meters behind the car and so that it can be seen from 100…
• Who cannot use the motorwayOn the motorway, mopeds and motorcycles under 150 cc cannot go, nor cars that cannot do…
• Pedestrians and animals on the motorwayOn the motorway, pedestrians and animals are forbidden, except in service areas and rest…
• Rules in motorway areasOn the motorway it is forbidden to ask for or give rides to anyone. You may camp only in…
• Low beams on even in daytimeOn the motorway and on main rural roads you must keep the low beams on even in daytime…
• On the motorway: never go the wrong wayOn the motorway you can never turn back, cross the central divider, drive against…
• Entering and exiting the motorwayWhen you enter, give way to cars already in motion. To exit, move into the right lane in…
• Emergency stop: only if neededYou can stop in the emergency lane only if you or a passenger feels ill, or if the car…
• Stopped car: do not stop to helpOn the motorway, if you see a car stopped due to a breakdown, do not stop to help. Do not…
• Passengers and animals in the carPassengers must stay seated without disturbing the driver or blocking the view. The…
• Motorbike: bans on passengers and loadOn a motorbike you cannot carry children under 5 years old, and you cannot tow or be…
• The load must not fallAlways arrange the load so it does not fall or spill, does not block the view, does not…
• Overhanging load: behind yes, in front noAt the front the load can never overhang. At the back it can overhang up to 3/10 of the…
• Striped panel for overhanging loadsIf the load overhangs at the back, even a little, you must put up the square panel with…
• Panels: orange and yellowThe orange panel signals dangerous goods. The yellow panels at the back indicate heavy…
• Emergency tow: a solid connectionYou can tow only one vehicle, with a solid connection like a rope, chain, cable, or bar…
• Watch out for cyclistsBicycles are slow, light, and can wobble: drive carefully. The cyclist, especially a…
• Watch out for mopedsA moped rider can do things suddenly: zig-zag, brake, turn. You must always expect these…
• Slow vehicles: a dangerOutside the city there are very slow vehicles, like three-wheeled mopeds and tractors…
• Big cars and small carsA crash between a small car and a big vehicle is more dangerous. A large mass is not a…
• SUV: bigger, more dangerousThe SUV is tall and heavy: it is a danger for pedestrians, cyclists and small cars. Drive…
• Trucks and buses: large massTrucks, buses, road trains and articulated lorries are very heavy, so very dangerous…
• Always look carefullyEven if you see well from your vehicle, you must always look carefully ahead and to the…
• Stopped truck: watch aheadThe truck sees the area just in front of it poorly. Before setting off again, even from a…
• High-visibility vestThe yellow or orange vest only helps people see you better. It does not replace the…
• Load that may fallIf a vehicle in front of you has a load that may fall, increase the safety distance. Warn…
• Trailer and towing: the rulesWith a trailer you need more space to brake: put the weights near the axle and always…
• How many people you can carryThe number of people you can carry is written on the registration document, and it counts…
• Projecting load panelThis panel with red and white stripes signals the load that sticks out at the back, even…
• Load the caravan wellPut heavy things low down and split the weight equally between right and left: this way…
• Trailer with inertia brakeThis trailer brakes only after it pushes forward on the car and comes closer to it, so it…
• The trailer is a separate vehicleThe trailer has its own license plate: it is not part of the car and can also be hitched…
• In a curve the trailer cuts inIn a curve the trailer passes more on the inside than the car and takes up more space…
• Keep the tow hitch in good shapeKeep the hitch clean and oiled, with no play, breaks or bends, and it must be able to…
• Secure load and trailer tiresArrange the goods so they do not move, fall or tip over. If the trailer stays still for a…