Regitra questions – 20 questions before the practical exam 2026

Many prospective drivers focus primarily on city driving, parking, or more complex intersections, but the practical exam begins well before the car moves from its place. Before setting off, the examiner asks questions about the car's technical condition, instruments, and basic safe operation knowledge. It is at this stage that many candidates lose some confidence and make their first mistakes.

The good news is that these questions are not unexpected. "Regitra" uses a specific list of questions, so familiarizing yourself with the answers in advance can make you feel much calmer on exam day. Moreover, this knowledge is useful not only for passing the exam – it helps to better understand the car's operation and quickly notice potential malfunctions in everyday use.

In this article, you will find all 20 possible questions for the Category B practical exam and clear answers that will help you confidently prepare for the "Regitra" practical exam.

20 Questions for the Category B Practical Exam Before "Regitra"

1. Explain how you will check if the engine oil level is sufficient.

The oil level is checked with the car standing on a level surface and the engine cold. The driver pulls out the dipstick, wipes it, and inserts it back into place. Upon retraction, the oil level should be between the MAX and MIN marks.

2. Show or tell how you will check if the power steering is working.

The steering wheel will turn hard with the engine off and will turn easily when the engine is started. If the steering wheel continues to turn hard, it means the power steering is faulty or absent.

3. Tell how you will check if the coolant level is sufficient.

The coolant level is checked by opening the engine hood. The coolant reservoir is a transparent plastic expansion tank with a steam symbol, and the coolant is green or pink. Note that hybrid cars may have two tanks: one for the internal combustion engine and another for the electric drive system cooling.

4. Tell how you will check if the parking brake is working.

When the parking brake is engaged or pulled, there should be strong resistance when trying to move. The parking brake is pulled until 3 - 4 clicks are heard or engaged by lifting and pressing the brake switch. The brake's operation can also be checked on an incline or decline by putting the gear in neutral and engaging the parking brake. When the service brake is released, the car should not roll.

5. Tell where you will pour the windshield washer fluid.

The reservoir under the engine hood is often not visible, but you can easily find it by the blue cap with a window and a stream symbol on it.

The windshield washer fluid reservoir can be checked visually if it is visible. However, if not visible, you need to pull the windshield wiper lever and hold it (first start the engine or turn the ignition key, which will light up the control lights).

6. Show how you will check if the warning horn is working.

This can be done by pressing the area on the steering wheel marked with the horn symbol.

7. Explain how you will check if the brake fluid level is sufficient for safe driving.

This reservoir is directly in front of the brake pedal and is very small, with a special symbol on it.

There are two types of reservoirs: transparent and opaque. A transparent reservoir allows easy checking of the brake fluid level according to the MAX and MIN marks. Meanwhile, the opaque reservoir cap has a dipstick with MAX and MIN marks.

8. Explain how you will check if the turn signals are working.

To check the turn signals, start the engine or turn on the ignition. Pressing the turn signal lever will cause the control lights to flash. You need to check if the turn signals are working (by getting out of the car). If the light flashes twice as fast, it means the turn signal bulb at the front or rear on that side is not working.

9. Explain how you will check if the brake lights are working.

Checking requires assistance - one person presses the pedal, the other observes the lights. If no help is available, a heavier object (e.g., a fire extinguisher) can be used on the brake pedal. At night, it is possible to observe the brake lights through the rearview mirror by reversing closer to a wall.

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10. Explain how you will check if the service brake is working.

A proper brake system should have a brake pedal that depresses no more than half the pedal. However, if the brake pedal depresses fully or starts to brake less with repeated pressing, there is air in the brake system.

11. Explain how you will check if all the lights are working.

First, check if the position lights are working. This is done by turning the light switch one notch (the engine does not need to be started). Get out of the vehicle and check if the position lights are on at the front and rear of the car, and do not forget to check if the license plate lights are working. Then, with the ignition on or the engine started, turn on the low beams and get out to check if they are working. After checking the low beams, switch to high beams. The activation of high beams is indicated by a blue light on the dashboard. Also, remember that low/high beams do not have separate names like "short" or "long".

12. Explain where you will find information about the recommended tire pressure.

This information can be found by opening the fuel tank cap or on the driver's door pillar. The information sheet indicates what pressure to maintain for a lightly loaded or fully loaded car.

13. Explain how you will check the tire pressure.

A manometer is a device for measuring tire pressure. The manometer is pressed against the tire valve and held. The device's display will show the tire pressure. Remember, the required pressure ranges from 2 to 2.5 bars or pascals.

14. Explain how you will check if the tire tread depth is sufficient for safe driving.

The tire tread depth is checked with a special device or caliper.

Higher quality tires have indicator strips that disappear when the tires wear out.

15. Explain how you will check if the overall tire condition is suitable for safe driving.

The tire condition can be checked visually: whether the tires wear evenly, whether there are any bumps or cuts. A deflated tire indicates the tire pressure.

16. Explain how you will check if the hazard lights are working.

The driver must press the hazard light button and inspect all hazard lights by getting out of the vehicle.

17. Tell how you will determine if there is a fault in the anti-lock braking system (ABS)?

A fault in the anti-lock braking system is indicated by a warning light on the dashboard. When the ignition is turned on, all warning lights, including ABS, light up, and after a few seconds, the ABS light should go out. If the ABS light does not go out, it means there is a fault in the ABS system and it is not working.

18. Show how you will check if the front and rear (if present) window washing system is working.

The window washer lever is on the right side of the steering wheel, and if the system works, pulling the lever towards you will produce a motor sound and the window washer fluid will start to flow.

The rear window washing system is activated with the same right lever. The washing system has several spraying modes: intermittent, continuous (slow), continuous (fast).

19. Show how the rear window heating is turned on.

The rear window heating is turned on by pressing the heating button with a rectangular window symbol with rising air arrows (the front window defrost button should not be confused with the rear window heating button).

20. Show or tell how the steering lock is locked and unlocked.

To lock the steering lock, turn off the engine and remove the key. Then, turning the steering wheel to the left or right will produce a click, after which the steering wheel cannot be turned. To unlock the steering lock, insert the key and turn the steering wheel while turning the key. If the car does not have a key, pressing the start button while pressing the clutch unlocks the steering lock and starts the car.

By memorizing the questions and answers, you will feel confident and strong from the start of the driving exam. After answering the questions, you will continue the driving exam by driving on the streets, where practical road awareness and driving skills will be tested. Good luck preparing for and taking the driving exam!

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• Obtaining a driving license begins with taking the theory exam at a driving school and "Regitra". Find out all the important information about the driving theory part (prices, requirements, exam procedure) in the article about the theory exam.

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