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Q: What is the purpose of the vehicle inspection (muayene) in Turkey?

To verify the vehicle meets safety and emissions standards. Vehicle inspection (muayene) in Turkey verifies that the vehicle meets required safety and emissions standards.

Q: How should you position your vehicle when making a left turn at an intersection?

Move to the left side of your lane or the left lane. When making a left turn, you should position your vehicle in the left lane or the left side of your lane and signal in advance.

Q: On which side of the road do you drive in Turkey?

On the right side. Turkey follows right-hand traffic rules. All vehicles must drive on the right side of the road.

Q: What is the minimum age to obtain a Class B (car) driving licence in Turkey?

18 years. In Turkey, the minimum age to obtain a Class B driving licence for cars is 18 years old, as specified in the Road Traffic Law No. 2918.

Q: At an uncontrolled intersection without signs or signals, who has the right of way?

The vehicle approaching from the right. In Turkey, at uncontrolled intersections the right-hand priority rule applies. You must yield to vehicles approaching from the right.

Q: How does the HGS toll system work?

HGS (Hızlı Geçiş Sistemi) is Turkey's electronic toll system, mandatory for all motorways and toll bridges (including the Bosphorus bridges). Purchase HGS stickers at PTT (post office) branches and load credit. The OGS system was retired in 2022. Driving on motorways without HGS results in fines and penalties.

Q: What is the 100-point penalty system?

Turkish drivers start with 100 penalty points. Points are deducted for each traffic violation (10–30 points depending on severity). When your points reach 0, your licence is suspended. Points are gradually restored over time with clean driving. The system encourages careful driving — multiple minor offences can accumulate quickly.

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Истанбул, Турска · 315,000

Şişli, Истанбул, Турска

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Испитна питања

50

Праг пролазности

35/50

Минимална старост

18

Цена дозволе

₺7,000–₺25,000 (total driving school + exam fees)

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What is the purpose of the vehicle inspection (muayene) in Turkey?

Бројеви за хитне случајеве

Unified Emergency (Ambulance, Fire, Police)112

Police (Polis)155

Fire Brigade (İtfaiye)110

Gendarmerie (Jandarma — rural areas)156

Ограничења брзине

Şehir içi (Urban area) — School zones: 30 km/h

Bölünmemiş yol (Undivided intercity) —

Bölünmüş yol (Divided intercity) —

Otoyol — State (Motorway) — Minimum: 40 km/h

Otoyol — BOT Private — Up to 140 where posted

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FAQ

How much does a driving licence cost in Turkey?

The total cost for a Category B (car) licence is typically 15,000–25,000 TRY (~€500–1,000). This includes: health report 1,000–2,500 TRY, driving school 10,000–20,000 TRY, theory exam ~1,000 TRY, practical exam ~1,000 TRY, and licence fee ~3,000 TRY. Costs are highly volatile due to Turkey's high inflation — the 2025 adjustment was 43.93%.

What is the Turkish theory test (ehliyet sınavı) format?

The MEB theory exam for Category B has 50 multiple-choice questions in 4 sections: 12 first aid, 23 traffic & environment, 9 motor technique, and 6 traffic etiquette. You need 35/50 (70%) to pass. Crucially, you must not score zero in any individual section. Time limit: 45 minutes. The exam is paper-based and results are available within 30 minutes.

What is the BAC (blood alcohol) limit in Turkey?

Turkey has tiered BAC limits: 0.50‰ (0.05%) for general drivers, ZERO tolerance (0.00‰) for commercial vehicle drivers and novice drivers, and 0.20‰ for motorcycle riders. First DUI offence: 9,267 TRY fine + 6-month licence suspension. Second offence: 18,677 TRY + 2-year suspension.

How does the HGS toll system work?

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