3) Code of Conduct

Question 1

While driving you should check your mirrors every once in

Answer 1

5-10s

Question 2

What is the space you should maintain behind a vehicle if speed 60kmh (__ car lengths)

Answer 2

4

Allow one car length for every 16kmh

Question 3

Safe following distance rule is called

Answer 3

two-second rule

Question 4

Rapid Stopping takes into account the distances covered during the ___

Answer 4

reaction time and braking action time

Question 5

When is it illegal to reverse a vehicle?
From a __ road into a __ road.

Answer 5

From a side road into a main road

Question 6

You see a slow-moving vehicle approaching a zebra crossing. You _____ overtake it

Answer 6

cannot, for safety reasons

Question 7

It is an offence to sound your horn near a hospital.

Question 8

Most of a driver’s decisions are based on

Answer 8

what is seen by them and when it is seen.

Question 9

if your vehicle slides forward on a wet road, you should

Answer 9

slow your vehicle down on and off, maintaining control of the steering wheel

Question 10

your braking distance should be increased by __% on wet roads.

Answer 10

100%

Question 11

When you cannot see clearly in adverse weather conditions:

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move to a safe spot, stop and switch on hazard lights

Question 12

When is your vehicle likely to aquaplane?

Answer 12

When speed is high

Question 13

When approaching a flooded area, gear:

Answer 13

Slow down and switch to a lower gear.

Question 14

If going through a flooded road is unavoidable:

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Stop and assess how deep the flood is.
If unsure, use an alternative route.

Question 15

Use high beam when approaching bends and uncontrolled T-junctions at night.
In low visibility!!

Question 16

It is dangerous to overdrive your headlights. Overdriving means that at the speed you’re driving,

Answer 16

your seeing distance is less than your stopping distance

Question 17

What is the approx range of your vehicle’s high beam headlights?

Answer 17

100m

Question 18

To prevent ‘side-slipping’ on sandy or pebbled surfaces, you should

Answer 18

use the on-off braking technique
you should change to a lower gear too

Question 19

If the rear of your vehicle is skidding sideways,

Answer 19

steer in the same direction as the skid.

Question 20

Safe speed to go around a curve with a radius of 10m

Answer 20

15kmh
(radius + 5)

Question 21

When stopping, it is good practice to stop your vehicle (where)

Answer 21

before or very near a stop-line

Question 22

When stopping, the safe distance btw the front vehicles and ur vehicle is

Answer 22

not less than 2m

Question 23

If you are stopping for longer than usual in a traffic situation (eg waiting for traffic light)

Answer 23

Pull up the handbrake

Question 24

If your vehicle’s brake lights are not working

Answer 24

you should not drive it at all

Question 25

When will you know the tyres of your vehicles have worn out When the tyre tread depth is ___mm or less

Answer 25

1.6mm or less

Question 26

Your brakes feel spongy. why

Answer 26

brake fluid reservoir could be leaking

Question 27

When shd you check the radiator coolant level

Answer 27

When the engine of your vehicle has cooled won.

Question 28

When should you check the level of engine oil in your vehicle

Answer 28

at regular intervals

Question 29

What happens when your vehicle's steering assembly is loose?

Answer 29

Your vehicle will vibrate when you drive.

Question 30

Work zone signs are special because these are to be prioritised over pre-existing signs eg speed limit. The following traffic safety measures were implemented at school zones to enhance safety: higher demerit points for offences, railings to prevent jaywalking and red pavement on the road. You can stop in a tunnel to change a punctured tyre, but not the answer ur phone.

Question 31

When driving in tunnels you must

Answer 31

switch on your vehicle headlights and turn on the radio

Question 32

Vehicles prohibited in tunnels. W a Speed limit of: Overall height Overall width Length: Carrying: etc

Answer 32

40kmh and below above 4.5m heigh more than 3m wide more than 13m long Vehicle carrying hazardous materials and explosives, uncontained animals or poultry or garbage Motorcycle with side car attached Tanker carrying diesel fuel Trailer conveying a standard container Vehicle w insufficient fuel remaining in fuel tank

Question 33

When driving in tunnels, vehicles with a speed limit of __ and below must travel on the extreme left lane

Answer 33

60

Question 34

Tow trucks are allowed in tunnels

Answer 34

ok

Question 35

Lane use signs (LUS) provide motorist information on the

Answer 35

lanes in the tunnel which are open to traffic and lanes to avoid

Question 36

Variable message signs are used to inform motorists about traffic conditions. These can be found along

Answer 36

expressways and arterial roads leading to expressways

Question 37

A lighted speed limit sign that appears in a tunnel without a red circle is the

Answer 37

recommended lower speed when there is congestion in the tunnel

Question 38

If your vehicle breaks down in a tunnel, you should

Answer 38

use the nearest SOS phone to contact the Operations Control Centre and have your vehicle towed to the nearest carpark.

Question 39

Upon seeing a flashing amber light, you should

Answer 39

proceed with caution, give way to traffic on the right.

Question 40

At an uncontrolled junction, if there is no "GIVE WAY" or "STOP" sign, and you are going straight, You must: give way to traffic ___ from the __

Answer 40

give way to traffic going straight from the right.

Question 41

If the oil pressure warning light appears while driving, you should

Answer 41

slow down and stop your vehicle at a safe place.