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5 - 8 Flashcards

1
Q

What is the maximum height and width of a vehicle?

A
  • 3,50 meters high
  • 2,60 meters wide
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2
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On what side of the road should you stop in general.

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  • Parking on the right side of the road
  • Pull of and stop next to the road
  • Park to the extreme right
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3
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When is it allowed to park on the left side?

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  • Parking on a one-way street
  • 2 way street that prohibits right side parking
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4
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Where and how is it not allowed to stop?

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  • Where you unnecessarily block traffic or cause danger
  • Where sings prohibit such
  • in front of gate-ways or garage
  • beside another vehicle
  • In the middle of the road
  • On or before a side road
  • On a side walk
  • on a bridge
  • on a road bend
  • on or near a hilltop
  • on a bicycle track
  • Pedestrian or bicycle crossing
  • At or near bus stops
  • near fire plugs
  • near crossings
  • near traffic aisle
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5
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What should you do if you want to change direction at a crossing or road junction?

A
  • Slow down
  • Indicate 100 meters in advance
  • Look in the rearview mirror to make sure you are not being overtaken
  • Look for incoming traffic
  • Go in the direction you want to turn
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6
Q

What should you do before leaving your car behind?

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  • Shut off the engine
  • Pull up the hand brakes
  • Remove ignition key
  • Lock the car
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7
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Which vehicle should you give the right of way to?

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  • Police vehicles
  • Fire engines
  • Ambulance
    (With Shrieking Sirens)
  • Funeral Processions
  • Military Columns
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8
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What should you do when you meet a funeral procession on the road?

A
  • Pull up to the right side of the road
  • Let the procession pass
  • Don’t disturb them
  • Proceed when they passed
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9
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What is the speed limit within the built-up area?

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30 km

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10
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What is the speed limit outside built-up areas?

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50 km

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11
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Where and under what circumstances should you drive slower than is indicated by signs?

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  • Schools
  • Churches
  • Cinemas
  • Playgrounds
  • Hilltops
  • Crossings
  • Road bends
  • Bridges
  • Construction going on or road repairs.
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12
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What distance should be kept when driving behind another vehicle, and how should a driver regulate the speed that is being driven?

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  • Within built-up areas, the distance between both cars should be no less than 4 meters, unless it has a traffic jam.
  • Outside built-up areas, the distance between both cars should be wide enough that an overtaking vehicle can safely go in between.
  • The speed should be regulated in a way that the driver can stop the vehicle at any time.
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13
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Under what circumstances should you refrain from driving?

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  • When you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
  • When you don’t have a driver’s license
  • When you are not in a condition to drive due to illness, weakness or sleepiness.
  • When the judge order you not to drive
  • When the Lt. governor revoke your license
  • When the police forbid you to drive for 6 to 8 hours due to being drunk
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14
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How should you take a right turn?

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As sharp as possible

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15
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How should you take a left turn?

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As wide as possible

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16
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What is meant by waiting.

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When the vehicle is standing still for a period of time longer than it would be necessary for a passenger to get in our out, or to load or unload goods.

17
Q

What should you do when you buy a vehucle?

A

NEW
- Insure the car
- Register the car (get a number plate)
- Inspect the car

USED CAR - OLD STUFF
- Transfer the insurance and inspection details to the new owner immediately.
- Transfer the vehicle registration information within 30 days the vehicle was purchased.

USED CAR - NO STUFF
- Same as new

18
Q

What should you do in case of collision or accident?

A
  • Do not move the vehicle
  • Check other vehicle numberplate, brand and colour of the car.
  • Write down witnesses’ names
  • Try to remember the driver’s face
19
Q

What should you do before reversing your vehicle?

A
  • Look in the rear-view mirror or turn back your head properly.
  • If there is any traffic approaching, do not back the vehicle
  • Back the vehicle at a walking pace
  • Make sure to not cause danger or inconvenience to others
20
Q

What should a driver do when reversing from a narrow street?

A

If your view is obstructed, ask someone to tell you when the road is clear

21
Q

If your vehicle is parked next to the road and you want to drive away, what should you do?

A
  • Start the engine
  • Look properly behind for traffic
  • Look forward for oncoming traffic
  • If it is clear, drive away quickly.

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