3) Code of Conduct Flashcards

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1
Q

While driving you should check your mirrors every once in

A

5-10s

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2
Q

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

A

4

Allow one car length for every 16kmh

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3
Q

Safe following distance rule is called

A

two-second rule

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4
Q

Rapid Stopping takes into account the distances covered during the ___

A

reaction time and braking action time

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5
Q

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

A

From a side road into a main road

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6
Q

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

A

cannot, for safety reasons

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7
Q

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

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8
Q

Most of a driver’s decisions are based on

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what is seen by them and when it is seen.

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9
Q

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

A

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

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10
Q

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

A

100%

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11
Q

When you cannot see clearly in adverse weather conditions:

A

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

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12
Q

When is your vehicle likely to aquaplane?

A

When speed is high

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13
Q

When approaching a flooded area, gear:

A

Slow down and switch to a lower gear.

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14
Q

If going through a flooded road is unavoidable:

A

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

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15
Q

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

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16
Q

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

A

your seeing distance is less than your stopping distance

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17
Q

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

A

100m

18
Q

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

A

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

19
Q

If the rear of your vehicle is skidding sideways,

A

steer in the same direction as the skid.

20
Q

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

A

15kmh
(radius + 5)

21
Q

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

A

before or very near a stop-line

22
Q

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

A

not less than 2m

23
Q

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

A

Pull up the handbrake

24
Q

If your vehicle’s brake lights are not working

A

you should not drive it at all

25
Q

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

A

1.6mm or less

26
Q

Your brakes feel spongy. why

A

brake fluid reservoir could be leaking

27
Q

When shd you check the radiator coolant level

A

When the engine of your vehicle has cooled won.

28
Q

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

A

at regular intervals

29
Q

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

A

Your vehicle will vibrate when you drive.

30
Q

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.

A
31
Q

When driving in tunnels you must

A

switch on your vehicle headlights and turn on the radio

32
Q

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

A

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

33
Q

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

A

60

34
Q

Tow trucks are allowed in tunnels

A

ok

35
Q

Lane use signs (LUS) provide motorist information on the

A

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

36
Q

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

A

expressways and arterial roads leading to expressways

37
Q

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

A

recommended lower speed when there is congestion in the tunnel

38
Q

If your vehicle breaks down in a tunnel, you should

A

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

39
Q

Upon seeing a flashing amber light, you should

A

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

40
Q

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 __

A

give way to traffic going straight from the right.

41
Q

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

A

slow down and stop your vehicle at a safe place.