Chapter 1 Flashcards
What is the shape and purpose of warning signs?
Warning signs are triangular in shape and offer a caution
What are the shape, color, and purpose of regulatory/mandatory signs?
Regulatory (mandatory) signs are circular in shape and blue in color, giving positive instructions.
What is the shape and color of supplementary signs?
Supplementary signs are rectangular and mainly the same color as the primary sign.
What are the shape, color, and purpose of prohibitive signs?
Prohibitive signs are circular in shape and red in color, used to prohibit and restrict actions.
What are the shape and purpose of direction signs?
Direction signs are rectangular in shape and provide information, positive instructions, and local directions.
What is the background color of temporary signs?
Temporary signs have an orange background.
What is the difference between broken and continuous lines on the road?
A broken line is a recommendation, a warning, or a guide for road users.
Continuous lines are prohibitive. Crossing a continuous line dividing two lanes is prohibited.
What are the key rules for driving on right-hand traffic roads?
Stay in the right lane while driving.
Leave space for faster vehicles to pass.
Be ready for sudden overtaking and oncoming traffic.
What is the basic positioning when continuing straight ahead?
Stay in the right-hand lane whenever possible.
At junctions, keep to the right, even if there are parked cars.
What is the basic positioning when turning right?
Stay to the right side of the road.
Turn right (as far right) as possible to avoid blocking other cars.
After turning, adjust your position for where you’re going.
On narrow streets, keep right to give space to cars coming toward you.
What is the basic positioning when turning left?
Keep your vehicle close to the center-line on two-way roads.
Always check the road in both directions before turning left.
Give way to all oncoming traffic when turning left.
You can only turn left if it’s safe and there’s no obstruction to oncoming traffic or vehicles behind you.
What should you do if a car is overtaking from the opposite direction?
Move right, slow down, and flash your headlights.
What should you do if a car is coming toward you in the wrong lane?
You can brake firmly, flash your lights, honk, and move right if needed.
What should you do if an oncoming car is skidding?
Slow down, stay away, don’t slam the brakes, and move off the road if needed.
What is the Left-Hand Rule in driving?
At junctions and intersections without traffic lights or road markings, you must give way to vehicles coming from the left. This rule also applies in parking lots and public areas.
What should you do if another vehicle is too close behind you?
Slow down a little to give yourself more space from the car in front. This helps keep you safe from being hit from behind.
What is the Main Road or Priority Road Rule?
Main Road Rule: When entering a main road from a smaller road, stop or give way to traffic coming from both sides.
This rule is more important than the Left-Hand Rule if there is a Give Way or Stop sign.
What is the Exit or Entering Rule?
When you leave a parking lot, petrol station, or any off-road area, you must give way to all other traffic.
What is the Turning Rule when turning left at a crossroads?
When turning left at a crossroads, you must give way to oncoming vehicles and any pedestrians crossing your path.
What is the Zipper Principle?
At T-junctions, cars from each road take turns moving forward, one at a time. This is called the zipper principle and is often used during rush hour, roadworks, or traffic jams, even if signs say one road has priority.
What should you follow first if a police officer is signaling you to stop, but the green traffic light is on?
Follow the police officer’s signal. It takes precedence over the green traffic light.
What should you follow if the green traffic light is on, but a sign says Stop?
Follow the traffic light. It takes precedence over the stop sign.
What should you follow if the traffic light is flashing amber, but a sign says Stop?
Follow the traffic sign. It takes precedence over the flashing amber light.
What should you follow if there’s no police officer, traffic light, or sign?
Follow the rules of the road, such as giving way to vehicles coming from the left.
