Chapter 2 Flashcards
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Driver’s licence A
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2 or 3 wheels
- also with/without sidecar and motor vehicles with 2 wheels and trailer
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Driver’s licence AM
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- Moped vehicles (ex. motor assisted bicycles, mopeds, scooters, motorized carrier tricycles and micro cars
- Don’t need if you have an A or B licence as it is included
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Diver’s licence B
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Passenger cars and light vans
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Max mass for B licence
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3500kg
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of people B licence
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8 people, not including driver
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Trailer restrictions for B licence
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No heavier than 750kg
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Trailers heavier than 750kg with B licence
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May be subject to special conditions, but generally will require licence B96 or B+E
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Licence D # people
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-More than 8 people, excluding driver
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Licence D trailer restrictions
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-Trailers or semi trailers may be pulled but not exceed 750kg
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D1 passenger requirements
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Up to 16 passengers, excluding driver
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Licence E
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Those holding licences B, C or D may acquire an E licence and drive other trailers or semi-trailers
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Validity of driver’s licence
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- 10 years
- after 10 years, go to town hall and get new one
- RDW (dients wegverkeer) will tell you when time has elapsed
- when over 65, get a new licence every 5 years at most
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Lost Licence
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- Report to police
- go to town hall for new one
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Vehicle registration card on or after Jan 1/14
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-used or new cars that change ownership have it in credit card format (known as vehicle registration card)
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What is on vehicle registration card?
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- vehicle details
- owners details
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How does the vehicle registration card work?
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Person given code for registration which is used if:
- vehicle changes hands
- registration is suspended
- vehicle is demolished or exported
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Why new vehicle registration cards?
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- Easier to use (barcode that speeds up verification process and reduces input errors
- More difficult to forge
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Paper vehicle registration certificate parts
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Part 1A
Part 1B
Part 11
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Part 1A of vehicle registration certificate includes…
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- Technical data of vehicle (vehicle type, mass etc)
- valid for the entire life of vehicle
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Part 1B of vehicle registration certificate includes…
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- Registration of the vehicle owner (name, date of registration, address and DOB)
- Valid from purchase to sale
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Part 11 of vehicle registration certificate includes…
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- Proof of ownership
- used to have registration transferred to the name of the new owner when vehicle is sold
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Define Local traffic
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Drivers who’s destination is on or in the immediate vicinity of a road which, as displayed on a sign, is closed to certain drivers but open to drivers who can reach their destination only by this road, as well as drivers of scheduled buses.
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Define drivers
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All road users except pedestrians
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Define drivers of motor vehicles
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Everyone driving a motor vehicle himself gives driving instruction or conducts a driving test
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Define military convoy
A number of military motor vehicles or motor vehicles of a disaster relief organization under command of one commander who uses the identification for military convoys
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Military convoy indicators
- First vehicle
- 2 blue flags
- Right headlight is blue
- Left headlight white
- Middle vehicles
- 1 blue flag on right
- Right headlight is blue
- Left headlight white
- Last vehicle
- 1 green flag at front
- Right headlight green
- Left headlight white
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Define traffic
All road users
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Define pedestrians
Everyone on foot
- Only allowed on road if no footpath or pavement
- Drivers of disabled vehicles may use footpath or pavement if drive less than 6km/h
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Road users
Everyone using the road
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Define car trailer
Vehicle pulled by another vehicle or obviously meant to be pulled by it, including semi-trailers.
*towed motor vehicle is also considered a trailer - the driver of the towed vehicle must have a driver's licence
Bus motor vehicle equipped for the transport of more than 8 ppl, excluding driver
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Define moped
Vehicle on two or three wheels with electric motor OR combustion engine.
May also include light 4 wheeled vehicles with engine and motor assisted carrier tricycle
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Combustion engine of moped requirements
must be no more than 50cm^3 and neither electric or combustion engines may be capable of going faster than 45 km/h
Must have yellow plates or surfaces on the front mudguard
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Define vehicle for disable people
- with or without an engine equipped to transfer disabled people
- no wider than 1.10m
- Max speed 45km/h
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Define scheduled bus
-bus that follows fixed route according to a timetable as part of the public transport system
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Define motorbike
Vehicle on two wheels with or without sidecar or trailer
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Define motor vehicles
All motorized vehicles, except moped and vehicles for disabled people meant to move in other ways along rails.
-Rules for drivers of motor vehicles also apply to drivers of microcars
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Define motor-assisted bicycle
- Moped that can't exceed 25km/h
| - Blue licence plate
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Define priority vehicle
All vehicles using blue rotating/flashing lights AND a two or three tone siren
*Usually police, firemen, or ambulances
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Define lorry
- Motor vehicle that doesn't transport people
| - Max mass of 3,500kg
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Define motorway
G1 - parking sites, gas stations and bus stops not included
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Define trunk road
G3 - Parking areas, gas stations and bus stops not included
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Bus lane and bus only lane
Bus only
-separated & dedicated roadway
-bus lane - part of a larger road marked by a solid or broken lines indicated by the word BUS or SCHEDULE BUS on rd and/or road signs
Bus: All buses may use
Scheduled Bus: Only scheduled buses may use
*Taxis may use them if have special exemption
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Define through road
Carriageway without the adjoining acceleration and deceleration lanes
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Define cycle lane
Part of a road marked by solid or broken lines and with depictions of a bicycle
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Define priority road marking
Priority triangles applied to the road surface
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Define carriageway
Any section of the road intended for moving vehicles with the exception of bicycle paths and bike/moped paths.
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Define junction
crossing or division of roads
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Define parking bay or parking lane
paved section by the side of the road intended for stationary or parked vehicles
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Define crawler lane
Lane for vehicles to be overtaken, only for vehicles that cannot or should not exceed 25km/h (these vehicles MUST use this lane)
*F11
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Define lane
Section of the road marked by solid or broken lines that have a width that allows vehicles with more than 2 wheels to drive
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Define deceleration lane
section of the road separated from the through road by a block marking and intended for drivers who leave the through road
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Define acceleration rd
A section of the road separate from a through road by a block marking and intended for drivers who wish to join the through road
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Define passing lane
- special section on left or right hand side of a narrow road that allow vehicles to stop so ones coming from opposing direction can pass
- Look far enough ahead so you can use a suitable passing place
*L20
L21
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Define road section with diagonal hatching
- Part of the road with cross-hatched markings
| - Not to be used by vehicles
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Define hard shoulder or emergency parking area
Section off of motorway indicated by solid line intended for emergencies
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Define roads
All roads or paths open to public traffic including bridges, culverts, paths and banks or verges
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Define interchange section
- Triangular white surface in area where roads split or merge
- Do not drive on them
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Define general rule
Everyone must not try to cause danger or are liable to cause danger and that the traffic is not obstructed or liable to be obstructed
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Define keeping to the right
Stay as much to the right as possible (safely)
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Rules for mobile phones
- may not hold phones
| - hands free is allowed
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Rules for closed road
- may not use road, even to park
| * C12
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Define parking
- Allowing vehicle to stand still
- to let passengers into/out of car
- load and unload goods etc
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Define priority
Allowing the drivers concerned to continue on their way without being impeded (if they have priority)
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Rules for dealing with blind people
Must give way to blind people as well as those who process with difficulty
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Rules for unnecessary noise
Don't do it.. playing with pedal and honking horns etc
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Rules associated with towing/being towed
Not allowed to tow another vehicle if the distance is more than 5 meters between the vehicle in front or behind
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Rules for viewing from within the car
must have a good view around you - nothing should be blocking
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Compulsory documents
must always have all compulsory documents on you when driving..
- Driving licence
- Registration
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Road tax rules
Owner of vehicle is obliged to pay
| levy is whether you use the vehicle or not
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Unimpeded steering
Not allowed to drive if you're restricted from steering properly
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Seatbelt rules
- No sitting on improvised seat
- must use 3 point seat belt in car
- Kids under 1.35 m must be in child seat with seat belt
- People with disabilities can be in special seat too
- no more people than seatbelts to a car
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Seat belts and child restraints
- kids over 1.35m must use 3 point seat belt
- if doesn't fit properly, kid can use booster seat and back seat
- generally, no seat belt guides can be used
- kids under 1.35m can go into baby/child seats or booster seats (depending on size)
- must follow EU standards and have ECE label or sticker
- kids not allowed to travel in car seat with the back facing an airbag
- kids can sit between 2 car seats if necessary as long as there is a seatbelt
- pregnant women must use 3 point seatbelt
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Third party insurance
- Compulsory against third party liability
- compensates damage for which person is liable under civil law
- cannot drive with expired licence
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Violation of laws are an
offence
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2 categories of offence
Traffic violations
| Crimes
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Traffic violations
Generally get a fine
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Crimes
ex drunk driving, medicine, hit and run, joyriding etc)
- more serious
- may get prison time
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Mulder act
- petty offences not including injuries or damage to third party goods
- police hand out general form with states the violation of mulder act and an official report is given (not written out). Report contains offence and time, place and circumstances and then is sent to the public prosecutor
- Public prosecutor begins proceedings against violator and asses report to determine course of action
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Courses of action that may be chosen by public prosecutor
1. No prosecution (no further steps)
2. Proposes settlement or compromises (fine)
3. Serves writ of summons - offender must appear in court. This happens if the offender refuses to pay fine or offence is very serious
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Death/serious bodily harm caused by negligence
forbidden to behave in a way that this happens
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Prohibitions to leave scene of accident
- forbidden to leave without reporting personal details and info about the motor vehicle in accident if there is death, injury or damage to goods
- Can't leave an injured person helpless
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Invalidation, surrender or suspension of licence
If following occurs, are not allowed to drive:
- licence invalid
- licence surrendered and not returned
- licence suspended
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Invalid licence (what you can do in this situation)
can take lessons and test to get new one
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Suspended licence (what you can do in this situation)
May only do test to get new one
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Disqualification
If this occurs, not allowed to drive any motor vehicle (including mopeds, motor assisted bicycles, microcars, agricultural vehicle or other vehicles with limited speed)
-not allowed to take lessons or do test
-
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Under the influence (type of offence)
criminal offence
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Joyriding
Forbidden to use another person's vehicle without permission
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Incorrect information
When applying for licence can't:
- make false statement
- give incorrect information
- give false documentary evidence
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False vehicle registration certificate
Can't use registration # of another vehicle
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Legibility number plate
make sure it is.. must keep clean and free of snow and dirt etc
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Incorrect test certificate
can't use motor vehicle or trailer with false test certificate
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liability
most of the time the drive is responsible for offences, though technical requirements not met by owner makes the owner liable too
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Identity of driver
Owner of motor vehicle must reveal within 48 hours the driver driving their car at the time of the crime
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Powers of investigation officer
Can:
- Give instructions/orders relating to road safety
- Give a stop signal
- ask permission to inspect licence and registration
- suspend licence
- give breath test
- disqualify someone from driving (within 24 hours)
- search vehicle and take somewhere to inspect
- check fuel (customs)
- tow and confiscate vehicle
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Educative measures
Previous criminal law offences initiate educative measures that fall under administrative law
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Types of educative measures
- LEMA
- EMA
- ASP
- EMG
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LEMA
- Minor educative measure alcohol and traffic
- mandatory and given by CBR when police report crime
- 2 and a half days about risks of drunk driving
- failure to attend results in driving ban
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LEMA is for...
Beginner drivers found to have levels of 0.5% -0.8% (22o micrograms/L-350micrograms/L)
-experienced drivers with 0.8%-1.0% (350micrograms/L-450micrograms/L)
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EMA
- Educative measure alcohol and traffic
- 3 days by BR about risks
- in depth information about how behaviour is affected as well as the human body
- Mandatory and failure to attend or participate results in driving ban
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EMA is for...
Beginner - 0.8%-1.0% (350-435 micrograms/L)
-Experienced drivers - 1.0%-1.3% (435-570micrograms/L)
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ASP
- Alcohol lock program
- 2 years minimum
- Alcohol lock built into the car or mopeds etc... using any other car is not allowed
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ASP is for...
- Beginners - 1.0%-1.8% (435-785micrograms/L)
| - Experienced - 1.3%-1.8% (570-785micrograms/L)
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ASP cannot be given to...
Those with only AM and/or A driving licence
| -If offence occurs when person is in control of AM vehicle
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Define beginner driver
Those with first licence less than 5 years or those with first licence when under 18 and less than 7 years previously
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EMG
Educative measure behaviour and road use
- Safe road use
- Individual introductory talk
- 1 whole day and 2 half days
- Mandatory and if don't go, get driving ban
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EMG is for...
Drivers who:
- drive dangerously several times during the same journey
- drive dangerously in built up area
