Exam questions 1

Question 1

Vehicles must slow down for a flashing amber signal.

Answer 1

False. Vehicles must pay attention to other traffic for a flashing amber signal.

Question 2

Engine oil level should be inspected using the oil level gauge. Below L is bad but above F is good.

Answer 2

False. Oil level must be within the range (F-L).

Question 3

The loading capacity of moped is 30kg and its of motorcycle is 60kg.

Answer 3

True.

Question 4

You can drive special light equipments and mopeds with a large motor vehicle license.

Answer 4

True.

Question 5

Since the beginner driver’s sign is only for regular passenger vehicles, it does not need to be attaches on trucks.

Answer 5

False. The beginner driver’s sign is not only for regular passenger vehicles but also for any kinds of regular motor vehicles. it must be also attached on regular trucks.

Question 6

When driving beside a pedestrian, you must keep a safe distance or slow down, but you don’t have to keep a safe distance or slow down if the pedestrian is on the safety zone.

Answer 6

False. When pedestrians are on the safety zone, vehicles must slow down even if you can keep a safe distance.

Question 7

Vehicles use the friction between the tires and the road surface to start/stop.

Answer 7

True.

Question 8

You should check your brake pedal because it is dangerous to drive if the slack is too loose or too tight.

Answer 8

True.

Question 9

Irrespective of road condition, braking distance remains constant.

Answer 9

False. Braking distance is affected by the surface of the road. When the surface of the road is wet- braking distance becomes longer.

Question 10

This road sign indicates ‘Sound horn’.

Answer 10

False. This road sign indicates ‘Other dangers’.

Question 11

On the bend, a driver of a four wheel vehicle must turn the steering wheel appropriately and a driver of a two wheel vehicle must tilt the motorcycle to turn naturally.

Answer 11

True.

Question 12

When the visibility is less than 50 meters (200 meters on an expressway),such as inside of a tunnel, headlights must be turned on even during the daytime.

Answer 12

True.

Question 13

When you load on a truck, you may load exceeding 0.3m on either side.

Answer 13

False. Width must be as same as the width of the vehicle and you must not exceed.

Question 14

When it is raining, you must apply the brake earlier than driving on the dry surface road because the stopping distance becomes longer.

Answer 14

True.

Question 15

When you witness a hit and run accident, you should help the injured first, and then notify the police of the license plate number and color of the vehicle by dialing ‘110’.

Answer 15

True.

Question 16

When the engine of an automatic vehicle is on and the gearshift is other than ‘P’ or ‘N’, the vehicle starts to move without pressing the acceleration pedal. This is called the ‘creep phenomenon’.

Answer 16

True.

Question 17

On a street with this road sign, it is illegal to change lane for overtaking.

Answer 17

True.

Question 18

The seating capacity of a vehicle is the one stated in the inspection certificate including the driver.

Answer 18

True.

Question 19

Supposed that you are a driver with learner’s permit and wants to use public roads to practice, you must practice with an accompanying adult with a valid license.

Answer 19

False. You must practice with an accompanying adult with a valide license for more than 3 years.

Question 20

When same width roads are crossing at an intersection where there is no traffic light, the vehicles coming from your right hand side have the right of way.

Answer 20

False. In this situation, the vehicles coming from your left hand side have the right of way.

Question 21

When towing a broken-down vehicle by rope or crane, towing license is not required even if the total vehicle weight of the broken-down vehicle exceeds 750kg.

Answer 21

True.

Question 22

The impact caused in a collision of a vehicle which is traveling at 60 km/h with a concrete wall is almost identical to the impact generated by a vehicle dropped from the height of about 14 m (5th floor of a building).

Answer 22

True.

Question 23

On a road without vehicle lanes, you can drive without any restrictions.

Answer 23

False. On a road without vehicle lanes, you must not drive anywhere. You must drive on the left hand side of the road.

Question 24

As vehicles can not stop immediately, you must always keep enough distance between your vehicle and a vehicle in front of you to stop safely.

Answer 24

True.

Question 25

A motor vehicle in front of me stopped beside the centerline to make a right turn. I passed on the left side of the motor vehicle.

Answer 25

True.

Question 26

In or within 30 meters of pedestrian crossing or bicycle crossing zone, you must not overtake or pass another motor vehicles or mopeds.

Answer 26

True.

Question 27

This road sign indicates ‘Closed to motor vehicles only’.

Answer 27

False. This road sign indicates ‘Road closed’. Not only motor vehicles but also mopeds, light vehicles and pedestrians can not enter.

Question 28

When driving on a rough road on a rainy day, you should slow down and avoid potholes as this may cause you to loose control and reduces the effectiveness of the brake.

Answer 28

True.

Question 29

When you are driving on the designated vehicle lane near an intersection, you do not need to yield the right of way to an approaching emergency vehicle.

Answer 29

False. Drivers must follow the lane designation, but this rule does not apply when an emergency vehicle is approaching.

Question 30

On a street with this road sign, it indicates two step right turn for a moped.

Answer 30

True.

Question 31

Within a period of regulation of traffic, you must not use this lane with this road marking, except you drive a designated vehicle, a special light equipment, a moped or a light vehicle.

Answer 31

True.

Question 32

When overtaking, if a car ahead has pulled over to the middle of the road to make a right turn, you should pass on the left hand side of the car.

Answer 32

True.

Question 33

When parking or stopping on a road without sidewalk or side strip, you must remain at least 0.75 meters on the left hand side of the vehicle to allow pedestrians to proceed.

Answer 33

False. When there is no sidewalk or side strip, you must park or stop your vehicle along side of the road. You do not need to remain some space for pedestrians.

Question 34

When you miss your exit while driving on the main vehicle lane of a national expressway, it is possible to back your car up to the exit after checking the safety.

Answer 34

False. When you miss your exit, you must go to the next exit as U-turn and reversing are prohibited on expressways.

Question 35

This road sign indicates ‘Road narrows’.

Answer 35

False. This road sign indicates ‘Fewer lanes’.

Question 36

A child seat should be installed in the passenger seat equiped with an airbag.

Answer 36

False. A child seat should be installed in the rear seat.

Question 37

When overtaking, you have to check safety ahead and behind of you after giving a signal.

Answer 37

False. You must check safety first, then give a signal to overtake.

Question 38

U-turn is prohibited in an intersection.

Answer 38

False. U-turn is prohibited only the locations where it is prohibited by road signs or road markings. When U-turn is not prohibited and you do not obstruct another traffic, you may make a U-turn in an intersection.

Question 39

Vehicles must not drive on a safety zone except in unavoidable situations to avoid danger.

Answer 39

False. Vehciles must not drive on a safety zone under any situations. No exceptions.

Question 40

Motor vehicles are allowed to drive on the exclusive lane for buses when it is clear that there are no buses.

Answer 40

False. Even if there are no buses, motor vehicles except special light equipment must not drive on the exclusive lane for buses. Exception is to avoid danger or when making a left turn.

Question 41

Visual field becomes wider as speed increases.

Answer 41

False. The faster you drive, the narrower your visual field becomes.

Question 42

Driver’s licenses are classified as class one, class two and learner’s permit.

Answer 42

True.

Question 43

When making a right turn, you should give a signal from 30m before the right turn until the right turn is completed.

Answer 43

True.

Question 44

Vehicles (except two-wheeled vehicles) proceeding on roads without sidewalks or side strips must not drive on the hard shoulder (area within 0.5 meters from the edge of the road).

Answer 44

True.

Question 45

Drivers are prohibited from sudden pull away, sudden acceleration or revive engines that cause excessive noise and disturbing others.

Answer 45

True.

Question 46

At an intersection of two roads crossing, the road that the centerline and vehicle lanes go through the intersection is a priority road.

Answer 46

True.

Question 47

Even at locations with a ‘No U-turn’ road sign, U-turns are allowed if you do not obstruct other vehicles.

Answer 47

False. The locations where U-turn is prohibited by road sign or road marking, you must not make a U-turn even if you do not obstruct other vehicles.

Question 48

When it is foggy, you should not drive with your headlights on because they might blind the oncoming drivers.

Answer 48

False. When it is foggy, turn on your headlights, but lower your headlights to prevent the dazzle phenomenon.

Question 49

When the centerline is yellow, it indicates ‘Overtaking is prohibited’.

Answer 49

False. The yellow centerline prohibites overtaking by entering the right hand side of the road. It means you may overtake another motor vehicles or mopeds without crossing the yellow centerline.

Question 50

When drivers cross the side strip for pedestrian passage, you may cross the side strip without stopping when there are no pedestrians if you slowing down.

Answer 50

False. Drivers crossing the side strip must stop even if there are no pedestrians.

Question 51

When an obstacle is ahead of you, stop or slow down to yield to the vehicle approaching form the opposite direction.

Answer 51

True.

Question 52

This road sign indeicates ‘No entry for vehicles’.

Answer 52

True.

Question 53

When driving at night in an urban area with heavy traffic, you should always keep your headlights lowered.

Answer 53

True.

Question 54

When persons are injured in a traffic accident, do not move them regardless of the injury until a doctor or an ambulance arrives.

Answer 54

False. Do not move the injured persons unnecessarily but if there is chance of further accident, you should move the injured persons to a safer place and provide emergency first aid.

Question 55

At the scene of an accident, gasoline may leak from a damaged vehicle, you must not smoke.

Answer 55

True.

Question 56

When the engine is overheating, it is better to stop the engine immediately.

Answer 56

False. When the engine is overheated, first stop your vehicle on the left side of the road. Then before you stop the engine, check the radiator whether it’s working normally or not. When it’s working normally, wait until the engine becomes cool then add coolant.

Question 57

The maximum legel speed limit of a large motorcycle on a general road is 60km/h.

Answer 57

True.

Question 58

If you have a regular motor vehicle license, you can drive a truck with a maximum loading capacity of 3

Answer 58

000kg.

Question 59

When your vehicle is in an intersection and an emergency vehicle is approaching, you must stop immediately.

Answer 59

False. To give way to an emergency vehicle on or near an intersection, avoid the intersection, move to the left hand side of the road and stop. Do not stop immediately.

Question 60

I stopped within 1m from a fire hydrant to drop off/in passengers.

Answer 60

True.. Only parking is prohibited within 1m from a fire hydrant. Drop off/in passengers is considered as stopping.

Question 61

When there is danger of falling of a cliff, the vehicle other than cliff side (mountain side) should yield.

Answer 61

False.
In this situation, the vehicle on the cliff side pull over to a safe position and yield.

Question 62

When the engine is overheating, it’s better to stop the engine immediately.

Answer 62

False. When the engine is overheating, stop your vehicle in a safe place and check the radiator under the hood. If the radiator is still keep working, you’d better keep the engine on until under the hood becomes cool.

Question 63

When your vehicle is crossing the side strip to leave from the parking space, you must stop first even if you see no pedestrians.

Answer 63

True.

Question 64

When you are taking a long journey, it is better not to plan the journey but take things as they come.

Answer 64

False. You’d better create a relaxed driving plan by checking the directions to your destination, the approximate time required to get there, where to take rest on a map beforehand. If you drive without drawing up a driving plan, you may get lost way and may cause an accident.

Question 65

When the engine stalled on a railway crossing, as an emergency measure, shift into first or second gear and use the cell motor to move the vehicle out from the railway crossing (except for automatic vehicles and manual vehicles with clutch start systems).

Answer 65

True.

Question 66

Within 1m of a fire alarm, stopping is permitted but parking is prohibited.

Answer 66

True.

Question 67

When a ‘left turn permitted’ sign is located at the left edge of the road or attached to the traffic signal, vehicles have priority over pedestrian for turning left.

Answer 67

False. Even if there is a ‘left turn permitted’ sign, it’s never mean you have a priority. Vehicles must not obstruct the passage of pedestrians, bicycles or other vehicles which proceeding with green light.

Question 68

You must not cut in ahead of the motor vehicle with a learner’s permit sign, but you may cut in with a beginner driver’s sign.

Answer 68

False. Both are prohibited. You must not cut in ahead of the any kinds of vehicles except in unavoidable situations and to avoid danger.

Question 69

When you want to drive a vehicle, you should first consider whether your present driving skills are good enough to operate the vehicle.

Answer 69

True.

Question 70

When crossing a railroad crossing, drivers should change the gear from low gear to the higher gear to cross the railroad crossing quickly.

Answer 70

False. Drivers must not change gear inside the railroad crossing. Drivers must proceed in low gear at a constant speed.

Question 71

When riding a motorcycle at a high speed, you must bend your body forward as much as possible to avoid wind resistance.

Answer 71

False.
When riding a motorcycle, you must take a correct posture in any situation.

Question 72

When a driver purchases optional insurance, the driver dose not need to purchase third party liability automobile insurance.

Answer 72

False. All motor vehicles (except for special light equipment) and mopeds must purchase compulsory insurance (third party liability automobile insurance or compulsory automobile liability mutual relief, etc.) and are recommended to purchase optional insurance.

Question 73

Vehicles must not cross the centerline in any situations.

Answer 73

False.
Generally, vehicles must drive left from the centerline, but vehicles are permitted to drive over the centerline in unavoidable situations such as avoiding the obstacles, etc.

Question 74

As a pedestrian was going to cross a pedestrian crossing from the left ahead of you, you slowed down paying attention not to block his way.

Answer 74

False. When a pedestrian is crossing or about to cross a pedestrian crossing, you must stop before the pedestrian crossing to yield.

Question 75

Stopping distance means the total distance of reaction distance and braking distance.

Answer 75

True.

Question 76

The maximum speed limit indicates by a road sign or road marking must not be exceeding even when passing another motor vehicle.

Answer 76

True.

Question 77

You should not use your horn even if you think it is necessary to warn a danger to others except at a place where there is a ‘Sound horn’ road sign.

Answer 77

False.
You should sound your horn when it is necessary to warn a danger to others even if there is no ‘Sound horn’ road sign.

Question 78

This road sign indicates ‘One-way’.

Answer 78

False.
This road sign indicates ‘Left turn permitted’.

Question 79

While being physically so tired, you should keep driving at a slow speed.

Answer 79

False.
While being physically so tired, you should refrain from driving.

Question 80

This road marking indicates ‘No stopping zone’.

Answer 80

True.

Question 81

When your vehicle gets a flat while driving, stop immediately by slamming on the brake.

Answer 81

False.
In this situation, hold the steering wheel firmly, use engine brake and stepping on the brake pedal intermittently, pull over to the left hand side of the road.

Question 82

The maximum legal speed of large passenger vehicles and large motorcycles on a national expressway is 100km/h.

Answer 82

True.

Question 83

You should not yield at an intersection because it can cause a traffic jam or an accident.

Answer 83

False.
Yielding each other is important factors in reducing the number of traffic accidents. Yield each other even at an intersection.

Question 84

The timing to signal for a left/right turn is approximately 3 seconds before turning.

Answer 84

False.
The timing to signal for a left/right turn is 30 meters before turning.

Question 85

You should release the clutch pedal while turning the steering wheel at a curve.

Answer 85

True.

Question 86

Stopping is permitted in a tunnel with vehicle lanes.

Answer 86

False.
Stopping is prohibited in a tunnel even they have vehicle lanes.

Question 87

On a road where the centerline is yellow, cross the centerline into the right hand side of the road in order to overtake another motor vehicles or mopeds is prohibited.

Answer 87

True.

Question 88

When making a right turn, do not obstruct oncoming vehicles which is turning left or going straight ahead.

Answer 88

True.

Question 89

When getting out of a vehicle, you should open the door a little bit and check whether the place is safe to open the door to get out.

Answer 89

True.

Question 90

If you have a regular motor vehicle license, you can drive a truck with a maximum loading capacity of 3,000kg.

Answer 90

False.
With a regular motor vehicle license, you can drive a truck with a maximum loading capacity below 3,000kg. ‘Below’ means numbers smaller than but not including the number cited.