Italy Driving Test Flashcards

1
Q

All pedestrians in a painted crosswalk have the right of way on and off base.

A

True

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2
Q

Off base, Italian law requires you to stop for buses (school or other) that are loading and unloading.

A

False

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3
Q

As posted, you may not exceed 50km or _________ mph in urban areas.

A

31 mph

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4
Q

In Italy, any person registering________ on a breathalyzer test or Blood Alcohol Test is considered to be over the limit.

A

.05

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5
Q

There are no right turns on a red traffic light allowed in Italy.

A

True

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6
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You are required to use your headlights when driving through tunnels.

A

True

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7
Q

If you are in a minor accident in a privately owned vehicle, you must report it to the Military Police _________.

A

Within 72 hours

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8
Q

What is the maximum speed on the Autostrada?

A

130 kph

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9
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In Italy, as in most European countries, negligence resulting in injury or death to others constitutes a criminal offense.

A

True

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10
Q

You should rely only on watchman, gates or automatic warning devices when approaching railroad crossings.

A

False

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11
Q

An Italian Certificate of Insurance (white and yellow card) is required to be displayed at all times while in Italy.

A

True

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12
Q

Italian law states that if you are the first or one of the first persons to come upon the scene of an accident with injuries, you must__________.

A

Stop and render assistance

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13
Q

At what distance should warning triangles be placed to the rear of a disabled vehicle not on the autostrada?

A

50 meters

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14
Q

Implied consent provision states refusal to submit to a chemical test if requested by law officials. It will result in _______.

A

Loss of driving privileges.

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15
Q

All AFI plates vehicles must have seat belts mounted for every occupant in the vehicle.

A

True

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16
Q

Except in cases of immediate danger, the use of sound signals (horns) are prohibited in most inner city areas.

A

True

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17
Q

You should ________ when approaching an intersection with a blinking yellow light

A

Reduce your speed and proceed with caution

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18
Q

It is legal to talk on a cellular phones while driving only when using a hands free headset.

A

True

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19
Q

You are driving along the autostrada and you decide to stop and rest for a while. What do you do?

A

Pull into one of the areas marked by the sign which bears the white letter “P” on a blue background.

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20
Q

Which of the following is exempt from the restrictions governing the use of horn and other acoustical devices?

A

Drivers of vehicles engaged in the transportation of injured of seriously ill persons.

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21
Q

Traffic within a traffic circle

A

Has the right of way over all traffic entering the circle from the right unless otherwise posted.

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22
Q

You are driving on a city street approaching an intersection. The traffic light facing you at the intersection is yellow over green. This means:

A

The light is about to change red. You may pass the intersection only if you are too close to stop safely before the intersection

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23
Q

On US military installations, when you come upon a US school bus in the process of taking or discharging passengers, you should:

A

Stop until the bus proceeds

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24
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You are driving on the autostrada enroute to a city which you discover is in the opposite direction. You should:

A

Continue on to the next authorized exit, turn off the autostrada and cross over to the reverse traffic lane by way of he overpass or underpass

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25
Q

He car ahead of you is positioned for a left turn. On which side should you pass?

A

On the right side, when parallel lanes of traffic are permitted.

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26
Q

Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit within cities and communities is:

A

50 kph

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27
Q

When you see a vehicle with a supplementary flashing blue light and you hear alarm signals, you must:

A

Pull over to the right and stop

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28
Q

A blinking yellow light at an intersection means:

A

Caution and reduce speed.

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29
Q

If you are involved in an accident, what is the FIRST action you should take under Italian Law?

A

Assist the injured.

30
Q

The speed limit for military sedans on the autostrada is:

A

74 mph

31
Q

Your vehicle is approaching an oncoming vehicle on a highway at night with his bright lights on. What should you do?

A

Dim or depress your lights and reduce speed.

32
Q

You are entering the autostrada. Who has the right of way?

A

Traffic already on the autostrada

33
Q

Most traffic accidents are the result of:

A

Driver error

34
Q

In tunnels, you are required to use your headlights

A

Always, when the tunnel is lighted or not

35
Q

You are approaching a railroad crossing when you see a blinking red light. What does this indicate?

A

A train is coming. Stop immediately.

36
Q

In the absence of signs indicating otherwise (such as the “yellow right of way” sign and the “priority road” sign), how is the right of way determined under Italian law? (To include traffic circles)

A

Vehicles coming from the right have the right of way at crossings and junctions

37
Q

The greatest hazard to city driving in Italy is:

A

The density of two wheeled vehicles (bicycles, motorbikes and motor scooters)

38
Q

At any time that you intend to turn left, right or stop, you should:

A

Signal, in advance, your intention to do so

39
Q

The continuous white center line (unbroken line) painted on the highway means

A

Passing prohibited

40
Q

The speed limit for trucks, 2 1/2 ton, on the autostrada is:

A

50 mph

41
Q

The speed limit for military sedans within cities and communities is:

A

31 mph

42
Q

The turning on/off headlights is mandatory from:

A

One half hour before sunset and one half hour after sunrise.
(30 min)

43
Q

In the absence of a special lane provided for scooters and bicycles, how is the right of way determined under Italian law?

A

They have the same right of way as an automobile

44
Q

Your driving attitude in Europe may determine your accident status.

A

True

45
Q

You are required to report to the MPs (or Air Police) any vehicle accident, however slight, which you might have.

A

True

46
Q

If you are involved in an accident which is clearly not your fault, you do not need to stop to render aid to the injured or to identify yourself.

A

False

47
Q

Italian law requires that halted, parked or wrecked vehicles which jeopardize traffic be made recognizable at a sufficient distance by a triangular light reflecting warning signs.

A

True

48
Q

In an effort to save wear and tear on your vehicle and to save gas, it is good practice to disengage your clutch or shift to neutral when going down long hills.

A

False

49
Q

Fog is more likely to be encountered in low places.

A

True

50
Q

Drivers must slow down well in advance for the curve or when making a turn

A

True

51
Q

Do not accelerate when you are being overtaken. Slow down, if necessary, to let the overtaking vehicle pass.

A

True

52
Q

When backing up, of you cannot see clearly behind, get someone to guide you or dismount from vehicle to insure area is clear.

A

True

53
Q

Unlawful parking at intersections, on hills, near tunnels or curves, may cause heavy fines.

A

True

54
Q

During rainfall, the pavement is far more slippery after it has rained for several hours than it is at the beginning of the rainfall.

A

False

55
Q

When approaching an intersection where directional arrows are painted on the pavement, move to the appropriate traffic lane according to whether you intend to go straight ahead or turn left or right.

A

True

56
Q

In a collision between a car and a two wheeled vehicle, the operator of the two wheeled vehicle has the greater chance of being killed or injured than the driver of the car.

A

True

57
Q

In passing a cyclist, one should allow a minimum clearance of one meter.

A

True

58
Q

Automobile drivers are forbidden to cut across military convoys, troop or student formations or processions.

A

T

59
Q

Pedestrians in painted crosswalks have the right of way only if they are coming from your left.

A

False

60
Q

You must keep to your left hand side of the roadway except to pass.

A

False

61
Q

In the city, when lighting is sufficient, you must drive with your headlights.

A

False

62
Q

Headlights are required to be turned on at all times while driving on the autostrada.

A

True

63
Q

Parking is illegal within 39 ft from the stopping sign for a bus or streetcar.

A

True

64
Q

Parking is illegal within a distance of 26 ft from an intersection or a road crossing or junction.

A

True

65
Q

In the city, your horn will be used to announce your intention to pass.

A

False

66
Q

At night, when approaching intersections or passing other vehicles, the intermittent blinking of low beam light is lieu of sound signals is permitted.

A

True

67
Q

Speed will be adjusted to the particular condition of the road, traffic and other special conditions. Especially when entering or exiting Traffic circles.

A

True

68
Q

In crossing railroad and trolley tracks, vehicles traveling on tracks will have the right of way.

A

True

69
Q

You are not required to use your turn indicator when intending to change lanes.

A

False

70
Q

You are required to have your SETAF drivers license in your possession at all times while operating your POV.

A

True