Module 1: Notions related to the road \ Preamble

Question 1

Choose the correct concept of the junction from the following definitions.

Answer 1

× When two or more roads cross, lead into each other or branch out at the same level.

Question 2

What is the meaning of this traffic sign?

Answer 2

The vehicle has priority over the vehicle approaching on the crossing road at the junction.

Question 3

What is the meaning of this traffic sign?

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Answer 3

The main road turns left in the shown junction.

Question 4

Is an indication to the left considered misleading, when you pass this traffic sign and follow the tracing of the road which is turning left?

Answer 4

× No.

Question 5

Are you allowed to use your indicator if you proceed in the junction further on a main road turning to the right?

Answer 5

× Yes, but only to the right.

Question 6

What is the meaning of this traffic sign?

Answer 6

× In the junction the vehicle approaching from the right has priority.

Question 7

Do you have to give priority at unmarked crossroads to the tram approaching from your right?
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Answer 7

Yes.

Question 8

Do you have to give priority in an unmarked crossroads to the cyclist approaching from your right?
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Answer 8

Yes

Question 9

Do you have to give priority in an unmarked crossroads to the trolley bus approaching from the left?

Answer 9

× No.

Question 10

What does this traffic sign instruct you to do?

Answer 10

× You must give priority to vehicles approaching on the crossing road (on the joining road).

Question 11

What is the meaning of this traffic sign?

Answer 11

× Priority has to be given to the oncoming vehicle on the narrowed road.

Question 12

What is the name of this traffic sign?

Answer 12

× “Priority over oncoming vehicles”.

Question 13

What is the meaning of the yellow flashing traffic light?

Answer 13

× It draws attention to a dangerous place where you should pay extra caution when proceeding.

Question 14

Can you expect to see these traffic lights at a railway level crossing?

Answer 14

× No.

Question 15

In general, which is higher: the accelerating or decelerating capability of vehicles?

Answer 15

× Their decelerating capability (their attainable maximum deceleration) is higher than their acceleration capability (their attainable maximum acceleration).

Question 16

What kind of drive systems are applied in cars regarding the driven wheels?

Answer 16

× Front wheel, rear wheel or all-wheel drive.

Question 17

When running on a slippery, snowy, icy road, which drive system makes the

Answer 17

vehicle the most prone to skidding?

× Rear wheel drive.

Question 18

What is relative speeding?

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Answer 18

When the speed is not chosen in accordance with the road and visibility conditions.

Question 19

What separation distance should you keep in general?

Answer 19

× A distance that allows safe stopping behind the vehicle ahead in case it brakes suddenly in an emergency.

Question 20

How does an understeered car behave when reaching the threshold of skidding?
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Answer 20

First the front wheels skid, thus the vehicle becomes unsteerable, breaks out from the turn and starts running straight.

Question 21

How does an oversteered car behave when reaching the threshold of skidding?

Answer 21

× First the rear wheels will skid, which makes the vehicle spin while turning on a constantly narrowing radius.

Question 22

What is the purpose of the Electronic Stability Programme - ESP?

Answer 22

× To preserve the stability of the vehicle and to maintain the direction set by the driver on the steering wheel through the regulation of the propulsion torque of the engine and the targeted operation of the wheel brakes.

Question 23

In a built-up area, is the illustrated car “A”, allowed to travel at a speed of 50 km/h on the crawler lane?

Answer 23

× Yes.

Question 24

you are driving the vehicle illustrated with the steering wheel. Are you allowed to travel at a speed of 50 km/h in a built-up area on the crawler lane?

Answer 24

× Yes.

Question 25

What is the meaning of the traffic sign shown in the picture?

Answer 25

× “Crawler lane”.

Question 26

Outside built-up areas, car “A” is only travelling at a speed of 60 km/h due to foggy weather. Is it allowed to drive there?
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Answer 26

No, because at this speed it must travel on the crawler lane.

Question 27

You are driving car “A” marked with the steering wheel at a speed of 80 km/h outside built-up areas. Is it allowed to travel in that location?

Answer 27

× Yes.

Question 28

Outside built-up areas, owing to the foggy weather, vehicle “A” is only travelling at a speed of 60 km/h. Is it allowed to drive there?

Answer 28

× No, because at this speed it is only allowed to travel in the crawler lane.

Question 29

You are driving the car marked with the steering wheel at a speed of 75 km/h outside built-up areas. Is it allowed to travel there?

Answer 29

× Yes.

Question 30

What does the value of 60 indicated on the traffic sign shown in the illustration mean?

Answer 30

× Vehicles travelling at a speed below 60 km/h must take the crawler lane.

Question 31

Unless otherwise indicated, what is the maximum speed for cars when travelling on a main road outside built-up areas?

Answer 31

× Maximum 90 km/h.

Question 32

Unless otherwise indicated, what is the maximum speed for cars travelling on a main road within built-up areas?

Answer 32

× Maximum 50 km/h.

Question 33

Unless otherwise instructed, what is the maximum speed for cars on a motorway?

Answer 33

× Maximum 130 km/h.

Question 34

Unless otherwise instructed, the speed limit for cars on a road for motor vehicles is…

Answer 34

× Maximum 110 km/h.

Question 35

In the absence of other signs, what is the permitted speed outside built-up areas (excluding motorways and roads for motor vehicles) for vehicles with a gross vehicle mass not exceeding 3500 kg?

Answer 35

× Maximum 90 km/h.

Question 36

In the absence of other signs, what is the permitted speed in a built-up area for vehicles not exceeding 3500 kg maximum authorised mass?
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Answer 36

Maximum 50 km/h.

Question 37

Unless otherwise indicated, what is the maximum speed for cars towing a trailer when travelling on a main road outside built-up areas?

Answer 37

× Maximum 70 km/h.

Question 38

Unless otherwise instructed, what is the maximum speed for a car towing a trailer on a road for motor vehicles?
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Answer 38

Maximum 70 km/h.

Question 39

Unless otherwise instructed, what is the maximum speed for a car towing a caravan on a motorway?

Answer 39

× Maximum 80 km/h.

Question 40

What requires attention when using conventional (non-adaptive) cruise control?
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Answer 40

The system will maintain the set speed regardless of the road conditions and visibility, or the traffic situation, so it is the driver’s responsibility to take these into account.

Question 41

Those who participate in road traffic…

Answer 41

× are allowed to use devices forecasting traffic controls.

Question 42

Which one provides better grip for the tires: dry or wet asphalt?
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Answer 42

Dry asphalt.

Question 43

The stopping distance is…

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Answer 43

the shortest distance on which the vehicle can be stopped.

Question 44

What should you do when visibility is reduced (e.g. at night, under other restricted visibility conditions)?
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Answer 44

× You should reduce the speed of the vehicle to avoid the situation of blind driving

Question 45

How does the human eye adapt to sudden changes of light?

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Answer 45

Quickly to strong light (2-3 seconds), slowly to darkness (about 30 seconds).

Question 46

What should you do if you notice during driving that your ability to concentrate is reduced by your tiredness?

Answer 46

× You stop, refresh yourself by physical exercise, or maybe sleep for a few hours.

Question 47

what is the function of the pollen filter?

Answer 47

× To remove dust particles from the air that is sucked into the passenger compartment.

Question 48

Is the driver of the vehicle able to obtain information relevant for traffic safety by listening?
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Answer 48

Yes, both from outside the passenger compartment (e.g. vehicles using flashing blue lights and sirens, sound signal of other vehicles, engine noise of the driven vehicle, noise of the tyres) and from inside (on-board radio, passengers).