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Module 1: Setting off \ Preamble Flashcards

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1
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Is it allowed to damage or contaminate the road and its accessories with the vehicle?

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no

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Those who participate in road traffic…

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× are required to obey the legal regulations on traffic.

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Those who participate in road traffic…

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× are required to obey the instructions of traffic signs.

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Those who participate in road traffic…

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× are required to travel without endangering personal and property safety.

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Is it permitted to endanger road users?

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no

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Is it permitted to obstruct others without a valid reason?

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no

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Vehicle “B” shown in the illustration catches up with a vehicle travelling slower in the leftmost traffic lane in a built-up area. Is it allowed to give a sound signal in order to travel faster?

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× No, because in a built-up area you must not give a sound signal to indicate your intention to overtake.

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What consequences should you count with if traffic rules are not obeyed?
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Dangerous situations can evolve which in turn can cause an accident.

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Those who participate in road traffic…

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are required to travel without endangering personal and property safety.

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Is it permitted to endanger road users?

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no

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is it allowed to brake suddenly if an inattentive pedestrian unexpectedly steps in front of the vehicle that you are driving?

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× Yes, if it is necessary to protect the safety of people or property

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Are you permitted to give a sound signal on a road outside built-up areas when you come across animals herded in your direction of travel?

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× Yes, but only if there is a risk of accident.

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From your parked vehicle you catch sight of a pedestrian crossing the street inattentively. Are you allowed to sound your horn to warn him/her?
×

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Yes, if this can prevent an accident.

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During the time of stopping the vehicle due to traffic, the driver of the vehicle…

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× is allowed to use a mobile phone held in hand.

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What is the effect on traffic safety if the driver uses a mobile telephone while driving?

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× It has a distracting effect, often even in hands-free mode or when using a headset.

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You are driving the car marked “A”. Are you bound by any obligation if you observe car “C” starting a dangerous overtaking in the way shown in the illustration?
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Yes, by slowing down and pulling to the side of the carriageway you must do your best to prevent an accident.

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You are driving car “B”. Are you bound by any obligation if you observe car “C” starting a dangerous overtaking in the way shown in the illustration?

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× Yes, e.g. by slowing down and pulling to the side of the carriageway you must do your best to prevent an accident.

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Who of the following should receive special attention from the driver when moving on the road?
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People crossing the carriageway and unable to pay attention to their own safety, owing to their age or disability.

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name 1

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  1. Tachometer (RPM gauge)
    The tachometer shows the revolutions per minute of the engine. During driving you should make sure that the revolution of the engine does not reach the figures in the red zone, as this may cause damage to the engine.
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name 2

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  1. Speedometer
  2. Speedometer

With the help of the speedometer the driver can check the speed of the vehicle. This provides important assistance in observing traffic regulations concerning speed.

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Name 3

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  1. Odometer

The odometer shows the total mileage in kilometres covered by the vehicle starting from its first registration.

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Name 4

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  1. Trip meter

he trip meter shows the mileage in kilometres covered by the vehicle as calculated from a certain point in time.

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Name 5

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  1. Tank gauge

The tank gauge shows the remaining amount of fuel in the fuel tank of the vehicle.

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Name 6

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  1. Coolant temperature gauge

The coolant temperature gauge shows the temperature of the engine coolant. If the temperature of the coolant reaches the red zone, the engine could be damaged, so this should be avoided.

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Name

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Battery warning light

If the battery indicator light is continuously lit it may indicate a generator malfunction, or that of the generator drive belt.

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What does it mean when the warning light shown in the picture lights up?

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× Only the reserve quantity of fuel is available in the fuel tank of the vehicle so the vehicle needs refuelling soon

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27
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Are you permitted to proceed if warning light No.1 is constantly lit while moving?
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× Yes, but you cannot rely on the operation of the anti-lock braking system (ABS), so you should find a qualified workshop immediately

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What does it mean if warning light No.2 is constantly lit while moving?
×.

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The Electronic Stability Programme - ESP broke down or was deactivated

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29
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What is the information provided by the indicator light shown in the illustration?

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× That the rear fog lamp is switched on.

30
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What does it indicate when the warning light shown in the picture lights up?

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× The level of windscreen washer fluid in the tank has decreased to the minimum.

31
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What does it mean if warning light No.1 is constantly lit?

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× The airbag system broke down, so it must be checked in a qualified workshop.

32
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What does the indicator light shown in the illustration mean?
×

A

That the front fog lights are switched on.

33
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To which vehicle system is the light shown in the illustration associated with?

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× The glow system of the diesel engine.

34
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Name them all

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the temperature gauge and/or the red warning light indicates the overheating of the engine.
the oil pressure is low or zero.
the parking brake is not activated
without charging the battery will become flat soon.

35
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What is hybrid drive applied in cars?

×

A

A drive system based on the coordinated operation of an internal combustion engine and an electric motor.

36
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What are the characteristics of purely electrically propelled vehicles?

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× They do not emit exhaust gases, their operation is almost totally silent, they accelerate intensively, but their actual range is short.

37
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Name 0

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Zero position

The basic (zero) position is the steering lock position. The key can be inserted and taken out in this position.

38
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Name 1

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1st position

In this position the steering lock is released and certain electrical equipments are also available.

39
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Name 2

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2nd position

This position turns on the electrical equipment of the car.

40
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Name 3

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3rd position

This is the position to start the engine (the key should be turned against a spring

41
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Is it permitted to operate a vehicle’s engine in a closed (unventilated) area for a longer period of time?

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× No, because inhalation of carbon monoxide from the exhaust gas may cause nausea, or in a severe case even death.

42
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Why should the engine of the vehicle be cooled?

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× To keep the engine of the vehicle at the ideal operating temperature.

43
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What kind of engine requires glowing in order to facilitate cold start?

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× Diesel engines.

44
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What is the function of glowing, used for starting the engine of the vehicle?

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× To preheat the inlet manifold and/or combustion chamber of a vehicle with a diesel engine, in order to facilitate cold-starting.

45
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Are you allowed to proceed with your vehicle, if the warning light shown in the illustration lights up while travelling?

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× Yes, if you have not experienced any other malfunction, but you should expect that the generator of your vehicle does not produce electricity, so the battery installed in your vehicle will soon be discharged.

46
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Is it allowed to continue travelling with the vehicle if its alternator stopped working, e.g. it does not charge?

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× Yes, but the defect needs to be repaired as soon as possible otherwise the battery will become flat.

47
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What could happen if the drive belt of the generator is torn?

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× The generator will not generate electricity.

48
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What should you do with the battery of the vehicle when it becomes worn out?

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× Dispose of the defective battery at a collection point designated specifically for this purpose.

49
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What is the range of a vehicle?

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× The length of the maximum distance you can cover with one full tank of fuel.

50
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Is it permitted to operate an Otto engine with diesel oil or a diesel engine with petrol?

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no

51
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What cars can be operated with bioethanol fuel (fuel marked as E-85)?

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× Cars fitted with Otto engines which are designed accordingly.

52
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What engine oil level should you see when checking it with the dip-stick shown in the picture?

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× It should be between the minimum and maximum marks.

53
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How can you pour engine oil into the engine shown in the illustration?
×

A

Through oil filling aperture closed by cover No.3.

54
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How can you check the level of engine oil in the engine compartment shown in the illustration?

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× By using the No.2 dipstick.

55
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Is it required to periodically change the engine lubrication oil?

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× Yes, in intervals specified in time or mileage.

56
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What kind of oil do you use to replenish if the oil level in your engine has decreased?

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× The same oil type that is in the engine.

57
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Which vehicle system’s malfunction is indicated by the flashing or constantly lit state of the warning light shown in the illustration?

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× The malfunction of the engine management system, the fuel supply, or the catalytic converter.

58
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What is the function of the catalytic converters built into the exhaust system of vehicles?

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× To neutralise the toxic gases in the exhaust.

59
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What requires special attention when you stop a car with a catalytic converter?

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× You should not stop above flammable materials (e.g. dry grass) with your car, because the operating temperature of the catalytic converter is high and this could cause a fire.

60
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In lower or higher gear is the acceleration capability of the vehicle better?

A

× In lower gear.

61
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What is the function of the gearbox?

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× Synchronizing the revolution ranges of the engine and the driven wheels, setting the propulsion torque corresponding to running resistance and ensuring reverse mode.

62
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What is the flashing frequency of the properly operating turn indicator?

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× 60-120 flashes/minute.

63
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How can you recognise during driving that one of the bulbs of the indicator has burnt out?

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× The green turn warning light on the dashboard doesn’t light up or it is flashing at a higher rate.

64
Q

In case the indicator on a car fails to work, the vehicle…

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× can proceed only if the turning intention can be indicated properly with arm signals.

65
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Which of the following functions does the indicator of a vehicle have?
.

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× Indicating the intention of the driver of the vehicle to change directions to other road users

66
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What is the message if the dashboard warning light of the indicator flashing faster than usual?
×

A

That the indicator equipment is defective, probably a bulb has burned out.

67
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Car “A” intends to set off from its waiting spot. When do you have to use your indicator?

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× Before setting off, and it should be operating until the vehicle turns onto the carriageway.

68
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Car “A” intends to set off from its waiting spot. When is the use of the indicator necessary?

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× Before starting to set off, and it must be used until the car has turned onto the carriageway

69
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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?

A

no

70
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Are you allowed to use your indicator if you proceed in the junction further on a main road turning to the right?
×

A

Yes, but only to the right.

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