Theory exam Flashcards
Tyre tread depth
recommended tread depth (winter): 4mm
min tread depth (normal): 1.6 mm
min tread depth (trailer): 1.6 mm
worn tread = less grip = increased breaking distance
Type pressure
correct tyre pressure = save fuel
insufficient tyre pressure = increased fuel consumption + poor road holding
Use of a tyre valve cap
prevents dirt + grime from entering
How should you adjust your driving when aquaplaning
release gas pedal
increase speed (w/ 4 wheel drive)
vehicle fluids
low oil level = severe engine damage
coolant = ensures engine doesnt overheat
windscreen washer fluid
When is APK necessary
diesel car: after 3 years, then annually
petrol cars: after 4 years, inspection valid for 2 years, then annually
What is checked during APK
traffic safety: breaks, lights, tyres, suspension, steering, shock absorbers, bodywork
environment: exhaust emissions
registration: is VIN + mileage correct?
How much spare fuel may you transport?
max 240 litres, divided over a max of 60 litres PER jerry can
Blood alcohol limit
0.2 permille (in breath = 88 micrograms) for novice drivers, otherwise 0.5 per mil (max 220 micrograms)
Consequence for novice drivers w/ alc level 0.5-0.8 per mil?
A LEMA
How long does it take for the body to break down one standard glass of alcohol
1.5 hours
License A or B
A = motorcycle
B = car (max vehicle weight 3500kg)
Trailers up to 750kg license B is enough
Trailers above 750kg u need more than license B
When are u a novice driver vs experienced?
license at 17 = novice for 7 years
license at 18 or older = novice for 5 years
drivers license valid for 10 yrs
DUI penalties
fines up to imprisonment + driving ban of up to 5 yrs
Seatbelt rules
child <1.35m = mandatory child seat
>1.35 = 3 point seat belt mandatory
When should an airbag be deactivated?
if youre travelling rear-facing in a car seat on the front seat
following distance
2 seconds behind someone (IN NORMAL WEATHER)
distance away from car in meters = speed/2 + 10% of that
driving ban vs driving suspension
ban = prohibited to drive
suspension = no longer have a license = can only drive a bicycle
how are aquaplaning and rutting linked
where there is rutting there is a greater chance of aquaplaning and where there is aquaplaning there is a greater chance of rutting
Ranking in traffic controlling mechanisms
Traffic controller instructions
Traffic lights
Traffic signs + priority signs
Traffic rules
Traffic controller stop sign from the front
his left arm is out and he is facing you = traffic from the front (you) must stop everyone else can go
his right arm is out and he is facing you = only those coming from behind him must stop, you and those from the left and right can go
both arms are out = front and back traffic must stop, rest can go
Traffic controller side on
right arm out and turned to his right = traffic coming from the right must stop, everyone else go
arm swiping down = reduce speed
Parking in an erf area:
you can only park in designated areas you cannot park on the side of a road
Erf area and priority:
Leaving an erf area is a special maneuver which means you must give way to ALL traffic (i.e pedestrians and all drivers)
what is strictly prohibited on the motorway/autoweg
reversing, turning around, standing still with your car, walking by foot
difference between motorway and autoweg
motorway:
- no oncoming traffic
- no intersections/roundabouts
- can have time restrictions for speeds
- emergency lane
- hectometre signs w/ letter A
- vehicles longer than 7m cannot use leftmost lane
autoweg:
- find at intersections/roundabouts
- oncoming traffic
- short merging lanes
- lack emergency lane
What type of lighting does a car have?
front fog lamp, rear fog lamp, reversing lights (white), low beam/dipped headlights (standard lighting, use all time), break lights (red), high beams (only at night when no one is around)
When can you use the fog lamps
Front fog lights: visibility less than 200m due to snow, fog, or rain
Rear fog lamp: visibility less than 50m due to snow or fog (NOT IN RAIN)
How far can a load on the roof of a vehicle protrude?
20 cm on both sides
Marking board is mandatory if load protrudes more than 1m at the back or front
Distance between vehicles being towed
should NOT exceed 5m
Which number plates should be used for different trailers
<750kg white plate (same as car)
>750kg yellow plate (diff from car)
How long should you rest after 2 hours of driving
15 mins
Parking on the road
CANNOT PARK:
5m behind/infront of zebra crossing, bend, or intersection
12m from a bus stop
How do indicate you are leaving the motorway
300m before leaving, indicate direction + only turn off indicator once uve passed the last block marking
How often will you find a hectometre pole
every 100m
What to do in the event of a car breakdown
Place a warning triangle about 30m behind the car
Reflectors on the road
red on the right side
white on the left side
when do you break
animals, children, ball, balloon, kite, dangerous situation infront of you, view obstructed before a turn, truck as an oncoming vehicle, doubt
diversion sign (yellow)
you HAVE to follow it
