Theory exam

Question 1

Tyre tread depth

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Type pressure

Answer 2

correct tyre pressure = save fuel
insufficient tyre pressure = increased fuel consumption + poor road holding

Question 3

Use of a tyre valve cap

Answer 3

prevents dirt + grime from entering

Question 4

How should you adjust your driving when aquaplaning

Answer 4

release gas pedal
increase speed (w/ 4 wheel drive)

Question 5

vehicle fluids

Answer 5

low oil level = severe engine damage
coolant = ensures engine doesnt overheat
windscreen washer fluid

Question 6

When is APK necessary

Answer 6

diesel car: after 3 years, then annually
petrol cars: after 4 years, inspection valid for 2 years, then annually

Question 7

What is checked during APK

Answer 7

traffic safety: breaks, lights, tyres, suspension, steering, shock absorbers, bodywork
environment: exhaust emissions
registration: is VIN + mileage correct?

Question 8

How much spare fuel may you transport?

Answer 8

max 240 litres, divided over a max of 60 litres PER jerry can

Question 9

Blood alcohol limit

Answer 9

0.2 permille (in breath = 88 micrograms) for novice drivers, otherwise 0.5 per mil (max 220 micrograms)

Question 10

Consequence for novice drivers w/ alc level 0.5-0.8 per mil?

Answer 10

A LEMA

Question 11

How long does it take for the body to break down one standard glass of alcohol

Answer 11

1.5 hours

Question 12

License A or B

Answer 12

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

Question 13

When are u a novice driver vs experienced?

Answer 13

license at 17 = novice for 7 years
license at 18 or older = novice for 5 years

drivers license valid for 10 yrs

Question 14

DUI penalties

Answer 14

fines up to imprisonment + driving ban of up to 5 yrs

Question 15

Seatbelt rules

Answer 15

child <1.35m = mandatory child seat
>1.35 = 3 point seat belt mandatory

Question 16

When should an airbag be deactivated?

Answer 16

if youre travelling rear-facing in a car seat on the front seat

Question 17

following distance

Answer 17

2 seconds behind someone (IN NORMAL WEATHER)
distance away from car in meters = speed/2 + 10% of that

Question 18

driving ban vs driving suspension

Answer 18

ban = prohibited to drive
suspension = no longer have a license = can only drive a bicycle

Question 19

how are aquaplaning and rutting linked

Answer 19

where there is rutting there is a greater chance of aquaplaning and where there is aquaplaning there is a greater chance of rutting

Question 20

Ranking in traffic controlling mechanisms

Answer 20

Traffic controller instructions
Traffic lights
Traffic signs + priority signs
Traffic rules

Question 21

Traffic controller stop sign from the front

Answer 21

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

Question 22

Traffic controller side on

Answer 22

right arm out and turned to his right = traffic coming from the right must stop, everyone else go

arm swiping down = reduce speed

Question 23

Parking in an erf area:

Answer 23

you can only park in designated areas you cannot park on the side of a road

Question 24

Erf area and priority:

Answer 24

Leaving an erf area is a special maneuver which means you must give way to ALL traffic (i.e pedestrians and all drivers)

Question 25

what is strictly prohibited on the motorway/autoweg

Answer 25

reversing, turning around, standing still with your car, walking by foot

Question 26

difference between motorway and autoweg

Answer 26

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

Question 27

What type of lighting does a car have?

Answer 27

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)

Question 28

When can you use the fog lamps

Answer 28

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)

Question 29

How far can a load on the roof of a vehicle protrude?

Answer 29

20 cm on both sides
Marking board is mandatory if load protrudes more than 1m at the back or front

Question 30

Distance between vehicles being towed

Answer 30

should NOT exceed 5m

Question 31

Which number plates should be used for different trailers

Answer 31

<750kg white plate (same as car)
>750kg yellow plate (diff from car)

Question 32

How long should you rest after 2 hours of driving

Answer 32

15 mins

Question 32

Parking on the road

Answer 32

CANNOT PARK:
5m behind/infront of zebra crossing, bend, or intersection
12m from a bus stop

Question 33

How do indicate you are leaving the motorway

Answer 33

300m before leaving, indicate direction + only turn off indicator once uve passed the last block marking

Question 34

How often will you find a hectometre pole

Answer 34

every 100m

Question 35

What to do in the event of a car breakdown

Answer 35

Place a warning triangle about 30m behind the car

Question 36

Reflectors on the road

Answer 36

red on the right side
white on the left side

Question 37

when do you break

Answer 37

animals, children, ball, balloon, kite, dangerous situation infront of you, view obstructed before a turn, truck as an oncoming vehicle, doubt

Question 38

diversion sign (yellow)

Answer 38

you HAVE to follow it