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Chapter 8
Chapter 8
Chapter 8
The red lorry wants to turn left. What is the right course of
action if the lorry fails to stop?false
I reduce my speed
I waive my right of way
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I sound my horn and continue driving as before
The road is icy for a short distance. What should you avoid
here, if possible?right
Accelerating
Braking
Steering wheel movements
What must you reckon with when it starts raining after a long
period of dry weather?false
A dangerous greasy film on the surface of the road
Shorter braking distance
Bad visibility immediately upon switching the windscreen wipers on
2
The white car wants to turn left. What is the right course of
action if the car fails to stop?right
What must you be prepared for upon seeing this traffic sign?
right
3
For aircraft overhead
For side winds
For counter-steering
Antwort: m
40
50/10*3 = 15 + 50/10*50/10 = 15+25 = 40
You are entering a public road e.g. from a field or building site
and considerably soil the road. Who is responsible for
eliminating this traffic obstruction?right
The persons living along this section of the road
The competent road-building authority
You, as you have caused it
What must you look out for when the traffic lights turn green?
right
4
For the pedestrian
For the motorbike
For oncoming traffic
You double the speed at which you are travelling. How does
this affect the braking distance?right
5
A vehicle coming from the right
An extended braking distance
A narrowed carriageway
A narrowed carriageway
6
What could cause the vehicle to leave the road?right
Tiredness
Inattention
Distraction
50 km/h
30 km/h
20 km/h
Sudden headwind
You increase your speed from 50 km/h to 100 km/h. How does
the reaction distance change in accordance with the rule of
thumb?right
It is quadrupled from 25 m to 100 m
It is doubled from 15 m to 30 m
It is halved from 50 m to 25 m
- a lot of smoke is coming from the exhaust, I should arrange for the
motor vehicle to be checked
- driving, I should use the upper engine speed range
8
You are travelling at 50 km/h and brake normally. What is the
braking distance according to the rule of thumb?right
Answer: m
25
When should you switch off the engine to save fuel and reduce
pollution?false
When you have to wait at level crossings or building sites
Reduce speed
You turn from a brightly lit road into an unlit road. What do you
have to bear in mind?right
Eyes adapt only slowly to darkness
Your eyes have already adapted to the darkness when you turned off
At this point
- a deviation ends
A strong side wind is blowing from the right. When are you
particularly exposed to danger when overtaking?false
10
When you leave the slipstream of the truck
High speed
11
Drive slowly because children might run out from between the parked
vehicles at any time
Drive slowly because a door on one of the vehicles could be opened on
the roadway side
Answer: m
130
Braking
Disengaging the clutch
12
Decelerate in good time and use the momentum of the car when the
next traffic light is on red
A defective exhaust
36 m
18 m
In forested areas
In front of schools
70 km/h
50 km/h
13
Because there is an increased danger of skidding when braking
Because a vehicle could come from the right
You are driving on a new road through a woodland area. What must you reckon
with?right
There is no reason to expect accidents involving game animals on new
roads
Inattentiveness
14
Visibility conditions
Speed
Several deer run across the road in front of your vehicle. What
must you reckon with?right
There is no reason to expect any more animals
The herd may come back and cross the road again
15
What should you do?right
Answer: m
15
When you have already been driving at high speed for some time
When the road is wide and there are no trees, buildings, fences etc. at
the edge of the road
What must you be prepared for upon seeing this traffic sign?
false
What can result from driving for a long time at high speed?false
Your reactions improve
- increase to at least 50 m
17
- remain the same
- increase to at least 25 m
What must you watch out for when you drive into an
underground car park?false
My eyes need to adjust to the change in lighting conditions
Pedestrians frequently walk on vehicle lanes
You are driving through city traffic in rush hour. What are the
effects of stop-and-go driving?false
My vehicle
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That traffic signs are concealed behind the truck
20
Slush could be thrown up and impair visibility
Because beneath the slush there could also be ice on the road
You are driving on this road which is not inside a built-up area.
What should you prepare yourself for?false
21
Pedestrians walking only off the road
By switching off the engine if you have to wait or stop for a longer
period
23
What should you anticipate?right
- the air-conditioning
- heated seats
You increase your speed from 50 km/h to 100 km/h. How is the
braking distance changed according to the rule of thumb?right
It is halved from 50 m to 25 m
It is doubled from 15 m to 30 m
24
There is oil on the road. What should you do now?right
In marshy areas
25
Brake and move to the right
Proceed without taking action so that the truck is forced to pull back
over to the right
That the
26
I do not swerve
Answer: km/h
50
You have been driving at high speed for some time. What
effects can this have?false
Your powers of concentration diminish
What is the maximum speed you are allowed to drive a car with
trailer on roads outside of built-up areas?right
27
Answer: km/h
80
A "distance of 1 second"
Answer: km/h
80
Answer: km/h
50
28
Poor visibility
The dipped headlights of oncoming traffic
29
Ahead of the motorbike a car is seeking to reverse on the road.
What should you anticipate?right
As a calling signal
As a warning signal
You are driving quickly along a main road and some distance
ahead you see a deer close to the carriageway. What should
you do?right
I have to
32
- reduce speed
- be ready to brake
- tyres
- road surface
- braking system
11.0 m
The motorcyclist
Oncoming traffic
The tractor
33
You are driving with dipped headlights on a main road. Within
what distance must you be able to stop?right
Within the range of the
- dipped headlights
- side lights
That the
34
Avoid the uneven patches by making sudden steering wheel
movements
1 litre
50 litres
600 litres
At dusk
At dawn
While driving, how can you safely check whether the road is
icy?right
By jerking the steering wheel to the left and right
By rapid acceleration
36
A dangerous left-hand bend
Cross-wise moving traffic before the summit
37
What is the maximum speed you are allowed to drive a truck
with a permissible total mass of 3.0 t on roads with one marked
lane for each direction outside built-up areas?false
Answer: km/h
100
Heavy oversteer
Driving too fast
Answer: km/h
100
You are travelling at 100 km/h and brake normally. What is the
braking distance according to the rule of thumb?right
Answer: m
100
38
Because of the
- tractor
- green car
- blue car
39
What can be caused if the road surface suddenly becomes
worse?right
Danger of sliding and skidding
Changes in tyre noise
To recycling centres
In the household waste
40
How is fuel wasted and the environment polluted?right
By driving in a hectic manner
By "playing with the accelerator" while waiting at traffic lights
Because a greasy film may form which increases the braking distance
Because the brakes react more quickly
It restricts visibility
At level crossings
At blind corners
As a calling signal
You are driving on a very narrow road and can see 50 m ahead.
What must be your maximum stopping distance?false
Answer: m
25
44
The vehicle travelling in front of you can be blown to the right
When overtaking, your vehicle is pulling to the right when you enter the
slipstream of the truck
Your vehicle could be blown to the left by the strong side wind
The person beside the van could encroach further onto the road
By which rule of thumb can you determine from the speed the
distance in metres a motor vehicle travels in one second?false
((Speed in km/h) / 10) x 5
- low-resistance tyres
- air-conditioning systems
46
End of speed restriction
A prohibition to drive faster than 60 km/h
You may not use this road if you cannot or are not allowed to drive at
least 60 km/h
47
Where does aquaplaning (sliding on wet roads) occur
particularly often?false
At level crossings
48
Adapt your speed in time to visibility conditions
On bridges
Answer: km/h
80
50
Because the other vehicle might continue moving
Because vehicles emerging from the side street could start to skid
51
Because I might possibly not be able to stop in time, if pedestrians are
crossing the side street
Because my vehicle might start to skid if I take the turn too fast
52
Answer: m
30
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