## Traffic **Which are the areas you must NOT drive into when there is traffic congestion?** - Pedestrian crossings - ~~Bus stops with "zig-zag lines"~~ - Junctions **Where are U-turns prohibited?** - On autobahns - ~~On farm or forest tracks~~ - On clearways for motor vehicles only **What do you have to particulary remember at crossroads and junctions in a built-up area?** - ~~The rule "right before left" applies without exception at all crossroads and junctions~~ - ~~A better developed road always has priority~~ - Intersecting roads may have priority even though they are narrow and less well developed **You are approaching a crossroads where the priority situation is not clear to you straightaway. What do you do?** - Wait, observe and come to an agreement with others, if necessary - ~~Proceed according to the rule "right before left"~~ - ~~Always proceed when driving straight ahead~~ **You want to turn left. What difficulties could arise here?** - Visibility restrictions caused by oncoming vehicles - Traffic turning left can come dangerously close - Misunderstandings with oncoming traffic turning left **In what situations is the alternate merging procedure to be used?** - When lanes come to an end - ~~Where merging lanes join~~ - If lanes are not continuously free to traffic due to an obstacle **What is the minimum distance that should normally be maintained from the vehicle in front outside built-up areas?** - 1/2 the speedometer reading in meters - ~~1/5 the speedometer reading in meters~~ **What applies on clearways for motor vehicles only?** - No U-turns - Join the clearway only at crossroads and junctions - ~~In darkness, you may drive faster than the range of visibility allowed by dipped headlights~~ **Why does environment friendly driving in general have a beneficial effect on traffic safety?** - ~~Because you can only drive slowly using alternative fuels~~ - Because drivers think ahead when traveling, so that possible dangers can be recognized in time and well avoided - Because environment friendly driving avoids high speeds so that dangerous situations occur less frequently **You want to overtake on a narrow avenue not within a built-up area. What must you be aware of in particular?** - Misjudgments of distances and oncoming traffic frequently result in serious accidents - Vehicles with high superstructures frequently move to avoid branches - Even cyclists frequently cannot be overtaken when there is oncoming traffic due to the narrow width of the roadway **What leads frequently to serious accidents when overtaking on autobahns?** - ~~Driving at twice the safe distance~~ - Driving too close to the vehicle in front - Not keeping a close enough eye on the traffic situation behind **Between what hours does the Sunday and public holiday driving ban apply?** - From **0** hours to **22** hours **To which vehicles does the Sunday and public holiday driving ban apply?** - All trucks with trailers - ~~Truck tractors with trailers~~ - Trucks with a permissible total mass exceeding 7.5 t **You are driving a slow-moving vehicle on a rural road. A line of vehicles is forming behind you. What should you do?** - I allow the vehicles behind me to overtake - ~~I switch on my hazard lights and drive as far to the right as possible~~ - I come to a stop at a suitable place if this is the only way the vehicles behind me can overtake **You want to overtake cyclists. What should be noted when selecting the distance between the cyclists and the car?** - ~~1.0 m between the cyclist and the car is always sufficient~~ - The speed of my vehicle - How the cyclists are acting **On which side must you overtake a tram which is traveling in the middle of the roadway (not a one-way street)?** - On the right - ~~On the left~~ - ~~On the left only if other vehicles are blocking the roadway on the right~~ **When may a tram be overtaken on the left?** - In one-way streets - ~~When the roadway (not a one-way street) to the right of the tram is blocked by other vehicles~~ - When the rails run too far to the right **At which places where there are no traffic signs regulating priority does the rule "right before left" apply?** - ~~At junctions with sunken kerbstone~~ - At crossroads and junctions - ~~At junctions of farm tracks or forest tracks with other roads~~ **What do you do when a bus has stopped at a bus stop with its hazard warning lights switched on?** - Drive past at a sufficient distance in order to exclude endangering pedestrians - Wait if passengers could be inconvenienced - Drive past at walking speed only and, if necessary, stop **What must you do when you are being overtaken?** - If possible, drive on the far right - ~~Increase your speed~~ - Not increase your speed **When are you not allowed to use a motor vehicle on public roads?** - When there is no motor liability insurance - When it is not roadworthy - ~~When you are not in the possession of the vehicle registration book (Fahrzeugbrief)~~ **What is required when your vehicle is no longer covered by motor liability insurance?** - The vehicle - may no longer be used in road traffic - ~~must be submitted to the registration center~~ - must be de-registered at the registration center **Who is responsible for the roadworthiness of a licensed vehicle?** - The driver - ~~The motor liability insurance company~~ - The owner **What do you do when driving through a tunnel?** - Memorize signs for safety installations such as emergency exits and emergency telephones - ~~Reduce the safety distance and keep to the tail lights of the vehicle driving ahead of you~~ - In case of oncoming traffic, keep to the right side of the road **You are driving in a merging lane. What should you do?** - Accelerate appropriately, do not pull up if possible, merge while observing the right of way - Drive past to the right of slower-moving vehicles driving on the through-lane and merge in before them - ~~Always drive to the end of the merging lane, pull up there and enter lane~~ **You are driving on the autobahn in light traffic. How long are you allowed to stay in the left-hand lane?** - As long as you are driving behind a vehicle which is overtaking in the left-hand lane - ~~All the time, provided no other vehicle wants to overtake you~~ - As long as is necessary to overtake other vehicles **You want to overtake cyclists on a narrow road. The width of the road means that the maximum possible space between them and the car is 50 cm. What should you do?** - ~~I give a short warning signal before overtaking~~ - ~~I overtake at a moderate speed~~ - I refrain from overtaking **You are approaching a level crossing with barriers. Where must you wait if you would have to stop on the rails in case of traffice congestion?** - In front of the St. Andrew's Cross - ~~Just before the rails~~ - ~~Level with the barrier~~ **Why are short journeys performed with a cold engine especially damaging to the environment?** - Because driving with a cold engine means - ~~the vehicle's battery will be overcharged~~ - more fuel is consumed - the level of material wear is higher **You are driving a slow-moving vehicle on a main road. How can you facilitate faster-moving vehicles in overtaking?** - By moving - into a lay-by - onto the hard shoulder - onto the parking area **What makes driving in a stream of vehicles easier?** - Driving in a slightly staggered position in your own lane - Watching the queue through the windows of the vehicles travelling in front - ~~Keeping your hazard warning lights switched on when driving~~ **What applies from this traffic sign (yellow village sign, like Girath) onwards?** - Maximum permissable speed 50 km/h - Free choice of marked driving lanes for motor vehicles with a permissible total mass up to 3.5 t - ~~Free choice of marked driving lanes for all motor vehicles~~ **What applies from this traffic sign (yellow village sign, like Girath) onwards?** - Parking cars may be safely marked with parking light - You may not sound your horn to signal your intention to overtake - ~~You may drive with parking light in the darkness~~ **You want to turn left and the lights are "green." On your left there is a tram wanting to proceed straight ahead. What is correct?** - ~~The tram must wait~~ - You must wait - ~~You must come to an agreement since there are no rules for this~~ **You are driving on an avenue with a narrow carriageway. What must you be aware of?** - I may only drive at a speed that allows me to stop within half of my range of vision - Conflicts can arise with the oncoming traffic - I have to anticipate unevenness at the edge of the carriageway caused by tree roots **What documents do you have to carry with you if you want to drive a compulsory registrable vehicle?** - ~~The registration certificate Part II (Motor Vehicle Title)~~ - My driving license - The registration certificiate Part I (Motor Vehicle Registration) **You are driving on a road not within a built-up area and want to overtake a car. Where is the very latest point at which the overtaking manoeuvre should be completed?** - Before the start of a solid line (traffic lane boundary) - Before a no-overtaking sign for vehicles of all types - ~~Before the start of a lane marking~~ **On a road not within a built-up area, a car is driving in front of you at a speed somewhat slower than that permitted. You are annoyed at the slower-moving car. What should you do?** - I overtake at a suitable place - ~~I flash my headlights, until the car in front begins to drive faster~~ - I adjust my speed to that of the vehicle ahead **What do white plates with a black "A" on a truck mean?** - The truck - ~~is transporting dangerous goods~~ - ~~is driven by a beginner~~ - is transporting waste materials **You want to leave a traffic-calming zone and begin driving along a road. What should you do?** - I have to - allow pedestrians on the footpath to walk past - indicate the direction of movement prior to taking the turn - ~~observe the "right before left" rule~~ **You want to leave a traffic-calming zone and begin driving along a road. Cyclists are approaching from the left. Who is required to wait?** - ~~Everyone is required to stop and then agree among one another who should proceed first~~ - ~~The cyclists have to wait~~ - I have to wait **Which motor vehicles may freely choose their lane inside build-up areas?** - All motor vehicles with a permissible total mass of up to **3.50 t** **Two vehicles are approaching each other. Both want to turn left. In which cases are you not allowed to turn left in front of each other?** - ~~When the approaching vehicle wanting to turn left stops just before the middle of the crossroads~~ - When this is forbidden by lane markings - When you notice that the approaching vehicle wanting to turn left wishes to turn behind your vehicle