Chapter.
7: Participants of Traffic – characteristic and conduct
What actions should you anticipate from persons at the
pedestrian crossing?right
Sometimes they turn back half-way across
They will look neither left nor right
They will unexpectedly walk onto the road
What should you anticipate?false
That pedestrians will wait until I have driven past
That pedestrians will walk onto the road in front of me
That children will suddenly appear between the vehicles
What applies according to this traffic sign?false
I have to drive at walking speed
I may not impede pedestrians
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I may only park on designated places
You are approaching a local transport bus, which has come to
a stop at a bus stop. What must you watch out for when driving
past it?right
For pedestrians on the road
That there is sufficient space to the side
My speed
What must you watch out for now?false
For the cyclist on the left
For the cyclist on the right
For the green car
Why do you have to brake?false
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Because someone is walking onto the road
Because passengers are exiting the tram
Because the truck is switching into my lane
In this situation, which vehicles may drive past, at walking
speed only, while ensuring there is no danger to any
passengers?right
All vehicles that
- are travelling in the same direction
- are oncoming
What is the right course of action?right
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I overtake the cyclist
- before drawing level with the transporter
- after the bend
- between transporter and bend
What must you be aware of?right
The cyclist in front of me will
- go to the other side of the road
- not impede me as I proceed
- turn to the left
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What risks must you be aware of?right
the children will not get off the road in time
some children will turn around again
all children will wait on the pavement
What must you be prepared for?false
For visual obstacles
For persons crossing
For vehicle doors opening
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What must you be prepared for in this situation?right
That the
- bus driver allows you to pass
- braking distance will be longer
- bus moves off immediately
What is correct in this situation?right
Here I may
- not overtake the cyclist
- only overtake the cyclist at a moderate speed
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- overtake the cyclist, because there is no oncoming traffic visible
What do you have to be aware of in this situation?false
I may not drive past the bus
I look out for people who could walk onto the road
I may only pass the bus at walking speed
What do you do?right
Let the man cross the road
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Stop
Make eye contact with the man
What conduct must you expect of children at zebra crossings?
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They will run onto the zebra crossing without paying attention to traffic
They will turn around on the zebra crossing for no apparent reason and
run back
They will wait at the curb because they always correctly judge the
speed and distance of approaching vehicles
In which instances do you have to approach a pedestrian
crossing with particular care?false
If another vehicle is already waiting at the pedestrian crossing
If the view of the pedestrian crossing is restricted
If pedestrians want to cross the road
In front of you is a pedestrian crossing, beyond which the
traffic in your lane is backed up. What should you do?right
Come to a stop before the pedestrian crossing to allow people to cross
Wait on the pedestrian crossing if there is no-one in sight
Wait on the pedestrian crossing to shorten the traffic jam
What must you anticipate in this situation?right
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The cyclist will dismount to allow me to pass
Oncoming traffic
The cyclist will drive past to the left of the parked car
What must you watch out for now?false
For the motorbike
For the vehicle on the road ahead
For the bicycle
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At a tramstop, passengers are getting on and off a tram onto
the roadway. What do you do if you want to drive past on the
right?right
Give a clear warning signal and proceed
Wait if passengers can be endangered or inconvenienced
Drive cautiously at walking speed past if this is possible without
endangering or inconveniencing passengers
What do you do when a bus has stopped at a bus stop with its
hazard warning lights switched on?right
Drive past at walking speed only and, if necessary, stop
Wait if passengers could be inconvenienced
Drive past at a sufficient distance in order to exclude endangering
pedestrians
What should you anticipate when pedestrians are crossing the
road?right
Pedestrians can
- be inattentive
- turn back, after half-way
- come to a sudden stop
You stop to allow passengers to exit your vehicle on the right-
side. A cycle path runs along there. What should you do?right
I should observe the traffic using my rear-view mirror only
I should point out the cycle path to the persons exiting
I should make sure that no cyclists are approaching
You are approaching a regular bus which has stopped in the
opposite direction at a bus stop on your roadway and its hazard
warning lights are switched on. What must you expect?right
Passengers leaving the bus will suddenly cross the roadway
Passengers will cross the roadway in order to catch the bus
Passengers will cross the roadway only after the hazard warning lights
of the bus are switched off
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Why do you have to slow down here?right
Because of the
- motorbike
- SUV
- tractor
What should you do?right
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Brake early, to clearly indicate to the pedestrians that I am allowing
them to cross
Continue driving, even if the pedestrians stop briefly
Arc around the pedestrians, to avoid impeding the following traffic
In this situation, which vehicles may drive past, at walking
speed only, while ensuring there is no danger to any
passengers?right
All vehicles that
- are oncoming
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- are travelling in the same direction
What should you do in this situation?right
Be ready to brake
Reduce speed
Continue driving as before
Which statements are correct in this situation?right
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Cars coming from the opposite direction may pass the bus provided
that they do so with care
As you are coming from the opposite direction, you do not need to
worry about the bus
You may pass the bus provided that you do so with care
What must you do upon seeing this traffic sign?false
I may not remain stationary on the pedestrian crossing if the traffic
backs up
I must allow the pedestrians to cross the road
I must approach at a moderate speed if it is clear that pedestrians want
to cross the road
What must you reckon with when you see a hazard warning
light flash?right
With
- a truck broken down
- a school bus with children alighting
- a car being towed
What do you have to reckon with when elderly persons using
walking frames cross the road?right
They may turn round and go back
They may stop on the road
They will cross the road slowly
Why are you required to stop here?right
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Because of the green car
Because of the pedestrian
Because of the cyclist
What must you be prepared for when a truck in front of you
wishes to turn right into a narrow street?right
The truck will
- swing out to the left before turning
- move well over to the right
- reduce speed drastically
What must you be prepared for?right
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For visual obstacles
For vehicle doors opening
For persons crossing
What must you be aware of?right
I may drive past the bus at walking speed
Pedestrians could cross the road
I may not drive past the bus
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What must you look out for when the traffic lights turn green?
right
For the motorbike
For the pedestrian
For oncoming traffic
You are approaching a bus stop marked like this. What do you
do if you see children there?false
Reduce your speed and be ready to brake
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Speed must not be reduced when a bus stops at a stopping bay
A reduction in speed is only necessary when a school bus is stopping
there
A big combine harvester in front of you wishes to turn right.
What is correct?right
The combine harvester
- will slow down drastically before turning
- will swing far out to the left when turning
- cannot swing out due to rear-wheel steering
How do you behave?right
be ready to brake
Watch out for children
continuing driving at the same speed
Why is it particularly important to adopt a defensive driving
style when approaching pedestrian crossings?right
In order that vehicles following behind can overtake more easily
In order that pedestrians are not unduly alarmed
In order to avoid rear-end collisions
You are approaching children playing on the pavement. How
must you behave?right
Drive slower and be ready to brake
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Sound your horn and continue driving
Continue driving as before so as not to impede the traffic behind you
You wish to overtake a farm tractor with a mounted implement
extending beyond its back. What must you remember?right
The mounted implement can swing out when the tractor turns off
The rear lights may be heavily soiled or concealed, making direction
signals difficult or impossible to see when they are on
Farm tractors can always be overtaken safely due to their low speed
You want to overtake a horse-drawn carriage on a rural road.
What should you do?right
I pay attention to the driver's hand signals
I overtake with a high engine speed
I maintain the most space to the side possible
What should you anticipate?right
That children could appear between the vehicles
That it could be necessary to brake heavily
That adults could walk onto the road
What must you be prepared for when a truck in front of you
wishes to turn right into a narrow street?right
The truck will
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- swing out to the left before turning
- move well over to the right
- reduce speed drastically
What is your assessment of this situation?right
The female pedestrian may walk unheedingly onto the road
I can continue driving at the same speed
The pedestrian with the moped may change direction suddenly
Having crossed the road, a person in a wheelchair cannot get
up the curb and onto the pavement. What do you do?right
I honk the horn and drive around the person
I stop and switch on the hazard warning lights
I get out of the car and help the person in the wheelchair
What must you be prepared for here?false
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That the flowing traffic will come to a stop
That children will be playing on the road under supervision
That children will cross the road more frequently than usual
Why must you drive slowly here and be ready to brake?right
Because the white van is moving off
Because the traffic situation is confusing
Because there is a child on the carriageway
How should you behave?right
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slow to walking pace
continue driving at same speed
remain ready to brake
A cyclist wishes - without dismounting - to cross the road at a
pedestrian crossing. What should you do?false
I only brake just short of the pedestrian crossing
I allow the cyclist to cross the road
I sound my horn and continue driving without giving way to the cyclist
In this situation, do you have to proceed slowly and be ready to
brake?right
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Yes, because pedestrians not alighting from the bus could cross the
road
Yes, because the bus will begin moving immediately
Yes, because passengers could cross the road from in front of the bus
What should you be aware of when charging purely electric
vehicles?false
Charging is available at every filling station
The charge time depends on the power supply
Charging should only be performed with a charging cable approved by
the manufacturer
How is a purely electric vehicle different from a vehicle with a
combustion engine?false
Purely electric vehicles
- have a lower engine noise
- have a lower aerodynamic drag
- do not have any direct exhaust emissions
A person in a wheelchair is travelling along the road although
there is a pavement on the right. What do you do?false
I follow behind the wheelchair until I can overtake it
I honk the horn to indicate that the person is not behaving correctly
I overtake it, leaving plenty of room on the side because the wheelchair
may swing out
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What must you be prepared for?right
Oncoming vehicles will move onto my side of the road
As it begins moving, the bus will swing onto my side of the road
Passengers walking in front of the bus onto the road
You are driving in the left-hand lane of a two-lane one-way
street. About 30 m in front of you, a truck comes to a stop in
the right-hand lane before a pedestrian crossing. What should
you do?false
I approach at a moderate speed
I give a warning signal and drive past the truck
I continue driving swiftly
Which statements are correct?right
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If no-one is obstructed or endangered, you may pass on the right-hand
side at a speed faster than walking speed
Passengers must allow moving traffic to pass before boarding
You may pass on the right-hand side at walking speed provided that
passengers are not obstructed and you are sure no-one is endangered
When could a dangerous situation arise here?false
If the cyclist stops at the end of the cycle path
If I continue driving at the same speed
If the cyclist changes to my lane
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You want to overtake. What should you prepare yourself for?
false
Oncoming traffic will appear suddenly
The cyclist farther in front will swerve to the left
The cyclist will come to a sudden stop right in front of me
On a narrow road you want to overtake cyclists on an incline.
What should you do?right
I have to
- drive carefully close past the cyclists
- maintain a large distance to the side
- allow the oncoming traffic to pass before overtaking
In a residential area a ball rolls out in front of your vehicle.
How must you react?right
Avoid hitting it
Continue driving
Brake
You are driving in the left-hand lane of a two-lane one-way
street. About 30 m in front of you, a truck comes to a stop in
the right-hand lane before a pedestrian crossing. What should
you do?false
I approach at a moderate speed
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I give a warning signal and drive past the truck
I continue driving swiftly
What must you heed in this situation?right
You may
- not pass under any circumstances
- pass only if you are sure that passengers are not endangered
- pass at walking speed only
What is the correct action on roads with these types of
protective cycle lanes?false
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I may
- drive on the protective lanes when necessary, if there is no risk to
cyclists
- in no event drive on the protective lanes
- use the protective lanes to assist parking
A group of children are cycling on a cycle path that ends. What
do you have to reckon with?false
That the children
- will move onto the roadway without paying attention
- will get off their bicycles and wait until the roadway is clear
- will move too far onto the roadway
What must you heed in this situation?right
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You may
- not overtake the bus while it is still moving
- pass the stationary bus at walking speed provided you are sure that
passengers are not endangered
- overtake the bus while it is still moving
How can you tell if a horse-drawn carriage wants to change
direction?false
The driver extends his arm
A flashing indicator
A traffic paddle is displayed
What must you do?right
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Brake heavily immediately and remain ready to brake
Continue at the same speed because the children will certainly stop
Proceed at the same speed so as not to obstruct the traffic following
behind
A traffic calmed commercial zone (verkehrsberuhigter Bereich)
starts here. What must you do?right
You must specifically watch out for busy pedestrian traffic
You must observe a minimum speed of 20 km/h
You must pay attention to the allowed maximum parking time
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What should you do?false
Remain ready to brake
Slow to walking pace
Continue driving as before
What risks must you be aware of?right
The boy on the bicycle will
- continue on the cycle path.
- proceed onto the road.
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- stop moving.
A farm tractor is approaching you at dawn with its headlights
switched on. What must you reckon with?false
Despite the headlights being switched on, it is not always possible to
discern the width of the tractor
2 wide trailers can be attached to the tractor
The tractor can carry large work equipment which is difficult to see
A regular bus in the oncoming traffic has stopped at a bus stop
on the same roadway with hazard warning lights switched on.
What do you do?false
Only proceed at walking speed if passengers want to cross the
roadway
Proceed at the same speed since the bus has stopped on the other side
of the roadway
Slow down to walking speed
How must you behave?false
drive past at the same speed
remain ready to brake
slow to walking pace immediately
Why are you particularly at risk, if you are riding a two-
wheeler?false
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Because I can be easily overlooked
Because I am at greater risk of injury in the event of an accident
Because my speed can be underestimated
Which statements are correct in this situation?false
The vehicles in the left lane may pass the bus without paying any
special attention
Vehicles in both lanes must stop if passengers would otherwise be
endangered
The bus may be passed in either lane but no faster than at walking
speed
You want to turn right. What must you be prepared for?false
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After the truck has taken the turn, pedestrians could approach from the
opposite side of the road
The child could let the truck pass by and then cross the road in front of
me
The truck will stop
What is the right course of action in this situation?false
I maintain my speed and continue driving as before
I accelerate in order to create a large enough safety distance
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I brake briefly in order that that the driver behind will reduce his speed
What must you be aware of in residential areas with low traffic
volumes?right
That cyclists are inattentive
That all adults obey the road traffic regulations
That children playing run onto the road
You are driving into a right-hand bend. A motorcyclist
approaches you at high speed. What risks should you take into
account?false
The motorcyclist
- will brake in good time and avoid intruding into my lane
- will intrude into my lane because of the heavily tilted position
- will cut the corner and intrude into my lane
A pedestrian crossing is covered in snow; only the sign
"Pedestrian crossing" is visible. A pedestrian wants to cross
the road. What is the right thing to do?right
Continue driving carefully, because no road markings are visible
Brake carefully
Allow the pedestrian to cross
What is the right course of action now?right
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I
- do not overtake the tram
- overtake the tram on the right
- overtake the tram on the left
What should you anticipate?right
That the truck in front of me
- will remain stationary in the right-hand lane
- will come to a sudden stop
- will swing outwards even more
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A pedestrian with a white stick wants to cross the road in front
of you. What should you do?right
I have to
- continue driving at the same speed
- reduce speed and stop if necessary
- give a warning signal
You are planning a longer journey with a purely electric
vehicle. What should you be aware of?right
The battery charging time
The influence of external ambient temperatures on the range
The availability of electric charging stations
What applies with this traffic sign?right
I have to anticipate taxi moving off and coming to a stop
I may stop
I may park
A pedestrian wants to cross the road via the pedestrian
crossing. What should you do?right
I overtake the waiting vehicles taking extra care
I get ready to stop
I refrain from overtaking
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What should you do in this situation?right
I allow the pedestrian to cross the road
I pull up directly behind the blue vehicle
I wait this side of the pedestrian crossing until the blue vehicle has
made the turn
What should you do in this situation?right
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I perform an emergency braking manoeuvre
I sound my horn and continue driving
I accelerate
What must you anticipate in this situation?right
The cyclist will dismount to allow me to pass
Oncoming traffic
The cyclist will drive past to the left of the parked car
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What do you have to reckon with when children are waiting at
traffic lights?false
That the children
- will also start running when the light is red because they cannot wait
since it's taking them too long
- will already start running when the traffic lights in my driving direction
change from green to amber
- will push each other onto the roadway
What should you note about electric bicycles (e-bikes)
participating in road traffic?right
E-bikes can
- be easily recognised due to their engine noise
- be deceptively fast
- look very similar to conventional bicycles
What does this traffic sign indicate?right
The start of a zone with
- a recommended speed of 30 km/h
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- a permitted maximum speed of 30 km/h
- an obligatory minimum speed of 30 km/h
How should you behave?right
remain ready to brake
slow to walking pace
continue driving at same speed
Which vehicles must you allow to set off from marked bus
stops?right
School buses
Regular buses
Taxis
What must you anticipate with this road sign?right
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With a "cyclists prohibited" zone
With cyclists who may cross the carriageway
With an underpass for cyclists
To which road users must you show particular care?right
To children
To persons with obvious disabilities
To taxi drivers
The traffic light is green. You want to turn right. How do you
respond to pedestrians wishing to cross the road into which
you want to turn?right
Warn the pedestrians by sounding the horn
Allow the pedestrians to cross the road
Make the turn quickly before the pedestrians
You are approaching a school. Children are leaving the school
grounds. What must you reckon with?right
That children
- always conduct themselves properly on the road
- ride their bicycles onto the road without paying attention
- rush onto the road without thinking
What is the right course of action in this situation?right
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I overtake the tram on the left
I remain behind the tram
I drive past the tram on the right-side
The tram has just become stationary at the stop. What is the
right course of action?right
Passengers boarding or alighting
- may be warned using the horn
- may not be endangered
- may not be impeded
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What do hazard warning lights draw your attention to?right
To vehicles which have broken down
To school buses with children boarding or alighting
To a traffic congestion
How do you respond to pedestrians wishing to cross the road
into which you want to turn?right
Only wait if the pedestrians are using a marked crossing
Make the turn quickly before the pedestrians
Allow the pedestrians to cross the road
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?right
Everyone is required to stop and then agree among one another who
should proceed first
The cyclists have to wait
I have to wait
You want to exit the property lot. What is the right thing to do?
false
I may drive on if the pedestrians waive their right of way
I have to wait until the pedestrians have crossed over the exit
I sound my horn briefly so that the pedestrians will allow me to exit
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What should you do?right
Continue driving, because there is sufficient time before the
pedestrians have reached my side of the road
Continue driving, because there are pedestrians on the left side of the
road only
Wait to allow pedestrians to cross the road
What actions should you anticipate at such stops?false
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Pedestrians will step off the tram-stop island unheedingly
Pedestrians will run across the road to the tram-stop island
Pedestrians will wait until the road is clear
A horse-drawn carriage is coming towards you. What should
you do?right
I should
- Avoid making noise
- switch on parking light
- drive as far to the right as possible
What is the right course of action?false
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I continue driving slowly, because there is no indication that any
pedestrian wants to cross the pedestrian crossing
I stop because a child behind the van is going to walk onto the road
I stop because a man wants to cross the pedestrian crossing
A person at the side of the road is wearing a yellow armband
with three black spots. What does this armband indicate?false
I am obliged to behave in a particular way towards this person
This person belongs to a particular profession
The wearer is disabled
What are the effects of listening to loud music - especially with
an extremely loud bass volume - in the car?right
Blind people lose their orientation when they are near the car
It makes it easier for blind people to recognise where the road is
The driver’s attention is significantly impaired
What must you be aware of?right
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People crossing the road from left to right to get to the bus
Pedestrians crossing the road in front of the bus
The bus will reverse suddenly
Which vehicles are allowed to stop in the second row alongside
other vehicles?false
Taxis, to let passengers board or alight, traffic conditions permitting
Any vehicle, provided the hazard warning lights are switched on
What information should you obtain before undertaking a
journey with a purely electric vehicle?right
The locations at which I can charge the vehicle
What I have to do following an accident
Factors that influence the range
You would like to drive past a local transport bus, which has
come to a stop at a bus stop. What must you be aware of?false
I have to
- drive past carefully
- watch out for oncoming traffic
- drive past maintaining sufficient space to the side
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You are driving behind a farm vehicle with a trailer carrying a
high load. What must you reckon with?right
Particularly when braking or turning, parts of the load can fall off
The indicators may be concealed, making it difficult to see when the
combination of vehicles wishes to turn off
The braking distance of the combination of vehicles is particularly
short because of its load
What applies in the area 15 m in front of and behind this traffic
sign?false
I may
- stop
- park
- not obstruct passengers boarding or alighting
You are driving a purely electric vehicle in a residential area.
What should you be aware of due to your lower engine noise?
false
Vehicles following behind will tailgate me
Cyclist travelling ahead will turn left, without looking behind them
Pedestrians will not notice me or will do so later than usual
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What does this traffic sign require of you?right
Readiness to brake
Greatest alertness
Reduction in speed
What applies immediately before and on zebra crossings?right
You may not
- overtake
- park
- stop
Which dangers must you reckon with above all in rural areas?
right
Soiled roadways
Excessively wide farm vehicles
Slow farm vehicles
You want to leave a traffic-calming zone and begin driving
along a road. What should you do?false
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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 turn right. What must you be prepared for?false
After the truck has taken the turn, pedestrians could approach from the
opposite side of the road
The truck will stop
The pedestrian could let the truck pass by and then cross the road in
front of me
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