12.

Safety through further learning

What should be achieved by attending an advanced seminar
during the probationary period?right
Reducing the number of points in the Central Register of Road Traffic
Offenders
A more considerate and risk-conscious attitude to driving on public
roads
Improved risk awareness

What is the right course of action?right

I overtake the cyclist

- between transporter and bend
- before drawing level with the transporter
- after the bend

Five young friends are driving in a car to a recreational event.

The mood is exuberant. To what risks can this give rise?right
The driver will
- be induced to drive slowly
- be induced to drive in a risky manner
- be distracted from events on the road

What is a frequent cause of serious accidents?right

Driving too close to the vehicle in front

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Failure to pay attention to other road traffic
Failure to adjust speed accordingly

The risk of causing an accident when driving a vehicle is

significantly higher for drivers aged between 18 and 24. What
reasons are frequently relevant here?right
Over-estimation of own capabilities
Higher levels of risk readiness
Too little driving experience

Serious accidents frequently occur when young people drive

cars during night-time recreational drives at weekends. What
causes can be particularly relevant here?false
High risk readiness
Inappropriate speed
Hesitant driving style

What can frequently lead to road traffic accidents during night-

time recreational drives at the weekend?false
Young persons who drive a car frequently have
- little experience with fully occupied vehicles
- little experience driving after dark
- little knowledge of road traffic regulations

What benefit can be obtained by maintaining an adequate

distance between you and the vehicle ahead?right
It restricts visibility
It aids far-sighted driving
It helps reduce the risk of accidents

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Chapter. 11: Conduct in Special Situations, consequences of violation
of traffic Instructions
01. What can prevent you from hearing warning signals?
right
Having the radio on too loud
The exhaust being too loud
Using headphones

02. What should you do when driving through a tunnel?

right
I memorise the safety features such as emergency exits and
emergency telephones
In a tunnel with oncoming traffic, I position myself towards the right-
hand edge of the roadway
I drive with a reduced distance to the vehicle ahead, so that I can use
its tail lights as a guide

03. When must you use dipped headlights also during the
day?right
When visibility is considerably reduced
- by fog or falling snow
- by a misted windscreen
- by rain

04. You are involved in a traffic accident. What are you

obliged to do?right
I have to
- inform the other persons involved that I was also involved in the
accident
- provide my name and address upon demand to those entitled to this
information
- move promptly to the side of the roadway if damage is minor

05. How can you tell the shortest way to the next
emergency telephone on federal motorways?right
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By the
- black arrows on the delineators
- ground markings on the hard shoulder
- direction markings on the guardrails

06. Having committed several violations during the

probationary period, the authorities have ordered a driver
to attend an advanced seminar. The new driver fails to
comply with the order. What may he now anticipate?false
The withdrawal of the driving licence
Additional points in the Central Register of Road Traffic Offenders
A notice to pay a public fine

07. You notice an accident in the tunnel. What do you

have to do?right
Do not leave your vehicle
Switch on the hazard warning lights
Inform emergency services via the SOS-telephone

08. Why must you also drive with dipped headlight during
the day when visibility is impaired by fog, rain or falling
snow?false
So that you will be more easily seen by other road users
So that you can drive at a higher speed
So that you can see traffic signs at greater distances

09. When do you have to switch on your dipped

headlights?false
When it is dark
When driving through a tunnel
During twilight

10. You hear a siren. Which questions must you ask

yourself?right
Could I obstruct the emergency vehicle?
Where is the emergency vehicle coming from?
Is this vehicle allowed to use a siren at all?

11. Visibility is considerably reduced. When are you

allowed to switch on fog headlamps?right
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In fog
In falling snow
In rain

12. You have an accident on a rural road. How do you

secure the scene of the accident site?false
If necessary, I warn other vehicles using hand signals
I turn on my hazard lights immediately
I set up the warning triangle in a well-visible position about 100 m from
the scene of the accident

13. What does this traffic sign indicate?false

You may stop here to have a break

There may be a vehicle in the next emergency bay
In case of breakdown, you should stop in the emergency bay indicated

14. Driving at night-time on a rural road, you see persons

on your side of the road. What do you do if you are dazzled
by an oncoming vehicle?false
I reduce my speed and
- turn on my main beam lights
- stop if necessary
- look towards the right-hand side of the road

15. You need assistance on the autobahn. Which

information does the arrow on the roadside marker give
you?right

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Nearest emergency call telephone in the direction of the arrow
Nearest car park in the direction of the arrow
Next exit in the direction of the arrow

16. In your rear-view mirror, you see the words "STOP

POLIZEI" (Stop Police) in red illuminated letters on the
roof of a police car immediately behind your car. Who
does this apply to?right
To you only
To all vehicles on the road
To all following vehicles

17. A police signalling disc is displayed towards you

from a vehicle driving in front of you. What does this
mean?right
I have to follow the vehicle until it stops
I may not overtake the vehicle
I have to turn in the direction indicated

18. While driving at night on a country road you see

pedestrians on your side. What do you do if you are
dazzled by an oncoming vehicle?right
Accelerate in order to get out of the area of dazzle as quickly as
possible
Switch to high beam and proceed without reducing speed
Reduce speed and, if necessary, stop

19. What must you do if game animals suddenly appear

in the full beam of your headlights?right
Sound the horn and brake
Immediately dip your headlights
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Proceed on full beam

20. You are driving in a tunnel and approach the end of a

traffic jam. What do you do?right
At the end of the traffic jam, switch off the engine and leave the vehicle
Make a U-turn and leave the tunnel
Switch on the hazard warning lights

21. Depending on the motor vehicle, how can you tell if

the main beam is switched on?right
From the
- blue indicator light
- green indicator light
- position of the control switch

22. What is the right course of action now?right

I stop, switch off the engine and

- exit the tunnel via the emergency exit
- leave the ignition key or transponder behind when leaving the vehicle
- wait in the vehicle for the scene of the accident to be cleared

23. You are driving at night on an unlit road. There is a

motor vehicle travelling a short distance in front of you.
Which lights must you have on?false
Dipped headlights
Only side lights
Full beam

24. What must you observe particularly when driving

through a tunnel?right
Signs for safety installations such as emergency exits and emergency
telephones
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You may be distracted by light effects
You may be distracted by very loud noise

25. What should a driving licence applicant anticipate if

he is found driving without a licence?false
No consequences, as long as you are registered with a driving school
A test may be ordered to ascertain your aptitude for driving motor
vehicles
The driving licence authority may withdraw the application inspection
order

26. What should you do in this kind of visibility?false

I switch on my main beam lights

I keep towards the right-hand edge of the carriageway
I reduce my speed

27. You are overtaken by a police vehicle, which pulls in

immediately in front of you. The words "BITTE FOLGEN"
(PLEASE FOLLOW) appear illuminated on the roof. To
whom does this apply?false
For police and rescue vehicles following behind
To me
To all vehicles in my lane

28. How can you get help on an autobahn?false

Use an emergency call box
Dial 112 or 110
From the autobahn service areas

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 29. What can a flashing blue light (without siren) mean?
false
Without a siren, a flashing blue light does not mean anything
Advance warning of a closed convoy
The vehicle is on duty. You should give way

30. You are being followed by an ambulance with its blue

lights flashing and siren sounding. What should you do?
false

I prompt the driver of the vehicle beside me to make way

I make way immediately once the traffic light has turned green
I move out of the way immediately without endangering others

31. You drive into a brightly lit tunnel which is indicated

like this. What do you do?false

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Drive with dipped headlights
Drive without lights
Drive with daytime running lights

32. You have damaged a parked vehicle. Though you

have waited for a reasonable length of time, the injured
party has not appeared. What must you do?false
Leave your name and address on the damaged vehicle and immediately
report the accident to the police
You may leave the scene of the accident without taking further action
It is sufficient to give your name and address to a witness who was not
involved

33. You are driving with main beam lights on in

darkness. When do you have to dip your headlights?false
When a vehicle is driving close in front
If there are pedestrians in front moving in the same direction
When a vehicle is oncoming

34. What can a flashing amber light on a vehicle be a

warning for?right
For a large transport proceeding at low speed
For dangers at roadworks or the scene of an accident
For an exceptionally wide vehicle

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 35. You are the first person to arrive at the scene of an
accident with injured persons. What should you do first as
a rule?false
Drive to the next telephone box and call the rescue service
Check the seriousness of the injuries
Make the scene of the accident safe

36. What must you be aware of?right

I may
- turn on the rear fog lights
- drive at 50 km/h maximum
- drive at 80 km/h maximum

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 37. What must you do in this situation when you are
dazzled?right

If necessary, reduce your speed

Accelerate to get out of the beam of light more quickly
Look to the right-hand edge of the roadway

38. What do you have to do when you see this traffic

sign?false

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Take off your sunglasses
Switch on the hazard warning lights
Switch on dipped headlights

39. You are the first person to arrive at the scene of an

accident with injured persons. In which order do you
proceed?right
Call the rescue service - make the scene of the accident safe - give
first aid
Make the scene of the accident safe - give first aid - call the rescue
service
Give first aid - call the rescue service - make the scene of the accident
safe

40. How can you tell whether the rear fog lamp is
switched on?false
By the red indicator light
By the amber indicator light
By the blue indicator light

41. In the dark, an oncoming vehicle fails to dip its

headlights. What can you do so that you can still see to a
certain extent?false
Avoid looking at the headlights of the approaching vehicle and direct
your gaze towards the right-hand edge of the roadway

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Lower the sun visor
Also switch on full beam

42. There is a tunnel on my route. What should I know?

false
I should know how I park and leave my vehicle if I am unable to
continue driving
I should know how escape routes are indicated in tunnels
I can be sure that help will arrive promptly in the event of emergencies

While driving through a tunnel, you notice a fire in your vehicle.

You are not able to exit the tunnel. What should you do?right
I bring the vehicle to a halt as far to the right-side of the roadway as
possible or park it in an emergency lay-by and
- leave the key in the ignition
- switch off the engine
- turn on the hazard warning system

Which basic code of conduct must you observe in a tunnel?

right
Drive with dipped headlights also by day even in a well lit tunnel
Do not make a U-turn
Follow instructions and information from the tunnel personnel

When you are driving, how can you tell whether the headlights
are switched on full beam?right
By a blue indicator light
By a red indicator light
By a green indicator light

What does it mean when the flashing blue light of a vehicle is

switched on but not the siren?false
A breakdown vehicle is on duty and on its way to its destination
Warning of fire-brigade in action
Warning of an accident or other dangers

What must you observe when you enter a tunnel?false

Take off your sunglasses

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Switch fog headlamps on
Drive with dipped headlights also during the day even in well lit tunnels

What must you do after an accident with a game animal (for

example a deer)?right
Inform the police or the nearest forestry office
Proceed without stopping
Stop, switch on hazard warning lights and make the scene of the
accident safe

What risks could arise if you drive with your main beam lights
on?false
Stationary vehicles on my side of the road will not be detected until it
is too late
Oncoming road users will be dazzled
Wild animals on the road will be dazzled and will remain stationary in
the light beam

Are you allowed to drive only with side lights (parking lights) in
darkness?right
No
Yes, if the roadway is sufficiently lit in built-up areas
Yes, if you are driving in a queue outside built-up areas

When will offences carrying two points be deleted from the

Central Register of Road Traffic Offenders?right
At the earliest after
- 3 years
- 2 years
- 5 years

What do you do in a tunnel with oncoming traffic?right

Drive over the lane boundary markings when overtaking
Do not make a U-turn
Do not drive over the lane boundary markings

You are involved in an accident. What document must you

present to the other person involved in the accident, if
requested?false
The liability insurance contract
The registration certificate Part I or the operating permit
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My driving licence

When are you allowed to use fog headlamps also during the
day?right
When visibility is considerably reduced
- by fog or falling snow
- by rain
- by ice on the windscreen

A vehicle with flashing blue light and siren is approaching.

What do you do?right
Clear the way for the vehicle
At all events, brake hard and stop
Drive carefully onto the pavement if necessary

What can cause even dipped headlights to dazzle oncoming

traffic?false
Incorrectly inserted bulbs
Headlights set too high
An overloaded vehicle

What can impair your attention when driving through a tunnel?

false
Reflections of light from oncoming traffic
Good road markings
Length of the tunnel

What must you do now?right

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I continue driving on my lane
- in the centre
- as far to the right as possible
- as far to the left as possible

What must you do in case of a traffic jam in a tunnel?false

Switch hazard warning lights on
Secure and leave vehicle immediately
When traffic comes to a standstill, keep a safety distance of
approximately 5 m to the car ahead

What do you do in case of a breakdown in a tunnel?right

Switch on the hazard warning lights
If possible, park the vehicle in an emergency bay
Let the engine run by way of precaution

What must you remember concerning the lighting equipment of

your vehicle?right
It must be clean
It must be correctly installed
It must be in operating condition

You are driving with main beam lights on in darkness. When do

you have to dip your headlights?false
If there are pedestrians moving in the same direction in front of me
If I am driving on a road with constant, adequate lighting

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If I am required to wait at a rail crossing and dazzling others

The words "BITTE FOLGEN" (PLEASE FOLLOW) are illuminated

on a police car immediately preceding your car. What does this
mean?right
All cars driving in the same direction must follow the police car
Only you must follow the police car
Only heavy goods transports must follow the police car

When are you allowed to switch on rear fog lamps?false

When fog reduces visibility to less than 50 m
When visibility is reduced by heavy rain
When fog reduces visibility to 100 m

What are you obliged to do, if you are involved in a road traffic
accident?false
I have to
- secure the scene of the accident
- stop and determine the consequences of the accident
- provide aid if anyone has been injured

You are overtaken by a police vehicle, which pulls in

immediately in front of you. The words "BITTE FOLGEN"
(PLEASE FOLLOW) appear illuminated on the roof. What should
you do?right
I have to
- allow the engine to continue running once I have stopped
- follow the police vehicle
- stop if the police vehicle stops

While driving in a tunnel you were forced to bring your vehicle

to a halt due to a fire. What should you do now?right
I extinguish the fire as best I can
I trigger the fire alarm at the emergency call point
I lock my vehicle

During daylight, you enter a lit tunnel marked like this. What do
you do?right

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I do not have to switch on the lights
I switch on the side lights
I switch on the dipped headlights

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