DGT Road Safety & Rules 5

Question 1

What does a yellow diamond-shaped sign typically indicate?

Accepted Answer

A warning of a road condition or hazard ahead

Answer

Yellow diamond-shaped signs are warning signs that alert drivers to upcoming hazards or changes in road conditions.

Question 2

When is a U-turn generally prohibited?

Accepted Answer

Where a 'No U-Turn' sign is posted or visibility is limited

Answer

U-turns are prohibited where signs forbid them, at hills or curves with limited sight distance, and in many other specific locations.

Question 3

What should you do if you miss your highway exit?

Accepted Answer

Continue to the next exit and turn around safely

Answer

Backing up on a highway or crossing gore areas is extremely dangerous; proceed to the next exit and return safely.

Question 4

What is the safest strategy when driving through an intersection on a green light?

Accepted Answer

Cover the brake and scan for cross traffic before entering

Answer

Covering the brake and scanning the intersection before entering helps detect red-light runners or pedestrians in your path.

Question 5

What is the primary danger of driving while fatigued?

Accepted Answer

Impaired reaction time and risk of microsleep

Answer

Fatigue slows reaction time and can cause microsleep episodes of 4–5 seconds — enough to travel the length of a football field at highway speed.

(DGT) Directorate-General for Traffic Test Practice Test