General Knowledge Flashcards

What should you do if you see a bus's headlights flashing at the front?

Answer: Be careful, there may be children about.

Explanation: Children are unpredictable, and they may attempt to cross the road when it is not safe. Prepare to come to a stop.

Is it legal to double-park behind a parked vehicle where there is parallel kerbside parking?

Answer: No, not at any time

Explanation: Double parking obstructs the road and puts other road users at danger.

You're stuck in heavy traffic and have to slow down for a bicyclist. Behind you, a vehicle beeps his horn, pressuring you to go around the bike and drive faster. What should you do in this situation?

Answer: Resist the need to panic, remain calm, and overtake the cyclist only when it is safe to do so.

Explanation: You are in command, and the impatience of other drivers should not influence your decision to drive safely.

Is it legal for you to pull a caravan with a passenger inside?

Answer: No, not under any circumstances

Explanation: Caravans aren't built to withstand collisions. In a caravan accident, a person is likely to be gravely hurt, if not killed.

When parking parallel to the kerb, how near may you park to another vehicle?

Answer: You must leave at least 1 meter front and back

Explanation: Other vehicles may not be able to exit their park safely and without causing damage if the gap is less than one meter.

What should you do if you're driving at sunset or dawn on a gloomy day?

Answer: Turn on your lights on low beam

Explanation: You will be more visible to other road users if you turn on your lights. Keep them on low beam, though, so you don't blind other drivers.

If the road has no lane markings, you should drive as follows:

Answer: Near to the left-hand side of the road

Explanation: Keeping to the left offers other vehicles greater room to pass and provides a buffer zone if, for example, a vehicle approaching from the opposite direction is broad.

If you notice a sign that says roadwork is being done, you should:

Answer: Slow down and watch for traffic controllers and instructions.

Explanation: Road works can make the road slick, and you may come around a corner to discover a traffic controller directing traffic with a handheld sign, so be prepared to stop.

You have a six-year-old youngster with you. You've just parked to pick up a prescription from the pharmacy. You ought to:

Answer: Take the child with you.

Explanation: For a variety of reasons, leaving a child in the automobile is risky. The child may toy with the controls, accidently releasing the handbrake or lighting something on fire with the lighter, or it may suffer from heat exhaustion or dehydration in the summer.

If you're driving straight through a roundabout, don't signal as you approach it; instead, indicate left when you pass the exit before the one you want to take. Is it true or false?

Answer: TRUE

Explanation: You may not be able to give the requisite three seconds of signal on a smaller roundabout, but you must still indicate.

What is the two-second rule's purpose?

Answer: To give you ample time to stop if the vehicle in front of you comes to a complete stop.

Explanation: It is simply there to enable you to securely stop in dry weather. Use the four-second rule if it is wet. When it comes to overtaking, a vehicle shouldn't do it if it can't be done safely.

What exactly does'speed limit' mean?

Answer: The top speed allowed on the road under ideal circumstances.

Explanation: The speed limit is the top speed you ought to travel at, providing everything is in excellent order. If the weather is poor, you must reduce your speed to a reasonable level.

When is it allowed to pass a car to its left? Choose every option that applies.

Answer: The vehicle you will pass is signaling a right turn while slowing down or coming to a complete stop.

Explanation: The right responses are A, C, and D. When passing motorbikes and scooters, you must keep a safe distance because they can easily be blown off course or may need to move in order to avoid an obstruction on the road.

What guideline should a driver follow when determining a safe following distance in frosty or wet conditions?

Answer: Four-second rule

Explanation: The four-second guideline must be followed because stopping might take up to twice as long when it's wet and icy. If you're hauling a trailer, this rule also applies at other times.

What should you do if you hear a siren or see an ambulance's or fire truck's red flashing lights?

Answer: To make room for them to pass, go slower and pull over. If necessary, stop.

Explanation: Make every effort to allow it to pass. Pulling to the left provides the car more room, while slowing down reduces the amount of time it takes to pass you, or the "time exposed to hazard."

Can a police officer immediately impounded your vehicle if you are discovered driving while disqualified?

Answer: Yes

Explanation: If you are stopped for driving while ineligible, with a suspended license, or with an expired license (or no license) and have previously been stopped for such infraction and prohibited from driving, a police officer may immediately impounded your car. You could be subject to court-ordered sanctions and have your car towed for 28 days.

How should a public parking lot entrance be handled while implementing the Give Way rule?

Answer: As an intersection.

Explanation: Rules of Give Way. * When turning at an intersection, give way to all oncoming traffic that is not turning. * When turning right at an intersection, give way to oncoming traffic that is turning left. * When on the bottom of a T intersection, give way to all oncoming traffic that is on the top of the T intersection. * In all other cases, give way to any oncoming traffic on your right. You are considered to be turning if you cross a defined center line and you must yield to traffic following the center line. A police officer's orders may be followed regardless of the give way rules.

What is the maximum speed allowed between when you pass an accident sign and when you pass the crash scene?

Answer: 20km/h

Explanation: These warning signs indicate that you are approaching an accident scene. Until you have passed the accident scene, slow down and maintain a speed of 20 kph or less.

Which car should move forward when two vehicles are facing Give Way signs?

Answer: The car that is turning

Explanation: A vehicle must yield to one that is turning. There shouldn't be a need to yield way if both vehicles are turning right or left because you won't cross paths. The car turning right must yield to a vehicle turning left if both are turning.

What do a police officer's instructions at an intersection overrule?

Answer: All of the above

Explanation: All other signals and signs at an intersection are superseded by a police officer's instructions.