General Knowledge Flashcards

When driving on a freeway with three lanes:

Answer: The right lane is reserved for overtaking.

Explanation: Only use the right and center lanes for overtaking to maintain the greatest traffic flow. Other drivers are irritated when you take up the right lane.

Which of the following should you perform before driving on a freeway?

Answer: Make sure your vehicle has enough fuel, oil, water and the correct tyre pressure

Explanation: Even if there is an emergency lane, stopping on a motorway is riskier. If you have a preventable issue with your vehicle, there is unlikely to be someplace you can solve these issues, and you will create an unneeded hazard. Because freeway speeds are high, having the proper tire pressure is critical. Incorrect tire pressure can impact handling and increase the chance of a tire blowout.

You may park where there are two separating lines:

Answer: At least three meters from the dividing lines.

Explanation: This allows other vehicles to pass without having to cross the separating lines.

A P1 provisional driver must hold a P1 license for at least one year before progressing to a P2 provisional license.

Answer: 12 months

Explanation: You must have had your P1 license for at least 12 months before taking the Hazard Perception Test to graduate to a P2.

If you have a car accident on the freeway, you should

Answer: Move over to the emergency lane on the shoulder to the left.

Explanation: The safest place to be is in the emergency lane. In the emergency lane, park as far to the left as possible.

You're traveling at night and there's no one else on the road. When can you use your high-beam headlights?

Answer: On any road, even if there are street lights.

Explanation: Even when there are streetlights, high beam headlights let you see more clearly. Just keep an eye out for other motorists and bicycles.

To drive safely, you must be able to concentrate and monitor everything that occurs on the road. To accomplish this, you must:

Answer: Scanning the road continuously, looking ahead, to the sides, checking side and rear mirrors, and anticipating what might happen

Explanation: Scanning all directions from the car on a regular basis will help you anticipate scenarios when you will need to react.

When reversing, make sure to:

Answer: Always exercise caution when reversing and never for a longer distance or time than is required.

Explanation: Reversing is risky since controlling and stopping the car is more challenging. Because your rear brakes aren't as powerful as your front brakes, braking lengths can be extended when reversing.

You need to park your car for a brief period of time. It's late at night. You ought to:

Answer: Pick a visible position or leave the parking or hazard lights on.

Explanation: Leaving your headlights on high beam may dazzle other road users, and parking on the sidewalk obstructs pedestrians and may force them to walk on the road.

You must yield to any vehicles that will cross your route from the left as you approach a roundabout. Is this correct or incorrect?

Answer: Incorrect

Explanation: You give way to vehicles approaching from your right. Technically, if someone is utilizing a roundabout badly, they might approach from your left (and you should avoid running into them), but this is a highly unlikely scenario. They would probably be at fault in any incident.

Which vehicle lights should you switch on when driving at night?

Answer: Dipped headlights (low beam)

Explanation: First, activate your dipped headlights. If you don't have daytime running lights, this will also turn on your position (park) lights. You can utilize your high beam headlights and fog lights if the need arises. You can keep your position lights on while inside the car if you are parked.

What should you do before making a right turn on a straight road? Choose every option that applies.

Answer: For at least three seconds, signal

Explanation: You must check your side mirrors, give at least a three-second signal, move toward the center line, and yield to oncoming traffic.

When is it acceptable to drive to the right of another moving vehicle?

Answer: Once you've finished passing, you should be able to see at least 100 meters in front of you.

Explanation: You may overtake if you can see 100 meters ahead after you've finished passing, you won't endanger other drivers, you've signaled for three seconds to alert them, and you're not going faster than the posted speed limit.

Do you have to keep your driver's license on you at all times if you have a license of any kind?

Answer: Yes

Explanation: Regardless of the type of license, you must have it with you at all times when driving.

How much time should you give a signal before passing another car?

Answer: Three seconds

Explanation: Three seconds of signaling will give any following cars enough time to observe your intentions and enough time for you to confirm the road ahead is safe and clear.

What should you do while approaching a pedestrian crossing with an elevated traffic island in the middle?

Answer: Only when a pedestrian is on your side of the crossing should you stop and yield.

Explanation: You only need to come to a complete stop if a pedestrian is crossing or waiting to cross the crossing on your side.

When is it mandatory to always lower your car's (high beam) headlights at night? Choose every option that applies.

Answer: When you are following other vehicles.

Explanation: You must dip your headlights for reasons A, B,D, and E. You don't need to dip your headlights if there is no risk of you A, B, D, or E occurring when you are doing a reversing maneuver.

What exactly is a courtesy crossing?

Answer: It is an elevated intersection where vehicles are not compelled to stop but may do so to provide a safer stopping area for pedestrians.

Explanation: Usually constructed with bricks or pavers, courtesy crossings are raised above the level of the road. Although they are not designated pedestrian crossings, they do offer a location where automobiles can pull over safely so that pedestrians can cross.

When is it appropriate to use your car's horn? Choose every option that applies.

Answer: To alert another driver to your presence.

Explanation: You should only use your horn to issue a reasonable traffic warning. The right response is C.

When driving at night on a laned road, you must be able to stop in half the length of unobstructed road front of you. Is it true or false?

Answer: FALSE

Explanation: You need to be able to stop along the entire stretch of road that is visible in front of you. If there are no lanes on the road, however, you should be able to stop within half of the distance you can see in front of you.