AF Light Vehicle Driving Theory study guide
AF Light Vehicle Driving Theory · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
The AF Light Vehicle Driving Theory exam is a written, multiple-choice assessment used to confirm that a candidate understands the rules of the road, safe driving practice, vehicle fundamentals, and the regulations that govern driving on and around Air Force installations. It is aimed at service members, civilian employees, and other personnel who need to qualify to operate light vehicles - cars, vans, and light trucks - in an official or on-base capacity. The AF Light Vehicle Driving Theory study guide has 6 sections and about 1,800 words.
01Traffic Laws, Road Signs, Signals, and Markings
Traffic law is a system of priority rules. Candidates should be able to classify signs by shape and colour (regulatory, warning, guide, and information signs), read road markings (solid versus broken lines, edge lines, box junctions, stop lines), and interpret signal phases including flashing amber and flashing red where they exist.
310 words, about 2 min02Safe Driving Practices, Hazard Awareness, and Defensive Driving
This domain is about seeing hazards early and managing space and speed. Candidates must understand the system of vehicle control (mirrors, signal, manoeuvre; observation before action), following-distance rules, the two-second gap and its increase in rain or at night, and stopping distances as speed rises.
314 words, about 2 min03Vehicle Controls, Pre-Drive Checks, and Basic Maintenance Awareness
Candidates should know the purpose and correct use of primary controls: steering, accelerator, footbrake, clutch, gears, and parking brake. Understand pre-drive checks: doors closed, seat and mirrors adjusted, seatbelt on, fuel and fluid levels, tyre condition and pressure, lights working, and no obstructions.
305 words, about 2 min04Vehicle Safety Systems and Occupant Protection
This domain covers the systems that protect occupants and other road users. Candidates should understand seatbelts and their correct routing, head restraints, child restraints and the rules for their use, airbags and the need to sit at a safe distance from the steering wheel, anti-lock braking systems (ABS), electronic stability control, and tyre-pressure monitoring.
288 words, about 1 min05Emergency Procedures and Incident Response
Candidates should know how to respond to breakdowns, collisions, and emergencies. Understand the priority order at a crash scene: protect the scene, check for danger, call emergency services, and give first aid within your competence.
295 words, about 1 min06Driving Privileges, Licensing, and Operating Regulations
This domain covers the legal framework for driving. Candidates should understand licence categories and conditions, learner and provisional rules, the documents required to drive (licence, insurance, registration, and any test certificate), and the obligations after a collision.
288 words, about 1 min