Austria BKF C95 flashcards
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- Category B weight limit
- Category B permits motor vehicles up to 3500 kg gross vehicle weight with a maximum of eight seats besides the driver, and a trailer up to 750 kg.
- Category AM scope
- Category AM covers mopeds with a maximum design speed of 45 km/h and light quadricycles; the minimum age in Austria is 15 years.
- Right-hand priority rule
- At intersections without priority signs or traffic lights, drivers must yield to vehicles approaching from the right; this rule is cancelled by a priority road sign.
- Crosswalk pedestrian priority
- Pedestrians on a marked crosswalk have absolute priority; vehicles must stop if necessary and must not overtake a vehicle stopped at the crossing.
- Stopping distance formula
- Stopping distance equals reaction distance (speed in m/s multiplied by reaction time) plus braking distance (speed squared divided by twice the deceleration).
- ABS function
- The anti-lock braking system prevents wheel lock-up during hard braking, maintaining steering control; it does not necessarily shorten braking distance on loose surfaces.
- Austrian alcohol limit
- The legal blood alcohol concentration limit is 0.5 mg/l (0.5‰) for experienced drivers and 0.1 mg/l (0.1‰) for novice and professional drivers.
- Fatigue warning signs
- Heavy eyelids, lane drift, missed signs and repeated yawning indicate fatigue; the only effective remedy is stopping for a rest of at least 15 minutes.
- Two-second following rule
- Maintain at least two seconds of following distance in dry conditions, four seconds in wet conditions, and six seconds or more on icy roads.
- Cyclist overtaking clearance
- When overtaking cyclists, keep at least 1.5 metres of lateral clearance outside built-up areas and 1 metre inside built-up areas.
- Motorway speed limit
- The general motorway speed limit in Austria is 130 km/h; on designated sections the night-time limit between 22:00 and 05:00 is 110 km/h.
- Open road speed limit
- Outside built-up areas, the general speed limit is 100 km/h on open roads and expressways, and 50 km/h inside built-up areas.
- Warning triangle placement
- Place the warning triangle approximately 50 metres behind the vehicle on open roads and 100 metres behind on motorways, with hazard lights on.
- Parking against traffic direction
- Parking against the direction of travel is prohibited on two-way roads; on one-way roads, vehicles must park on the side matching travel direction.
- Emergency number Austria
- The EU-wide emergency number 112 works throughout Austria; the national ambulance number is 144 and the police number is 133.
- CPR compression-to-breath ratio
- For adult CPR, perform 30 chest compressions followed by 2 rescue breaths; continue until emergency services arrive or the person recovers.
- Eco-driving shift point
- Shift up at approximately 2000 rpm in petrol engines and 1800 rpm in diesel engines to reduce fuel consumption and emissions.
- Tyre pressure effect
- Correct tyre pressure can reduce fuel consumption by up to five percent; under-inflation increases rolling resistance, tyre wear and fuel use.
- Mandatory liability insurance
- Motor third-party liability insurance is mandatory for all motor vehicles in Austria; the insurance sticker on the windscreen shows current validity.
- Periodic inspection interval
- New vehicles receive their first inspection after three years, then every two years; older vehicles require annual inspection under §57a.
- Category A2 limits
- Category A2 covers motorcycles with a maximum power of 35 kW and a power-to-weight ratio not exceeding 0.2 kW per kilogram.
- Roundabout priority
- When entering a roundabout, drivers must yield to vehicles already circulating unless signs or markings indicate otherwise.
- Tram priority rule
- Trams have priority over other vehicles unless signs indicate otherwise; drivers must not obstruct tram tracks at intersections or stops.
- Aquaplaning response
- In aquaplaning, release the accelerator gently, avoid hard braking, and keep the steering steady until tyre contact with the road returns.
- Winter tyre obligation
- Winter tyres are required in wintry conditions from 1 November to 15 April; summer tyres are not permitted in snow, ice or slush.
- Medication and driving
- Medication with drowsiness warnings can impair reaction time similarly to low-dose alcohol; check the package leaflet before driving.
- Alcohol metabolism rate
- The body metabolises alcohol at approximately 0.1 to 0.15 per mille per hour; no method accelerates this process.
- Overtaking speed difference
- On motorways, overtaking requires a speed difference of at least 10 km/h; return to the right lane after completing the manoeuvre.
- Tunnel following distance
- In tunnels, maintain a minimum following distance of 5 metres, keep headlights on, and listen to radio broadcasts for instructions.
- Accident scene securing
- Secure the accident scene with hazard lights and a warning triangle, put on a reflective vest before exiting, and call emergency services.
- European accident report
- The European accident report form should be completed and signed by both parties after a collision, recording names, insurance and vehicle details.
- Engine idling waste
- Idling wastes fuel and increases emissions; switch off the engine when stationary for more than approximately 20 seconds, except in traffic.