Bhutan Driving Theory Test flashcards
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- Octagonal sign meaning
- In most systems an eight-sided sign is reserved for STOP, requiring a complete halt at the line and a check for traffic before moving off.
- Triangle sign meaning
- A triangular sign with a red border warns of a hazard ahead, such as a bend, steep hill, or crossing, and the distance to it depends on the road.
- Continuous white line rule
- A solid white line must not be crossed or straddled. Where paired with a broken line, only the side with the broken line may cross.
- Stop line versus give-way line
- A solid white bar is a stop line requiring a full stop. A broken line is a give-way line requiring a yield only if traffic is approaching.
- Flashing amber signal
- A flashing amber light, where used, means proceed with caution after yielding to pedestrians and other traffic; it does not grant priority.
- Right-of-way at junction
- At an uncontrolled junction, yield to traffic already on the priority road, and where no priority road exists, yield to traffic from the right.
- Turning across oncoming traffic
- A driver turning right across the opposing lane must wait for a safe gap and yield to oncoming vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians.
- Roundabout entry rule
- Entering traffic yields to vehicles already circulating on the roundabout; circulation is clockwise in left-hand-drive countries.
- Two-second rule
- Pick a fixed roadside object; if you reach it before counting two seconds after the car ahead passes it, you are too close.
- Box junction rule
- Do not enter a marked box junction unless your exit is clear, even on a green light; blocking the box obstructs cross traffic.
- Stopping distance formula
- Total stopping distance is thinking distance plus braking distance. Thinking distance rises with speed; braking distance rises with the square of speed.
- Speed and braking distance
- Doubling speed roughly quadruples braking distance, so a car at 60 km/h needs about four times the distance it needs at 30 km/h.
- Blind spot check
- Mirrors do not cover the zones beside and behind the car; a shoulder glance is needed before changing lane or merging.
- Fatigue countermeasure
- Tiredness slows reaction like low-level alcohol. A break of at least fifteen minutes every two hours is a common minimum rule.
- Fog lighting rule
- Use dipped headlights and fog lamps in fog; high beam reflects off moisture and reduces visibility rather than improving it.
- Clutch function
- The clutch connects and disconnects engine and gearbox, allowing gear changes and smooth starts; press it fully before shifting.
- Engine braking on descents
- Selecting a low gear on a long descent lets engine compression slow the car, preventing brake fade from continuous braking.
- Skid correction
- Ease off the accelerator and steer in the direction of the skid, avoiding abrupt braking, until grip is regained.
- ABS pedal behaviour
- Under hard braking, ABS pulses the pedal and prevents wheel lock, preserving steering; hold the pedal firmly instead of pumping it.
- Tyre tread minimum
- Tread depth must meet the legal minimum, commonly 1.6 mm across the central three-quarters; worn tyres lengthen wet braking distance.
- Driving outside licence class
- Driving a vehicle outside the class authorised on your licence is an offence treated like driving without a valid licence.
- Third-party insurance
- Valid third-party insurance is legally required; driving uninsured is an offence and leaves the driver personally liable for injury and damage.
- Child restraint rule
- Children below a specified height or age must use an approved child restraint; seat belts are mandatory for all occupants where fitted.
- Licence points and suspension
- Accumulating penalty points leads to endorsement, suspension, or cancellation, and disqualification usually requires a fresh test before reinstatement.
- Bhutan emergency numbers
- In Bhutan, dial 113 for ambulance and 112 for police. Report location, number of casualties, and hazards clearly.
- DR ABC sequence
- Check Danger, Response, Airway, Breathing, Circulation. Start CPR only if the casualty is unresponsive and not breathing normally.
- Adult CPR ratio
- For adults, give chest compressions at 100 to 120 per minute, 5 to 6 cm deep, in a cycle of 30 compressions to 2 breaths.
- Controlling severe bleeding
- Apply firm direct pressure to the wound and add dressings on top of soaked ones rather than removing them, which disturbs the clot.
- Duty after a collision
- Stop, make the scene safe, give first aid, exchange details with other parties, and report to police within the required period.
- Uphill versus downhill priority
- On a single-track mountain road the descending vehicle gives way to the climbing vehicle, because restarting uphill is harder.
- Mountain bend technique
- On blind mountain bends, slow down and sound the horn so oncoming traffic is warned before either vehicle becomes visible.
- Water crossing rule
- Check depth and current before entering; drive slowly in a low gear and never enter fast-flowing water, which can sweep a car away.