Swiss Theory F flashcards
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- Right-before-left rule
- At junctions without signs or signals, the vehicle approaching from the right has priority; the driver must yield to it. Exceptions are marked by signs or apply to exits from field paths and parking areas.
- Blood alcohol limit
- Ordinary drivers may drive with up to 0.5 per mille blood alcohol. Learner drivers and professional drivers are subject to 0.1 per mille, effectively zero tolerance.
- Pedestrian crossing priority
- Pedestrians have priority on a marked crossing once they indicate the intention to cross or are already on it. Overtaking is prohibited on the approach to a crossing.
- Left-turn obligation
- A driver turning left must yield to oncoming traffic going straight or turning right, and to pedestrians and cyclists crossing the road being entered.
- Emergency vehicle priority
- Vehicles with blue lights and siren have absolute priority. Other road users must clear the way, stop if necessary, and must not follow directly behind them.
- Built-up area speed limit
- Inside a built-up area, marked by the place-name sign, the general limit is 50 km/h unless a sign states otherwise.
- Yield sign meaning
- A red-bordered triangle pointing down means the driver must give way to traffic on the priority road and may only proceed when the way is clear.
- STOP sign obligation
- The octagonal red STOP sign requires a complete stop at the stop line, regardless of whether traffic is visible, before proceeding when clear.
- Priority road sign
- A yellow diamond with a white border marks a priority road. A black diagonal bar across it indicates the end of that priority.
- Continuous white line
- A continuous white line may not be crossed. Broken lines may be crossed for overtaking or lane changes when it is safe and visibility permits.
- Place-name sign
- A black-on-white place-name sign marks the beginning of a built-up area and thereby the start of the 50 km/h limit and other urban rules.
- No-stopping sign
- A blue circle with a red border and one diagonal bar prohibits stopping on the side of the road indicated; a cross instead of a bar prohibits parking.
- MFK inspection intervals
- New cars are inspected after five years, then every three years, and from the tenth year every two years. The inspection checks roadworthiness, emissions, and equipment.
- Minimum tyre tread depth
- The legal minimum tread depth is 1.6 mm across the central three-quarters of the tyre. Winter tyres are required when road conditions demand them for safety.
- Dipped headlights rule
- Dipped headlights must be used at night and in poor visibility such as rain, fog, or tunnels. Daytime running lights alone are not sufficient in these conditions.
- Brake fluid replacement
- Brake fluid absorbs moisture over time and is typically replaced every two years. Old fluid can cause brake fade and corrosion in the hydraulic system.
- Mandatory vehicle equipment
- A warning triangle, first-aid kit, and reflective vest are mandatory. The vest must be stored within reach of the driver's seat, not in the boot.
- Load securing rule
- Loads must be secured against shifting and must not obscure lights, plates, or the driver's view. Maximum vehicle width is 2.55 m and height 4 m.
- Two-second rule
- Maintain at least two seconds' following distance in dry conditions. Double it in rain and triple it on snow or ice to allow for longer braking.
- Braking distance scaling
- Braking distance grows with the square of speed: doubling speed quadruples braking distance. Reaction distance grows linearly with speed.
- Blind spot check
- Mirrors leave a zone beside the rear quarter of the vehicle uncovered. Check over the shoulder before changing lanes or pulling out.
- Fatigue countermeasure
- Attention drops measurably after about two hours of continuous driving. A 15-minute break with fresh air and movement is the minimum effective countermeasure.
- Rescue lane formation
- When traffic slows on a motorway, form a rescue lane between the leftmost lane and the next lane so emergency vehicles can pass.
- Overtaking prohibitions
- Overtaking is prohibited at pedestrian crossings, on blind crests, at rail crossings, and wherever visibility is insufficient to complete the manoeuvre safely.
- Roundabout priority
- At a roundabout without signs, vehicles already in the roundabout have priority and entering vehicles yield. Check the yield sign at the entry, which may modify this.
- Tram priority
- Trams have priority over other road users. Do not block tram tracks, and give way to a tram pulling away from a stop.
- Narrow mountain road rule
- On mountain roads the descending vehicle yields to the ascending vehicle, unless a passing place is closer to the descending vehicle.
- Cyclist overtaking distance
- Keep at least 1.5 m lateral distance when overtaking cyclists outside built-up areas and 1 m inside. Cyclists may use the full lane when necessary.
- Emergency numbers Switzerland
- Call 144 for the ambulance, 117 for the police, and 118 for the fire service. The European number 112 also works from mobile phones.
- CPR compression rate
- If a casualty is unresponsive and not breathing normally, start chest compressions at 100 to 120 per minute, 5 to 6 cm deep, and continue until help arrives.
- Recovery position
- An unconscious but breathing casualty is placed on the side to keep the airway open. Breathing must be monitored continuously until professional help arrives.
- Warning triangle distance
- Place the warning triangle about 50 m behind the vehicle on ordinary roads and 100 to 150 m on motorways, and before a blind bend so it is visible early.