Subject 1 (Small Car C1/C2) flashcards
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- Right-hand traffic rule
- Vehicles keep to the right side of the road except when overtaking, turning left, or passing an obstacle, and must return to the right lane as soon as safe.
- Safe following distance
- Maintain at least a two-second gap behind the vehicle ahead in good conditions, increasing to three or more seconds on wet roads, at night, or behind large vehicles.
- Overtaking prohibition zones
- Overtaking is banned at pedestrian and railway crossings, intersections, curves, slopes, bridges, tunnels, and anywhere visibility is insufficient to complete the maneuver safely.
- Child restraint requirement
- Children below the statutory height or age threshold must travel in an approved child restraint system fitted in the rear seat, not held on an adult's lap.
- Signal priority hierarchy
- Traffic officer hand signals override traffic lights; traffic lights override road markings; road markings override posted signs. Drivers follow the highest applicable instruction.
- Flashing yellow signal
- A flashing yellow light permits proceeding but requires reduced speed and heightened observation for pedestrians, cross traffic, and hazards at the intersection.
- Solid versus broken lines
- A solid white or yellow line may not be crossed; a broken line may be crossed for lane changes or turning when it is safe and properly signaled.
- Hatched road area
- A zone marked with diagonal stripes, used to separate or divert traffic; vehicles must not enter, cross, or park on it except in an emergency.
- Warning sign shape
- Warning signs are triangles with red borders and a white background, alerting drivers to hazards ahead such as curves, crossings, or road narrowing.
- Yield sign meaning
- An inverted red-bordered triangle requires slowing down and giving way to traffic on the intersecting road, stopping if necessary before entering.
- Defensive driving space cushion
- Keep clear space ahead, behind, and to both sides, and identify an escape route so there is always a way to avoid a sudden hazard.
- High beam switch rule
- Switch from high beam to low beam when meeting oncoming vehicles, following within about 150 m, driving in built-up areas, or in fog, rain, or snow.
- Fatigue warning signs
- Yawning, heavy eyelids, drifting between lanes, missing signs, and slow reactions indicate fatigue; the driver must stop in a safe place and rest.
- Cyclist passing clearance
- Leave at least one meter when passing a cyclist in built-up areas and 1.5 meters outside them, and check the door zone before opening your door.
- Emergency vehicle priority
- When an emergency vehicle approaches with sirens or flashing lights, slow down, move to the side, and stop if needed to let it pass.
- Pre-drive cockpit drill
- Before starting: adjust seat and head restraint, set mirrors, fasten the seat belt, confirm neutral or park, apply the handbrake, then start the engine.
- Engine braking on descents
- On long downhill grades, select a lower gear so the engine limits speed, avoiding continuous foot braking that can overheat and fade the brakes.
- ABS emergency braking
- With anti-lock brakes, press the brake pedal firmly and hold it during an emergency while steering around the hazard; do not pump the pedal.
- Skid recovery technique
- Ease off the accelerator, avoid hard braking, and steer smoothly in the direction you want the front of the vehicle to travel until grip returns.
- Hill start procedure
- Engage first gear, bring the clutch to its biting point, add slight throttle, release the handbrake smoothly, and confirm the vehicle does not roll backward.
- Tire tread minimum
- Tires must have at least 1.6 mm of tread in the main grooves; replace any tire with cracks, bulges, exposed cord, or uneven wear.
- Cold tire pressure check
- Check tire pressures when tires are cold, at least monthly and before long trips, using the manufacturer's values posted on the door pillar or manual.
- Hot radiator cap danger
- Never open the radiator or coolant cap while the engine is hot, because pressurized scalding coolant can erupt; check coolant level only on a cold engine.
- Red dashboard warning lights
- Red warnings for oil pressure, coolant temperature, brakes, or charging mean stop safely as soon as possible and investigate before continuing the journey.
- Brake fluid condition
- Brake fluid absorbs moisture over time and must be replaced at the specified interval; a spongy pedal may indicate air or moisture in the system.
- Warning triangle placement
- Place the warning triangle about 50 m behind the vehicle on ordinary roads and about 150 m behind on highways so approaching drivers have time to react.
- Injured person handling
- Do not move an injured person unless fire, explosion, or traffic threatens them; keep them still and warm, and monitor breathing until help arrives.
- Bleeding control first aid
- Apply firm direct pressure to a bleeding wound with a clean cloth; do not remove penetrating objects, and keep the patient warm and calm.
- Highway breakdown safety
- Move onto the shoulder, switch on hazard lights, exit on the side away from traffic, and stand behind the barrier well clear of the roadway.
- Demerit point system
- Offenses add demerit points to a driver's record; reaching the threshold within the prescribed period triggers suspension, fines, and mandatory retraining.
- Hit-and-run liability
- Failing to stop and report after an accident is a criminal offense, escalating penalties from fines and license action to possible imprisonment.
- Compulsory third-party insurance
- Mandatory insurance covering injury or death caused to other people in an accident; it does not cover damage to the at-fault driver's own vehicle.