Germany Category T Theory Test flashcards
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- Reaction distance formula
- Reaction distance in metres equals speed in km/h divided by ten, multiplied by three. At 50 km/h this gives 15 m before the brake even begins to act.
- Braking distance formula
- Braking distance in metres is approximately (speed in km/h divided by ten) squared. At 100 km/h on dry asphalt that is about 100 m.
- Aquaplaning risk threshold
- Standing water deeper than roughly 5 mm can lift the tyre off the road from about 80 km/h. Ease off the throttle and avoid sudden braking or steering.
- Two-second rule
- Keep at least two seconds behind the vehicle ahead in dry conditions. Double the gap in rain and extend it to roughly ten times on ice.
- Rettungsgasse formation
- As soon as traffic slows to walking pace, form a rescue lane between the leftmost lane and the one next to it. Emergency vehicles use it to reach the scene.
- Warning triangle distances
- Place the triangle about 50 m behind the vehicle on country roads and 100 m on motorways. Behind a bend or crest, place it before the hazard becomes visible.
- Winter tyre obligation
- Winter tyres are required in snow, slush, ice, and frost. The legal minimum tread is 1.6 mm, but 3 mm is recommended for wet grip.
- Probation period alcohol limit
- During the probation period (Probezeit) and for drivers under 21, the alcohol limit is 0.0 per mille. Any alcohol is an offence.
- Rechts vor links
- At junctions without signs or signals, the vehicle coming from the right has priority. This rule does not apply when leaving a field, property, or pedestrian zone.
- Leaving a field entrance
- A tractor leaving a field, farm track, or property onto a public road must yield to all traffic. The right-before-left rule does not apply here.
- Hierarchy of traffic rules
- Police signals override traffic lights, which override traffic signs, which override the right-before-left rule. This order is fixed and applies everywhere.
- Turning left priority
- A vehicle turning left must yield to oncoming traffic going straight on and to pedestrians and cyclists crossing the road it is entering.
- Danger sign placement
- Triangular warning signs stand 150–250 m before the hazard outside built-up areas and 50–150 m inside built-up areas.
- Stop sign obligation
- At a Stop sign the vehicle must come to a complete stop at the stop line, even when the road appears clear, before giving way.
- Amber traffic light
- Amber alone means stop unless stopping would be unsafe. Red plus amber together announces the coming green phase.
- Continuous white line
- A continuous white line must not be crossed. A broken line may be crossed when it is safe and does not endanger other traffic.
- Speed and fuel consumption
- Air resistance grows with the square of speed, so fuel use rises about 30 % at 130 km/h compared with 100 km/h.
- Tyre pressure and fuel
- A tyre pressure deficit of 0.5 bar typically adds 2–3 % fuel consumption and increases tyre wear. Check pressure when tyres are cold.
- Engine idling cost
- Idling burns 0.5–1.0 litres per hour. Switch the engine off at stops expected to last longer than about 20 seconds.
- Schubabschaltung
- When coasting in gear with the throttle released, the engine cut-off stops fuel injection entirely. The vehicle uses zero fuel while rolling.
- Differential lock use
- Engage the differential lock only at low speed on loose ground. Disengage it before turning on firm ground to avoid transmission wind-up.
- Power take-off speeds
- Standard PTO speeds are 540 rpm at 540 engine rpm and 1000 rpm at 1000 engine rpm. Match the implement's rated speed to avoid damage.
- Front axle minimum load
- The front-axle load must be at least 20 % of the tractor's total mass for safe steering. Ballast weights adjust the distribution.
- Hydraulic injection hazard
- Hydraulic systems run at 180–200 bar. A leaking hose can inject fluid under the skin; never check for leaks with the hand.
- Tempo-100 trailer rule
- A braked trailer may be driven at 100 km/h only with a tempo-100 approval sticker and a tractor approved for that combination.
- Lashing force calculation
- The total securing force must equal the load weight times the acceleration factor: 0.8 forward, 0.5 sideways and rearward, per VDI 2700.
- Rear projection marking
- Loads projecting more than 1 m beyond the rear must carry a red flag or panel by day and a red light by night.
- Trailer tyre replacement
- Trailer tyres age faster than tractor tyres. Replace them at about six years regardless of tread depth and check pressure when cold.
- Criminal alcohol threshold
- From 1.1 per mille blood alcohol the offence becomes criminal (Trunkenheit im Verkehr). Between 0.5 and 1.1 it is an administrative offence.
- Chest compression rate
- In adult first aid, compress the chest at 100–120 per minute to a depth of 5–6 cm. Call 112 and continue until help arrives.
- Recovery position
- Place an unconscious but breathing casualty in the recovery position on the side. Do not move a casualty with suspected spinal injury unless in immediate danger.
- Microsleep countermeasure
- A 15–20 minute nap or a 20-minute coffee break restores alertness better than fresh air or loud music. Tiredness causes microsleep.