Eritrea Driving License Knowledge Test cheat sheet

Eritrea drives on the right side of the road; overtaking is normally performed on the left of the vehicle ahead.

At an unmarked intersection of equal roads, the vehicle approaching from the right has priority; yield to traffic already in the junction.

A vehicle turning left must yield to oncoming traffic going straight or turning right before completing the turn.

At a roundabout, traffic already circulating has priority; entering vehicles yield and signal before exiting.

Pedestrians on a marked crossing have priority; drivers must stop before the crossing, not on it.

Emergency vehicles with sirens or flashing lights have priority; other drivers must pull to the right and stop if needed.

Minimum following distance in good conditions: at least 2 seconds behind the vehicle ahead; double to 4 seconds on wet roads or at night.

Overtaking is prohibited on blind curves, hill crests, at pedestrian crossings, at intersections, and where a solid centre line is present.

Red circles with white centres are prohibitions (no entry, speed limit, no overtaking); red-bordered triangles are warnings.

Blue circles are mandatory instructions (turn direction, minimum speed, keep right); blue rectangles give information or services.

A red octagon means STOP: full stop at the line, then proceed only when clear. An inverted red triangle means GIVE WAY.

Yellow or white solid centre line: do not cross or straddle. Broken centre line: crossing allowed when safe and visible.

Double solid lines on your side mean no overtaking; if the broken line is on your side, overtaking is permitted when safe.

Traffic light sequence: red, red+amber, green, amber, red. Amber means stop unless stopping is unsafe.

A flashing amber signal or flashing red at a railway crossing requires slowing and yielding until the way is clear.

Zebra or longitudinal white stripes across the road mark a pedestrian crossing; stopping or parking on it is prohibited.

The two-second rule gives a minimum safe gap; count the time between the vehicle ahead passing a fixed point and your own arrival at it.

Stopping distance = thinking distance + braking distance; braking distance increases with the square of speed (double speed = roughly four times the braking distance).

In rain, braking distances lengthen and aquaplaning can occur above roughly 80 km/h; reduce speed and avoid sudden steering.

Use dipped headlights in rain, fog, dusk and tunnels; use main beam only when no oncoming traffic is within about 200 m.

Before reversing, check mirrors and look over the shoulder; reverse slowly and stop if visibility is unclear.

Blind spots must be checked by turning the head, not by mirrors alone, before changing lanes or overtaking.

On long drives, take a break at least every two hours; fatigue impairs reaction time comparably to alcohol.

At night, drive at a speed that lets you stop within the distance illuminated by your headlights.

Check engine oil with the engine cold and the vehicle level; the level must lie between the MIN and MAX marks on the dipstick.

Tyre tread minimum depth is about 1.6 mm; check pressure when tyres are cold and inflate to the manufacturer's specified values.

Coolant is checked only when the engine is cold; never open a hot radiator cap because of scalding risk.

Brake fluid level drops as pads wear; a falling level or a spongy pedal signals a fault requiring immediate inspection.

The battery terminals must be clean and tight; a clicking starter or dim lights suggest a weak battery or charging fault.

Red dashboard warning lights (oil pressure, battery, brake) mean stop safely and investigate; amber lights mean caution and check soon.

A spare wheel, jack, wheel brace, warning triangle and fire extinguisher are basic required equipment for emergencies.

Headlights, brake lights, indicators and horn must be tested regularly; defective lights make the vehicle unroadworthy.

A driver must carry a valid driving licence for the vehicle class, vehicle registration documents and proof of insurance.

Driving without a valid licence or while disqualified is an offence carrying fines and possible licence suspension.

Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is prohibited; refusal to provide a breath or blood sample is itself an offence.

Seat belts are mandatory for the driver and front-seat passengers; children must be restrained appropriately.

Using a hand-held mobile phone while driving is prohibited; only hands-free use is permitted where safe.

After any collision involving injury or significant damage, the driver must stop, give assistance and report to the police.

Vehicles must hold valid third-party insurance; driving uninsured is an offence and voids compensation claims.

Registration, insurance and roadworthiness certificates must be current; expired documents make driving unlawful.

At a crash scene: secure the area, switch off engines, place warning triangles, then call emergency services before giving aid.

Check responsiveness and breathing; if absent, begin chest compressions at about 100-120 per minute, 5-6 cm deep, and continue until help arrives.

Control severe bleeding with direct pressure using a clean cloth; elevate the limb if possible without moving a suspected fracture.

Do not move an injured person unless there is immediate danger such as fire or traffic; suspected spinal injury requires immobilisation.

For burns, cool with clean running water for at least 10 minutes; do not apply ice, butter or ointments or burst blisters.

Place an unconscious but breathing casualty in the recovery position to keep the airway open and prevent choking.

For suspected poisoning or chemical exposure, note the substance, do not induce vomiting, and seek medical help immediately.

Shock signs include pale clammy skin, rapid weak pulse and confusion; keep the casualty warm and lying flat with legs raised.