Croatia Category AM Theory flashcards
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- Urban speed limit Croatia
- In built-up areas the general speed limit is 50 km/h unless a sign states otherwise. Mopeds and light quadricycles are additionally capped at 45 km/h by their construction.
- Priority to the right
- At an unmarked intersection you must give way to vehicles approaching from your right. A STOP sign, yield sign or traffic light removes this default rule and sets the order explicitly.
- Minimum overtaking clearance
- When overtaking a moped or cyclist, a car must leave at least 1 metre of lateral space inside built-up areas and 1.5 metres outside them, measured from the rider's path.
- Red plus amber light
- Red and amber shown together mean the light will turn green next. You must not start moving yet; you may only prepare to go when green appears.
- Amber light meaning
- A single amber light means stop, unless stopping would be unsafe because you are too close to the line. It never authorises accelerating through the intersection.
- Braking distance scaling
- Braking distance grows with the square of speed. Doubling speed from 25 to 50 km/h quadruples the stopping distance on the same road surface and with the same reaction.
- Countersteering at speed
- Above roughly walking pace, pushing the handlebar on the side you want to turn makes the moped lean and turn that way. At very low speed, steer normally instead.
- Wet road grip
- Wet asphalt offers roughly half the grip of dry asphalt. Increase following distance to at least three seconds and reduce lean angle and speed in curves.
- Low-friction surfaces
- Tram rails, painted markings, manhole covers, gravel and wet leaves reduce grip sharply. Cross them as perpendicular as possible and avoid braking or leaning on them.
- Lane position on a moped
- Ride in the left third of your own lane so oncoming and side traffic see you early, while avoiding the oily centre strip and the dirty edge of the road.
- Moped construction limits
- A moped has a maximum design speed of 45 km/h and an engine of up to 50 cm3, or an electric motor of up to 4 kW. Faster or larger machines fall outside AM.
- Light quadricycle definition
- A four-wheeled AM vehicle with maximum design speed 45 km/h, engine up to 50 cm3 or electric power up to 6 kW, and mass up to 425 kg excluding the battery.
- Tyre tread depth minimum
- The legal minimum tread depth for moped and light quadricycle tyres is 1 mm. Check pressure when tyres are cold, because warm tyres read higher.
- Chain slack check
- A moped drive chain normally has about 10-20 mm of free play at its midpoint. Too tight damages bearings, too loose risks the chain jumping off the sprocket.
- Spongy brake lever
- A brake lever that feels soft or reaches the handlebar signals air in the hydraulic system or a fluid leak. The vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired.
- Two-stroke oil supply
- Two-stroke engines need oil mixed with fuel or delivered by a working oil pump. A failed oil supply leads to piston seizure within a short distance.
- Emergency number Croatia
- The single European emergency number 112 reaches police, fire and ambulance in Croatia. Report location, number of injured, injuries, hazards and your callback number.
- Securing the accident scene
- First switch on hazard lights and put on a reflective vest, then place the warning triangle at a safe distance, then alert emergency services and only then give first aid.
- Recovery position rule
- An unconscious casualty who is breathing normally goes into the recovery position. Check breathing for up to ten seconds first; if absent, start chest compressions immediately.
- Helmet removal at scene
- Do not remove an injured rider's helmet unless the airway is blocked and cannot be cleared otherwise. If removal is essential, two people must stabilise head and neck.
- CPR compression rate
- Chest compressions for an adult are given at 100-120 per minute with a depth of 5-6 cm, allowing full chest recoil between compressions until professional help arrives.
- Looked but failed to see
- A common perceptual error where a driver looks toward a two-wheeler but the brain does not register it, often because the rider's silhouette does not change against the background.
- SMIDSY countermeasure
- A slight lateral movement in your lane changes your silhouette and helps a driver who is about to pull out actually register your approach. Use it before junctions.
- Risk homeostasis
- People adjust behaviour to a target level of perceived risk. Better brakes, ABS or protective gear can raise speed unless the rider deliberately keeps the same safety margin.
- Alcohol limit for young riders
- Riders under 24 years and novice licence holders must have 0.0 g/kg blood alcohol. From 0.5 g/kg reaction time and peripheral vision are already measurably worse.
- Fatigue break interval
- After about two hours of continuous riding, attention drops sharply. A 15-minute stop restores performance better than coffee or fresh air alone.
- Documents carried when riding
- Carry your AM driving licence, the vehicle registration card and proof of compulsory third-party insurance. Missing documents can be checked and fined at a roadside control.
- Compulsory third-party insurance
- Obvezno osiguranje covers damage you cause to other people. Riding without it is a serious offence carrying a substantial fine and possible vehicle seizure.
- Helmet and passenger rules
- A certified helmet is mandatory for rider and passenger. A passenger may be carried only if the moped or light quadricycle is homologated and registered for two persons.
- Refusing a breath test
- Refusing a breathalyser or blood test is treated as driving under the influence, with the same or heavier sanctions, including fine, penalty points and a driving ban.
- Economical riding speed
- Fuel use climbs steeply with speed because air resistance grows with the square of speed. Smooth acceleration and early throttle release before stops save the most fuel.
- Under-inflated tyre cost
- A tyre 0.5 bar below the recommended pressure raises rolling resistance and fuel consumption by several percent, and wears the tyre shoulders faster.