Hungary KRESZ Category BE Theory Exam flashcards

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KRESZ

The Hungarian national road traffic regulation (1/1975. KPM–BM decree) governing conduct, signs, priority and vehicle requirements on public roads.

Úttest

The part of the road (carriageway) used by vehicles, excluding pavements and verges; drivers keep to the right of it.

Megállás vs. várakozás

Stopping (megállás) is halting for up to five minutes; parking (várakozás) is halting for longer than five minutes.

Category BE combination

A category B vehicle towing a trailer whose permissible maximum mass exceeds 750 kg, subject to the combination's permitted total mass.

Zebra crossing priority

At a marked pedestrian crossing, pedestrians who have stepped onto the carriageway have priority; drivers must stop and give way.

Cyclist pavement rule

A cyclist under 12 may ride on the pavement only when accompanied by a person over 14; otherwise pavement cycling is prohibited.

Animal-drawn vehicles

These travel on the right-hand side of the carriageway; the driver must control the animals and must not obstruct other traffic unnecessarily.

Warning sign shape

Warning signs are triangular with a red border; prohibition signs are circular with a red border; mandatory signs are circular blue.

Yield sign

The 'Elsőbbségadás kötelező' sign is an inverted red triangle; the STOP sign is a red octagon requiring a full stop.

Continuous white line

A solid white line must not be crossed; a double continuous line separates opposing traffic and neither side may cross it.

Flashing amber light

A flashing amber signal means proceed only if the way is clear; normal priority rules apply at the junction.

Built-up area limit

The general speed limit in built-up areas is 50 km/h; outside built-up areas it is 90 km/h unless signs state otherwise.

BE speed limit

A category B vehicle towing a trailer is limited to 80 km/h outside built-up areas and on motorways and expressways.

Two-second rule

The following distance should be at least the distance travelled in two seconds; increase it in poor visibility or with a loaded trailer.

Priority from the right

At an unmarked intersection of equal roads, the vehicle approaching from the right has priority over the other vehicles.

Priority road sign

The yellow diamond 'Főútvonal' sign gives traffic on that road priority over vehicles entering from side roads.

Left-turn priority

A driver turning left must give way to oncoming traffic going straight ahead or turning right at the intersection.

Overtaking side

Overtaking is done on the left; overtaking on the right is allowed only when the vehicle ahead is turning left or in slow queues.

Overtaking bans

Overtaking is prohibited at pedestrian crossings, on blind bends, at hill crests and wherever a continuous line applies.

Passing a stopped tram

When passing a tram or bus stopped at a stop, reduce speed and take care because passengers may be crossing the road.

Parking near crossings

Stopping and parking are prohibited on pedestrian crossings and within five metres before them, and on bends and hill crests.

Parking direction

Vehicles are parked parallel to and close to the kerb in the direction of traffic, unless road markings indicate otherwise.

Detached trailer parking

A detached trailer must be parked so it cannot roll away and must be marked with lights at night.

Guarded railway crossing

Stop when the barrier is lowering or the red light flashes; never enter the crossing until it is completely clear.

Motorway entry

Entry uses an acceleration lane; the driver must give way to traffic already on the motorway before merging.

Motorway prohibitions

Pedestrians, cyclists, mopeds and slow vehicles are banned from motorways; stopping is allowed only on the hard shoulder in an emergency.

Dipped beam use

Dipped headlights are required at night and in poor visibility, and must be used in built-up areas and when meeting other traffic.

Trailer lighting

A trailer must have its own rear lights, brake lights, indicators and registration plate lamp connected to the towing vehicle.

Tyre tread depth

Car tyres must have a minimum tread depth of 1.6 mm and must be correctly inflated for the load carried.

Trailer coupling check

Before departure, confirm the coupling is locked and the breakaway cable is attached; the trailer's brakes must operate correctly.

Trailer load limits

Trailer loads must be secured and must not exceed the permissible axle loads, towing capacity or overall dimension limits.

Accident scene securing

At an accident, stop, switch on hazard lights, place a warning triangle and call the emergency number 112.

CPR ratio

If breathing has stopped, begin CPR with 30 chest compressions to 2 rescue breaths and continue until help arrives.