Hungary KRESZ DE flashcards

32 cards. Read the term and the definition here. The deck at the top of this page is optional.

Right-hand traffic

In Hungary vehicles keep to the right of the carriageway; on a two-way road the right half belongs to the direction of travel, and oncoming traffic passes on the left.

Order of traffic control

Traffic is controlled in this precedence: police officer or authorised person first, then light signals, then road signs, then road markings, and finally the general KRESZ rules.

Definition of standing

Standing (várakozás) is any stop longer than necessary for boarding, alighting or loading; it is subject to the parking rules and prohibited where parking is banned.

Give way to emergency vehicles

Drivers must yield to police, ambulance and fire vehicles using blue flashing lights or sirens, pulling over or stopping if needed to clear their path.

Danger warning sign shape

Warning signs are triangles with a red border and white background; they announce a hazard ahead and require reduced speed and increased care, not a fixed speed limit.

Stop sign meaning

The octagonal red 'Stop' sign requires a complete stop before the stop line or junction, then yielding to all traffic on the priority road before proceeding.

Flashing yellow signal

A flashing yellow light means proceed with caution, following the signs and general priority rules; it does not grant priority over other traffic.

Continuous white line

A continuous white centre or lane line must not be crossed by vehicles; crossing it, for example to overtake, is prohibited even when the road appears clear.

Right-hand priority rule

At an uncontrolled junction without priority signs, a driver must give way to vehicles approaching from the right, unless a sign or signal states otherwise.

Priority road sign

The yellow diamond sign marks a priority road; drivers on it have priority at junctions until an 'end of priority road' sign appears, but must still yield to pedestrians on crossings.

Roundabout entry rule

Unless signs indicate otherwise, vehicles entering a roundabout must give way to traffic already circulating in it; entry is normally marked with give-way lines.

Turning left across traffic

When turning left, a driver must give way to oncoming vehicles going straight or turning right, and must not cut across their path.

Built-up area speed limit

The default speed limit in built-up areas is 50 km/h unless signs show a different limit; lower limits apply in designated 30 km/h zones.

Motorway speed limit

The default motorway limit is 130 km/h and on expressways 110 km/h; vehicles over 3.5 tonnes and those towing trailers have lower limits.

Two-second following rule

Keep at least a two-second gap behind the vehicle ahead in good conditions; double it in rain, at night, or on slippery roads to allow for longer stopping distances.

Safe speed principle

A driver must never travel faster than the speed at which the vehicle can stop within the visible clear distance ahead, regardless of the posted limit.

Overtaking on the right

Overtaking is normally done on the left; passing on the right is allowed only when the vehicle ahead is turning left or in slow-moving queues where lanes move at different speeds.

Where overtaking is banned

Overtaking is prohibited at pedestrian crossings, level crossings, blind bends, hill brows, and wherever a continuous line or a no-overtaking sign applies.

Lane change obligation

Before changing lanes, signal in good time, check mirrors and blind spot, and do not move if it would force another driver to brake or swerve.

Joining from a private area

A driver leaving a private area, petrol station or car park to enter a road must give way to all traffic already on that road and signal the intention.

Parking near a crossing

Parking is prohibited within 5 metres of a pedestrian crossing; stopping there would block the view of pedestrians and drivers approaching the crossing.

Parking on a hill

When parking on a slope, turn the front wheels toward the kerb, apply the handbrake and engage a gear so the vehicle cannot roll into traffic.

Night parking lights

A vehicle parked on an unlit road outside a built-up area at night must show parking lights; in lit built-up areas this is generally not required.

Blue zone parking

Blue-marked parking zones require a valid ticket or parking disc displayed visibly; parking without payment or disc is an offence and may lead to a fine.

Pedestrian crossing priority

Pedestrians on a marked crossing have priority once they show intent to cross; drivers must stop and must not overtake a vehicle stopped at the crossing.

Cyclist lighting requirement

Cycles must have a white front light, red rear light, red reflector and working brakes; lights are mandatory at night and in poor visibility.

Passing cyclists safely

When overtaking cyclists, keep at least 1 metre clearance in built-up areas and 1.5 metres outside them, and do not sound the horn aggressively.

Level crossing with red light

At a level crossing with a flashing red light, barrier or bell, drivers must stop and wait; never enter while the light flashes or the barrier is down.

Motorway lane discipline

On a motorway keep to the rightmost lane, use the left lane only to overtake, and never stop, reverse or make a U-turn on the carriageway.

Motorway entry procedure

When entering a motorway, use the acceleration lane to match the traffic speed and give way to vehicles already travelling on the motorway.

Zero alcohol tolerance

Hungary applies zero tolerance for alcohol: any measurable blood alcohol content while driving is an offence; refusing a breath or blood test is also an offence.

Documents to carry

A driver must carry a valid driving licence, vehicle registration document, proof of insurance and any required permits, and produce them on police request.