Iraq Light Vehicle Driving Theory flashcards
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- Stop sign meaning
- An octagonal red sign requires a complete stop behind the stop line or crossing, regardless of whether traffic is visible, before proceeding when safe.
- Yellow box junction rule
- You may enter only if your exit is clear. The exception is waiting to turn right when blocked solely by oncoming traffic.
- Flashing amber signal
- Traffic light failure mode: proceed only with caution after checking the junction is clear and giving way according to normal priority rules.
- Solid white line rule
- A solid line on your side of the centre may not be crossed. A broken line on your side permits crossing when it is safe.
- Right-hand priority rule
- At an unmarked junction with no signs or signals, you must give way to traffic approaching from your right before entering.
- Roundabout priority
- Vehicles already circulating on the roundabout have priority. Entering drivers yield, signal left on approach and right when leaving.
- Turning left across traffic
- A driver turning left must yield to oncoming vehicles and to pedestrians crossing the road being entered, and wait for a safe gap.
- Emergency vehicle priority
- A vehicle using sirens or flashing emergency lights has priority. Pull to the right edge and stop if needed until it has passed.
- Two-second rule
- Minimum dry-weather following gap: at least two seconds between the vehicle ahead and yours passing the same fixed roadside point.
- Stopping distance formula
- Stopping distance equals thinking distance (speed times reaction time) plus braking distance. Braking distance grows with the square of speed.
- Overtaking prohibitions
- Do not overtake on blind crests, blind bends, at pedestrian crossings, at junctions, or where a solid line runs on your side.
- Night headlight dipping
- Dip headlights when meeting oncoming traffic or following within about 50 metres. Use full beam only on unlit roads with no traffic ahead.
- Tyre tread minimum
- Light vehicle tyres require at least 1.6 mm of tread across the central three-quarters of the tread width, measured around the whole tyre.
- Engine oil check
- Check on level ground with the engine off and cool. The level must sit between the minimum and maximum marks; overfilling damages seals.
- Red warning light
- A red oil pressure or brake warning means stop safely and switch off the engine; continuing to drive risks serious mechanical damage or brake failure.
- Mirror-signal-manoeuvre routine
- Check mirrors, signal at least three seconds before acting, check blind spots, then carry out the move and cancel the signal afterwards.
- Space cushion principle
- Maintain clear space on all four sides and always keep an escape route, so you can react without depending on other drivers' behaviour.
- Sandstorm driving
- Reduce speed sharply, use dipped headlights, increase following distance well beyond four seconds, and avoid stopping on the carriageway.
- Alcohol elimination rate
- The body clears roughly one standard drink per hour. Coffee, food, cold air and showers do not speed this up; only time restores sobriety.
- Fatigue warning signs
- Yawning, heavy eyelids, lane drift, missed signs and difficulty holding speed mean stop in a safe place and rest, not push on.
- Micro-sleep distance
- A few seconds of micro-sleep at 100 km/h covers more than 25 metres with no control. Opening a window does not reverse fatigue.
- Breakdown warning triangle
- Place the triangle about 50 metres behind the vehicle on a straight road, and further back before a bend or crest to give advance warning.
- Skid recovery
- Ease off the accelerator and steer smoothly where you want to go. Do not brake hard, which worsens a locked-wheel skid.
- Recovery position use
- An unconscious but breathing casualty is placed on their side to keep the airway open; monitor breathing continuously until emergency help arrives.
- Compulsory insurance cover
- Third-party liability insurance is mandatory. It covers injury and property damage caused to others, not damage to your own vehicle.
- Documents carried when driving
- A valid driving licence, the vehicle registration (sanad) and proof of valid insurance must be produced on demand by traffic police.
- Learner permit condition
- A learner must display the learner plate and be accompanied by a fully licensed driver of the correct category; driving alone is an offence.
- Hazard lights misuse
- Hazard lights are for a stationary or disabled vehicle or genuine emergency, not to justify illegal parking or poor visibility while moving.
- Accident reporting duty
- After a collision, stop, switch on hazard lights, help the injured, exchange details and report to the nearest traffic police post.
- Give-way line marking
- A double broken line across your lane means yield to traffic on the main road; a single solid line across your lane means stop and yield.
- Aquaplaning response
- If steering feels light and the engine note rises, ease off the accelerator, hold the wheel straight and avoid braking until grip returns.
- ABS braking technique
- With ABS, keep firm continuous pressure on the brake pedal and steer around the hazard; do not pump the pedal, which lengthens stopping distance.