Cambodia Heavy Vehicle Driving Test flashcards
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- Cambodia urban speed limit
- The default maximum speed in built-up areas is 40 km/h unless signs indicate otherwise.
- Professional driver BAC limit
- Heavy vehicle and professional drivers must have a blood alcohol concentration of 0.00%; any alcohol is prohibited.
- Stop sign shape
- A red octagon requires a complete stop at the stop line and yielding to all traffic before proceeding.
- Solid white centre line
- A solid white line means no crossing or overtaking; it marks a section where visibility or safety prohibits passing.
- Zebra crossing rule
- Pedestrians have right of way on zebra crossings; drivers must stop before the crossing if a pedestrian is waiting or crossing.
- 3-second following rule
- Maintain at least a 3-second gap behind the vehicle ahead in dry conditions; double it in rain or poor visibility.
- Heavy vehicle blind spots
- Large vehicles have no-zones on both sides, front, and rear; always check mirrors and use a spotter when reversing.
- Load restraint requirement
- Loads must be secured with at least two independent restraints and must not exceed GVM or axle limits.
- Tyre tread minimum
- Legal minimum tread depth for heavy vehicle tyres is 1.6 mm across the central three-quarters of the tread.
- Air brake warning pressure
- A warning buzzer must sound before air pressure drops below 4.5 bar (65 psi); stop and investigate if it activates.
- Engine braking use
- On long descents, select a lower gear to use engine braking and reduce brake fade; avoid riding the brakes.
- ABS emergency braking
- With ABS, apply firm continuous pressure and steer; do not pump the brake pedal during an emergency stop.
- Accident scene warning triangle
- Place a warning triangle 50–100 m behind the vehicle at an accident scene to warn approaching traffic.
- CPR compression rate
- For an adult casualty not breathing, perform chest compressions at 100–120 per minute, 30 compressions to 2 breaths.
- Fatigue break rule
- Take a 15-minute break every 2 hours of driving and do not exceed 8 hours of driving in 24 hours.
- Licence category C
- Category C licence permits driving trucks over 3.5 tonnes; a medical certificate and practical test are required.
- Compulsory third-party insurance
- Mandatory insurance covering injury to third parties; the certificate must be carried in the vehicle.
- Overtaking rule
- Overtake on the left unless the vehicle ahead is turning left and there is clear space on the right.
- Seat belt law
- Seat belts are mandatory for driver and front-seat passengers; children under 10 must use an appropriate child restraint.
- Priority road sign
- A yellow diamond indicates a priority road; a yellow diamond with a black diagonal bar means priority ends.
- Chevron road markings
- White chevron markings indicate a hazard or traffic island; do not drive over them.
- Pre-start vehicle check
- Daily check tyres, lights, brakes, steering, mirrors, horn, wipers, fluids, and load restraints before driving.
- Maximum load height
- Load height must not exceed 4.0 m unless an over-dimension permit is carried; width limit is 2.5 m.
- Night headlight dipping
- Dip headlights when within 150 m of oncoming traffic or when following within 60 m to avoid dazzling other drivers.
- Hill start procedure
- Apply handbrake, select first gear, find biting point, release handbrake smoothly while accelerating to prevent rollback.
- Reversing with spotter
- Use mirrors and a spotter when reversing; if visibility is restricted, get out and check behind before reversing.
- Brake fade cause
- Brake fade is caused by overheating from continuous braking; use lower gears and engine braking on long descents.
- Tyre blowout response
- Hold steering firmly, ease off accelerator, avoid hard braking, and steer to a safe stop.
- Accident reporting deadline
- Report an accident with injuries, fatalities, or significant damage to police within 24 hours.
- Spinal injury first aid
- Keep a suspected spinal injury casualty still, stabilize head and neck, and wait for trained responders; do not twist the neck.
- Medical fitness vision standard
- Drivers must meet vision standards, typically visual acuity of 6/12 in at least one eye, to hold a licence.
- Licence renewal procedure
- Apply to renew before expiry; late renewal may require a penalty and re-test if expired beyond a set period.