Kiribati Driving Licence Written Test flashcards

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Octagon sign meaning

An eight-sided red sign is a STOP sign. You must bring the vehicle to a complete stop at the stop line, give way to traffic on the intersecting road, and move off only when it is safe.

Inverted triangle sign

A downward-pointing triangle is a GIVE WAY or YIELD sign. Slow down, be prepared to stop, and give way to traffic on the road you are joining or crossing; a full stop is not mandatory if the way is clear.

Solid centre line rule

A solid centre line must not be crossed or straddled to overtake. Where double lines exist, the restriction applies to the side with the solid line; a broken line on your side permits crossing when safe.

Amber traffic light

A steady amber light means stop, unless you are so close to the line that stopping could cause a collision. It does not mean accelerate; red follows and entering on red is an offence.

Police signal overrides signals

Directions from a police officer or authorised traffic officer take priority over signs, road markings and traffic lights. A raised hand with palm toward you means stop; a beckoning motion means proceed when safe.

Give way to the right

Where no signs or signals control an intersection, you give way to traffic approaching from your right and to any vehicle already in the intersection. Reduce speed so you can stop within the distance you can see.

Turning across oncoming traffic

A vehicle turning right across the path of oncoming traffic must yield to that traffic and to pedestrians crossing the road it is entering. Oncoming vehicles have priority; waiting is the driver's responsibility.

Entering from a driveway

When entering a public road from a driveway, private land, petrol station or unpaved track, you must give way to all vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians already on the road, including those on the shoulder.

Blocking an intersection

Do not enter an intersection unless you can clear it. A vehicle already committed has priority over later arrivals, and stopping inside the junction obstructs cross traffic and pedestrians.

Two-second following rule

Choose a fixed object ahead; you should reach it no sooner than two seconds after the vehicle ahead does. This gives a minimum safe gap in good, dry conditions on a clear road.

Following gap in rain

Double the two-second rule to at least four seconds in rain, at night, on gravel or coral, or when following a large vehicle that blocks your view of the road ahead.

Speed limit is a maximum

A posted limit applies only in ideal conditions. Rain, flooding, loose coral, darkness, livestock and pedestrians all require lower speed so you can stop within the distance you can see to be clear.

Stopping distance components

Total stopping distance equals thinking distance plus braking distance. Thinking distance grows linearly with speed; braking distance grows with the square of speed, so doubling speed roughly quadruples braking distance.

Default overtaking side

Overtake on the right by default. Passing on the left is allowed only where the vehicle ahead is signalling a right turn and there is room, or where lane markings specifically permit it.

Overtaking four checks

Before passing, confirm mirrors and blind spot are clear, no solid line or no-overtaking sign applies, the oncoming lane is clear for the whole pass, and you can finish without exceeding the speed limit.

Returning after overtaking

Move back to the left only when the overtaken vehicle is visible in your interior mirror. Signal first, and leave enough space so the other driver does not have to brake or swerve.

Where not to overtake

Do not overtake at pedestrian crossings, junctions, bends, crests, bridges, narrow causeways or anywhere visibility is shorter than the distance needed to complete the pass and return safely.

Right turn procedure

Signal early, position near the centre line, check mirrors and blind spot for overtaking vehicles, then yield to oncoming traffic and to pedestrians crossing the road you are entering.

Alcohol elimination rate

The body clears roughly one standard drink, about 10 grams of alcohol, per hour. Coffee, food, cold showers and sleep do not speed this up; only time reduces blood alcohol concentration.

Standard drink formula

Alcohol in grams equals volume in millilitres times ABV as a decimal times 0.789. A 330 mL bottle at 5 percent contains about 13 grams of pure alcohol.

Fatigue versus alcohol

Staying awake for about 17 hours impairs driving performance comparably to a low blood alcohol level. Yawning, drifting, heavy eyelids and missed signs mean stop and rest, not push on.

Medicine and driving

Prescription and over-the-counter medicines can cause drowsiness or slow reactions. Check the label and pharmacist advice, and do not drive if warned against it or if you feel impaired.

Passing cyclist clearance

Leave a clear lateral margin when passing a cyclist or motorcyclist, commonly at least one metre at low speed and 1.5 metres at higher speed. If you cannot give that space, wait.

Door zone hazard

Before opening a car door, check mirrors and look over your shoulder for cyclists and motorcyclists. Opening with the far hand forces a shoulder check and reduces the risk of striking a passing rider.

Speed and pedestrian survival

The chance a struck pedestrian dies rises steeply with impact speed. At 50 km/h death is likely; at 30 km/h survival is far more probable, which is why low speed near villages matters.

Tyre tread minimum

The common legal minimum tread depth is 1.6 mm across the central three-quarters of the tyre. Below this, wet grip and aquaplaning resistance fall sharply; also check for cuts and bulges.

Documents to carry

Carry a valid driving licence for the class driven, vehicle registration, a current roadworthiness or inspection certificate, and proof of valid insurance or third-party cover.

Warning light colours

A red warning light means stop as soon as it is safe, for example oil pressure, brakes, temperature or battery. An amber light signals a fault to be checked soon, such as engine management or ABS.

Cover the brake

Covering the brake means taking your foot off the accelerator and holding it over the brake pedal, ready to stop. Use it approaching crossings, blind junctions, school gates and flooded sections.

Skid recovery

Ease off the accelerator, avoid hard braking, and steer smoothly in the direction you want the front of the vehicle to travel. Look where you intend to go rather than at the obstacle.

Causeway crossing rule

Before entering a narrow causeway, check the far end is clear, slow down and keep left. Do not overtake, stop or turn around on it; cross steadily in one movement with maximum margin.

Flood water danger

Never drive into water of unknown depth. Moving water about 30 cm deep can float or sweep away a small car, and 15 cm can knock a person off their feet. Turn back instead.

Salt water and brakes

Sea spray and salt water corrode brake lines and electrical connections. After coastal driving or any saltwater immersion, wash the underside and test the brakes gently at low speed.

Post-flood brake check

After crossing shallow water, drive slowly and apply the brakes lightly to dry them. If water reached floor level or the pedal feels spongy, stop and have the vehicle inspected before continuing.