Comoros Driving Licence Test flashcards

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Octagonal STOP sign

A red octagonal sign meaning you must come to a complete stop at the stop line and give way to traffic on the intersecting road. Its unique shape is recognisable even when dirty or partly obscured.

Inverted triangle give-way sign

A red-bordered inverted triangle meaning you must slow down and yield to traffic on the priority road. A full stop is required only when traffic demands it, unlike at a STOP sign.

Solid white centre line

A continuous white line that may not be crossed or straddled. Overtaking is prohibited, and the rule of the nearest line applies when it is paired with a broken line.

Traffic light red plus amber

The red and amber lights showing together mean prepare to move but do not proceed yet. Green follows, and amber alone means stop unless stopping is unsafe.

Priorité à droite

The default priority rule at an unmarked intersection: yield to traffic approaching from your right. It is cancelled on priority roads and at exits from private property or car parks.

Roundabout priority in Comoros

Vehicles already circulating in a roundabout normally have priority unless a sign explicitly gives priority to entering traffic. Check the sign before entering and yield accordingly.

Emergency vehicle priority

Vehicles using sirens and flashing blue lights have priority. Slow down, indicate, and pull to the right or stop to let them pass, without blocking the intersection.

Urban speed limit

Inside a built-up area marked by a place-name sign, the general limit is 50 km/h unless signs state otherwise. Reduce below this when visibility or road conditions demand.

Two-second following rule

Maintain at least a two-second gap behind the vehicle ahead in dry conditions, doubled to four seconds in rain or on gravel. Count using a fixed roadside point.

Continuous yellow kerb line

A continuous yellow line along the kerb prohibits both stopping and parking. A broken yellow line prohibits parking only, allowing brief stopping where the driver stays ready to move.

Legal tyre tread depth

The minimum legal tread depth is 1.6 mm across the central three-quarters of the tyre. Check also for cuts, bulges and correct cold pressure before driving.

Rear fog light use

Rear fog lights may be used only when visibility is below about 50 metres, to avoid dazzling following drivers. Front fog lights are for fog, heavy rain or falling snow.

Hazard warning lights

Used to warn of a breakdown, sudden slowing in a queue, or danger ahead. They are not a parking permit and do not authorise stopping in prohibited places.

Mirror-signal-manoeuvre sequence

Check the mirrors, signal your intention, then perform the manoeuvre. Check the blind spot before changing lane, and cancel the indicator after completing the move.

Safe cyclist overtaking gap

Leave at least 1 metre when overtaking a cyclist in built-up areas and 1.5 metres outside them. If you cannot leave this gap, wait behind until it is safe.

Dazzled by oncoming headlights

Slow down, look toward the left edge of your lane to avoid the glare, and do not retaliate with main beam. Keep your speed low until your vision recovers.

Documents carried when driving

Carry a valid driving licence for the vehicle category, the vehicle registration certificate (carte grise), and proof of valid third-party insurance. Missing documents are an offence.

Driving without insurance

Driving without valid third-party insurance is an offence. The vehicle may be immobilised and the driver fined, and the driver is personally liable for damage caused.

Failing to stop after injury

Leaving the scene of an accident involving injury without stopping is a serious offence. Stop, protect the scene, help casualties and report to the police.

Alcohol impairment signs

Alcohol slows reaction time and impairs speed and distance judgement and peripheral vision before you feel drunk. The only safe approach is not to drink before driving.

Refusing a breath test

Refusing a breath or blood test when requested by police is itself an offence, carrying penalties similar to or heavier than driving over the legal alcohol limit.

Warning signs of fatigue

Heavy eyelids, yawning, drifting in lane, missing signs or exits, and difficulty concentrating. Stop safely, take a 15-20 minute nap, and do not rely on coffee alone.

Accident scene protection

Switch on hazard lights, place a warning triangle at least 30 metres behind, and wear a reflective vest. Protect the scene before alerting emergency services and giving first aid.

Recovery position

For an unconscious casualty who is breathing, place them on their side with the head tilted back to keep the airway open, and monitor breathing until help arrives.

Chest compressions rate

For a casualty not breathing, press 5-6 cm deep in the centre of the chest at 100-120 compressions per minute. Continue until emergency help arrives or the casualty recovers.

Emergency numbers Comoros

Dial 17 for police and 18 for fire and ambulance. State the location, number of casualties and types of injury clearly, and follow the operator's instructions.

Vulnerable road users

Pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists, children, the elderly and people with reduced mobility. They have less protection in a crash, so give them extra space and time.

Dooring prevention

Before opening a car door, check the mirror and look over your shoulder for cyclists and motorcyclists. The Dutch reach, using the far hand, makes you turn and look.

Overtaking a stopped bus

Pass slowly and watch for pedestrians crossing in front of the bus, where they may be hidden from your view. Give way to the bus pulling out where the law requires.

Cockpit drill before starting

Check doors are closed, adjust seat and mirrors, fasten the seat belt, confirm the gear is neutral or P, and the handbrake is on, then start the engine.

Parallel parking finish

Reverse into the space with full lock, straighten as you enter, and finish within about 30 cm of the kerb, with wheels straight and the vehicle parallel to the kerb.

Hill start procedure

Hold the handbrake, find the clutch biting point, apply slight accelerator, release the handbrake as the car pulls, and check mirrors and blind spot before moving off.