Kuwait Driving Theory flashcards
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- Red octagon sign
- A stop sign requiring a complete stop before the line and yielding to cross traffic before proceeding.
- Give-way sign
- An inverted red triangle meaning slow down and give way to traffic on the main road; stop only if necessary.
- Solid white line
- A road marking that must not be crossed; it separates lanes or marks the edge where crossing is prohibited.
- Yellow kerb line
- A marking indicating no parking at any time along that section of kerb, regardless of other signs.
- Uncontrolled junction rule
- At an intersection without signs or signals, give way to traffic approaching from your right.
- Roundabout priority
- Traffic already circulating in the roundabout has priority; entering vehicles must yield and wait for a safe gap.
- Turning left rule
- When turning left across oncoming traffic, yield to vehicles going straight or turning right before completing the turn.
- Emergency vehicle priority
- Vehicles with sirens or flashing lights on call have priority; pull to the right and stop if needed.
- Two-second rule
- A minimum following gap in good conditions: you should reach a fixed point no sooner than two seconds after the vehicle ahead.
- Stopping distance formula
- Total stopping distance equals thinking distance plus braking distance; braking distance grows with the square of speed.
- Urban default limit
- In Kuwait, urban roads generally have a default limit of 60 km/h unless a lower or higher limit is posted.
- Overtaking side
- Overtaking must be done on the left; overtaking on the right is prohibited except in slow-moving queues or marked lanes.
- Lane change routine
- Check mirrors, signal, check the blind spot, then move only when the gap is safe and the line permits.
- Solid line lane change
- A solid white line between lanes means lane changes are prohibited; a broken line permits changes when safe.
- Junction parking rule
- Do not park within 5 metres of a junction, corner, or pedestrian crossing to preserve visibility and safety.
- Slope parking procedure
- Apply the handbrake, engage a gear or P, and turn wheels toward the kerb when facing downhill.
- Hazard routine
- Mirrors, signal, manoeuvre: check mirrors, signal intention, then carry out the manoeuvre smoothly and safely.
- Sandstorm driving
- Reduce speed, use low beams, increase following distance; if visibility drops severely, pull off safely and wait.
- Space cushion
- A buffer of space around your vehicle that gives time to react and an escape route if traffic changes suddenly.
- Kuwait minimum driving age
- The minimum age to drive a private vehicle in Kuwait is 18; higher ages apply to heavy vehicles and public transport.
- Seat belt law
- Seat belts are mandatory for the driver and front-seat passengers; children must be properly restrained.
- Driving without licence
- Driving without a valid licence or with an expired licence is an offence carrying fines and possible vehicle impoundment.
- Emergency number Kuwait
- The emergency number for police, ambulance, and fire in Kuwait is 112.
- Breakdown on highway
- Move to the hard shoulder, turn on hazard lights, place a warning triangle behind the vehicle, and stay clear of traffic.
- Tyre burst response
- Hold the wheel firmly, ease off the accelerator, steer straight, and brake gently once control is regained.
- Warning triangle distance
- On a highway, place the warning triangle at least 50 metres behind the broken-down vehicle to warn approaching traffic.
- Flashing amber light
- A flashing amber traffic light means proceed with caution; the signal is not controlling and you must yield as needed.
- Blue circular sign
- A blue circular sign gives a mandatory instruction, such as a required direction of travel or minimum speed.
- Four-way stop order
- At a four-way stop, the first vehicle to arrive proceeds first; if simultaneous, yield to the vehicle on the right.
- Pedestrian crossing priority
- Pedestrians on a marked crossing have priority; approach at a speed that lets you stop safely before the line.
- Rain following gap
- In rain, dust, or low visibility, increase the following gap to at least four seconds and reduce speed.
- Overtaking prohibition
- Do not overtake at pedestrian crossings, junctions, bends, hill crests, or where a solid white line is present.
- Yellow box junction
- Do not enter a yellow box junction unless your exit is clear, so you do not block cross traffic.
- Report accident
- After a collision, stop, check for injuries, call 112, exchange details, and report the accident to police.