Mozambique INATRO Professional Driving Licence Theory flashcards

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Left-hand traffic rule

In Mozambique vehicles drive on the left side of the road; at unmarked intersections the vehicle approaching from the right has priority unless signs state otherwise.

Urban speed limit default

Inside built-up areas the general speed limit is 60 km/h unless a sign shows a different figure; lower limits apply near schools and pedestrian zones.

Professional alcohol limit

Professional drivers are subject to zero tolerance for alcohol; any positive breath test or refusal to be tested results in serious legal consequences.

STOP sign obligation

A STOP sign requires a complete halt at the stop line regardless of whether the road appears clear; a give-way sign requires yielding without necessarily stopping.

Solid white centre line

A continuous white line means no crossing and no overtaking; a broken line may be crossed when safe; a double solid line is an absolute prohibition.

Traffic light sequence

The sequence is red, red plus amber (prepare to go), green, then amber (stop unless stopping is unsafe); a flashing amber means yield to pedestrians.

Police officer overrides signals

A police officer's hand signals take priority over traffic lights and road signs; an arm raised vertically means stop for all directions.

Two-second following rule

Keep at least two seconds' gap to the vehicle ahead in dry conditions; double this in rain, at night or when towing a trailer.

Speed and braking distance

Braking distance increases with the square of speed, so doubling speed roughly quadruples the distance needed to stop.

Fog driving technique

In fog use dipped headlights and fog lamps, never main beam, and reduce speed to the distance you can see to be clear.

Cyclist overtaking clearance

When overtaking a cyclist, leave at least 1.5 metres of lateral clearance and slow down; give more space at higher speeds or on wet roads.

Minimum tyre tread depth

Cars require at least 1.6 mm of tread across the central three-quarters of the tyre; heavy vehicles need more, as stated in the vehicle manual.

Dashboard warning colours

Red warning lights mean stop immediately, amber means a fault to be checked soon, and green or blue lights are informational only.

Cold tyre pressure check

Tyre pressure must be checked when tyres are cold; under-inflation increases fuel consumption, heat build-up and the risk of a blowout.

Air brake daily check

Heavy vehicles with air brakes require a daily drain of moisture from the reservoirs and a leak-down test before the vehicle departs.

Passenger seating capacity

The driver must ensure the number of passengers does not exceed the licensed seating capacity; standing passengers are prohibited unless specifically authorised.

Load projection marking

Loads projecting beyond the vehicle must be marked with a red flag or panel in daylight and with reflectors at night.

Boarding and alighting safety

Doors must be closed before the vehicle moves and opened only after a full stop; passengers board and alight on the safe kerb side.

Continuous driving limit

A professional driver may drive a maximum of 4 hours continuously before taking a break of at least 30 minutes.

Daily rest requirement

A daily rest of at least 11 hours must be taken in each 24-hour period; reduced rest of 9 hours is allowed a limited number of times.

Weekly driving limits

Weekly driving must not exceed 56 hours, and total driving over any two consecutive weeks must not exceed 90 hours.

Fatigue countermeasure

Yawning, heavy eyelids and drifting are fatigue signs; the only effective remedy is to stop and rest or sleep, not to continue driving.

Scene protection first

At an accident, switch on hazard lights, place a warning triangle at a safe distance and wear a reflective vest before leaving the vehicle.

Suspected spinal injury

Do not move a casualty with a suspected spinal injury unless there is immediate danger such as fire or traffic; keep the head and neck immobilised.

CPR compression ratio

If trained, start CPR with 30 chest compressions followed by 2 rescue breaths when breathing has stopped; continue until help arrives.

Burn first aid

Cool burns with clean running water for at least 10 minutes; never apply oil, butter or ice, and do not burst blisters.

Eco-driving acceleration

Accelerate smoothly and change up early, around 2,000 to 2,500 rpm for petrol engines, to reduce fuel consumption and emissions.

Idling fuel waste

Switch off the engine during stops longer than about 30 seconds; idling wastes fuel, increases emissions and adds unnecessary wear.

Roof rack drag penalty

Remove unnecessary roof racks and excess weight; aerodynamic drag and mass both increase fuel consumption noticeably at higher speeds.

Compulsory insurance

Third-party liability insurance is mandatory; driving without it is an offence and exposes the driver to fines and personal liability for damages.

Periodic vehicle inspection

Vehicles must undergo periodic inspection at intervals set by age and category; an expired inspection invalidates use on public roads.

Dangerous goods classes

Dangerous goods are classified by UN hazard classes: explosives, gases, flammable liquids, oxidisers, toxic substances, radioactive material, corrosives and miscellaneous.