NL Class 5I Knowledge Test flashcards
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- Stop sign obligation
- Bring the vehicle to a complete halt at the stop line, or at the edge of the intersecting road if no line exists, then proceed only when the way is clear.
- Yield sign meaning
- Slow down and give way to traffic already on the through road. A full stop is needed only when traffic requires it, not automatically.
- Solid white line
- Separates lanes of traffic moving in the same direction and must not be crossed. Broken white lines may be crossed when it is safe.
- Solid yellow centre line
- Forbids crossing into the opposing lane to overtake. A broken yellow line permits overtaking when visibility and clearance allow it.
- Flashing amber signal
- Means proceed only if the way is clear. Unlike a steady amber, it does not warn of an imminent red light.
- Red arrow signal
- Forbids movement in the direction the arrow points, even when other signals at the same junction show green for different movements.
- Regulatory versus warning signs
- Regulatory signs are circular with a red border and impose legal requirements. Warning signs are triangular with a red border and alert to hazards ahead.
- Uncontrolled crossroads rule
- At an intersection with no signs or markings, give way to traffic approaching from the right unless a different rule is posted locally.
- Two-second rule
- Minimum following gap in dry conditions, measured from a fixed roadside point. Double it to four seconds on wet roads and extend further on ice.
- Total stopping distance
- Thinking distance plus braking distance. Thinking distance rises linearly with speed; braking distance rises with the square of speed.
- Gap in metres at 100 km/h
- A two-second following gap at 100 km/h equals about 56 metres. At 50 km/h the same two-second gap is about 28 metres.
- Forward scanning distance
- Scan roughly 12 to 15 seconds ahead in urban areas and further on open roads, so hazards are seen before hard braking is needed.
- Blind spot check
- Mirrors plus a shoulder glance before any lane change. Mirrors alone leave areas beside and behind the vehicle unseen.
- Fatigue effect on driving
- Impairs reaction time comparably to low blood alcohol. After about 17 hours awake, performance drops markedly and only sleep restores it.
- Driving in fog
- Use dipped headlights and reduce speed so stopping distance stays within the visible road ahead. High beam reflects back off fog and worsens visibility.
- System of car control
- Course, position, speed, gear, acceleration, applied in that fixed order. Each stage is completed before the next is started.
- Understeer correction
- Front tyres lose grip and the car runs wide. Ease off the accelerator and reduce steering input to let the front tyres regain grip.
- Oversteer correction
- Rear tyres lose grip and the car rotates. Ease off the throttle and apply gentle counter-steering rather than braking sharply.
- ABS braking technique
- Press the brake firmly and hold it. ABS prevents wheel lock and preserves steering, so pumping the pedal is unnecessary and reduces effectiveness.
- ESC capability limit
- Electronic stability control corrects skids by braking individual wheels, but it cannot create grip beyond what the tyres and road surface provide.
- Aquaplaning response
- Water lifts the tyres off the road. Ease off the accelerator, avoid hard braking, and hold the steering steady until grip returns.
- Engine braking on descents
- Selecting a lower gear limits speed on a long downhill and reduces reliance on the brakes, preventing brake fade from overheating.
- Factors reducing tyre grip
- Under-inflation, worn tread, and low temperature all reduce grip. Tread below the legal minimum sharply increases wet stopping distance.
- Skid recovery principle
- Look and steer where you want the car to go. Hard braking during a skid shifts weight forward and usually worsens the loss of control.
- Learner permit conditions
- The holder must display L plates and be accompanied by a driver holding a full licence for the relevant vehicle category.
- Provisional licence restrictions
- Conditions vary by jurisdiction and may include a lower blood-alcohol limit, passenger limits, or night-time curfews for newly qualified drivers.
- Driving while disqualified
- An offence distinct from unlicensed driving, carrying penalties that may include fines, vehicle seizure, and imprisonment.
- Registration and address change
- Registration links the vehicle to a registered owner and address. The owner must notify the authority of address or ownership changes within the prescribed period.
- Compulsory third-party insurance
- Covers injury to other people. Driving uninsured is a separate offence from driving unlicensed and carries its own penalties.
- Roadworthiness certificate
- A periodic inspection certificate that must be current for the vehicle to be legally used on public roads. Expiry makes use an offence.
- Demerit point threshold
- Points accumulate for traffic offences. Reaching the threshold triggers suspension or disqualification, and points expire after a set period.
- Registered owner responsibility
- The registered owner must ensure the vehicle is registered, insured, and roadworthy, regardless of who is actually driving it at any time.