Poland Category D1 Theory Test flashcards
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- Default built-up area speed limit
- In Poland the default speed limit inside a built-up area is 50 km/h, applying day and night unless a road sign sets a different limit.
- Following distance rule
- Outside built-up areas keep at least half the speedometer reading in metres; at 90 km/h that is at least 45 metres behind the vehicle ahead.
- Emergency corridor (korytarz życia)
- When traffic queues on a multi-lane road, drivers move to the outer edges to open a central lane so ambulances and fire engines can pass.
- Zebra crossing priority
- A pedestrian on a zebra crossing has priority; drivers must slow down or stop, and overtaking at a crossing is prohibited.
- Level crossing red light
- A flashing red light, lowered barriers or a closing barrier at a level crossing mean an absolute stop before the tracks.
- Roundabout priority rule
- Where no sign states otherwise, the entering vehicle yields to traffic already circulating on the roundabout; A-7 or B-1 confirms this.
- Category D1 scope
- Category D1 covers buses with 9 to 17 seats including the driver, with maximum authorised mass up to 7500 kg, optionally towing up to 750 kg.
- Air-brake pressure check
- Before moving a D1 bus with air brakes, pressure must reach the operating range, typically 6 to 8 bar; a low-pressure warning means do not drive.
- Tachograph driving limits
- Daily driving is normally 9 hours, extendable to 10 hours twice a week; after 4.5 hours of driving a 45-minute break is required.
- Bus door interlock
- The bus must not move with doors open; check the door-open warning lamp and confirm all doors are closed before departure.
- Pre-trip vehicle check
- Check tyres, lights, mirrors, wipers, fluids, brakes and emergency equipment before departure; defects must be corrected before driving.
- Reversing a bus
- Use mirrors and, where possible, a guide when reversing; the reversing alarm and camera do not replace direct observation.
- Polish sign groups
- Polish road signs are grouped as A warning, B prohibition, C mandatory, D information, E supplementary, F service and G road works.
- B-1 stop sign
- The B-1 sign is an octagon requiring a full stop at the stop line; A-7 give way is a downward-pointing triangle.
- B-35 vs B-36
- B-35 prohibits parking, while B-36 prohibits stopping; the difference affects penalties and whether the vehicle may be towed.
- Flashing yellow signal
- A flashing yellow signal alone means proceed with caution, observing general priority rules and any signs at the junction.
- Solid white line
- A solid white centre line means no crossing; a broken white line may be crossed when safe and permitted.
- Traffic controller signals
- Signals given by a traffic controller override traffic lights and road signs; a raised arm means stop for all directions.
- Polish emergency numbers
- In Poland call 112 for general emergencies, 999 for an ambulance, 998 for the fire service and 997 for the police.
- CPR compression rate
- Adult CPR uses 30 compressions to 2 rescue breaths at 100 to 120 compressions per minute, with a compression depth of 5 to 6 cm.
- Warning triangle distance
- Place the warning triangle behind the vehicle: on ordinary roads outside built-up areas at least 30 to 50 metres back, further on fast roads.
- Severe bleeding control
- Apply direct pressure with a clean dressing; use a tourniquet only if pressure fails and record the time it was applied.
- Burn first aid
- Cool a burn with running water for at least 10 to 20 minutes, do not remove stuck clothing, and do not apply ointments.
- Duty to assist
- Polish law requires drivers to render assistance at a collision scene and to call emergency services; failure can lead to criminal liability.
- Documents carried when driving
- Carry the driving licence, vehicle registration, proof of third-party insurance (OC), and for D1 a medical certificate and driver qualification card.
- Polish alcohol limit
- The limit is 0.2 per mille blood alcohol (0.1 mg/l breath); above 0.5 per mille is a criminal offence.
- Penalty points threshold
- Accumulating 24 penalty points within 5 years triggers a licence re-examination in Poland.
- D1 licence validity
- A category D1 licence is valid for 5 years; after age 60 medical certificates are required more frequently.
- Driver qualification card
- Professional passenger transport requires a driver qualification card and periodic training every 5 years.
- Passenger number limit
- The number of passengers must not exceed the number of seats; standing passengers are allowed only where the vehicle is approved for them.
- Load security responsibility
- The driver is responsible for securing the load so it cannot shift or fall and cannot obstruct lights, mirrors or registration plates.
- Seat belt obligation
- Passengers must wear seat belts where fitted, and the driver is responsible for informing them of this obligation before departure.