Traffic Rules and Regulations for U.S. Forces in Germany, Exams of Advanced Education

Download Traffic Rules and Regulations for U.S. Forces in Germany and more Exams Advanced Education in PDF only on Docsity! USAREUR (GERMAN DRIVER'S LICENSE) TEST EXAM WITH ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024 During daytime, where is it permitted to use headlights to signal the intention to pass? Outside city limits Within city limits Both of the above - Outside city limits In a housing area controlled by the U.S. Forces, what are drivers required to do when approaching a school bus that has come to a stop? Slow down and pass with caution. Stop, regardless of whether or not approaching or following the bus, and do not continue until the bus begins to move again. Stop only if the bus is on the driver's side of the road. - Stop, regardless of whether or not approaching or following the bus, and do not continue until the bus begins to move again. A driver who lends his or her vehicle to a member of the U.S. Forces is required to provide the borrower with the registration certificate. T/F - True Headlights must be dimmed for oncoming traffic and when following another driver to reduce the glare in his or her rear-view mirror. T/F - True Drivers are not always required to indicate their intention to pass by using directional signals. T/F - False A continuous, solid, white center line on the road may not be crossed or even touched by the wheels of the driver's vehicle. T/F - True What does the driver of vehicle 3 have to do? Yeild to Vehicle 1 Move on. Yeild to Vehicle 2 - Move on Directional arrows on the pavement must be followed once the driver has entered a lane that is so marked. T/F - True Fast driving often leads to accidents in which of the following situations? At points where vision is restricted At pedestrian crossings. At intersections and junctions. All of the above - All of the above In which order must the vehicles proceed? 2-3-1 2-1-3 3-2-1 - 3-2-1 For registration purposes, the insurance policy cannot substitute for the insurance confirmation card as proof of automobile insurance under German law and U.S. Forces regulations. T/F - True License plates issued to drivers by the Registry of Motor Vehicles automatically become the driver's property. T/F - False The driver of a registered motor vehicle is required to observe which of the following with respect to U.S. Forces POV license plates? License plates will not be altered. The rear license plate must be illuminated. License plates always must be firmly attached with bolts and screws. All of the above. - All of the above When approaching an intersection with directional arrows painted on the pavement, the driver will enter the appropriate lane and do which of the following? Follow the direction of the arrow Change lanes in the intersection Both of the above - A continuous, solid, white center line on the road may not be crossed or even touched by the wheels of the driver's vehicle. T/F - When a broken white line and a solid white center line appear together, traffic on the broken-line side is permitted to pass. T/F - Directional arrows on the pavement must be followed once the driver has entered a lane that is so marked. T/F - Unless otherwise posted, a speed limit of 100 kilometers per hour (kph) (62 miles per hour (mph)) applies to all vehicles on all highways and roads in Germany. T/F - Under certain circumstances, the maximum speed posted may be too fast for road and traffic conditions. T/F - Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit within city limits is 60 kph (37 mph). T/F - How many times greater is the force of collision if the driving speed is doubled? Twice as great. Three times as great. Four times as great. - Minimum speed limits must be obeyed according to which of the following? Except where road or traffic conditions make drivers drive more slowly Except when visibility or weather conditions make drivers drive more slowly. Both of the above - When traveling on multi-lane roads with dense traffic, it is illegal for vehicles in the right lane to go faster than those in the left lane. T/F - A slow vehicle is being followed by several other vehicles that cannot pass because of the traffic. On reaching a suitable place (such as a wide place in the roadway), the driver of the slow vehicle should pull to the right to allow the other vehicles to pass. T/F - What must a driver do when approaching a round blue sign with a white number 30 on it? Stay off this road if driving a vehicle that can move only at a speed of less than 30 kph (20 mph). Not exceed 30 kph. Not drive at less than 30 kph, weather conditions and traffic permitting. Both a and c above - In the city where no priority signs are posted, the driver on the widest street has the right-of-way. T/F - The "right-before-left" rule applies at unmarked intersections. T/F - A driver wants to leave a private driveway and turn right onto a public roa At the same time, a cyclist is approaching from the left. Who has to wait? The cyclist. The driver of the motor vehicle - A driver who disregards the safety of others is excused legally from responsibility when he or she has the right-of-way. T/F - In which order may the vehicles proceed? 1-2-3. 2-1-3. 3-1-2. - What does the driver of vehicle 2 have to do? Observe the right-of-way of vehicle 1. Proceed without stopping Observe the right-of-way of vehicle 3. - In which order may the vehicles proceed? 1-2-3 2-1-3 3-2-1 - In which order may the vehicles proceed? 3-2-1 3-1-2 2-3-1 - When a driver is traveling in the direction of the white arrow, what must the driver do when faced with oncoming traffic? (sign 308) (blue sign with red down arrow and white up arrow) Yield the right-of-way Proceed Flash the headlights and proceed - Which vehicle has the right-of-way?(para 19i and sign 205) Vehicle 1 Vehicle 2 - Which vehicle has the right-of-way?(para 19i and sign 205) Vehicle 1 Vehicle 2 - Which vehicle must yield? Vehicle 1 2-3-1 3-1-2 2-1-3 - Which vehicle has the right-of-way? Vehicle 1. Vehicle 2 - In which order may the vehicles proceed? 1-2-3 1-3-2 2-1-3 - The driver of vehicle 1 wants to turn left. To do so, the driver must pull up to the middle of the intersection in front of vehicle 2 and then allow vehicle 3 to pass in front of her. T/F - Does vehicle 2 have to wait? Yes No - In which order must the vehicles proceed? 3-2-1 2-1-3 1-2-3 - In which order must the vehicles proceed? 2-3-1 2-1-3 3-2-1 - In which order may the vehicles proceed? 2-1-3 3-2-1 3-1-2 - In which order may the vehicles proceed? 2-3-1 3-1-2 2-1-3 - U-turns are prohibited on autobahns. T/F - The turn indicator must be used for all turns and to warn other traffic of the driver's intention to do which of the following? Pass another vehicle or change lanes of traffic. Pull away from a curb or parked position. Leave a traffic circle. All of the above - When a streetcar comes up behind a driver's vehicle while the driver is waiting to make a left turn, the driver must do which of the following? Move to the next block or to some point where a left turn can be made without holding up the streetcar. Maintain his or her position, because the streetcar does not have the right-of- way. Wait until oncoming traffic is clear and then make the turn. - A driver on the right-hand side of the road who wants to turn left should do which of the following? Move next to the center line, watch traffic to the rear, and give a directional signal. Watch traffic to the rear, give a directional signal, and move next to the center line. Give a directional signal, move to the center, and watch traffic to the rear. - Which vehicle must give a directional signal? Vehicle 2. Vehicles 2 and 3. Vehicles 1 and 3. - Whose position is incorrect for the left turn? Vehicle 1. Vehicle 2 Vehicle 1 and 3 - Which position is correct for a left turn? Vehicle 1. Vehicle 2 Vehicle 3 - A vehicle is considered to be parked when the driver leaves the vehicle or the vehicle has been stopped for longer than which of the following? 2 minutes 3 minutes 5 minutes - On which streets is parking on the left permitted? On one-way streets and on streets that have streetcar tracks that do not permit parking on the right side. On two way streets. On country roads. - Outside city limits, the minimum distance for parking cars from a warning cross indicating a railroad crossing is 50 meters (165 feet). T/F - Not at all When there is adequate street lighting - Headlights must be dimmed for oncoming traffic and when following another driver to reduce the glare in his or her rear-view mirror. T/F - When either nighttime or daytime visibility is substantially reduced by fog, rain, or snowfall, use of low-beam headlights is required. T/F - What is the minimum speed a vehicle must be able to maintain on the autobahn? 50 kph (31mph) 60 kph (37 mph) 80 kph (50 mph) - If a vehicle breaks down on the autobahn, help can be obtained by which of the following? (para 21g) Calling the nearest autobahn gas station. Flagging down another driver. Using one of the telephone boxes located at regular intervals along the autobahn - How long may a driver remain in the passing lane while traveling at a high rate of speed? Only as long as necessary to pass other vehicles. Until the vehicle ahead completes its passing maneuver. As long as there is no driver behind flashing lights to move ahead. Both a and b above. - Stopping (except in emergencies or in designated parking areas), making U-turns, and backing up are prohibited on autobahns. T/F - If a driver misses an autobahn exit, the driver must drive to the next exit and use the overpass or underpass. T/F - Which parts of the autobahn are particularly prone to becoming ice hazards? Bridges Stretches leading through forests. Both of the above - Both of the above Drivers who run out of gas on the autobahn may be fined for stopping on the autobahn. T/F - True When vehicles are halted at railroad crossings at night waiting for a train to pass, drivers must turn on high-beam headlights. T/F - False What must a driver do when passing a streetcar that has stopped to take on and let off passengers on the roadway? Wait until the streetcar proceeds Pass at a moderate speed and at such a distance that boarding and unboarding passengers are not bothered. Stop and proceed only after the streetcar doors are closed and the roadway is clear of pedestrians. - What must a driver do when approaching a railroad crossing without a warning cross? Approach with caution and look both directions for approaching trains Listen for sounds that indicate an approaching train. Both of the above. - Both of the above. When are drivers required to wait at a railroad crossing? When there is a flashing red light. When a train has just passed. When there is more than one track - When may drivers cross the tracks of an unguarded railroad crossing marked by a flashing light when a train has just passed? As soon as the train clears the crossing. When the flashing red light goes out. When the flashing green light goes on. - When the flashing red light goes out. What must a driver do when approaching a railroad crossing where the barriers are open? Approach at a moderate speed and observe the tracks to the right and left. Proceed without slowing down. Come to a complete stop, look to the left and right of the tracks, then continue to drive. - In a housing area controlled by the U.S. Forces, what are drivers required to do when approaching a school bus that has come to a stop? Slow down and pass with caution. Stop, regardless of whether or not approaching or following the bus, and do not continue until the bus begins to move again. Stop only if the bus is on the driver's side of the road. - When a streetcar has stopped at a pedestrian island, drivers must watch out for passengers getting on and off, but may proceed carefully on the right. T/F - Passing a vehicle at a railroad crossing is illegal. T/F - If a vehicle breaks down on the autobahn, the vehicle may be towed to the which of the following? The next gas station on the autobahn. The next autobahn exit. He original destination on the autobahn, provided a tow bar is used. All of the above. - Under what conditions may drivers pass other vehicles at zebra crossings? If the crossing is hard to see. If there are no pedestrians waiting to cross. None. Drivers must not pass other vehicles at zebra crossings - The passenger vehicle. - A police officer controls traffic at an intersection and the traffic lights are in operation. Which signals must drivers obey? The police officer's. The traffic light's. Neither, because the "right-before-left" rule applies in both cases. - The yellow light is flashing. Which vehicles have to stop? Vehicles 1 and 2. Vehicles 2 and 3. Vehicles 1 and 3. - Which vehicles may proceed? Vehicles 1 and 2. Vehicles 2 and 3. Vehicles 1 and 3 - The illustration shows a signal that indicates the driver may proceed in which direction? To the right. To the left. Straight ahead All of the above. - Drivers may not increase their speed while being passed. T/F - A driver who notices that an emergency vehicle (for example, ambulance, fire truck, police car) is approaching should do which of the following? Drive to the extreme right and stop. In bumper-to-bumper traffic, as in a Stau, move to the extreme right from the right-hand lane and to the extreme left from the left-hand lane to form a passageway in the middle. Both of the above - What do drivers have to do when a vehicle with flashing lights and multiton horn approaches? Clear the road immediately Stop immediately Both of the above - Which vehicle has to wait? Vehicle 1 Vehicle 2 - Drunk driving is a felony in Germany and may result in imprisonment for up to 5 years. T/F - What besides alcohol may impair a person's ability to drive safely? Fatigue Medication Both of the above - Both of the above Refusal to undergo a urine or blood alcohol content (BAC) test when requested to do so by the military police or security forces will result in revocation of driving privileges. T/F - If the German police suspect drivers of driving while intoxicated, they may demand, using force if necessary, that drivers submit to a urine or BAC test. T/F - When may a horn be honked within city limits? When a pedestrian suddenly steps out onto the roadway. When another vehicle suddenly backs into the street from a narrow driveway Both of the above - During daytime, where is it permitted to use headlights to signal the intention to pass? Outside city limits Within city limits Both of the above - Inside city limits, drivers may indicate their intention to pass by flashing headlights or sounding the horn. T/F - A driver in the passing lane of the autobahn must slow down if he or she sees a vehicle approaching from behind with flashing headlights. T/F - Drivers may pass a streetcar on the left when the road is a one-way street. T/F - Two-wheeled vehicles are particularly dangerous to pass and should be passed only with side clearance of at least 1.5 meters. T/F - When is passing another vehicle prohibited? When the traffic situation is unclear When there is a broken center line When passing can be accomplished without exceeding the speed limit - At unmarked intersections, vehicles coming from the right have the right-of- way. T/F -