[USA-007] U.S. Forces Driver's Training Program for Europe (2 hrs)

During daytime, where is it permitted to use headlights to signal the intention to pass?

Outside city limits.

How long may a driver remain in the passing lane while traveling at a high rate of speed?

Both only as long as necessary to pass other vehicles and until the vehicle ahead completes its passing maneuver.

By accepting the U.S. Forces POV certificate of license, you have given your consent to undergo a chemical test for alcohol and other drug content of blood, breath, and urine.

True

Incorrectly inflated tires increase surface rolling resistance.

True

When passing, drivers must return to the right as soon as possible without impeding the vehicle being passed.

True

If personal property is stored in the vehicle, it may be left on the floor or on the rear seat providing the vehicle is equipped with well tinted windows.

False

Whose position is incorrect for the left turn?

Vehicles 1 and 3.

When either nighttime or daytime visibility is substantially reduced by fog, rain, or snowfall, use of low-beam headlights is required.

True

When are drivers allowed to use only the parking lights while driving?

Not at all.

Drivers may park beside a traffic island as long as their parking lights are on.

False

The proper technique for driving around a curve is to slow down before the curve and accelerate toward the end of the curve.

True

U-turns are prohibited on autobahns.

True

In which order must the vehicles proceed?

2-1-3

If involved in a traffic accident that is investigated by only German officials, U.S. Forces drivers are not required to notify the military police or security forces.

False

What must the driver of vehicle 1 do?

Observe the right-of-way of vehicle 3.

Drivers may not stop or stand in front of or approaching a fire-station driveway.

True

German Traffic regulations establish a speed limit of 130 kph (74 mph) unless otherwise posted for a normal POV on roads outside city limits.

False

A police officer controls traffic at an intersection and the traffic lights are in operation. Which signals must drivers obey?

The police officer's.

Which vehicle has the right-of-way?

Vehicle 1.

Which vehicle is allowed to proceed?

Vehicles 2 and 3.

When traveling on multilane roads with dense traffic, it is illegal for vehicles in the right lane to go faster than those in the left lane.

False

What is the minimum speed a vehicle must be able to maintain on the autobahn?

60 kph (37 mph).

A driver wants to leave a private driveway and turn right onto a public road. At the same time, a cyclist is approaching from the left. Who has to wait?

The driver of the motor vehicle.

In which order may the vehicles proceed?

3-2-1

How many times greater is the force of collision if the driving speed is doubled?

Four times as great.

Which vehicle must wait?

Vehicle 2.

German police do not have the authority to require U.S. Forces drivers to pay a warning fee for minor traffic violations.

False

In which order must the vehicles proceed?

3-1-2

Drunk driving is a felony in Germany and may result in imprisonment for up to 5 years.

True

Children under 12 years old are not allowed to sit in the front seat of a vehicle unless the rear seat is already occupied by children of that age group.

True

When may vehicle 2 turn?

Before vehicle 1.

What must a driver do when passing a streetcar that has stopped to take on and let off passengers on the roadway?

Stop and proceed only after the streetcar doors are closed and the roadway is clear of pedestrians.

Individuals who want to add a new class to their certificate of license while stationed in Germany must either return to the United States and have the new class added to their State driver license or obtain a German drivers license.

True

At unmarked intersections, vehicles coming from the right have the right-of-way.

True

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.

True

When a bus stops (off base), drivers may pass only at 5 kph (3 mph) walking speed.

True

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.

A driver is required to warn approaching traffic when his or her vehicle is stopped for any reason on any road.

True

In which order must the vehicles proceed?

2-1-3

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?

Stop, regardless of whether or not approaching or following the bus, and do not continue until the bus begins to move again.

The illustration shows a signal that indicates the driver may proceed in which direction?

All choices are correct.

(To the right., To the left, Straight ahead.)

Under the 'Good Samaritan Law' in Germany, drivers are required to render First Aid to persons injured in a traffic accident if reasonably possible.

True

Drivers who run out of gas on the autobahn may be fined for stopping on the autobahn.

True

Drivers may not pass cars at a pedestrian crosswalk even if no pedestrian is in sight.

True

Accidents usually occur because of unsafe driving.

True

Directional arrows on the pavement must be followed once the driver has entered a lane that is so marked.

True

Leaving the scene of an accident is a serious offense under German law and the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), but only if there are major injuries to others or private property.

False

If a vehicle is equipped with radial tires, the tires should be mounted on which of the following?

On all four wheels.

When is passing another vehicle prohibited?

When the traffic situation is unclear.

If stopped for not wearing a seatbelt (first offense) which of the following actions will be taken?

Automatic 7-day suspension of driving privileges.

German law says you may not pass German buses that are moving with their warning lights on when they are about to stop at a bus stop.

True

Outside city limits, the minimum distance for parking cars from a warning cross indicating a railroad crossing is 50 meters (165 feet).

True

At what distance should the warning triangle be placed if a vehicle breaks down on any road other than an autobahn?

100 meters (300 feet).

The yellow light is flashing. Which vehicles have to stop?

Vehicles 1 and 2.

If the occupant of your vehicle is not wearing a seatbelt, ___ could get a ticket.

The driver.

When a yellow light is flashing at an intersection, the driver must do what?

Approach cautiously and yield the right-of-way if

necessary.

Which vehicle must wait?

Vehicles 1 and 2

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?

3 minutes.

When may vehicle 1 proceed?

Before vehicle 2.

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.

Suspensions of driving privileges may be discretionary or mandatory.

True

Under the Good Samaritan Law in Germany, drivers are required to render first aid to persons injured in a traffic accident if reasonably possible.

True

What does the driver of vehicle 3 have to do?

Move on.

The basic rule in observing hand signals given by German police officers is that traffic parallel to the outstretched arms of the officer may proceed.

True

'Unavoidable circumstances' are those over which drivers have no immediate control.

True

In Germany, insurance companies may not honor a claim for items stolen from an unlocked vehicle.

True

When may vehicle 3 proceed?

After vehicles 1 and 2.

A person who is involved in a traffic accident and flees the scene may be prosecuted.

True

If the vehicle starts skidding while braking, the driver should do which of the following?

Turn the steering wheel in the direction that the rear of the vehicle is skidding and pump the brakes

lightly.

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.

True

A POV may not be rejected during mechanical inspection because of bent hoods, torn fenders, altered plates, or faulty body trimmings.

False

License plates issued to drivers by the Registry of Motor Vehicles automatically become the driver's property.

False

The 'right-before-left' rule applies at unmarked intersections.

True

What must the driver do when approaching an intersection and seeing the traffic light turn from green to yellow?

Stop at the line if safe to do so.

In which order may the vehicles proceed?

1-3-2

What do drivers have to do when a vehicle with flashing lights and a multitone horn approaches?

Both choices are correct.

(Clear the road immediately, Stop immediately)

Which vehicle must yield?

Vehicle 2.

German traffic regulations establish a recommended speed limit of ___ unless otherwise posted for a normal POV on the autobahn.

130 kph (80 mph)

Revoking authorities will declare a person ineligible for a U.S. Forces certificate of license for at least 90 days for making a false statement in an attempt to get a U.S. Forces Certificate of License.

True

If you break down in a curve, you must place the warning triangle as far back from the beginning of the curve as possible to warn other drivers of the danger.

True

German courts have adopted the "Doctrine of Confidence" that infers that drivers can rely on one another to obey the law.

True

Drivers may pass a streetcar on the left when the road is a one-way street.

True

A driver who disregards the safety of others is excused legally from responsibility when he or she has the right-of-way.

False

What must a driver do when approaching a round blue sign with a white number 30 on it?

Answers A. and B are both correct.

(Stay off this road if driving a vehicle that can move only at a speed of less than 30 kph (20 mph)., Not drive at less than 30 kph, weather conditions and traffic permitting.)

Cell phones may not be used in traffic if the telephone or hearing device must be physically picked up or handheld while the motor is running.

True

Stopping is prohibited at which of the following?

On the autobahn.

Does vehicle 2 have to wait?

No

Unposted speed limits are speed limits that apply to certain types of vehicles or on certain types of roads.

True

Headlights must be dimmed for oncoming traffic and when following another driver to reduce the glare in his or her rearview mirror.

True

Drivers who suddenly find themselves on an icy patch of road should continue driving with no abrupt change in direction, speed, or braking.

True

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.

True

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.

Drivers may exceed the posted speed limit while passing another vehicle.

False

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.

What does the driver of vehicle 2 have to do?

Observe the right-of-way of vehicle 3.

Avoidable noises such as honking horns and racing engines are prohibited by the German traffic ordinance.

True

Which vehicle is the last to go?

Vehicle 2.

Which vehicle has to wait?

Vehicle 2.

If a driver misses an autobahn exit, the driver must drive to the next exit and use the overpass or underpass.

True

When a driver stops at an intersection because traffic is backed up, German law requires the driver to leave enough space for vehicles on the intersecting street to clear the intersection.

True