USAREUR Practice Exam – Flashcards
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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. (para 33e(3)) a. True. b. False.
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True
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License plates issued to drivers by the Registry of Motor Vehicles automatically become the driver's property. (para 33c(1)(a)) a. True. b. False.
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False
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The driver of a registered motor vehicle is required to observe which of the following with respect to U.S. Forces POV license plates? (paras 33c(1)(d) and 33c(2)(b)) a. License plates will not be altered. b. The rear license plate must be illuminated. c. License plates always must be firmly attached with bolts and screws. d. All of the above.
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d. All of the above.
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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 (AE Form 190-1A). (para 33g(2)(a)) a. True. b. False.
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a. True.
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U.S. Forces regulations do not prohibit abandoning a privately owned vehicle (POV). (paras 33f(2) and 33h(5)) a. True. b. False.
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b. False.
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Attaching old State license plates or signs to U.S. Forces POV plates is permitted. (para 33c(2)(e)) a. True. b. False.
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b. False.
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The Traffic Point System applies to military personnel and civilian employees, but does not apply to Family members. (para 17) a. True. b. False.
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b. False.
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Persons declared ineligible for a U.S. Forces certificate of license will remain ineligible until they successfully petition the revoking authority for reinstatement of their eligibility. (para 16a(5)) a. True. b. False.
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a. True.
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German police are empowered to arrest U.S. personnel (including Family members and U.S. civilians serving with the U.S. Forces) when German laws are violated. (para 14) a. True. b. False.
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a. True.
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German police do not have the authority to require U.S. Forces drivers to pay a warning fee for minor traffic violations. (paras 9b(2) and 13c(1)) a. True. b. False.
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b. False.
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German traffic law does not require every user of a public road or highway to conduct himself or herself so that no other user is endangered, injured, unnecessarily impeded, or inconvenienced. (para 11) a. True. b. False.
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b. False.
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A POV may not be rejected during mechanical inspection because of bent hoods, torn fenders, altered plates, or faulty body trimmings. (para 32b) a. True. b. False.
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b. False.
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Vehicles are considered unsafe if the tires have less than 1.6 millimeters of tread on any portion of the traction surface. (para 29a) a. True. b. False.
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a. True.
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If a vehicle is equipped with radial tires, the tires should be mounted on which of the following? (para 29b) a. Only on the front wheels of the POV. b. Only on the rear wheels of the POV. c. On all four wheels. d. On the drive wheels of the POV.
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c. On all four wheels.
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Avoidable noises such as honking horns and racing engines are prohibited by the German traffic ordinance. (para 11c) a. True. b. False.
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a. True.
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Kilometers may be converted to miles by multiplying the kilometers by 6 and then dropping the last digit. (para 18b) a. True. b. False.
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a. True.
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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. (para 25c) a. True. b. False.
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a. True.
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Drivers are not always required to indicate their intention to pass by using directional signals. (paras 20b(5)(c) and 20c(4)) a. True. b. False.
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b. False.
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What may cause danger to others in road traffic? (para 11d) a. A disabled POV with warning devices not placed at a sufficient distance. b. Driving a POV while intoxicated. c. Driving a POV while fatigued. d. All of the above.
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d. All of the above.
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What should be considered when choosing a safe distance from the vehicle ahead? (para 19p) a. Condition of the highway and driving speed. b. Average distance being used by other drivers. c. Both of the above.
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a. Condition of the highway and driving speed.
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When approaching children, drivers must try to anticipate their behavior. (para 10) a. True. b. False.
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a. True.
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The proper technique for driving around a curve is to slow down before the curve and accelerate toward the end of the curve. (para 18a(1)) a. True. b. False.
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a. True.
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If the vehicle starts skidding while braking, the driver should do which of the following? (para 18a(6)) a. Downshift and take foot off gas pedal. b. Turn the steering wheel in the direction that the rear of the vehicle is skidding and pump the brakes lightly. c. Immediately apply pressure to brakes.
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b. Turn the steering wheel in the direction that the rear of the vehicle is skidding and pump the brakes lightly.
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Fast driving often leads to accidents in which of the following situations? (para 18a(1)) a. At points where vision is restricted. b. At pedestrian crossings. c. At intersections and junctions. d. All of the above.
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d. All of the above.
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Drivers caught in a heavy downpour with limited visibility should pull off the road and wait for the rain to let up. (para 18a(4)) a. True. b. False.
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a. True.
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Drivers who suddenly find themselves on an icy patch of road should continue driving with no abrupt change in direction, speed, or braking. (para 18a(5)(b)) a. True. b. False.
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a. True.
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Drivers must be especially careful when passing during twilight hours; they must be alert to vehicles without lights coming from the other direction. (para 20b(8)) a. True. b. False.
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a. True.
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When passing another vehicle, drivers must return to the right lane as soon as possible without impeding the vehicle being passed. (para 20b(5)(d)) a. True. b. False.
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a. True.
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When approaching an intersection with directional arrows painted on the pavement, the driver will enter the appropriate lane and do which of the following? (para 20a(2)) a. Follow the direction of the arrow. b. Change lanes in the intersection. c. Both of the above.
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a. Follow the direction of the arrow.
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A continuous, solid, white center line on the road may not be crossed or even touched by the wheels of the driver's vehicle. (para 20b(1)(a)) a. True. b. False.
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a. True.
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When a broken white line and a solid white center line appear together, traffic on the broken-line side is permitted to pass. (para 20b(2)(b)) a. True. b. False.
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a. True.
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Directional arrows on the pavement must be followed once the driver has entered a lane that is so marked. (para 20a(2)) a. True. b. False.
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a. True.
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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. (paras 18d, 18e, and 18f) a. True. b. False.
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b. False.
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Under certain circumstances, the maximum speed posted may be too fast for road and traffic conditions. (para 18i) a. True. b. False.
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a. True.
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Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit within city limits is 60 kph (37 mph). (para 18d) a. True. b. False.
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b. False.
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How many times greater is the force of collision if the driving speed is doubled? (para 18j) a. Twice as great. b. Three times as great. c. Four times as great.
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c. Four times as great.
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Minimum speed limits must be obeyed according to which of the following? (para 18h) a. Except where road or traffic conditions make drivers drive more slowly. b. Except when visibility or weather conditions make drivers drive more slowly. c. Both of the above.
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c. Both of the above.
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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. (paras 20b(4)(b) and 20b(7)) a. True. b. False.
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b. False.
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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. (para 20b(11)) a. True. b. False.
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a. True.
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What must a driver do when approaching a round blue sign with a white number 30 on it? (sign 275) a. Stay off this road if driving a vehicle that can move only at a speed of less than 30 kph (20 mph). b. Not exceed 30 kph. c. Not drive at less than 30 kph, weather conditions and traffic permitting. d. Both a and c above.
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d. Both a and c above.
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When passing, drivers must return to the right as soon as possible without impeding the vehicle being passed. (para 20b(5)(d)) a. True. b. False.
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a. True.
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Drivers may exceed the posted speed limit while passing another vehicle. (para 20b(3)) a. True. b. False.
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b. False.
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Drivers may not increase their speed while being passed. (para 20b(10)) a. True. b. False.
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a. True.
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Drivers may pass a streetcar on the left when the road is a one-way street. (para 20b(4)(a)) a. True. b. False.
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a. True.
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Two-wheeled vehicles are particularly dangerous to pass and should be passed only with side clearance of at least 1.5 meters. (para 30b(1)) a. True. b. False.
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a. True.
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When is passing another vehicle prohibited? (para 20b(1)(c)) a. When the traffic situation is unclear. b. When there is a broken center line. c. When passing can be accomplished without exceeding the speed limit.
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a. When the traffic situation is unclear.
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At unmarked intersections, vehicles coming from the right have the right-of-way. (para 19b) a. True. b. False.
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a. True.
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In the city where no priority signs are posted, the driver on the widest street has the right-of-way. (para 19b) a. True. b. False.
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b. False.
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The "right-before-left" rule applies at unmarked intersections. (para 19b) a. True. b. False.
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a. True.
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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? (para 19c(2)) a. The cyclist. b. The driver of the motor vehicle.
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b. The driver of the motor vehicle.
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A driver who disregards the safety of others is excused legally from responsibility when he or she has the right-of-way. (paras 10 and 19m) a. True. b. False.
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b. False.
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In what order may the vehicles proceed? (para 19) a. 1-2-3. b. 2-1-3. c. 3-1-2.
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b. 2-1-3.
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What does the driver of vehicle 2 have to do? (para 19) a. Observe the right-of-way of vehicle 1. b. Proceed without stopping. c. Observe the right-of-way of vehicle 3.
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c. Observe the right-of-way of vehicle 3.
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In what order may the vehicles proceed? (para 19) a. 1-2-3. b. 2-1-3. c. 3-2-1.
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a. 1-2-3.
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In what order may the vehicles proceed? (para 19) a. 3-2-1. b. 3-1-2. c. 2-3-1.
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a. 3-2-1.
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When a driver is traveling in the direction of the white arrow, what must the driver do when faced with oncoming traffic? (sign 308) a. Yield the right-of-way. b. Proceed. c. Flash the headlights and proceed.
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b. Proceed.
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Which vehicle has the right-of-way? (para 19i and sign 205) a. Vehicle 1. b. Vehicle 2.
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a. Vehicle 1.
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Which vehicle has the right-of-way? (para 19i and sign 205) a. Vehicle 1. b. Vehicle 2.
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a. Vehicle 1.
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Which vehicle must yield? (para 19c(1)) a. Vehicle 1. b. Vehicle 2.
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b. Vehicle 2.
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Which vehicle must wait? (para 20a(4)(d)) a. Vehicle 1. b. Vehicle 2.
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a. Vehicle 1.
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Which vehicle must wait? (para 19k) a. Vehicles 1 and 2. b. Vehicle 2. c. Vehicle 3.
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c. Vehicle 3.
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When may vehicle 2 turn? (para 20a(3)(d)) a. Before vehicle 1. b. After vehicle 1.
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a. Before vehicle 1.
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What must the driver of vehicle 1 do? (paras 19b and 20a(3)) a. Turn in front of vehicle 3. b. Observe the right-of-way of vehicle 3. c. Turn in front of vehicle 2.
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b. Observe the right-of-way of vehicle 3.
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In what order may the vehicles proceed? (paras 19b and 20a(3)) a. 3-2-1. b. 2-1-3. c. 3-1-2.
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a. 3-2-1.
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Which vehicle must wait? (para 19b) a. Vehicle 1. b. Vehicle 2.
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b. Vehicle 2.
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When may vehicle 3 proceed? (para 19d and signs 205 and 301) a. After vehicle 1. b. After vehicles 1 and 2. c. Before vehicle 2. d. Before vehicles 1 and 2.
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b. After vehicles 1 and 2.
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Which two vehicles have to wait at these junctions? (para 19b and signs 205 and 301) a. Vehicles 2 and 3. b. Vehicles 1 and 3. c. Vehicles 2 and 4.
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a. Vehicles 2 and 3.
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What does the driver of vehicle 2 have to do? (para 20a(3) and signs 206 and 301) a. Wait at a point where he or she can see along the priority road. b. Let vehicle 1 move ahead first. c. Both of the above.
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c. Both of the above.
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What does the driver of vehicle 3 have to do? (para 19g and sign 306) a. Yield to vehicle 1. b. Move on. c. Yield to vehicle 2.
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b. Move on.
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When may vehicle 1 proceed? (para 19g and signs 306 and 306 with 1002-12) a. Before vehicle 2. b. After vehicle 2.
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a. Before vehicle 2.
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Which vehicle is the last to go? (paras 20a(3) and (4), and signs 206 and 306) a. Vehicle 1. b. Vehicle 2. c. Vehicle 3.
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b. Vehicle 2.
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Which vehicle has the right-of-way? (para 19b and sign 267) a. Vehicle 1. b. Vehicle 2.
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a. Vehicle 1.
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In what order must the vehicles proceed? (paras 19f and g, and signs 306 with 1002-12 and 205 with 1002-21) a. 2-3-1. b. 3-1-2. c. 2-1-3.
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c. 2-1-3.
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Which vehicle has the right-of-way? (para 19g and sign 306 with 1002-12) a. Vehicle 1. b. Vehicle 2.
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a. Vehicle 1.
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In what order may the vehicles proceed? (paras 19a and 20a(3), and signs 205 and 306) a. 1-2-3. b. 1-3-2. c. 2-1-3.
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b. 1-3-2.
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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. (paras 19b and 20a(3)) a. True. b. False.
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a. True.
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Does vehicle 2 have to wait? (para 19g, sign 205 with 1002-21, and sign 306 with 1002-12) a. Yes. b. No.
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b. No.
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In what order must the vehicles proceed? (para 20a(3) and signs 205 and 306) a. 3-2-1. b. 2-1-3. c. 1-2-3.
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b. 2-1-3.
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In what order must the vehicles proceed? (para 20a(3) and signs 206 and 306) a. 2-3-1. b. 2-1-3. c. 3-2-1.
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c. 3-2-1.
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In what order may the vehicles proceed? (paras 19g and 20a(3) and signs 205 and 306) a. 2-1-3. b. 3-2-1. c. 3-1-2.
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c. 3-1-2.
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In what order may the vehicles proceed? (para 19g and sign 306 with 1002-12) a. 2-3-1. b. 3-1-2. c. 2-1-3.
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a. 2-3-1.
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U-turns are prohibited on autobahns. (paras 21i(1) and 30d) a. True. b. False.
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a. True.
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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? (para 24f) a. Pass another vehicle or change lanes of traffic. b. Pull away from a curb or parked position. c. Leave a traffic circle. d. All of the above.
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d. All of the above.
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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? (para 20a(3)(d)) a. Move to the next block or to some point where a left turn can be made without holding up the streetcar. b. Maintain his or her position, because the streetcar does not have the right-of-way. c. Wait until oncoming traffic is clear and then make the turn.
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a. Move to the next block or to some point where a left turn can be made without holding up the streetcar.
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A driver on the right-hand side of the road who wants to turn left should do which of the following? (para 20a(3)) a. Move next to the center line, watch traffic to the rear, and give a directional signal. b. Watch traffic to the rear, give a directional signal, and move next to the center line. c. Give a directional signal, move to the center, and watch traffic to the rear.
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b. Watch traffic to the rear, give a directional signal, and move next to the center line.
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Which vehicle must give a directional signal? (paras 19g(4) and 20a(3)) a. Vehicle 2. b. Vehicles 2 and 3. c. Vehicles 1 and 3.
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c. Vehicles 1 and 3.
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Whose position is incorrect for the left turn? (para 20a(3)) a. Vehicle 1. b. Vehicle 2. c. Vehicles 1 and 3.
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c. Vehicles 1 and 3.
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What position is correct for a left turn? (para 20a(3)) a. Vehicle 1. b. Vehicle 2. c. Vehicle 3.
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b. Vehicle 2.
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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? (para 23d) a. 2 minutes. b. 3 minutes. c. 5 minutes.
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b. 3 minutes.
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On what streets is parking on the left permitted? (para 23a) a. On one-way streets and on streets that have streetcar tracks that do not permit parking on the right side. b. On two-way streets. c. On country roads.
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a. On one-way streets and on streets that have streetcar tracks that do not permit parking on the right side.
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Outside city limits, the minimum distance for parking cars from a warning cross indicating a railroad crossing is 50 meters (165 feet). (para 23e(8)) a. True. b. False.
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a. True.
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What is the minimum distance to park cars from marked or unmarked junctions or pedestrian crosswalks? (para 23e(5)) a. 5 meters. b. 10 meters. c. 50 meters.
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a. 5 meters.
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Stopping is prohibited at which of the following? (paras 21i(2) and 23a) a. On the autobahn. b. On either side of a one-way street. c. Both of the above.
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a. On the autobahn.
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Parking is prohibited at which of the following? (para 23e and signs 229, 283, and 286) a. In front of a private driveway or an entrance. b. At taxi stands. c. Wherever official signs expressly forbid it. d. All of the above.
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d. All of the above.
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How close to a public transportation stop is stopping or parking allowed? (para 23e(6)) a. 15 meters (45 feet). b. 5 meters (15 feet). c. 2 meters (6 feet).
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a. 15 meters (45 feet).
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Drivers may park beside a traffic island as long as their parking lights are on. (para 23e(9)) a. True. b. False.
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b. False.
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POVs may be left unattended and unlocked if no property of value is left in plain view. (para 12) a. True. b. False.
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b. False.
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A driver is required to warn approaching traffic when his or her vehicle is stopped for any reason on any road. (paras 13b(1)(b) and 27b) a. True. b. False.
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a. True.
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At what distance should the warning triangle be placed if a vehicle breaks down on any road other than an autobahn? (paras 13b(1)(b) and 27b) a. 50 meters (150 feet). b. 100 meters (300 feet). c. 150 meters (450 feet).
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b. 100 meters (300 feet).
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Emergency warning equipment should be stored where? (para 27a) a. In the trunk of the car. b. In the passenger compartment under the front seat. c. In the garage or storage area until needed.
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b. In the passenger compartment under the front seat.
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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. (paras 13b(1)(d) and 13d(2)) a. True. b. False.
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b. False.
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Under the Good Samaritan Law in Germany, drivers are required to render first aid to persons injured in a traffic accident if reasonably possible. (para 28) a. True. b. False.
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a. True.
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A person who is involved in a traffic accident and flees the scene may be prosecuted. (paras 13b(1)(a) and 13b(2)(c)) a. True. b. False.
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a. True.
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When are drivers required to switch on headlights? (para 30h(1)) a. At dusk and dawn. b. When weather conditions require it. c. When driving through fog. d. All of the above.
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d. All of the above.
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When is the use of fog lights and low-beam headlights permitted in daylight? (para 30h(3)) a. If visibility is reduced by fog or snowfall. b. If visibility is reduced by rain. c. Both of the above.
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c. Both of the above.
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When are drivers allowed to use only the parking lights while driving? (para 30h(2)) a. At dusk or dawn. b. Not at all. c. When there is adequate street lighting.
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b. Not at all.
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Headlights must be dimmed for oncoming traffic and when following another driver to reduce the glare in his or her rearview mirror. (para 30h(4)) a. True. b. False.
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a. True.
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When either nighttime or daytime visibility is substantially reduced by fog, rain, or snowfall, use of low-beam headlights is required. (para 30h(1)) a. True. b. False.
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a. True.
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What is the minimum speed a vehicle must be able to maintain on the autobahn? (para 21a) a. 50 kph (31 mph). b. 60 kph (37 mph). c. 80 kph (50 mph).
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b. 60 kph (37 mph).
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If a vehicle breaks down on the autobahn, help can be obtained by which of the following? (para 21g) a. Calling the nearest autobahn gas station. b. Flagging down another driver. c. Using one of the telephone boxes located at regular intervals along the autobahn.
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c. Using one of the telephone boxes located at regular intervals along the autobahn.
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How long may a driver remain in the passing lane while traveling at a high rate of speed? (para 21d) a. Only as long as necessary to pass other vehicles. b. Until the vehicle ahead completes its passing maneuver. c. As long as there is no driver behind flashing lights to move ahead. d. Both a and b above.
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d. Both a and b above.
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Stopping (except in emergencies or in designated parking areas), making U-turns, and backing up are prohibited on autobahns. (para 21i) a. True. b. False.
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a. True.
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If a driver misses an autobahn exit, the driver must drive to the next exit and use the overpass or underpass. (para 21c) a. True. b. False.
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a. True.
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What parts of the autobahn are particularly prone to becoming ice hazards? (para 18a(5)(a)) a. Bridges. b. Stretches leading through forests. c. Both of the above.
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c. Both of the above.
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Drivers who run out of gas on the autobahn may be fined for stopping on the autobahn. (para 21i(3)) a. True. b. False.
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a. True.
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When vehicles are halted at railroad crossings at night waiting for a train to pass, drivers must turn on high-beam headlights. (para 22g) a. True. b. False.
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b. False.
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What must a driver do when passing a streetcar that has stopped to take on and let off passengers on the roadway? (para 23b) a. Wait until the streetcar proceeds. b. Pass at a moderate speed and at such a distance that boarding and unboarding passengers are not bothered. c. Stop and proceed only after the streetcar doors are closed and the roadway is clear of pedestrians.
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c. Stop and proceed only after the streetcar doors are closed and the roadway is clear of pedestrians.
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What must a driver do when approaching a railroad crossing without a warning cross? (para 22c) a. Approach with caution and look both directions for approaching trains. b. Listen for sounds that indicate an approaching train. c. Both of the above.
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c. Both of the above.
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When are drivers required to wait at a railroad crossing? (para 22a) a. When there is a flashing red light. b. When a train has just passed. c. When there is more than one track.
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a. When there is a flashing red light.
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When may drivers cross the tracks of an unguarded railroad crossing marked by a flashing light when a train has just passed? (para 22a) a. As soon as the train clears the crossing. b. When the flashing red light goes out. c. When the flashing green light goes on.
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b. When the flashing red light goes out.
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What must a driver do when approaching a railroad crossing where the barriers are open? (para 22c) a. Approach at a moderate speed and observe the tracks to the right and left. b. Proceed without slowing down. c. Come to a complete stop, look to the left and right of the tracks, then continue to drive.
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a. Approach at a moderate speed and observe the tracks to the right and left.
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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? (para 20b(6)(b)) a. Slow down and pass with caution. b. Stop, regardless of whether or not approaching or following the bus, and do not continue until the bus begins to move again. c. Stop only if the bus is on the driver's side of the road.
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b. Stop, regardless of whether or not approaching or following the bus, and do not continue until the bus begins to move again.
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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. (para 23b) a. True. b. False.
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a. True.
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Passing a vehicle at a railroad crossing is illegal. (para 20b(1)(e)) a. True. b. False.
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a. True.
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If a vehicle breaks down on the autobahn, the vehicle may be towed to the which of the following? (para 30j) a. The next gas station on the autobahn. b. The next autobahn exit. c. The original destination on the autobahn, provided a tow bar is used. d. All of the above.
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b. The next autobahn exit.
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Under what conditions may drivers pass other vehicles at zebra crossings? (para 20a(5)(b)) a. If the crossing is hard to see. b. If there are no pedestrians waiting to cross. c. None. Drivers must not pass other vehicles at zebra crossings.
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c. None. Drivers must not pass other vehicles at zebra crossings.
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When a driver sees a pedestrian wearing a yellow armband marked with three black dots attempting to cross the street, the driver must do which of the following? (para 20a(5)(c)) a. Slow down and stop if necessary to allow the pedestrian to cross. b. Proceed if the pedestrian is accompanied by another person or a guide dog. c. Both of the above.
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a. Slow down and stop if necessary to allow the pedestrian to cross.
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Which vehicle or vehicles must stop? (para 20a(5) and signs 293 and 350) a. Vehicle 1. b. Vehicles 2 and 3. c. Vehicles 1, 2, and 3.
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b. Vehicles 2 and 3.
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Drivers may not pass cars at a pedestrian crosswalk even if no pedestrian is in sight. (para 20a(5)(b)) a. True. b. False.
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a. True.
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The light is green. What must the driver do? (para 20a(4)) a. Wait and permit the pedestrians to cross. b. Urge the pedestrians to hurry by honking the horn. c. Keep moving, because the pedestrians must wait.
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a. Wait and permit the pedestrians to cross.
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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. (para 30f and figs 1 through 5) a. True. b. False.
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a. True.
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When approaching a congested intersection and the light is green, the driver should do which of the following? (para 30a(5)) a. Proceed across the intersection with caution. b. Stop before the intersection until the intersection is clear. c. Proceed across the intersection, flashing headlights to warn other vehicles.
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b. Stop before the intersection until the intersection is clear.
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Which vehicle is allowed to proceed? (para 30f and fig 2) a. Vehicles 1 and 2. b. Vehicle 3. c. Vehicles 2 and 3.
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c. Vehicles 2 and 3.
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Which vehicle is allowed to proceed without stopping? (para 30f and fig 5) a. Vehicle 1. b. Vehicle 2. c. Vehicle 3. d. Vehicles 1, 2, and 3.
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d. Vehicles 1, 2, and 3.
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Which vehicle must wait? (para 30f and figs 1 and 4) a. Vehicle 1. b. Vehicle 2. c. Vehicle 3. d. Vehicles 1 and 2.
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d. Vehicles 1 and 2.
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When a yellow light is flashing at an intersection, the driver must do what? (para 30a(3)(d)) a. Approach cautiously and yield the right-of-way if necessary. b. Wait until the light changes. c. Always stop.
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a. Approach cautiously and yield the right-of-way if necessary.
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What must the driver do when approaching an intersection and seeing the traffic light turn from green to yellow? (para 30a(2)) a. Increase speed to get through the intersection before the light turns red. b. Stop. c. Slow down and prepare to stop if this can be done without endangering vehicles to the rear.
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c. Slow down and prepare to stop if this can be done without endangering vehicles to the rear.
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If the driver of a passenger vehicle wants to turn left and a streetcar traveling in the same direction left of the passenger vehicle is proceeding straight ahead, which vehicle has to wait? (para 20a(3)(d)) a. The streetcar. b. The passenger vehicle.
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b. The passenger vehicle.
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A police officer controls traffic at an intersection and the traffic lights are in operation. Which signals must drivers obey? (para 30f) a. The police officer's. b. The traffic light's. c. Neither, because the "right-before-left" rule applies in both cases.
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a. The police officer's.
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The yellow light is flashing. Which vehicles have to stop? (paras 30a(3)(c) and (d)) a. Vehicles 1 and 2. b. Vehicles 2 and 3. c. Vehicles 1 and 3.
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a. Vehicles 1 and 2.
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Which vehicles may proceed? (para 30f) a. Vehicles 1 and 2. b. Vehicles 2 and 3. c. Vehicles 1 and 3.
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b. Vehicles 2 and 3.
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The illustration shows a signal that indicates the driver may proceed in which direction? (para 30a) a. To the right. b. To the left. c. Straight ahead. d. All of the above.
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d. All of the above.
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In this situation, drivers may do what? (para 30a(4)(c)) a. Turn right. b. Proceed straight ahead or wait if turning left. c. Both of the above.
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a. Turn right.
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A driver who notices that an emergency vehicle (for example, ambulance, fire truck, police car) is approaching should do which of the following? (para 19n) a. Drive to the extreme right and stop. b. 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. c. Both of the above.
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c. Both of the above.
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What do drivers have to do when a vehicle with flashing lights and a multitone horn approaches? (para 19n) a. Clear the road immediately. b. Stop immediately. c. Both of the above.
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c. Both of the above.
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Which vehicle has to wait? (para 19n) a. Vehicle 1. b. Vehicle 2.
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b. Vehicle 2.
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Drunk driving is a felony in Germany and may result in imprisonment for up to 5 years. (para 26a) a. True. b. False.
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a. True.
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What besides alcohol may impair a person's ability to drive safely? (para 30e) a. Fatigue. b. Medication. c. Both of the above.
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c. Both of the above.
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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. (paras 16c(1)(a) and 26b(4)) a. True. b. False.
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a. True.
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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. (para 26c) a. True. b. False.
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a. True.
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When may a horn be honked within city limits? (paras 24a and e) a. When a pedestrian suddenly steps out onto the roadway. b. When another vehicle suddenly backs into the street from a narrow driveway. c. Both of the above.
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c. Both of the above.
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During daytime, where is it permitted to use headlights to signal the intention to pass? (paras 24c and d) a. Outside city limits. b. Within city limits. c. Both of the above.
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a. Outside city limits.
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Inside city limits, drivers may indicate their intention to pass by flashing headlights or sounding the horn. (para 24d) a. True. b. False.
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b. False.
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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. (para 20b(9)) a. True. b. False.
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b. False.
