Chapter 5

Chapter 5: Basic rules, right of way and traffic regulations
What is the right thing to do?right
I have to give way to the motorcycle

I have to give way to the yellow car
I may drive out before the yellow car
What is correct in this situation?right
Traffic turning right may proceed

Traffic continuing ahead may proceed
Traffic turning left may proceed
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At which places where there are no traffic signs regulating
priority does the rule "right before left" apply?right
At junctions with sunken kerbstone
At junctions of farm tracks or forest tracks with other roads
At crossroads and junctions
Which of these is a good example of "anticipatory driving"?

false
I respond as soon as possible to probable changes in the road traffic
situation
I limit my observation of road traffic as much as possible on the vehicle
travelling directly in front of me
I attempt to identify the intentions of other road users, as soon as
possible
How should you behave in this situation?false
Stop on the stop line

Pass through the crossing without stopping
Stop on the line of sight
You are approaching a crossroads where the priority situation

is not clear to you straightaway. What do you do?false
Always proceed when driving straight ahead
Wait, observe and come to an agreement with others, if necessary
2
Proceed according to the rule "right before left"
You want to continue driving straight ahead. What is the right

course of action?right
I overtake the vehicle alongside me and switch lanes

I remain waiting in my lane
I move to the right if there is sufficient space in the traffic
What is the right course of action?false
3
I may
- be the first to make my turn
- turn before the yellow car
- only turn after the motorcycle
What should you understand by defensive driving?false

Not insisting on your rights
Stopping as a precaution at every crossroads
Allowing for other people's mistakes
You are travelling at a speed of approximately 40 km/h. The

lights change from "green" to "amber" when you are 40 m
away. What do you do?right
Stop
Proceed
Where should a vehicle stop at these traffic lights with green

arrow sign?right
4
At the stop line
There is no need to stop
Before the crossing or junction if there is no stop line
You are entering a public road e.g. from a field or building site
and considerably soil the road. Who is responsible for
eliminating this traffic obstruction?right
You, as you have caused it
The persons living along this section of the road
The competent road-building authority
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I may proceed before the delivery truck
I have to allow the motorbike through
I may only proceed after the delivery truck
What is the right course of action?right
I have to give way to the red car

I may be the first to proceed
I have to give way to the tram
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I have to allow the blue truck to pass through

I have to allow the tractor to turn
The blue truck has to allow me to pass through
I have to allow the tram to pass through

I have to allow the green vehicle to pass through
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The tram must allow me to make the turn first
What is the right thing to do?false
I give way to the green car

I turn left before the green car
I have to allow the red car to pass
What can cause unnecessary obstructions?right

Stalling the engine in dense traffic
Motor vehicles breaking down because they have run out of fuel
Vehicles proceeding too slowly for no good reason
8
I may make the turn before the blue car
I have to allow the green tractor to pass
I have to allow the blue car to pass through
What must you pay attention to when turning right?right
To the motorbike
To the tractor
To vehicles coming from the left
Why should you brake hard now?right
9
Because of the truck
Because of the tractor
Because of the car
Participation in road traffic requires caution at all times and

consideration towards other road users. What does this mean
for you?false
You must
- insist on your right of priority at all times
- drive with foresight
- reckon with improper conduct on the part of others
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I move
- before the two cars
- after the blue car
- after the two cars
The red truck has to wait

I have to wait
What is correct?right
Wait at the crossroads

Turn without stopping
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I have to allow the red vehicle the right of way

I have to signal a left-turn
The red vehicle has to wait
What is true of permanently illuminated signs?false
Permanently illuminated signs apply to multi-track motor vehicles only
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Permanently illuminated signs either block lanes or open them up to
traffic
Vehicles may not stop at the side of carriageways with permanently
illuminated signs
What do you do when you see this traffic sign?false
Observe the traffic coming from the right only

Be ready to brake
Reduce speed
What can present a danger?false

Vehicle in a spectacular colour
Worn tyres
Headlights set too high
You are travelling at a speed of approximately 40 km/h. The

lights change from "green" to "amber" when you are 10 m
away. What do you do?false
Proceed
Stop
Where must you wait?false
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Level with the traffic lights
At the stop line
At the point where you can see along the intersecting road (sight line)

I may drive through
Which defects of a vehicle can result in a danger for road

traffic?right
Worn tyres
Defective rear lamps
Insufficient braking effect
In what sequence may each continue driving?false
14
The cyclist, the white delivery van, me
Me, the cyclist, the white delivery van
The cyclist, me, the white delivery van
What is correct?false
The yellow car must leave the crossroads

I can turn now
I must get ready to proceed
You want to turn left and the lights are "green". On your left
there is a tram wanting to proceed straight ahead. What is
correct?right
The tram must wait
You must wait
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You must come to an agreement since there are no rules for this
The blue car has to allow me to turn

I have to allow the cyclist to turn
I may be the first to pass through the junction
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I have to allow the green car to turn
What should you do?right
Slow down
Continue driving
A police officer is regulating the traffic at a crossroads even

though the traffic lights are in operation. What applies?right
The police officer's signals
The traffic signs governing priority
The traffic light signals
What applies here?right
Turning off is prohibited

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You must wait for further signals from the police officer before the
crossroads may be entered
The crossroads may be crossed
What do you have to be aware of when you see this traffic sign
combination?false
The direction of traffic to the left is prescribed

If I am following the priority road, I have to signal a left-turn
If I continue driving straight ahead, I have to signal a right-turn
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I have to allow right of way to the orange tractor
I have to allow right of way to the yellow van
I may drive through
I have to give way to the motorcycle

I may drive out before the blue car
I have to give way to the blue car
What can cause a dangerous situation?right
19
Disturbed reception of traffic information on the radio
Too much steering-wheel play
Brakes which engage heavily on one side
At the next junction

- the "right-before-left" right-of-way rule applies
- I have right of way
- a traffic-calming zone ends
I have to allow the cyclist to pass through

I forgo my right of way so as to not block the junction
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I may turn left before the cyclist
Who is required to indicate?false
Me
The blue truck
The red car
What must you be aware of here?right
Of vehicles speeding
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That junctions will not be noticed
That children may run onto the road
In what sequence may each continue driving?right
Me, the cyclist, the yellow car

The cyclist, the yellow car, me
The cyclist, me, the yellow car
What do you do?right
22
Reduce speed and, if necessary, stop
Proceed, pulling over onto the pavement
Speed up and proceed since the oncoming traffic must wait
I allow the motorcycle to turn before me

I am the first to proceed
I allow the blue car to turn
Who has priority?right
23
The green tractor
The red car
Me

The cyclist has to allow me to pass
I may proceed before the green car
24
I may make the turn in front of the cyclist

The blue truck may proceed first
I move first
I have to allow the red truck to pass through
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I may make the turn before the green vehicle

I have to allow the blue vehicle to pass
I have to allow the green vehicle to pass through
I have to allow the bus to pass through
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I have to allow the motorcycle to pass through
I take priority before the motorcycle
Which are the areas you must not drive into when there is
traffic congestion?false
Pedestrian crossings
Junctions
Bus stops with "zig-zag lines"

I may make the turn in front of the cyclist
I have to wait at the stop line
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I have to
- indicate when entering the roundabout
- continue to break
- give the car right of way
I am the first to proceed

I allow the motorcycle to turn before me
I allow the yellow truck to turn
At which places where there are no traffic signs regulating

priority does the rule "right before left" apply?right
At crossroads and junctions
At driveways
At the end of a traffic calmed area
What should you do?right
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Continue driving
Slow down
I move
- after the blue truck
- after the yellow car
- before the yellow car
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I have to allow the yellow van to pass through
I take priority before the truck
I have to allow the truck to pass through
Who is required to wait?false
The tractor that is exiting the dirt track

I have to wait
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The traffic lights are on flashing amber. What is the correct
procedure?false
Wait until the lights change

Approach with greater caution, giving way if necessary
You would like to cross over a priority road. The view to both
sides is very restricted due to parked vehicles. What should
you do?right
I carefully ease my way into the junction
I sound my horn to warn crossing traffic
I quickly cross over the junction
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I may pass through the junction before the blue car
I have to wait
What do these permanently illuminated signs mean?false
Vehicles travelling in lane

- 1 may continue driving on it
- 2 must change to the right-side lane
- 3 and lane 4 must stop
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Slow down
Accelerate
Swerve to the left
I may drive through

I have to allow the red truck to pass through
33
You want to drive straight ahead. What should you do?false
I stop
- at the stop line
- between the yellow and the blue vehicle
- directly behind the yellow vehicle

The tram must allow me to make the turn first
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What is the right course of action now?right
I continue driving as before

I move into the left-hand lane
I continue braking
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I take priority before the bus
What do you have to do in this traffic situation?right
I have to
- stop only if there is cross-wise moving traffic
- stop only at the stop sign
- stop at the stop line and give way
What is correct in this situation?false
36
I have to reduce my speed
The truck has right of way
The truck has to wait
I may not stop and wait on the rails

I have to allow the tractor to pass through
What must you do upon seeing this traffic sign?right
37
I have to
- stop only if there is a stop line
- stop and give way
You are approaching a traffic light which has been "green" for
some time. What do you do?false
Watch the traffic light closely
Accelerate even though the speed limit is exceeded
Approach but be ready to stop
How should you behave in this situation?false
Stop on the line of sight
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Stop on the stop line
Pass through the crossing without stopping
I have to allow right of way to the blue car

I may drive through
I have to allow right of way to the green car
You want to turn right at these traffic lights with a green arrow
sign. What is the right course of action?false
I have to ensure that other road users are not impeded

I may turn right into any lane
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I stop before the junction
I move
- after the blue truck
- after the two trucks
- before the two trucks
I move
- after the motorcycle
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- after the yellow bus
- before the yellow bus
Who is required to indicate?right
The blue truck

The red car
Me
Which are the areas you must not drive into when there is
traffic congestion?false
Driveways
Crossroads
Level crossings
The cyclist wants to continue straight ahead. What is the right

course of action here?false
41
I remain behind the cyclist
I overtake the cyclist
I have to wait
The cyclist has to wait
What is correct?right
42
Wait at the crossroads for further instructions from the police officer
Cross the crossroads at a brisk pace
I have to
- give way to the bus
- give way to the green car
- stop on the stop line
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What does this traffic road sign mean?false
Priority road
No parking on the carriageway outside of settlements
Expressway
You want to turn left. Who is required to wait?right
The blue vehicle has to wait

I have to wait
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In which situations are you not allowed to enter a junction
even though the traffic light is green?right
If the sign "Stop. Give way" is displayed at the junction
If I would have to stop in the middle of the junction because the traffic
is backing up
If asked to stop by a police officer
The motorbike is obliged to wait

I have to wait
What do you do upon seeing this traffic sign?false
I approach at a moderate speed ready to brake
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I allow the cross-wise moving traffic the right of way
If I am turning right, I am not obliged to wait
Which traffic sign gives right of way at the next crossroads?

right
Traffic sign 3
Traffic sign 2
Traffic sign 1
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I have to allow the red truck to turn
I may be the first to pass through the junction
I turn left before the motorcyclist

I have to allow the blue van to pass
I give way to the motorcyclist
A police officer is regulating the traffic at a crossroads where

there are also traffic signs governing priority. What applies?
right
The police officer's signals
The traffic signs governing priority
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The rule "right before left"
Why is it possible that vehicle drivers do not take notice of the

"Give way" sign?false
The layout of the road creates the impression of a priority road

The continuous lighting gives rise to the assumption of having the right
of way at the junction
Parked vehicles partially conceal the intersection
Who is required to indicate a change of driving direction here?

right
The oncoming bus

Me
48
In what instances may you not enter a junction, even though
you have right of way?false
If I
- would have to wait in the junction because the traffic in my direction
is backing up
- want to turn left and would have to wait in the junction because of
oncoming traffic
- would impede a vehicle with flashing blue lights and siren
What is permitted at these traffic lights with green arrow sign?

right
Turn right without stopping

Turn right from the right lane after having stopped first, when there is
no obstruction or danger to others
Turn right only when the traffic lights are green
You want to continue driving straight ahead. What is the right

course of action?false
49
I remain waiting in my lane
I overtake the vehicle alongside me and switch lanes
I move to the right if there is sufficient space in the traffic
Traffic continuing ahead may proceed

Traffic turning right may proceed
Traffic turning left may proceed
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I may make the turn before the cyclist

I have to allow the motorcyclist to pass through
I may make the turn before the cyclist
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Slow down
Swerve to the left
Accelerate
Why are you required to stop here?false
Because of the cyclist

Because of the pedestrian
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Because of the green car
I have to allow the yellow car to turn

I have to allow the red bus to pass through
The red bus has to allow me to pass through
I have right of way ahead of the blue car
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I have to allow right of way to the blue car
I have to allow right of way to the red car
What should you do?false
Come to a stop in the central divide, where the other car is stopped
Turn smoothly, so as not to impede following traffic
Stop before the left turn and keep the central divide clear
What must you pay attention to when turning right?false
54
To vehicles coming from the left
To the motorbike
To the lorry
Where must you wait?right
Level with the traffic lights

At the stop line
At the point where you can see along the intersecting road (sight line)
55
I have to
- give way to the bus
- stop on the stop line
- give way to the cyclist
I have to wait
The red tractor has to wait
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The cyclist has to allow me to pass
I may proceed before the motorcycle
I have to allow the motorbike the right of way

I have to signal a left-turn
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The motorbike has to wait
I take priority before the bus

What does this traffic sign combination indicate?false
100 m ahead is a traffic sign saying

- "Give way."
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- "Give way to oncoming traffic"
- "Stop. Give way."
The blue car is obliged to wait

I have to wait
What ends here?false
A priority road
59
All previous zonal prohibitions
A controlled parking zone
I may pass through the junction before the motorbike

I have to wait
Who is required to indicate a change of driving direction here?

right
60
The oncoming car
Me
What should you anticipate?right
A vehicle driving past the bus

That I will have to stop at the junction
Pedestrians crossing the road
What do you have to particularly remember at crossroads and

junctions in a built-up area?right
61
Intersecting roads may have priority even though they are narrow and
less well developed
A better developed road always has priority
The rule "right before left" applies without exception at all crossroads
and junctions
You are driving in a built-up area behind a vehicle with number

plates that are not local. What could happen?false
The driver in front
- could brake unexpectedly
- may switch on the direction indicators too late before turning
- could stop unexpectedly to ask the way
What does this traffic sign indicate?right
Priority
- at all crossroads and junctions on this road
- as far as the urban limit
- only at the next crossroads or junction
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Why are you required to stop here?right
Because of the red car

Because of the pedestrian
Because of the cyclist
I may not stop and wait on the rails
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Who has priority?right
The white delivery van

The blue car
Me
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That children may run onto the road
Of vehicles speeding
That junctions will not be noticed
I may be the first to proceed

I have to give way to the tram
I have to give way to the yellow truck
What do these signals indicate?right
65
You may use the two lanes on the left for overtaking only
You may not use the two lanes on the left
The two lanes on the right are open to traffic
I may only proceed after the blue truck

I may proceed before the blue truck
I have to allow the red car to pass through
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What is the right course of action now?false
I drive through the junction quickly, because "yellow" is displayed

I wait at the stop line for the next set of green lights
I allow any cross traffic the right of way
I may
- turn before the motorcycle
- be the first to make my turn
- only turn after the yellow bus
ou come to a stop unexpectedly on a pedestrian crossing. What

do you do?false
67
Move half onto the footpath in order to clear the crossing
Move slightly forward or backward in order to clear the crossing as
quickly as possible
Reverse under no circumstances, even though the roadway is clear
behind you
I have to wait at the line of sight

I have to wait
The cyclist has to wait
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I have to allow the yellow car to pass through
I move first
Which traffic sign gives right of way?right
Traffic sign 3
Traffic sign 1
Traffic sign 2
You are driving along a priority road. Which traffic sign ends
your right of way?right
1
2
3
69
What do you have to watch out for, when crossing a priority
road?false
I watch out for
- the speed and the distance of the cross traffic
- the weather conditions
- the width of the priority road
How important are instructions from police officers?false

They must be obeyed
They release you from your own duty to take care
They must be obeyed only if they tally with the traffic signs installed
What should you anticipate?right
A vehicle driving past the bus

Pedestrians crossing the road
That I will have to stop at the junction
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I have to allow right of way to the motorcycle
I have right of way ahead of the motorcycle
I have to allow right of way to the white transporter
Who is required to wait?right
The car that is exiting the dirt track

I have to wait
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The green car has to wait

I have to wait
All vehicles have been waiting at the junction for a few

seconds. What should you do in this situation?false
I am the first to drive to the centre of the junction, where I stop

I use clear hand signals to forego my right of way
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I am the first to pass through the junction
The cyclist wants to continue straight ahead. What is the right

course of action here?right
I overtake the cyclist

I remain behind the cyclist
Who must signal a change of direction here?right
I myself
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The motorcycle
No one
The traffic light has just changed to yellow. What is the right
course of action if you are turning left?right
I have to
- stop
- turn
How could a dangerous situation arise?false

By having lights turned on during day
Through failure to maintain suitable speed
Through vehicles at a standstill
What is correct in this situation?false
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I must allow the oncoming traffic to pass through
I have to wait in the centre of the junction
I may turn unimpeded
What can cause a dangerous situation?right

Dipping your headlights too late
Driving too far behind the vehicle in front
Cutting corners
What do you have to do in this traffic situation?right
I have to
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- not stop, because there is no stop line
- stop at the line of sight and give way
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Chapter 5: Basic rules, right of way and traffic regulations

What is the right thing to do?right

I have to give way to the motorcycle

What is correct in this situation?right

Traffic turning right may proceed

Which of these is a good example of "anticipatory driving"?

How should you behave in this situation?false

Stop on the stop line

You are approaching a crossroads where the priority situation

You want to continue driving straight ahead. What is the right

I overtake the vehicle alongside me and switch lanes

What is the right course of action?false

What should you understand by defensive driving?false

You are travelling at a speed of approximately 40 km/h. The

Where should a vehicle stop at these traffic lights with green

What is the right course of action?false

What is the right course of action?right

I have to give way to the red car

I have to allow the blue truck to pass through

What is the right course of action?right

I have to allow the tram to pass through

What is the right thing to do?false

I give way to the green car

What can cause unnecessary obstructions?right

What is the right course of action?false

What must you pay attention to when turning right?right

Why should you brake hard now?right

Participation in road traffic requires caution at all times and

What is the right course of action?false

What is the right course of action?false

The red truck has to wait

Wait at the crossroads

I have to allow the red vehicle the right of way

What is true of permanently illuminated signs?false

Permanently illuminated signs apply to multi-track motor vehicles only

What do you do when you see this traffic sign?false

Observe the traffic coming from the right only

What can present a danger?false

You are travelling at a speed of approximately 40 km/h. The

Where must you wait?false

What is the right course of action?right

I have to allow the blue car to pass through

Which defects of a vehicle can result in a danger for road

In what sequence may each continue driving?false

The yellow car must leave the crossroads

What is the right course of action?right

The blue car has to allow me to turn

What is the right course of action?false

I may be the first to pass through the junction

What should you do?right

A police officer is regulating the traffic at a crossroads even

What applies here?right

Turning off is prohibited

The direction of traffic to the left is prescribed

What is the right course of action?right

What is the right thing to do?false

I have to give way to the motorcycle

What can cause a dangerous situation?right

What is correct in this situation?right

At the next junction

What is the right course of action?right

I have to allow the cyclist to pass through

Who is required to indicate?false

What must you be aware of here?right