Written Test Practice: Test 1

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Among those who have only recently obtained a regular driver’s license, only drivers who lack confidence in their driving display the novice driver sign; confident drivers are not required to display it.

Reason: Drivers who have held a license for less than one year must display the novice driver sign, regardless of how confident they feel about their driving.

True False

When a pedestrian is crossing at or near an intersection without a designated crosswalk, drivers must slow down, stop, or take other necessary precautions to avoid obstructing the pedestrian’s crossing.

Reason: Drivers should remain mindful of pedestrians while operating their vehicles.

True False

On national expressways, assuming a dry road surface and new tires, the recommended following distance at 100 km/h is approximately 100 meters.

Reason: This distance between vehicles is necessary to account for the stopping distance.

True False

If passengers are entering or exiting a streetcar, the driver must remain stopped until all individuals have crossed the roadway, whether or not a safety zone exists.

Reason: Vehicles are permitted to pass through a safety zone at a reduced speed.

True False

When overtaken by another vehicle, a driver need not make room within the lane, as long as they avoid accelerating, even if the gap to the vehicle ahead is insufficient.

Reason: Drivers are expected to keep as far left as possible to let the overtaking vehicle through.

True False

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Where a traffic sign like the one shown in Figure 4 is present, vehicles carrying cargo with a height of up to 3.3 meters from the cargo bed are permitted to proceed.

Reason: Only vehicles with a total height not exceeding 3.3 meters above ground are allowed to proceed.

True False

When parking a regular motor vehicle on a public road during the day due to a breakdown, drivers should place an emergency warning reflector or open the trunk or hood to signal to other drivers that the vehicle is disabled.

Reason: To prevent traffic accidents, one should clearly indicate that the vehicle is disabled.

True False

The hand signal for reversing is as follows: extend your arm diagonally downward from the vehicle with the palm facing backward, and wave backward.

Reason: This hand signal is defined as a specific arm movement for reversing.

True False

For traffic moving in the direction indicated by the thinner arrow in Figure 6, the police officer’s hand signal has the same meaning as the traffic signal.

Reason: The police officer’s hand signal corresponds to the meaning of a red light, but not to that of the arrow signal.

True False

When driving on a national expressway and feeling fatigued, the driver may pull into a sufficiently wide side strip to rest.

Reason: The side strip or shoulder of an expressway shall not be utilized as a resting area.

True False

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When overtaking on a road where the left half of the road is less than 6 meters wide and visibility is good, vehicles may cross the centerline into the right-hand portion of the road, unless prohibited by traffic signs or pavement markings.

Reason: This is allowed as an exception to the general rule of driving on the left.

True False

On side strips as illustrated in Figure 8, light vehicles may proceed; however, other vehicles are prohibited from entering for parking or stopping.

Reason: Even light vehicles are prohibited from proceeding, as the side strip is designated for pedestrian use.

True False

The proper riding posture for two-wheeled vehicles involves leaning forward slightly to reduce wind resistance, thereby facilitating easier operation of the vehicle.

Reason: The proper riding posture for two-wheeled vehicles involves leaning forward slightly to reduce wind resistance, thereby facilitating easier operation of the vehicle.

True False

Wave shaped ripples on a vehicle’s tires that occur while driving at high speeds with low tire pressure is called the hydroplaning phenomenon.

Reason: This is called the standing wave phenomenon.

True False

If vehicle A and vehicle B approach an intersection without traffic signals, and both streets are of equal width (as shown in Figure 11), vehicle A must not impede the movement of vehicle B.

Reason: Vehicles coming from the left have the right of way; therefore, vehicle B must not impede vehicle A’s movement.

True False

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A vehicle may stop for up to ten minutes on a road with less than 3.5 meters of clearance between its right side and the road’s edge, provided the driver remains beside the vehicle to supervise cargo loading.

Reason: A vehicle may stop for up to ten minutes on a road with less than 3.5 meters of clearance between its right side and the road’s edge, provided the driver remains beside the vehicle to supervise cargo loading.

True False

If drivers feel even slightly drowsy while driving at night, they should pull over to a safe location and take a short nap or rest, resuming their journey only after they feel alert and refreshed.

Reason: Do not try to endure drowsiness; instead, eliminate it before continuing to drive.

True False

If a breakdown makes it necessary to stop on an expressway, the driver and any passengers should exit the vehicle and move to a safe location after taking all required precautions to prevent danger.

Reason: It is safer to leave the vehicle and wait elsewhere because a parked vehicle may be at risk of being hit.

True False

An inspection sticker shows the month and year when the inspection was performed.

Reason: It shows the scheduled timing for the next inspection (year and month).

True False

In the situation shown in Figure 17, vehicle A enters the intersection first intending to turn right. If vehicle B continues straight, vehicle A must wait inside the intersection until B passes; however, if vehicle B turns left, vehicle A may proceed with its right turn.

Reason: Vehicles making right turns must not block the flow of oncoming traffic going straight or vehicles turning left.

True False

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At intersections with traffic signals but no stop line, vehicles should stop just before the signal.

Reason: Vehicles should stop just before entering the intersection, rather than directly in front of the traffic signal.

True False

When braking in response to danger, there is roughly a one-second reaction time before the brakes take effect, so drivers should factor this delay into their driving.

Reason: Drivers should remain mindful of reaction time to ensure they can respond safely if a hazard occurs.

True False

Extra caution is needed when a two-wheeled vehicle overtakes a four-wheeled vehicle, as it may enter the car’s blind spot and the driver might not notice its presence.

Reason: A two-wheeled vehicle is often overlooked when it falls within the blind spot of a four-wheeled vehicle’s rearview mirror.

True False

If a small amount of coolant or oil is leaking beneath the vehicle, it is not considered a mechanical failure, so the vehicle may still be driven.

Reason: Coolant or oil leakage is considered a mechanical failure that requires repair.

True False

When entering a roadside garage, follow the direction indicated by the arrows shown in Figure 21.

Reason: When parking in a garage, enter in reverse to consider minimizing inconvenience to other traffic and ensuring safety for pulling out later.

True False

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