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

When moving towards a police officer with his hand pointing to the left, the police officer’s hand signal has the same meaning as a left-turn 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

When there are 2 solid white lines on the edge of the road, separating traffic from a side strip, light vehicles may proceed into this side strip; 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: Leaning too far forward is dangerous because it reduces your field of vision.

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. Vehicle B is approaching from the right of vehicle A, therefore 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: Drivers may park for loading or unloading cargo as long as they remain immediately available to drive.

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

Vehicle A and vehicle B are approaching an intersection from opposite directions. Vehicle A enters the intersection intending to turn right. If vehicle B continues straight, vehicle A must wait inside the intersection until B passes; however, if vehicle B intends to turn 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 garage immediately on the side of the road, you should enter in reverse.

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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On national expressways with two or more lanes in each direction, trailers must travel in the leftmost lane.

Reason: Lane assignments are intended to ensure traffic safety and smooth flow.

True False

When a local bus is stopped at a bus stop and indicating its intention to enter traffic, vehicles approaching from behind must not obstruct its progress, unless not blocking the bus would require them to brake or swerve suddenly.

Reason: To maintain smooth operations, vehicles should avoid hindering the movement of local buses.

True False

Before moving past a stopped vehicle, carefully check all around it—including over the roof and beneath—to anticipate anyone who might suddenly appear from behind.

Reason: You can spot people sooner by looking for their head above the roof or their legs beneath the vehicle.

True False

When meeting oncoming traffic on a mountain road, the uphill vehicle should yield to the downhill vehicle.

Reason: Driving etiquette dictates that the downhill vehicle should yield to the uphill vehicle, as descending is easier than ascending.

True False

Because large vehicles have a significant wheelbase difference and a blind spot at the left rear, drivers must take care not to cut off pedestrians or cyclists traveling on the vehicle’s left side.

Reason: Drivers must fully understand the handling characteristics of large vehicles before operating them.

True False

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At the same speed, a vehicle loaded with heavy cargo has a shorter braking distance than one carrying light cargo.

Reason: The braking distance becomes longer when a vehicle is loaded with heavy cargo due to its greater inertia.

True False

On expressway through lanes, crossing and U-turns are prohibited, but reversing the minimum necessary distance is allowed.

Reason: Reversing is prohibited under all circumstances, regardless of distance.

True False

A moped performing a two-step right turn must keep its right-turn signal on until it reaches the point where it turns right after going straight.

Reason: A moped should signal its intention to make a two-step right turn well in advance.

True False

Daily checks include both those performed while the vehicle is stationary and those carried out during driving.

Reason: Brake performance and engine condition are also checked while driving.

True False

When driving at night, even with headlights on, visibility is limited, so it is advisable to focus your eyes immediately on the area in front of the vehicle.

Reason: Drivers should focus their eyes as far ahead as possible to detect potential hazards early.

True False

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Close objects are harder to see when driving at 60 km/h than at 30 km/h.

Reason: The faster you drive, the harder it becomes to see nearby objects.

True False

Overtaking is not allowed on steep downhill slopes, but it is permitted on steep uphill slopes.

Reason: Overtaking is allowed on steep uphill slopes because some vehicles cannot maintain the required speed.

True False

The engine oil level must remain within the range shown on the gauge, between F and L.

Reason: The engine oil level must not be excessively high or low.

True False

If a pedestrian stops while crossing as a vehicle approaches, the vehicle may continue driving as before.

Reason: A vehicle must not force a pedestrian into a dangerous situation and should stop to give way.

True False

When overtaking, a vehicle should minimize the distance between itself and the vehicle being overtaken to reduce the risk of a head-on collision with oncoming traffic.

Reason: The driver must ensure that there is a safe passing clearance in order not to hit the side of the vehicle to be overtaken.

True False

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Drivers operating vehicles with faulty steering or brakes should reduce speed and exercise caution.

Reason: Vehicles with serious defects must not be driven until the issues are fixed.

True False

A standard moped is only allowed to carry one rider at a time.

Reason: Only the driver may operate a general moped; carrying passengers is prohibited.

True False

If a red light and a green left-turn arrow are displayed together, cars and general mopeds may turn left as indicated, while light vehicles must remain stopped.

Reason: Light vehicles are permitted to turn left when the signal displays a green arrow pointing left.

True False

Two people may not ride a general moped at one time.

Reason: General mopeds must comply with the maximum speed specified for their category under the Road Traffic Law Enforcement Ordinance, even when the posted limit is 50 km/h.

True False

When an automatic transmission vehicle stalls and cannot restart, it may be moved by shifting to (Q) and using the starter motor as a temporary solution.

Reason: Automatic transmission vehicles cannot move by using the starter motor.

True False

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When it rains, pedestrians focus on their footing and their view is often obstructed by rain gear, making them less likely to notice approaching vehicles. Therefore, drivers should exercise extra caution and watch their movements closely.

Reason: One should drive considerately from the viewpoint of pedestrians.

True False

Signal your intention to turn left or right at least 30 meters before the point where you will exit the road.

Reason: The designated time to signal a left or right turn is at least 30 meters before the point where the turn will be made.

True False

Carrying cargo in a way that blocks the view of indicators, tail lamps, brake lights, or the license plate is allowed only if someone rides along to monitor the load.

Reason: Driving in such conditions is hazardous and should be avoided, even if someone is present to monitor the cargo.

True False

On roads where the left side is narrower than 6 meters and the centerline is a solid yellow line, vehicles are prohibited from crossing into the right lane to overtake.

Reason: Vehicles are prohibited from crossing the yellow centerline to enter the right-hand lane for overtaking.

True False

Stopping and parking are prohibited within railway crossings and within 10 meters of either edge of a crossing.

Reason: Stopping and parking are prohibited near railroad crossings to prevent congestion and reduce the risk of accidents.

True False

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