The
answers have been verified using the aforementioned document as well as
German driver's education materials. The explanations accompanying the
answers are my own.
Section
1 - Right-of-way
1.
In what order can the vehicles proceed?
ANSWER: 1-2-3.
REASON: This is an unmarked intersection. As a
result, traffic on the right has the right-of-way.
2.
When can vehicle 2 proceed?
ANSWER: After vehicle 3.
REASON: This is an unmarked intersection, so
traffic on the right has the right-of-way.
3.
In what order can the vehicles proceed?
ANSWER: 2-1-3.
REASON: This is an unmarked intersection, so
traffic on the right has the right-of-way. However, because vehicle 3
is not conflicting with vehicle 2, the "right-of-way-to-the-right" rule
does not apply to it. Therefore, vehicle 2 has the right-of-way over
vehicle 1 and can proceed first, leaving vehicles 1 and 3 remaining.
Since vehicle 1 is going straight, vehicle 3 must yield to it.
4.
When can vehicle 1 proceed?
ANSWER: After vehicles 3 and 2.
REASON: This is an unmarked intersection. As a
result, traffic from the right has the right-of-way, despite the
relative sizes of the streets.
NOTE: In practice, this situation is unlikely
to occur as there are almost always signs posted in these circumstances.
5.
Who has the right-of-way?
ANSWER: Vehicle 1.
REASON: The yield signs indicate that traffic
must yield to the streetcar.
6.
Who has the right-of-way?
ANSWER: Vehicle 1.
REASON: The yield signs indicate that traffic
must yield to the streetcar.
7.
Who has the right-of-way?
ANSWER: Vehicle 1.
REASON: Although this is an unmarked
intersection, vehicles entering an Autobahn must always yield.
8.
Who is required to yield?
ANSWER: Vehicle 1.
REASON: Vehicles going straight have the
right-of-way over turning vehicles; this includes vehicles traveling in
the same direction.
9.
Who is required to yield?
ANSWER: Vehicle 3.
REASON: The yield to the right rule applies
here since there are no traffic signs indicating otherwise.
NOTE: In practice, this situation is unlikely
to occur as there are almost always signs posted in these circumstances.
10.
Who goes first?
ANSWER: Vehicle 2.
REASON: In cases of otherwise equal
right-of-way, vehicles turning right have right-of-way over vehicles
turning left.
11.
In what order can the vehicles proceed?
ANSWER: 2-3-1.
REASON: This is an unmarked intersection. As a
result, traffic on the right has the right-of-way.
12.
In what order can the vehicles proceed?
ANSWER: 3-2-1.
REASON: This is an unmarked intersection. As a
result, traffic on the right has the right-of-way.
13.
In what order can the vehicles proceed?
ANSWER: Vehicle 1, then 2.
REASON: This is an unmarked intersection. As a
result, traffic on the right has the right-of-way. Horse-drawn vehicles
are considered legal road traffic.
14.
Which vehicles can proceed?
ANSWER: 1 and 2.
REASON: Vehicle 3 has a yield sign and must
yield to other vehicles.
15.
Which vehicles must yield at these intersections?
ANSWER: 2 and 3.
REASON: Vehicle 2 must yield because it is an
unmarked intersection and he must yield to traffic on the right.
Vehicle 3 must yield because he has a yield sign.
16.
Who goes first?
ANSWER: Vehicle 1.
REASON: In cases of otherwise equal
right-of-way, vehicles going straight have the right-of-way over
turning vehicles.
17.
Who must yield?
ANSWER: Vehicles 1 and 2.
REASON: Vehicle 1 is leaving the priority road
and therefore must yield to vehicle 3, which is continuing along the
priority road. Vehicle 2 has a yield sign and must yield to the other
vehicles.
18.
Who has the right-of-way?
ANSWER: Vehicle 1.
REASON: Vehicle 2 has a yield sign and must
yield to vehicle 1, which is following the priority road.
19.
In what order can the vehicles proceed?
ANSWER: 3-1-2.
REASON: Vehicle 3 is on the priority road and
has the right-of-way over the other two vehicles who have stop signs.
Then, in cases of otherwise equal right-of-way, vehicles turning right
have the right-of-way over vehicles turning left, so vehicle 1 can go
before vehicle 2.
20.
Who must yield?
ANSWER: Vehicle 2.
REASON: This is an unmarked intersection. As a
result, traffic on the right has the right-of-way. The do not enter
signs are inconsequential.
21.
In what order can the vehicles proceed?
ANSWER: 2-1-3.
REASON: Vehicle 2 is following the priority
road and has the right-of-way over the other vehicles. Since both
vehicles 1 and 3 have yield signs, their right-of-way is equal, so the
right-of-way goes to the vehicle on the right (in this case, vehicle 1.)
22.
Who has the right-of-way?
ANSWER: Vehicle 1.
REASON: Vehicle 2 is leaving the priority road
and must yield to vehicle 1 because he is staying on the priority road.
23.
In what order can the vehicles proceed?
ANSWER: 1-3-2.
REASON: Although is on the priority road,
vehicle 2 is a hand-drawn vehicle and is not considered legal road
traffic. Therefore, it must yield to all other legal road traffic.
Since vehicles 1 and 3 both have a yield sign, vehicle 1 can go first
because it is going straight.
24.
In what order can the vehicles proceed?
ANSWER: 1-2-3.
REASON: This is an unmarked intersection. As a
result, traffic on the right has the right-of-way, despite the relative
sizes of the roads.
NOTE: In practice, this situation is unlikely
to occur as there are almost always signs posted in these circumstances.
25.
Does vehicle 2 have to yield?
ANSWER: No.
REASON: Vehicle 1 has a yield sign and must
yield to vehicle 2 because he is following the priority road. Bicycles
are considered legal traffic.
26.
In what order can the vehicles proceed?
ANSWER: 2-1-3.
REASON: The streetcar (vehicle 2) is on the
priority road and has right-of-way over the other vehicles who both
have yield signs. Vehicle 1 is going straight and therefore has the
right-of-way over vehicle 3.
27.
In what order can the vehicles proceed?
ANSWER: 3-2-1.
REASON: Vehicles 2 and 3 are on the priority
road, so they both have right-of-way over vehicle 1. Vehicle 3 has
right-of-way over vehicle 2 because he is going straight.
28.
In what order can the vehicles proceed?
ANSWER: 3-1-2.
REASON: Vehicles 1 & 3 are on the
priority road and have the right-of-way over vehicle 2. However,
vehicle 1 is leaving the priority road so he must yield to vehicle 3
who is staying on the priority road.
29.
In what order can the vehicles proceed?
ANSWER: 2-3-1.
REASON: Vehicles 2 & 3 are on the
priority road and have the right-of-way over vehicle 1. However,
vehicle 3 is leaving the priority road so he must yield to vehicle 2
who is staying on the priority road.
30.
Which vehicles must yield?
ANSWER: Vehicles 2 and 3.
REASON: Since an island separates the
pedestrian crossing, vehicle 1 does not have to yield to the
pedestrians.
31.
Who has the right-of-way, the car or the pedestrians?
ANSWER: The pedestrians.
REASON: When both pedestrians and vehicles
have a green light, pedestrians have the right-of-way.
32.
Which vehicles can proceed?
ANSWER: Vehicles 2 and 3.
REASON: The police officer is indicating the
right-of-way for vehicle 3. Vehicle 2 is turning in a separate turn
lane and is not regulated by the police officer. Since no vehicles are
coming from his left, he can proceed without stopping.
33.
Which vehicles must stop?
ANSWER: None of them.
REASON: The police officer is indicating that
all the vehicles can proceed.
34.
Which vehicle can proceed?
ANSWER: Vehicle 3.
REASON: The police officer is indicating that
vehicles 1 and 2 must stop.
35.
The traffic signal is flashing yellow. Does the driver have
to stop?
ANSWER: No.
REASON: The flashing yellow signal indicates
that the signals are not in operation, so drivers must obey the posted
signs. The driver has a yield sign, but since there is no other traffic
coming, he can proceed.
36.
The traffic signal is flashing yellow. Which vehicles must
stop?
ANSWER: Vehicles 1 and 2.
REASON: The flashing yellow signal indicates
that the signals are not in operation, so drivers must obey the posted
signs. Vehicles 1 & 2 have a stop sign and must stop. Vehicle 3
has a yield sign, but since no traffic is coming, they can proceed.
37.
Which vehicles must stop?
ANSWER: Vehicle 1.
REASON: The police officer is indicating that
vehicles 2 and 3 have the right-of-way.
38.
Who must yield?
ANSWER: Vehicle 2.
REASON: The fire truck has its lights and
siren on, so it has the automatic right-of-way, regardless of the signs.
Section
2 - Signs
& Signals
1.
What is the difference in meaning between these two signs?
ANSWER: The sign on the left
indicates that you are approaching a railway crossing that is guarded
with barriers; the sign on the right indicates you are approaching a
railway crossing with no barriers.
NOTE: The sign on the left is being
phased-out, so all railway crossings will now be marked with the sign
on the right.
2.
What is the difference in meaning between these two signs?
ANSWER: The sign on the left
indicates that you have the right-of-way at the next intersection; the
sign on the right indicates that you must yield the right-of-way to
traffic on the right at the next intersection.
3.
What is the difference in meaning between these two signs?
ANSWER: The sign on the left
indicates that you must yield the right-of-way to oncoming traffic; the
sign on the right indicates that you have the right-of-way over
oncoming traffic.
4.
What is the difference in meaning between these two signs?
ANSWER: The sign on the left
indicates the maximum speed limit; the sign on the right indicates the
minimum speed limit.
5.
What is the difference in meaning between these two signs?
ANSWER: The sign on the left
indicates the maximum total vehicle weight limit; the sign on the right
indicates the maximum weight limit on any single axle.
6.
What is the difference in meaning between these two signs?
ANSWER: The sign on the left
indicates that pedestrians and bicycles can both use the entire path;
the sign on the right indicates that pedestrians must use the left side
of the path while bicycles must use the right side.
7.
What is the difference in meaning between these two signs?
ANSWER: The sign on the left
indicates that stopping/standing is prohibited; the sign on the right
indicates that parking is prohibited.
8.
What is the difference in meaning between these two signs?
ANSWER: The sign on the left
indicates that parking is permitted immediately to the left of the
sign; the sign on the right indicates the direction to a parking
facility.
9.
What is the difference in meaning between these two signs?
ANSWER: The sign on the left is
a direction sign on the Autobahn; the sign on the right is a direction
sign on a Federal or secondary road.
10.
What is the difference in meaning between these two signs?
ANSWER: The sign on the left
indicates a pedestrian crossing ahead; the sign on the right marks the
actual location of a pedestrian crossing and indicates that you must
yield to pedestrians.
11.
What is the difference in meaning between these two signs?
ANSWER: The sign on the left is
an Autobahn interchange number; the sign on the right is a minimum
speed limit.
12.
What is the difference in meaning between these two signs?
ANSWER: The sign on the left
indicates the speed limit for the road you are on; the sign on the
right indicates the speed limit for the entire neighborhood you are
entering.
13.
What is the difference in meaning between these two signs?
ANSWER: The sign on the left
indicates that parking is prohibited along the road where it is posted;
the sign on the right indicates a general parking restriction for the
entire neighborhood you are entering.
14.
What is the difference in meaning between these two signs?
ANSWER: The sign on the left
indicates that the bumpy road begins in 400 meters; the sign on the
right indicates that the bumpy road continues from this point for the
next 3 kilometers.
15.
What is the difference in meaning between these two signs?
ANSWER: The sign on the left
indicates a pathway that must be used by bicycles and pedestrians; the
signs on the right indicate a pedestrian path that may also be used by
bicycles but cyclists are not required to use it instead of the roadway.
16.
What is almost always posted along with this sign?
ANSWER: A supplemental sign
indicating the specific type of danger.
17.
You're driving a standard passenger car (PKW)
with no trailer and wish to overtake in an area where these signs are
posted. Are you permitted to do so?
ANSWER: Yes. Although the parent
sign indicates that overtaking is prohibited, the supplemental sign
indicates that the restriction only applies to trucks, buses, and
vehicles with trailers.
18.
You are driving a standard passenger car (PKW)
and wish to visit someone who lives on a street where these signs are
posted. Can you drive on this street?
ANSWER: Yes. Although the parent
sign indicates that the road is closed to all traffic, the supplemental
sign indicates that residents and those having business there are
exempted.
19.
What speed limit does this sign indicate?
ANSWER: 50 km/h maximum
20.
What speed limit does this sign indicate?
ANSWER: 7 km/h maximum
21.
What speed limit does this sign indicate?
ANSWER: The default speed limit
for the road you are on (i.e. no limit on the Autobahn; 100 km/h on
rural roads; 50 km/h in town).
22.
What does the number 8 on this sign indicate?
ANSWER: The index number of the
parking facility (e.g. 'Parking lot #8')
23.
How long does this 60 km/h speed limit apply?
ANSWER: Until you have traveled
past the curve, after which you can return to the default speed limit
for the type of road you are on unless otherwise posted.
24.
What does this sign indicate?
ANSWER: That you are on a
priority road and have the right-of-way over all other traffic.
25.
What right-of-way does this sign give you?
ANSWER: None. It indicates that
you must yield to other traffic.
26.
You wish to turn left at an intersection where this sign is
posted. Are you permitted to do so?
ANSWER: No, you may only turn
right or continue straight ahead.
27. Who is required to yield at this sign?
ANSWER: All vehicles must yield to streetcars.
28.
What are the requirements to park where these signs are posted?
ANSWER: You must place a parking
disc on your dashboard set to the time you arrived and you may only
park for 2 hours.
29.
Do you have to stop at an intersection with this signal and sign?
ANSWER: No. When functioning,
the traffic signal takes precedence over the sign.
30.
Can you make a right turn on red at this signal?
ANSWER: No. A right turn on red
is not legal unless there is a green arrow sign or green right arrow
signal. The right turn sign here means that you must turn right at this
intersection.
31.
You're driving down the right-hand side of this road and wish to
overtake. Are you permitted to do so?
ANSWER: Yes and no. The solid
line on your side of the road indicates that you may not cross it to
overtake; however, you may overtake if you stay within your lane.
32.
What do the signs and markings here indicate?
ANSWER: The sign marks a bus
stop and the zig-zag markings denote a no stopping zone for vehicles
other than buses.
Section
3 - Other
Rules and Misc.
1.
What emergency equipment must you carry in your vehicle?
ANSWER: A warning triangle,
first aid kit, and safety vest.
2.
In the event of an accident or breakdown, how far behind your vehicle
must you place a warning triangle?
ANSWER: 200 meters on the
Autobahn, 100 meters on other roads.
3.
You are traveling down a rural road with no speed limit
signs. How fast are you permitted to travel?
ANSWER: 100 km/h.
4.
You spot some children playing on the sidewalk next to the
street. What must you do?
ANSWER: You must take your foot
off the gas pedal and be prepared to stop.
5.
How long can you stand your vehicle before you are considered parked?
ANSWER: 3 minutes. You are also
considered to be parked if you leave your vehicle regardless of the
length of time.
6.
When is it legal to park on the left side of the street?
ANSWER: When you are on a
one-way street or when there are rails along the right side of the
street.
7.
You're at an Autobahn service area on a Sunday afternoon and notice the
parking lot is overflowing with trucks. Why?
ANSWER: Because trucks are not
permitted on public roads on Sundays.
8.
You break down on the Autobahn and need to call for
assistance. How do you locate the nearest emergency telephone?
ANSWER: Follow the arrows at the
top of the roadside reflector posts.
9.
You back into and damage a parked car. What are you required
to do?
ANSWER: You must wait 30 minutes
for the owner to return. If they do not return, report it to the police.
10.
Is it illegal to run out of fuel on the Autobahn?
ANSWER: Yes. It is illegal to
stop on the Autobahn unnecessarily, and running out of fuel is
considered preventable.
11.
You're parked in an area where the signs read "mit Parkschein".
What are
you required to do to park there?
ANSWER: Purchase a voucher from
the nearest machine, display it on your dashboard, and return to your
vehicle by the time it expires.
12.
The Autobahn has been closed due to an accident and you are forced to
exit. How do you find your way to the next Autobahn entrance?
ANSWER: Immediately upon exiting
the Autobahn, locate the blue signs with the U-number and follow the
same numbered signs back to the next Autobahn entrance.
13.
The road you're driving on has conflicting yellow and white pavement
markings. Which color markings should you obey?
ANSWER: The yellow ones. Yellow
markings are temporary markings in construction areas and supersede the
regular white markings.
14.
You are in the left lane on the Autobahn and are approaching a traffic
jam. What should you do and what are you required to do?
ANSWER: You should switch on
your hazard signals briefly to warn traffic behind you. You must then
move as far to the left in your lane as possible to provide a passage
lane for emergency vehicles.
15.
You are in the left lane on the Autobahn going 200 km/h and a vehicle
is approaching from behind. What are you required to do?
ANSWER: You are required to move
to the right as soon as it is safe to do so.
Review
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