KSA Driving Theory Practice

Choosing Your Speed: Practice Questions

A posted limit is a maximum, not a target. This topic teaches you to adapt speed to the road, traffic, weather, visibility and your own vehicle. Reduce speed before curves, at railway crossings, in tunnels and on bridges, near pedestrians or animals, over speed bumps, on sand-covered roads and in busy or winding sections. Always be able to stop in time. Racing and drifting are prohibited, and drifting is described as dangerous even to onlookers. Speed contributes to serious injury, and all occupants should wear seat belts to reduce risk in a crash.

28 questions (26 core, 2 extra) · Handbook pp. 169–179 · Unit 5: Speed & Distance

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Question 1The speed limit is 100 km/h, but the road is wet and traffic is heavy. What speed should you drive?

  1. AA speed adjusted to the conditions, even if well below 100 km/h (correct answer)
  2. B100 km/h, because it is permitted
  3. CFaster than 100 km/h to get through quickly
  4. DThe same speed as the fastest car around you

Correct answer: A. Always adjust speed to general and road conditions, regardless of the maximum permissible speed.Source: Handbook p. 169

Question 2Whose safety must the driver ensure at all times?

  1. AHis own, his passengers' and other road users' (correct answer)
  2. BOnly his passengers'
  3. COnly his own
  4. DOnly pedestrians'

Correct answer: A. The driver must ensure his safety, the safety of those with him and other road users at all times.Source: Handbook p. 169

Question 3You are approaching a STOP sign or a barrier. How should you choose your speed?

  1. ASo that you can stop in time (correct answer)
  2. BKeep your speed and brake at the last moment
  3. CAt the speed limit of the road
  4. DSo you can pass before it closes

Correct answer: A. Adapt the vehicle's speed to be able to stop in time for a stop sign or barrier.Source: Handbook p. 169

Question 4In which situation should you reduce your speed?

  1. AOn a dry, straight road in light traffic
  2. BOn a straight, empty road with good visibility
  3. CAfter passing a curve onto a straight road
  4. DBefore a curve (correct answer)

Correct answer: D. Reduce speed before curves, at intersections, bridges, railway crossings, tunnels, low visibility and on slippery roads.Source: Handbook p. 170

Question 5Which of these places requires you to reduce your speed?

  1. AA wide road with no junctions
  2. BA straight empty highway
  3. CA long straight stretch in good weather
  4. DA railway crossing (correct answer)

Correct answer: D. Railway crossings, bridges, tunnels, intersections and curves all require lower speed.Source: Handbook p. 170

Question 6Sand has blown across the road ahead. What should you do?

  1. AKeep your speed and brake hard on the sand
  2. BSpeed up to cross the sand quickly
  3. CSwitch lanes quickly to avoid it at full speed
  4. DReduce speed, because the road is slippery (correct answer)

Correct answer: D. Slippery roads due to water, sand or snow require reduced speed.Source: Handbook p. 170

Question 7Why should you slow down when driving through a tunnel or on a bridge?

  1. AThe speed limit there is always 30 km/h
  2. BSpeed cameras are always installed there
  3. COvertaking is mandatory there
  4. DThe handbook lists both as places where speed must be reduced (correct answer)

Correct answer: D. Bridges and tunnels are among the places where you should reduce your driving speed.Source: Handbook p. 170

Question 8When should you reduce speed regarding visibility?

  1. AOnly when it is fully dark
  2. BVisibility does not affect speed
  3. CWhen the level of vision is low (correct answer)
  4. DOnly when it is raining heavily

Correct answer: C. When the level of vision is low you should reduce your driving speed.Source: Handbook p. 170

Question 9You approach a bend or a camel warning sign and feel unsure what speed is safe. What does the handbook advise?

  1. AFollow the speed of the car in front
  2. BKeep the posted maximum speed
  3. CSpeed up to pass the area quickly
  4. DEvaluate the situation and, if unsure, drive a little slower (correct answer)

Correct answer: D. Each case must be evaluated individually; if you feel unsure, it is best to drive a little slower.Source: Handbook p. 172

Question 10Which of these must you consider to drive at a safe speed?

  1. AOnly the time you need to arrive
  2. BTraffic movement, possible obstacles, road conditions and your vehicle's condition (correct answer)
  3. COnly the speed of other drivers
  4. DOnly the posted speed limit

Correct answer: B. A safe speed considers traffic movement, possible obstacles or other road users, road conditions and the known condition of your vehicle.Source: Handbook p. 173

Question 11Your vehicle has a damaged rear light and worn tires. How does that affect your choice of speed?

  1. AIt has no effect on speed
  2. BOnly the road's condition matters
  3. CYou may drive faster to reach a workshop sooner
  4. DYou must know your vehicle's condition and take it into account (correct answer)

Correct answer: D. The condition of your vehicle must be known and considered when choosing a safe speed.Source: Handbook p. 173

Question 12When driving near people or animals, what should you always make sure of?

  1. AThat you sound the horn continuously
  2. BThat you can stop in time (correct answer)
  3. CThat you flash your lights at them
  4. DThat you pass them as fast as possible

Correct answer: B. Be careful not to endanger people or animals, and always make sure you can stop in time.Source: Handbook p. 173

Question 13Camels are near the road and look nervous. What should you do?

  1. ASound the horn and keep your speed
  2. BSpeed up to pass them quickly
  3. CReduce speed, especially because the animals show signs of anxiety (correct answer)
  4. DFlash your headlights repeatedly at them

Correct answer: C. Reduce speed when approaching or passing animals, especially when they show signs of anxiety and tension.Source: Handbook p. 174

Question 14Which of these is a situation where you should reduce your speed?

  1. AWhen the road ahead is straight and clear
  2. BApproaching or passing a group of pedestrians (correct answer)
  3. CAfter passing the last speed bump
  4. DDriving on an empty highway

Correct answer: B. Reduce speed near groups of pedestrians, on winding roads, in busy traffic, at bumps, near animals and on non-highway roads.Source: Handbook p. 174

Question 15You see speed bumps ahead. What should you do?

  1. AKeep your speed and drive over them
  2. BReduce speed when approaching them (correct answer)
  3. CDrive around them on the shoulder
  4. DSpeed up and brake hard on the bump

Correct answer: B. Approaching bumps is one of the situations where it is important to reduce speed.Source: Handbook p. 174

Question 16Which road situation calls for reduced speed?

  1. AA wide road with no junctions in daylight with full visibility
  2. BWinding sections of road and busy traffic (correct answer)
  3. CA straight, empty highway
  4. DA dry road in light traffic

Correct answer: B. Reduce speed in winding places of the road and during busy traffic.Source: Handbook p. 174

Question 17Where is racing vehicles on public roads prohibited?

  1. ABoth inside and outside city limits (correct answer)
  2. BOnly inside cities
  3. COnly on highways
  4. DOnly at night

Correct answer: A. Racing vehicles on public roads is prohibited inside or outside the city limits.Source: Handbook p. 174

Question 18What message does the handbook give with the photo of a destroyed car?

  1. AThe driver was driving too slowly
  2. BThe road had too many signs
  3. CThe car had a faulty radio
  4. DSpeed kills - the driver was clearly driving very fast (correct answer)

Correct answer: D. 'Speed kills!' - the crash shows the driver was clearly driving very fast.Source: Handbook p. 175

Question 19What is drifting?

  1. AParking by sliding into a space
  2. BA technique for braking safely on sand
  3. CA legal sport on public highways
  4. DAn illegal form of racing at very high speed while swaying the car left and right (correct answer)

Correct answer: D. Drifting is an illegal form of road racing at about 160-260 km/h with the vehicle swaying left and right.Source: Handbook p. 176

Question 20At roughly what speeds is drifting typically done, according to the handbook?

  1. AAbout 80-100 km/h
  2. BAbout 40-60 km/h
  3. CAbout 300-400 km/h
  4. DAbout 160-260 km/h (correct answer)

Correct answer: D. Drifting is done at extremely high speeds of about 160 to 260 km/h on wide highways.Source: Handbook p. 176

Question 21Why is drifting especially dangerous to people watching?

  1. ADrifting happens only on closed tracks
  2. BOnlookers are protected by barriers
  3. CDrivers come dangerously close to onlookers standing by the road without protection (correct answer)
  4. DThe cars drive slowly near spectators

Correct answer: C. Drifters drive close to traffic, barriers and unprotected onlookers; many horrific accidents result.Source: Handbook p. 176

Question 22 · extraIn the handbook example, you can just stop at 50 km/h for a truck. If you were driving at 60 km/h instead, at what speed would you hit the truck?

  1. AAbout 40 km/h (correct answer)
  2. BAbout 20 km/h
  3. CAbout 10 km/h
  4. DYou would still stop in time

Correct answer: A. Driving just 10 km/h faster means you can't stop in time and hit the truck at about 40 km/h.Source: Handbook p. 177

Question 23 · extraAccording to the handbook, driving no more than 10 km/h above the limit without seat belts:

  1. AIs enough to cause serious injury (correct answer)
  2. BIs always safe
  3. COnly matters on highways
  4. DOnly causes damage to the car

Correct answer: A. Driving at no more than 10 km/h above the limit and not wearing seat belts is sufficient to cause serious injury.Source: Handbook p. 177

Question 24Is it allowed to drive very slowly and hold up other traffic without a good reason?

  1. AYes, slow driving is always safe
  2. BYes, on highways only
  3. CYes, if you use the left lane
  4. DNo, obstructing other vehicles by driving very slowly without reason is banned (correct answer)

Correct answer: D. You are banned from obstructing other vehicles by driving very slowly without any convincing reason.Source: Handbook p. 178

Question 25When are you allowed to suddenly slow down or brake hard?

  1. ATo warn a tailgating driver
  2. BWhenever the car behind is too close
  3. COnly when necessary for safety reasons (correct answer)
  4. DWhenever you want to check your brakes

Correct answer: C. Sudden slowing or hard braking is banned unless it is necessary for safety reasons.Source: Handbook p. 178

Question 26You need to slow down. How do you indicate this in time to drivers behind you?

  1. ANo signal is needed
  2. BWith your brake lights or hand signals (correct answer)
  3. CBy sounding the horn
  4. DBy switching on full-beam headlights

Correct answer: B. If you slow down you must indicate it in time: brake lights at the rear of the vehicle, or hand signals.Source: Handbook p. 178

Question 27Who must wear a seat belt?

  1. AOnly the driver
  2. BThe driver and all passengers (correct answer)
  3. COnly front-seat passengers
  4. DOnly on highways

Correct answer: B. The driver and passengers must use their seat belts.Source: Handbook p. 179

Question 28Why can an unbelted rear passenger endanger others in a crash?

  1. AThey make the car heavier
  2. BThey block the rear-view mirror
  3. CUnbelted people or loose objects can be thrown and seriously injure other passengers (correct answer)
  4. DThey cannot reach the door

Correct answer: C. In an accident, unbelted persons or objects can seriously injure other passengers.Source: Handbook p. 179

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