USAREUR Practice Test & Study Guide
True or False? For registration purposes, the insurance policy cannot substitute for the insurance
confirmation card as proof of automobile insurance under German law and U.S. Forces regulations. -
Answer-True
True or False? License plates issued to drivers by the Registry of Motor Vehicles automatically become
the driver''s property. - Answer-False
The driver of a registered motor vehicle is required to observe which of the following with respect to
U.S. Forces POV license plates? - Answer-License plates will not be altered, the rear license plate must
be illuminated, and license plates must always be firmly attached with bolts and screws.
True or False? A driver who lends his or her vehicle to a member of the U.S. Forces is required to provide
the borrower with the registration certificate (AE Form 190-1A). - Answer-True
True or False? U.S. Forces regulations do not prohibit abandoning a privately owned vehicle (POV). -
Answer-False
True or False? Attaching old State license plates or signs to U.S. Forces POV plates is permitted. -
Answer-False
,True or False? The Traffic Point System applies to military personnel and civilian employees, but does
not apply to Family members. - Answer-False
True or False? Persons declared ineligible for a U.S. Forces certificate of license will remain ineligible
until they successfully petition the revoking authority for reinstatement of their eligibility. - Answer-
True
True or False? German police are empowered to arrest U.S. personnel (including Family members and
U.S. civilians serving with the U.S. Forces) when German laws are violated. - Answer-True
True or False? German police do not have the authority to require U.S. Forces drivers to pay a warning
fee for minor traffic violations. - Answer-False
True or False? German traffic law does not require every user of a public road or highway to conduct
himself or herself so that no other user is endangered, injured, unnecessarily impeded, or
inconvenienced. - Answer-False
True or False? A POV may not be rejected during mechanical inspection because of bent hoods, torn
fenders, altered plates, or faulty body trimmings. - Answer-False
True or False? Vehicles are considered unsafe if the tires have less than 1.6 millimeters of tread on any
portion of the traction surface. - Answer-True
If a vehicle is equipped with radial tires, the tires should be mounted on which of the following? -
Answer-On all four wheels.
True or False? Avoidable noises such as honking horns and racing engines are prohibited by the German
traffic ordinance. - Answer-True
, True or False? Kilometers may be converted to miles by multiplying the kilometers by 6 and then
dropping the last digit. - Answer-True
True or False? Children under 12 years old are not allowed to sit in the front seat of a vehicle unless the
rear seat is already occupied by children of that age group. - Answer-True
True or False? Drivers are not always required to indicate their intention to pass by using directional
signals. - Answer-False
What may cause danger to others in road traffic? - Answer-A disabled POV with warning devices not
placed at a sufficient distance, or driving a POV while intoxicated or fatigued.
What should be considered when choosing a safe distance from the vehicle ahead? - Answer-Condition
of the highway and driving speed.
True or False? When approaching children, drivers must try to anticipate their behavior. - Answer-True
True or False? The proper technique for driving around a curve is to slow down before the curve and
accelerate toward the end of the curve. - Answer-True
If the vehicle starts skidding while braking, the driver should do which of the following? - Answer-Turn
the steering wheel in the direction that the rear of the vehicle is skidding and pump the brakes lightly.
Fast driving often leads to accidents in which of the following situations? - Answer-At points where
vision is restricted, at pedestrian crossings, and at intersections and junctions.
True or False? Drivers caught in a heavy downpour with limited visibility should pull off the road and
wait for the rain to let up. - Answer-True
True or False? For registration purposes, the insurance policy cannot substitute for the insurance
confirmation card as proof of automobile insurance under German law and U.S. Forces regulations. -
Answer-True
True or False? License plates issued to drivers by the Registry of Motor Vehicles automatically become
the driver''s property. - Answer-False
The driver of a registered motor vehicle is required to observe which of the following with respect to
U.S. Forces POV license plates? - Answer-License plates will not be altered, the rear license plate must
be illuminated, and license plates must always be firmly attached with bolts and screws.
True or False? A driver who lends his or her vehicle to a member of the U.S. Forces is required to provide
the borrower with the registration certificate (AE Form 190-1A). - Answer-True
True or False? U.S. Forces regulations do not prohibit abandoning a privately owned vehicle (POV). -
Answer-False
True or False? Attaching old State license plates or signs to U.S. Forces POV plates is permitted. -
Answer-False
,True or False? The Traffic Point System applies to military personnel and civilian employees, but does
not apply to Family members. - Answer-False
True or False? Persons declared ineligible for a U.S. Forces certificate of license will remain ineligible
until they successfully petition the revoking authority for reinstatement of their eligibility. - Answer-
True
True or False? German police are empowered to arrest U.S. personnel (including Family members and
U.S. civilians serving with the U.S. Forces) when German laws are violated. - Answer-True
True or False? German police do not have the authority to require U.S. Forces drivers to pay a warning
fee for minor traffic violations. - Answer-False
True or False? German traffic law does not require every user of a public road or highway to conduct
himself or herself so that no other user is endangered, injured, unnecessarily impeded, or
inconvenienced. - Answer-False
True or False? A POV may not be rejected during mechanical inspection because of bent hoods, torn
fenders, altered plates, or faulty body trimmings. - Answer-False
True or False? Vehicles are considered unsafe if the tires have less than 1.6 millimeters of tread on any
portion of the traction surface. - Answer-True
If a vehicle is equipped with radial tires, the tires should be mounted on which of the following? -
Answer-On all four wheels.
True or False? Avoidable noises such as honking horns and racing engines are prohibited by the German
traffic ordinance. - Answer-True
, True or False? Kilometers may be converted to miles by multiplying the kilometers by 6 and then
dropping the last digit. - Answer-True
True or False? Children under 12 years old are not allowed to sit in the front seat of a vehicle unless the
rear seat is already occupied by children of that age group. - Answer-True
True or False? Drivers are not always required to indicate their intention to pass by using directional
signals. - Answer-False
What may cause danger to others in road traffic? - Answer-A disabled POV with warning devices not
placed at a sufficient distance, or driving a POV while intoxicated or fatigued.
What should be considered when choosing a safe distance from the vehicle ahead? - Answer-Condition
of the highway and driving speed.
True or False? When approaching children, drivers must try to anticipate their behavior. - Answer-True
True or False? The proper technique for driving around a curve is to slow down before the curve and
accelerate toward the end of the curve. - Answer-True
If the vehicle starts skidding while braking, the driver should do which of the following? - Answer-Turn
the steering wheel in the direction that the rear of the vehicle is skidding and pump the brakes lightly.
Fast driving often leads to accidents in which of the following situations? - Answer-At points where
vision is restricted, at pedestrian crossings, and at intersections and junctions.
True or False? Drivers caught in a heavy downpour with limited visibility should pull off the road and
wait for the rain to let up. - Answer-True
