USAREUR driver's training Questions and
Answers Graded A+
When can drivers disregard rule to stay to the right? In traffic light-controlled conditions
or dense traffic.
True/False: Drivers in vehicles up to 3.5 tons can drive in any lane going the same direction
within city limits True
If a lane is discontinued, drivers from the other lane must allow how many drivers to merge?
One for each driver (zipper technique)
The recommended maximum speed for autobahns is 130 km/h
Can the recommended max speed for autobahns be exceeded? Yes, if conditions allow, but
drivers who exceed that speed may be held liable in the event of an accident, even if not at fault.
On autobahns, the right lane is for ____, and the left lane is for _____. cruising, passing
,Vehicles in the right lane on the autobahn (should/should not?) travel faster than vehicles on the
left. Should not
When can cars be driven on the shoulder? Only when their car experiences mechanical
problems.
Why shouldn't you change gears while crossing railroad tracks? It increases risk of
stalling.
What should a driver do when stopping at a railroad crossing at night? turn off lights (use
parking lights only) to not cause irritation.
When a 30-second or longer stop at a railroad crossing is expected or the crossing is posted, what
should a stopped driver do? Turn off the vehicle
On which side can you park your car on the side of the road? The right side in the
direction of the flow of traffic
Can you park on both sides of a one-way street? Yes
,What is defined as parking? When the driver leaves the vehicle or stops for longer than
three minutes.
True/False: A driver who reaches a space first has priority, even if they pass it to reverse into it.
True
What is considered illegal parking? Parking where there are No Parking signs, on narrow
roads in a way that blocks the flow of traffic, along any sharp bends in the road, within 5 meters
(~15 feet of a crosswalk), within 15 meters of public transportation stops, within 5 meters of
railroad crossings,
Children under what age must sit in a restraining seat? 12
When are children younger than 12 allowed to sit in the front seat? Only when all back
seats are occupied by children in that age group or if the vehicle does not have a back seat, or
there is no passenger air bag, or the passenger air bags can be switched off.
True/False: You can decline a BAC test through any means False
, What is the BAC limit before 90-day suspension of license? 0.50mg per 1.0 ml whole
blood
What emergency items must be stored in the passenger section of the vehicle? Approved
first-aid kits and portable warning triangles.
Good samaritan law In Germany, you must perform first aid if within your means to do
so, or you could be fined.
Minimum tire tread depth 1.6mm over traction surface
Can you mix radial and bias-ply tires? No
True/False: The blue sign with snow chain-covered tires means it is suggested, but not
mandatory to use snow chains. False. It is required to put snow chains on the tires for that
road.
When can you turn right on red? Only if the red light has a green arrow next to it.
Answers Graded A+
When can drivers disregard rule to stay to the right? In traffic light-controlled conditions
or dense traffic.
True/False: Drivers in vehicles up to 3.5 tons can drive in any lane going the same direction
within city limits True
If a lane is discontinued, drivers from the other lane must allow how many drivers to merge?
One for each driver (zipper technique)
The recommended maximum speed for autobahns is 130 km/h
Can the recommended max speed for autobahns be exceeded? Yes, if conditions allow, but
drivers who exceed that speed may be held liable in the event of an accident, even if not at fault.
On autobahns, the right lane is for ____, and the left lane is for _____. cruising, passing
,Vehicles in the right lane on the autobahn (should/should not?) travel faster than vehicles on the
left. Should not
When can cars be driven on the shoulder? Only when their car experiences mechanical
problems.
Why shouldn't you change gears while crossing railroad tracks? It increases risk of
stalling.
What should a driver do when stopping at a railroad crossing at night? turn off lights (use
parking lights only) to not cause irritation.
When a 30-second or longer stop at a railroad crossing is expected or the crossing is posted, what
should a stopped driver do? Turn off the vehicle
On which side can you park your car on the side of the road? The right side in the
direction of the flow of traffic
Can you park on both sides of a one-way street? Yes
,What is defined as parking? When the driver leaves the vehicle or stops for longer than
three minutes.
True/False: A driver who reaches a space first has priority, even if they pass it to reverse into it.
True
What is considered illegal parking? Parking where there are No Parking signs, on narrow
roads in a way that blocks the flow of traffic, along any sharp bends in the road, within 5 meters
(~15 feet of a crosswalk), within 15 meters of public transportation stops, within 5 meters of
railroad crossings,
Children under what age must sit in a restraining seat? 12
When are children younger than 12 allowed to sit in the front seat? Only when all back
seats are occupied by children in that age group or if the vehicle does not have a back seat, or
there is no passenger air bag, or the passenger air bags can be switched off.
True/False: You can decline a BAC test through any means False
, What is the BAC limit before 90-day suspension of license? 0.50mg per 1.0 ml whole
blood
What emergency items must be stored in the passenger section of the vehicle? Approved
first-aid kits and portable warning triangles.
Good samaritan law In Germany, you must perform first aid if within your means to do
so, or you could be fined.
Minimum tire tread depth 1.6mm over traction surface
Can you mix radial and bias-ply tires? No
True/False: The blue sign with snow chain-covered tires means it is suggested, but not
mandatory to use snow chains. False. It is required to put snow chains on the tires for that
road.
When can you turn right on red? Only if the red light has a green arrow next to it.
