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Expressway: accidents and lane changes

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1 of 10 · Fascicule 5, question 98

When you encounter an accident on an expressway, you should avoid braking suddenly:

ABecause the vehicle is travelling at high speed and there is not enough distance to brake safely, and also because it can easily lead to a chain-reaction crash between the vehicles travelling behind youOfficial answer
BBecause it can affect traffic flow
CBecause high speed can cause damage to the vehicle
DBecause the passengers in the vehicle will crash into each other
2 of 10 · Fascicule 5, question 99

You are on an expressway. Suddenly, an accident happens ahead and you are forced to brake immediately. If your vehicle does not have an anti-lock braking system (ABS), it is preferable to pump your brakes so as to:

APrevent brake pads failure or lock-up due to overheatingOfficial answer
BPrevent the passengers from crashing into each other
CPrevent tyre damage
DPrevent damage to the road surface
3 of 10 · Fascicule 5, question 100

On an expressway, when you find yourself travelling behind a vehicle loaded with heavy goods, you should increase your following distance so as:

ATo prevent fallen goods from damaging your vehicle and to avoid a collision by allowing more time to react when the unexpected happensOfficial answer
BNot to affect travelling speed
CNot to affect the vehicles behind from overtaking
DNot to displease the driver travelling in front
4 of 10 · Fascicule 5, question 101

If you intend to change lane on an expressway, you should check with your rearview mirror, pay attention to the movement of the vehicles around you and use the direction indicator for at least 10 seconds. Then, check again with your rearview mirror the movement of the vehicles on your target lane and:

AAfter ensuring that all is safe, turn the steering wheel slowly and change to the next lane calmlyOfficial answer
BChange to the next lane before the vehicle travelling behind arrives
CChange to the next lane at maximum speed
DYou can immediately change lane if no vehicle on the next lane is travelling alongside yours
5 of 10 · Fascicule 5, question 102

When faced with someone who changes lane inappropriately on an expressway, a driver should:

ATake immediate measures intended to lower the probability of an accidentOfficial answer
BSpeed up to stop the lane changing
CBrake immediately
DTake immediate measures to stop the lane changing
6 of 10 · Fascicule 5, question 103

When faced with someone who tries to change to your lane on an expressway:

ADo not speed up with the intention to prevent the lane changingOfficial answer
BIt is necessary to speed up to prevent the lane changing
CYou should honk the horn constantly and speed up to prevent the lane changing
DYou should honk the horn constantly to prevent the lane changing
7 of 10 · Fascicule 5, question 104

On an expressway, if there is a vehicle on the next lane trying to change to yours:

AYou should immediately honk your horn lightly or use your full-beam headlights to alert it and decelerateOfficial answer
BYou should immediately honk your horn loudly or use your full-beam headlights to alert it and prevent it from changing lane
CYou should immediately speed up to prevent it from changing lane
DYou should immediately honk your horn loudly and speed up to prevent it from changing lane
8 of 10 · Fascicule 5, question 105

If there is a large vehicle on an expressway forcing its way into your lane:

AYou should slow down and press the brake lightly to warn the vehicle travelling behind you, but you must not leave your lane nor brake suddenlyOfficial answer
BYou should not appear weak. You should speed up to stop it
CYou must brake immediately to ensure your own safety
DYou must turn your steering wheel rapidly and move to the next lane
9 of 10 · Fascicule 5, question 106

When you need to change lane on an expressway, besides following the driving rules, you have to pay attention to the traffic on your target lane and, if a vehicle suddenly approaches:

AYou should hold off the lane changing even though the approaching vehicle is some distance awayOfficial answer
BYou should speed up and change lane first so as not to block traffic
CYou should honk your horn to warn the vehicles behind you to slow down
DYou should brake immediately to give way to the approaching vehicle
10 of 10 · Fascicule 5, question 107

When you need to change lane on an expressway and the vehicle behind you uses flashing lights to alert you:

AYou should hold off the lane changing and decide about it later, when it is safeOfficial answer
BYou should respond to it using your horn or full-beam headlights and proceed to change lane
CYou should speed up and change lane
DYou should brake immediately and give way to the vehicle behind