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QuizTraffic rulesBosnia and Herzegovina

Test your knowledge with our multiple-choice quiz. Learn from each answer and improve your understanding of the traffic rules and road signs of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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True/false 17 Bosnia and Herzegovina 26 Car controls 109 Dashboard lights 40 Priority rules 9 Pedestrians 19 Cyclists 20 Show all 593
What should a designated driver do?

351. What should a designated driver do?

Stop drinking shortly before driving.
Drink only low-alcohol drinks.
✓ Remain alcohol-free for the entire journey.
Drink only a small amount with food.

A designated driver should remain sober so they can drive safely and respond properly to traffic conditions.

Alcohol-free designated driver for a journey
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What should you do before attempting to jump-start a vehicle?

352. What should you do before attempting to jump-start a vehicle?

Use any battery that physically fits the vehicle.
✓ Check the owner's manual and make sure the connections are compatible.
Ignore battery damage if the terminals look clean.
Connect the leads without checking their polarity.

Incorrect jump-starting can damage electrical systems, cause sparks, or make a battery explode. Connect the leads in the correct order before starting the vehicles, and follow the manufacturer's procedure exactly.

Preparing to jump-start a vehicle battery
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Why should you slow down before a sharp bend?

353. Why should you slow down before a sharp bend?

To make the bend easier to see from a distance.
To make the steering feel lighter.
✓ To keep control of the vehicle.
To prevent other vehicles from overtaking.

Sharp bends reduce your view and can make the vehicle harder to control, so you should slow down before entering the bend.

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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

354. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Engine-temperature warning.
Oil-pressure warning.
Charging-system warning.
✓ Diesel particulate filter warning.

This symbol indicates a problem with the diesel particulate filter (DPF), often because soot has accumulated in the filter. The vehicle may require regeneration or professional inspection, depending on the vehicle and warning status.

Diesel particulate filter warning symbol on the dashboard
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How should a motorcyclist brake in an emergency?

355. How should a motorcyclist brake in an emergency?

Use only the rear brake.
Steer sharply while braking hard.
✓ Apply both brakes firmly and progressively.
Grab the front brake as suddenly as possible.

During emergency braking, use both brakes firmly and progressively while keeping the motorcycle as upright and stable as practical. Avoid sudden steering. If ABS is fitted, maintain firm braking pressure and allow the system to work.

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Which pedal is used to increase the vehicle's speed?

356. Which pedal is used to increase the vehicle's speed?

The brake pedal.
✓ The accelerator pedal.
The footrest.
The clutch pedal.

The accelerator pedal controls the amount of power delivered by the engine and is used to increase or maintain the vehicle's speed. It is the right-hand pedal.

Accelerator pedal in the driver's footwell
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How should you check the engine oil level?

357. How should you check the engine oil level?

Fill the engine until oil reaches the filler opening.
✓ Follow the manufacturer's instructions with the vehicle on level ground.
Add oil every time you refuel the vehicle.
Check it while the engine is running at high speed.

Use the dipstick or electronic oil-level system as described in the owner's manual. The engine is usually switched off, and the vehicle should be standing on level ground.

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How should you use the clutch and accelerator when moving off?

358. How should you use the clutch and accelerator when moving off?

Keep the clutch fully pressed while accelerating.
Press the brake and accelerator together.
Release the clutch suddenly without using the accelerator.
✓ Release the clutch smoothly while applying the accelerator progressively.

When moving off, release the clutch pedal smoothly through the biting point while applying the accelerator progressively. This helps the vehicle move away smoothly without stalling or excessive engine speed.

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How should you use the brake pedal during emergency braking in a vehicle with ABS?

359. How should you use the brake pedal during emergency braking in a vehicle with ABS?

Pump it rapidly.
✓ Press it firmly and keep it pressed.
Use the parking brake instead.
Release it if the pedal vibrates.

During emergency braking with ABS, press the brake pedal firmly and keep it pressed. Pulsation or vibration through the pedal can be normal while ABS is operating, so do not pump or release the brake.

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How should a motorcyclist react to grooves or ruts in the road?

360. How should a motorcyclist react to grooves or ruts in the road?

Make quick steering corrections as the bike moves.
Accelerate sharply to cross them quickly.
Brake hard while riding through them.
✓ Reduce speed and keep a relaxed, steady grip.

Longitudinal grooves or ruts can affect a motorcycle's steering and may make the wheels follow the uneven surface. Reduce speed where necessary, keep a relaxed but steady grip and avoid sudden braking, acceleration or steering corrections.

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Can you assume that you are safe to drive the morning after drinking?

361. Can you assume that you are safe to drive the morning after drinking?

✓ No, alcohol may still remain in your body.
Yes, if you only need to drive a short distance.
Yes, if you feel completely sober.
Yes, sleep removes all alcohol from your body.

The body needs time to process alcohol. Sleeping, eating, showering, or drinking coffee does not instantly remove it.

Fitness to drive the morning after drinking
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Which foot normally operates the brake and accelerator in a manual vehicle?

362. Which foot normally operates the brake and accelerator in a manual vehicle?

The left foot for the brake and right foot for the accelerator.
Either foot.
✓ The right foot.
The left foot.

In a manual vehicle, the right foot normally operates both the brake and accelerator pedals, while the left foot operates the clutch.

Pedal arrangement and foot controls in a manual vehicle
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Why can headphones or very loud music be dangerous while driving?

363. Why can headphones or very loud music be dangerous while driving?

They can make road signs harder to read.
They can cause the speed limiter to switch off.
✓ They can make important warning sounds harder to hear.
They can prevent the horn from working properly.

Headphones or very loud music can reduce your awareness of horns, sirens, warning sounds, and surrounding traffic. Keep the volume at a level that allows you to remain aware of what is happening around the vehicle.

Driver wearing headphones at the wheel
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You do not need to look for cyclists when opening your car door.

364. You do not need to look for cyclists when opening your car door.

True.
✓ False.

You should always check for cyclists, motorcyclists, and other road users before opening a door.

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How can the parking brake help when moving off uphill?

365. How can the parking brake help when moving off uphill?

✓ It can prevent the vehicle from rolling backwards.
It releases the clutch.
It increases engine power.
It selects a lower gear automatically.

When moving off uphill, the parking brake can hold the vehicle stationary while you prepare to move. Release it smoothly once the clutch reaches the biting point and sufficient power is applied.

Parking-brake control during an uphill start
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What should you do when approaching a hill crest?

366. What should you do when approaching a hill crest?

Move toward the centre of the road for a better view.
✓ Slow down and be prepared for hidden hazards.
Follow the vehicle ahead closely for guidance.
Maintain speed if no traffic is visible.

A hill crest can hide vehicles, cyclists, pedestrians, or obstacles. Reduce speed and stay in your lane.

Vehicle approaching the crest of a hill
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What should you do if you feel tired while driving?

367. What should you do if you feel tired while driving?

Turn up the radio to stay alert.
Drink coffee and continue without stopping.
✓ Stop in a safe place and take a break.
Open a window and continue driving.

Driving while tired reduces concentration and reaction time. Stop somewhere safe and rest before continuing.

Tired driver taking a break from a journey
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Why should you leave extra following distance when towing?

368. Why should you leave extra following distance when towing?

To make the trailer easier to steer.
To reduce tyre wear on the towing vehicle.
To keep the trailer from moving side to side.
✓ Your vehicle combination may take longer to stop.

Towing adds weight and can increase stopping distance. Extra space gives you more time to react and brake smoothly.

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Why should unnecessary engine idling be avoided?

369. Why should unnecessary engine idling be avoided?

It makes the tyres lose pressure.
It immediately damages the brakes.
✓ It uses fuel without moving the vehicle.
It always causes the engine to overheat.

An idling combustion engine uses fuel while the vehicle is stationary. Avoid unnecessary idling where it is safe and appropriate to switch the engine off, taking account of the vehicle manufacturer's instructions and local rules.

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What should you do first after a collision?

370. What should you do first after a collision?

Discuss who caused the collision before calling for help.
✓ Stop, check for danger and injuries, and call for help if needed.
Check the vehicle damage before checking for injuries.
Call your insurance company before checking for danger.

Stop the vehicle, warn other traffic where appropriate, assess immediate danger and injuries, and contact the emergency services when needed. Exchange any details required by local law.

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Why should you make sure drivers have seen you before crossing?

371. Why should you make sure drivers have seen you before crossing?

Once a driver sees you, no further checks are needed.
A driver who sees you can always stop in time.
Making eye contact gives you priority.
✓ To reduce the risk of stepping into their path.

Before crossing, make sure approaching drivers have noticed you and that it is safe to proceed. Do not assume that a driver will stop simply because you have seen each other.

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Is a first-aid kit required in cars in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

372. Is a first-aid kit required in cars in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

No.
✓ Yes.

Cars in Bosnia and Herzegovina are required to carry a first-aid kit.

First-aid kit carried in a vehicle
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What should you do when approaching a temporary lane closure?

373. What should you do when approaching a temporary lane closure?

Merge without checking if traffic is moving slowly.
Ignore the temporary signs if your lane is still open.
✓ Follow the temporary signs and merge safely when required.
Follow construction vehicles through the closed lane.

Observe the temporary signs, adjust your speed, and merge safely according to the traffic situation and local rules.

Temporary traffic-lane closure ahead
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How can alcohol affect your driving ability?

374. How can alcohol affect your driving ability?

It improves your vision in poor light.
✓ It can reduce judgement, coordination, and reaction speed.
It improves your ability to judge distance.
It has no effect if you drive slowly.

Alcohol affects several abilities needed for safe driving, including concentration, decision-making, coordination, and hazard perception.

Alcohol impairment and driving ability
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You should follow the vehicle in front as closely as possible in traffic.

375. You should follow the vehicle in front as closely as possible in traffic.

✓ False.
True.

You should keep a safe following distance so you have enough time to react if traffic slows or stops suddenly.

Vehicle following closely behind another vehicle
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

376. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Front fog lights.
✓ Headlight level adjustment.
Instrument-panel brightness.
Main beam.

This control adjusts the vertical aim of the headlights. It can be used to lower the beam when the vehicle is heavily loaded, helping to avoid dazzling other road users.

Control for adjusting the headlight beam height
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What should you do if someone is injured in a road collision?

377. What should you do if someone is injured in a road collision?

Give them food or drink while waiting for help.
Move them to a more comfortable position immediately.
✓ Call for help and avoid moving them unless there is immediate danger.
Help them stand up and check whether they can walk.

Moving an injured person can worsen spinal or other injuries. Keep them calm, protect them from further danger, and provide first aid only within your level of training.

Assistance for an injured person after a road collision
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

378. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Electronic stability control.
✓ Anti-lock braking system warning.
Brake-pad wear warning.
Low tyre pressure.

This symbol indicates a possible fault with the anti-lock braking system (ABS). Normal braking may still be available, but ABS may not operate during heavy braking, so the system should be checked.

Anti-lock braking system warning symbol on the dashboard
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Why should you use your indicator before turning?

379. Why should you use your indicator before turning?

✓ To show other road users what you plan to do.
To make other road users stop for you.
To give yourself priority over other traffic.
To replace checking mirrors and blind spots.

Indicators help other drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians understand your intentions in time.

Vehicle indicator signalling an intended turn
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When should you select R (Reverse) in an automatic vehicle?

380. When should you select R (Reverse) in an automatic vehicle?

Before pressing the brake pedal.
Whenever you want to reduce speed.
While the vehicle is still moving forward slowly.
✓ After the vehicle has come to a complete stop.

Select R (Reverse) only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. Selecting Reverse while the vehicle is still moving forward can damage the transmission.

Selecting Reverse in a stationary automatic vehicle
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What should you do with the steering wheel after completing a turn?

381. What should you do with the steering wheel after completing a turn?

Hold it in the turned position.
Release it completely and let it spin freely.
Turn it quickly in the opposite direction.
✓ Guide it smoothly back towards the straight-ahead position.

After completing a turn, guide the steering wheel smoothly back towards the straight-ahead position while maintaining control. Do not allow the wheel to spin freely through your hands.

Guiding the steering wheel back after a turn
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What should you do before overtaking while towing a trailer?

382. What should you do before overtaking while towing a trailer?

✓ Allow extra time and distance for the manoeuvre.
Follow closely before moving out to overtake.
Begin overtaking as soon as the road looks clear.
Assume the trailer will follow the same path as the vehicle.

A towing vehicle accelerates more slowly, and the trailer makes the whole vehicle combination longer. Remember to allow a much larger safe gap before overtaking and enough space to return safely to your lane.

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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

383. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Low washer fluid.
Charging-system warning.
Engine-temperature warning.
✓ Low fuel level.

This symbol indicates that the fuel level is low. Refuel soon to reduce the risk of running out of fuel.

Low-fuel warning symbol on the dashboard
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It is safer to drive faster than the speed limit when overtaking.

384. It is safer to drive faster than the speed limit when overtaking.

✓ False.
True.

You must still drive safely and obey traffic laws. Speeding increases risk and is not automatically justified by overtaking.

Vehicle overtaking another road user
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Why should you take extra care if oil or diesel is spilled on the road?

385. Why should you take extra care if oil or diesel is spilled on the road?

It can make the road surface much softer.
It can damage road markings immediately.
✓ It can make the road extremely slippery.
It can increase tyre pressure.

Oil, diesel and other fluids can create a very slippery road surface, particularly for motorcycles and bicycles. Reduce speed, avoid sudden braking or steering and keep the vehicle as stable as possible when crossing a contaminated area.

Oil or diesel spilled on a road surface
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Why should you check your mirrors before braking?

386. Why should you check your mirrors before braking?

To shorten the distance needed to stop.
To check whether your brake lights are working.
✓ To know what is happening behind you.
To check whether the road surface is slippery.

Checking your mirrors helps you understand what is happening behind you and anticipate how following traffic may react. In an emergency, do not delay necessary braking.

Driver checking following traffic before braking
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

387. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Front windscreen demister.
Air conditioning.
✓ Air recirculation.
Fresh-air ventilation.

This symbol activates air recirculation, which reduces the amount of outside air entering the vehicle and recirculates air already inside the cabin. It can be useful when driving through polluted air or when cooling the interior quickly.

Cabin air-recirculation control and symbol
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What shape are most warning signs in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

388. What shape are most warning signs in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Rectangle.
Diamond.
Circle.
✓ Triangle.

Most warning signs in Bosnia and Herzegovina are triangular.

Road warning signs and their shapes
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What should you do if the windscreen becomes damaged while driving?

389. What should you do if the windscreen becomes damaged while driving?

Remove loose glass while the vehicle is moving.
Drive faster to reach a safe place sooner.
Rely on the mirrors instead of the windscreen.
✓ Reduce speed and stop safely if your view is affected.

Severe damage can obstruct your view and weaken the glass. Do not continue if you cannot see the road clearly.

Damaged windscreen affecting the driver's view
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

390. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Cruise control.
Headlight flash.
Parking assistance.
✓ Horn.

This symbol indicates the horn control. The horn is used to warn other road users of your presence when necessary.

Vehicle horn control and symbol
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What word is commonly shown on STOP signs in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

391. What word is commonly shown on STOP signs in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

PARE.
DUR.
✓ STOP.
ALTO.

In Bosnia and Herzegovina, STOP signs commonly display the word STOP.

Different wording used on stop signs
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How should cyclists brake on a wet road?

392. How should cyclists brake on a wet road?

Brake sharply once you are close to stopping.
Brake later and more firmly than usual.
✓ Brake earlier and more gradually than usual.
Brake normally because wet roads do not affect grip.

Wet surfaces reduce grip and increase stopping distance. Smooth, early braking helps prevent skidding.

Cyclist braking on a wet road
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

393. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Lumbar support.
Mirror adjustment.
Steering-wheel adjustment.
✓ Seat adjustment.

This control adjusts the position of the seat. Depending on the vehicle, it may move the seat forwards or backwards, raise or lower it, or change the backrest angle.

Control for adjusting the driver's seat
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Why should you avoid keeping the clutch pedal pressed while driving?

394. Why should you avoid keeping the clutch pedal pressed while driving?

It locks the steering.
It increases tyre pressure.
✓ It reduces engine braking and vehicle control.
It applies the parking brake.

Keeping the clutch pedal pressed while the vehicle is moving disconnects the engine from the transmission. This reduces engine braking and can reduce your control of the vehicle.

Clutch held down while a vehicle is moving
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What should you do if another vehicle is tailgating you?

395. What should you do if another vehicle is tailgating you?

Speed up to create more space behind you.
✓ Stay calm and increase your safety margin ahead.
Tap the brakes to make them increase their distance.
Move toward the centre to discourage them from passing.

If someone follows too closely, avoid sudden actions. Keeping more space in front gives you more time to brake gently if needed. If it is safe, allow the tailgating vehicle to pass.

Following vehicle visible close behind
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What should you do with the clutch when bringing a manual vehicle to a stop?

396. What should you do with the clutch when bringing a manual vehicle to a stop?

Pump it repeatedly while braking.
Keep it released until after the vehicle stops.
✓ Press it before the engine begins to stall.
Press it before using the brake pedal.

When stopping a manual vehicle, brake normally and press the clutch pedal before the engine speed becomes too low and the engine stalls. Avoid pressing the clutch unnecessarily early, as this reduces engine braking.

Clutch-pedal operation when stopping a manual vehicle
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Why can swerving suddenly to avoid a small animal be dangerous?

397. Why can swerving suddenly to avoid a small animal be dangerous?

✓ You may lose control or collide with another road user.
Small animals usually move away before you reach them.
Swerving increases the vehicle's stopping distance.
Small animals have fast reaction times.

A sudden swerve can take you into another lane, off the road, or into nearby traffic.

Small animal in the road ahead of a vehicle
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Why can temporary road surfaces increase stopping distance?

398. Why can temporary road surfaces increase stopping distance?

✓ Loose gravel, mud, or uneven material may reduce tyre grip.
Construction dust increases tyre pressure.
Temporary roads always slope downhill.
Temporary surfaces make the brakes colder.

Temporary surfaces may provide less grip than normal asphalt. Reduce speed and allow more distance for braking.

Loose or uneven road surface through roadworks
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Why should you keep a safe distance from cyclists?

399. Why should you keep a safe distance from cyclists?

Bicycles need more stopping distance than cars.
Cyclists cannot signal before changing direction.
✓ They may need space to avoid obstacles.
Cyclists always have priority over other traffic.

Cyclists may need to move around potholes, parked cars, or drains. Giving them enough space helps prevent dangerous situations.

Lateral clearance between a vehicle and a cyclist
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How does higher speed affect a vehicle's stopping distance?

400. How does higher speed affect a vehicle's stopping distance?

It has no effect if the brakes are in good condition.
It affects reaction distance but not braking distance.
It affects braking distance only on wet roads.
✓ It increases the distance needed to stop.

As speed increases, the vehicle travels farther while the driver reacts and requires more distance to brake. This means the total stopping distance increases significantly as speed rises.

Vehicle speed and the distance needed to stop
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