QuizTraffic rulesSlovakia

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What can selecting a lower gear provide in a manual vehicle?

601. What can selecting a lower gear provide in a manual vehicle?

✓ Greater engine braking.
A shorter steering ratio.
Higher tyre pressure.
Automatic parking-brake operation.

Selecting a suitable lower gear can increase engine braking, helping the vehicle slow or control its speed without relying entirely on the brakes.

Manual gear selection for engine braking
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What wording is commonly shown on give-way signs in Slovakia?

602. What wording is commonly shown on give-way signs in Slovakia?

STOP.
✓ No wording.
GIVE WAY.
YIELD.

Give-way signs in Slovakia normally use the inverted triangular symbol without wording.

Wording used on give-way and yield signs
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Where should the top of the head restraint normally be positioned?

603. Where should the top of the head restraint normally be positioned?

Behind the neck only.
Level with the shoulders.
As low as possible.
✓ Approximately level with the top of the head.

The head restraint should normally be adjusted so that its top is approximately level with the top of the head. This helps reduce the risk of neck injury in a collision.

Adjusting the head restraint to head height
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How should you use the clutch and accelerator when moving off?

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

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

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.

Coordinating the clutch and accelerator when moving off
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What should you do if an animal is standing on the road at night?

605. What should you do if an animal is standing on the road at night?

✓ Slow down and be prepared to stop.
Flash your headlights repeatedly to make it move.
Switch off your headlights as you approach.
Sound your horn and continue at the same speed.

Animals may freeze, turn back, or move unpredictably when caught in vehicle headlights.

Animal standing on a road at night
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

606. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Headlight flash.
✓ Horn.
Hazard warning lights.
Parking assistance.

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

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

It affects reaction distance but not braking distance.
It affects braking distance only on wet roads.
It has no effect if the brakes are in good condition.
✓ 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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What should you do if medicine makes you feel drowsy?

608. What should you do if medicine makes you feel drowsy?

Drive only for short distances.
Open a window to stay alert.
Drink coffee before driving.
✓ Do not drive until the effect has passed.

If a medicine causes drowsiness, your concentration, judgement, and reaction time may be reduced. Do not drive until you are fit to do so and the effect has passed.

Drowsiness after taking medicine
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

609. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

✓ Seat adjustment.
Seat heating.
Lumbar support.
Mirror 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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What is the button on a manual handbrake lever used for?

610. What is the button on a manual handbrake lever used for?

To apply the service brakes.
To unlock the steering.
✓ To release the handbrake mechanism.
To select reverse gear.

To release a manual handbrake, pull the lever up slightly, press and hold the release button, then lower the lever under control.

Release button on a manual handbrake lever
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How should a passenger normally sit on a motorcycle?

611. How should a passenger normally sit on a motorcycle?

Sideways so they can get off more easily.
As far back as possible without using the footrests.
✓ Securely on the passenger seat with both feet on the footrests.
With one foot hanging down when travelling slowly.

A motorcycle passenger should sit securely on the designated passenger seat, keep both feet on the footrests and avoid sudden movements that could affect the motorcycle's balance and stability.

Passenger seated on a motorcycle with feet on the footrests
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

612. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Power-steering control.
Cruise control.
Exterior mirror adjustment.
✓ Steering-wheel adjustment.

This control adjusts the position of the steering wheel. Depending on the vehicle, the steering wheel may be moved up or down and forwards or backwards to obtain a safe and comfortable driving position.

Control for adjusting the steering-wheel position
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What should you do when approaching stationary or slow-moving traffic on a motorway?

613. What should you do when approaching stationary or slow-moving traffic on a motorway?

Change lanes immediately to avoid slowing down.
✓ Reduce speed early and be prepared to stop.
Follow the vehicle ahead closely to keep traffic moving.
Maintain speed until you are close to the queue.

Motorway queues can appear suddenly. Early braking gives following traffic more time to react.

Slow-moving traffic ahead on a motorway
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What should you do if you have taken drugs that may impair your driving?

614. What should you do if you have taken drugs that may impair your driving?

Wait until you feel more confident.
✓ Do not drive.
Drive only on familiar roads.
Drive slowly and avoid motorways.

Drugs can impair judgement, coordination, concentration, and reaction time. Their effects can be unpredictable and may continue after you feel that the main effects have passed. Do not drive while impaired.

Drug impairment and the decision not to drive
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Why should you slow down near schools or playgrounds?

615. Why should you slow down near schools or playgrounds?

School zones are closed to normal traffic.
Vehicles must stop whenever children are nearby.
✓ Children may behave unpredictably.
Children always have priority near schools.

Children may suddenly cross the road or move unexpectedly, so drivers should slow down and stay alert near schools and playgrounds.

Vehicle approaching a school or playground area
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Why should you adjust the seat and mirrors correctly before driving?

616. Why should you adjust the seat and mirrors correctly before driving?

✓ To maintain good control and a clear view around the vehicle.
To make the steering and pedals easier to operate.
To improve the grip of the tyres.
To reduce the vehicle's stopping distance.

A correct driving position helps you operate the pedals and steering comfortably and maintain proper control. Correctly adjusted mirrors improve your view around the vehicle and help reduce blind spots. Adjust both before starting your journey.

Adjusting the driving position and mirrors before a journey
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What should you do before overtaking a slow-moving vehicle?

617. What should you do before overtaking a slow-moving vehicle?

Signal first and then check whether there is enough space.
Move closer before checking whether the road ahead is clear.
✓ Check that the road ahead is clear and that overtaking is safe.
Follow another vehicle that starts overtaking ahead of you.

Before overtaking, make sure you have enough visibility, space, and time. Signal clearly before moving out, do not exceed the speed limit, and never overtake if the road ahead is not clear.

Vehicle preparing to pass slow-moving traffic
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What should you do when driving near a school area?

618. What should you do when driving near a school area?

Watch only for children already on the road.
✓ Slow down and watch carefully for children.
Drive close behind other vehicles to keep traffic moving.
Maintain your usual speed if the road looks clear.

Children near schools may cross unexpectedly or be hidden between parked vehicles. Reduce speed and be ready to stop.

Vehicle travelling near a school
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What is black ice?

619. What is black ice?

Snow mixed with road dirt.
Ice that forms only during darkness.
Frozen mud covering the road surface.
✓ A thin, often transparent layer of ice that can be difficult to see.

Black ice is difficult to detect because the road surface may look merely wet. It can cause a sudden and severe loss of grip.

Thin ice covering a road surface
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When should you select P (Park) in an automatic vehicle?

620. When should you select P (Park) in an automatic vehicle?

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

Select P (Park) only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. Selecting Park while the vehicle is moving can damage the transmission.

Selecting Park after an automatic vehicle stops
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Why should the windscreen washer reservoir contain suitable washer fluid?

621. Why should the windscreen washer reservoir contain suitable washer fluid?

✓ It helps remove dirt, salt, insects, and spray from the windscreen.
Any household cleaning product can be used instead.
The reservoir needs fluid only when the windscreen is visibly dirty.
Plain water always cleans the windscreen just as well.

A clear windscreen is essential for safe observation. Suitable washer fluid helps clean the glass and may provide protection against freezing in cold conditions.

Windscreen washer-fluid reservoir in a vehicle
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What should you do before overtaking another vehicle?

622. What should you do before overtaking another vehicle?

✓ Make sure it is safe and allowed.
Overtake whenever the vehicle ahead is moving slowly.
Signal and expect other traffic to make room.
Move out first and check whether the road is clear.

Before overtaking, check the road, mirrors, blind spots, signs, and markings, use your indicator, and only overtake when it is safe and permitted.

Vehicle preparing to overtake another vehicle
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Is a first-aid kit required in cars in Slovakia?

623. Is a first-aid kit required in cars in Slovakia?

No.
✓ Yes.

Cars in Slovakia are required to carry a first-aid kit.

First-aid kit carried in a vehicle
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What should you check after fitting a child restraint?

624. What should you check after fitting a child restraint?

✓ That it is securely installed and correctly fitted.
That the seat belt is routed in any convenient way.
That the restraint is tilted as far back as possible.
That the child can easily loosen the harness.

A child restraint should be installed securely and used according to the manufacturer's instructions. Check that the seat is firmly attached, the belt or ISOFIX connection is correct, and the child is restrained properly before driving.

Checking the installation of a child car seat
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Which control is normally used to switch on the dipped headlights?

625. Which control is normally used to switch on the dipped headlights?

The hazard warning switch.
✓ The lighting control.
The rear-window demister.
The windscreen-wiper control.

The lighting control is normally used to switch on the dipped headlights. Depending on the vehicle, it may be a rotary switch or part of a lighting stalk.

Lighting control for switching on dipped headlights
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Why should you avoid sounding the horn near horses?

626. Why should you avoid sounding the horn near horses?

Horses cannot hear a vehicle horn clearly.
✓ The noise may frighten them.
The horn may make the horse move faster.
The rider may think you are signalling them to stop.

Horses can be startled by sudden or loud noises and may move unpredictably. Slow down, give them plenty of space, and avoid using the horn unless necessary.

Vehicle approaching a horse and rider
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How can unnecessary weight affect a vehicle's energy use?

627. How can unnecessary weight affect a vehicle's energy use?

It reduces aerodynamic drag.
It always reduces fuel consumption.
✓ It can increase the energy needed to move the vehicle.
It improves braking efficiency.

Extra weight generally requires more energy when accelerating and climbing. Removing unnecessary heavy items can help reduce fuel or energy consumption while keeping all essential equipment in the vehicle.

Extra luggage adding weight to a vehicle
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Why is it important to make yourself visible at night?

628. Why is it important to make yourself visible at night?

To make it safe to walk closer to moving traffic.
✓ To make drivers see you more easily.
To make drivers give way wherever you cross.
To avoid checking for approaching vehicles.

Bright or reflective clothing helps drivers notice pedestrians in low-light conditions.

Pedestrian visibility beside a road at night
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What may happen when you press the accelerator fully in an automatic vehicle?

629. What may happen when you press the accelerator fully in an automatic vehicle?

The transmission selects Park.
✓ The transmission may shift to a lower gear for stronger acceleration.
The engine switches off.
The parking brake applies automatically.

In many automatic vehicles, pressing the accelerator fully can activate kickdown, causing the transmission to select a lower gear and provide stronger acceleration.

Accelerator-pedal operation for automatic kickdown
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Why should you avoid selecting N while driving downhill in an automatic vehicle?

630. Why should you avoid selecting N while driving downhill in an automatic vehicle?

It applies the parking brake.
It increases engine braking.
It automatically selects a lower gear.
✓ It reduces engine braking and vehicle control.

Selecting N (Neutral) while driving downhill disconnects the engine from the driven wheels, reducing engine braking. Keep an appropriate drive or gear selected so you can maintain better control of the vehicle.

Neutral selection and downhill coasting in an automatic vehicle
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What should you do if the engine-temperature warning shows overheating?

631. What should you do if the engine-temperature warning shows overheating?

✓ Stop safely, switch off the engine, and allow it to cool.
Continue driving slowly until the warning disappears.
Ignore it if the engine still sounds normal.
Open the coolant cap immediately to release heat.

Continuing to drive an overheating vehicle can cause severe damage. Allow the engine to cool and follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Engine-overheating warning on the dashboard
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What should you do if a load extends beyond the vehicle?

632. What should you do if a load extends beyond the vehicle?

Secure only the part that remains inside the vehicle.
Let the load extend as far as necessary.
✓ Make sure it is legal, secure, and properly marked when required.
Leave it unmarked if it is easy to see.

An extending load may create additional danger and may require specific markings or equipment under local rules.

Load projecting beyond a vehicle
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Why should you use headlights in poor visibility?

633. Why should you use headlights in poor visibility?

✓ To see better and be seen by others.
To make the brakes respond faster.
To prevent the tyres from slipping.
To reduce fuel consumption.

Headlights help you see the road and make your vehicle more visible to other road users in fog, rain, darkness, or poor weather.

Vehicle using headlights in reduced visibility
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Is a fire extinguisher required in cars in Slovakia?

634. Is a fire extinguisher required in cars in Slovakia?

✓ No.
Yes.

Cars in Slovakia are not generally required to carry a fire extinguisher.

Fire extinguisher carried in a vehicle
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How can the parking brake help when moving off uphill?

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

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

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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Which vehicle type is mainly associated with driving licence AM?

636. Which vehicle type is mainly associated with driving licence AM?

Motorcycle.
Bus.
✓ Moped.
Car.

Driving licence AM is mainly associated with mopeds. Category AM covers mopeds with a design speed above 25 km/h and up to 45 km/h.

Driving licence card for category AM
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What should you do if you see loose gravel on the road?

637. What should you do if you see loose gravel on the road?

Brake firmly before the tyres begin to slide.
Maintain your speed and avoid using the brakes.
✓ Slow down and avoid sudden steering or braking.
Follow the vehicle ahead closely in its tyre tracks.

Loose gravel reduces grip and can make the vehicle skid. Slow down and use smooth steering and braking.

Vehicle on a loose gravel road
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Why should you avoid blocking a junction?

638. Why should you avoid blocking a junction?

✓ Other traffic needs space to move safely.
Your stopping distance becomes longer.
Junctions may only be entered at low speed.
Traffic lights may stop working.

Blocking a junction can prevent vehicles, cyclists, or pedestrians from moving safely. Enter only when there is enough space to drive through and clear the junction.

Traffic blocking a road junction
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