ANSWER: 1-2-3.
REASON: This is an unmarked intersection. As a result, traffic on the right has the right-of-way.
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The right-of-way diagrams on this page were taken from the US Army Drivers Handbook and Examination Manual for Germany [AE Pamphlet 190-34].
The answers have been verified using the aforementioned document as well as German driver's education materials. The explanations accompanying the answers are my own.
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1. In what order can the vehicles proceed? ANSWER: 1-2-3. REASON: This is an unmarked intersection. As a result, traffic on the right has the right-of-way. |
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2. When can vehicle 2 proceed? ANSWER: After vehicle 3. REASON: This is an unmarked intersection, so traffic on the right has the right-of-way. |
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3. In what order can the vehicles proceed? ANSWER: 2-1-3. REASON: This is an unmarked intersection, so traffic on the right has the right-of-way. However, because vehicle 3 is not conflicting with vehicle 2, the "right-of-way-to-the-right" rule does not apply to it. Therefore, vehicle 2 has the right-of-way over vehicle 1 and can proceed first, leaving vehicles 1 and 3 remaining. Since vehicle 1 is going straight, vehicle 3 must yield to it. |
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4. When can vehicle 1 proceed? ANSWER: After vehicles 3 and 2. REASON: This is an unmarked intersection. As a result, traffic from the right has the right-of-way, despite the relative sizes of the streets. NOTE: In practice, this situation is unlikely to occur as there are almost always signs posted in these circumstances. |
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5. Who has the right-of-way? ANSWER: Vehicle 1. REASON: The yield signs indicate that traffic must yield to the streetcar. |
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6. Who has the right-of-way? ANSWER: Vehicle 1. REASON: The yield signs indicate that traffic must yield to the streetcar. |
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7. Who has the right-of-way? ANSWER: Vehicle 1. REASON: Although this is an unmarked intersection, vehicles entering an Autobahn must always yield. |
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8. Who is required to yield? ANSWER: Vehicle 1. REASON: Right-turning vehicles must yield to vehicles (e.g. bicycles, buses, etc.) in a marked lane to the right. |
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9. Who is required to yield? ANSWER: Vehicle 3. REASON: The yield to the right rule applies here since there are no traffic signs indicating otherwise. NOTE: In practice, this situation is unlikely to occur as there are almost always signs posted in these circumstances. |
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10. Who goes first? ANSWER: Vehicle 2. REASON: In cases of otherwise equal right-of-way, vehicles turning right have right-of-way over vehicles turning left. |
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11. In what order can the vehicles proceed? ANSWER: 2-3-1. REASON: This is an unmarked intersection. As a result, traffic on the right has the right-of-way. |
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12. In what order can the vehicles proceed? ANSWER: 3-2-1. REASON: This is an unmarked intersection. As a result, traffic on the right has the right-of-way. |
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13. In what order can the vehicles proceed? ANSWER: Vehicle 1, then 2. REASON: This is an unmarked intersection. As a result, traffic on the right has the right-of-way. Horse-drawn vehicles are considered legal road traffic. |
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14. Which vehicles can proceed? ANSWER: 1 and 2. REASON: Vehicle 3 has a yield sign and must yield to other vehicles. |
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15. Which vehicles must yield at these intersections? ANSWER: 2 and 3. REASON: Vehicle 2 must yield because it is an unmarked intersection and he must yield to traffic on the right. Vehicle 3 must yield because he has a yield sign. |
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16. Who goes first? ANSWER: Vehicle 1. REASON: In cases of otherwise equal right-of-way, vehicles going straight have the right-of-way over turning vehicles. |
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17. Who must yield? ANSWER: Vehicles 1 and 2. REASON: Vehicle 1 is leaving the priority road and therefore must yield to vehicle 3, which is continuing along the priority road. Vehicle 2 has a yield sign and must yield to the other vehicles. |
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18. Who has the right-of-way? ANSWER: Vehicle 1. REASON: Vehicle 2 has a yield sign and must yield to vehicle 1, which is following the priority road. |
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19. In what order can the vehicles proceed? ANSWER: 3-1-2. REASON: Vehicle 3 is on the priority road and has the right-of-way over the other two vehicles who have stop signs. Then, in cases of otherwise equal right-of-way, vehicles turning right have the right-of-way over vehicles turning left, so vehicle 1 can go before vehicle 2. |
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20. Who must yield? ANSWER: Vehicle 2. REASON: This is an unmarked intersection. As a result, traffic on the right has the right-of-way. The do not enter signs are inconsequential. |
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21. In what order can the vehicles proceed? ANSWER: 2-1-3. REASON: Vehicle 2 is following the priority road and has the right-of-way over the other vehicles. Since both vehicles 1 and 3 have yield signs, their right-of-way is equal, so the right-of-way goes to the vehicle on the right (in this case, vehicle 1.) |
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22. Who has the right-of-way? ANSWER: Vehicle 1. REASON: Vehicle 2 is leaving the priority road and must yield to vehicle 1 because he is staying on the priority road. |
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23. In what order can the vehicles proceed? ANSWER: 1-3-2. REASON: Although is on the priority road, vehicle 2 is a hand-drawn vehicle and is not considered legal road traffic. Therefore, it must yield to all other legal road traffic. Since vehicles 1 and 3 both have a yield sign, vehicle 1 can go first because it is going straight. |
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24. In what order can the vehicles proceed? ANSWER: 1-2-3. REASON: This is an unmarked intersection. As a result, traffic on the right has the right-of-way, despite the relative sizes of the roads. NOTE: In practice, this situation is unlikely to occur as there are almost always signs posted in these circumstances. |
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25. Does vehicle 2 have to yield? ANSWER: No. REASON: Vehicle 1 has a yield sign and must yield to vehicle 2 because he is following the priority road. Bicycles are considered legal traffic. |
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26. In what order can the vehicles proceed? ANSWER: 2-1-3. REASON: The streetcar (vehicle 2) is on the priority road and has right-of-way over the other vehicles who both have yield signs. Vehicle 1 is going straight and therefore has the right-of-way over vehicle 3. |
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27. In what order can the vehicles proceed? ANSWER: 3-2-1. REASON: Vehicles 2 and 3 are on the priority road, so they both have right-of-way over vehicle 1. Vehicle 3 has right-of-way over vehicle 2 because he is going straight. |
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28. In what order can the vehicles proceed? ANSWER: 3-1-2. REASON: Vehicles 1 and 3 are on the priority road and have the right-of-way over vehicle 2. However, vehicle 1 is leaving the priority road so he must yield to vehicle 3 who is staying on the priority road. |
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29. In what order can the vehicles proceed? ANSWER: 2-3-1. REASON: Vehicles 2 and 3 are on the priority road and have the right-of-way over vehicle 1. However, vehicle 3 is leaving the priority road so he must yield to vehicle 2 who is staying on the priority road. |
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30. Which vehicles must yield? ANSWER: Vehicles 2 and 3. REASON: Since an island separates the pedestrian crossing, vehicle 1 does not have to yield to the pedestrians. |
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31. Who has the right-of-way, the car or the pedestrians? ANSWER: The pedestrians. REASON: When both pedestrians and vehicles have a green light, pedestrians have the right-of-way. |
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32. Which vehicles can proceed? ANSWER: Vehicles 2 and 3. REASON: The police officer is indicating the right-of-way for vehicle 3. Vehicle 2 is turning in a separate turn lane and is not regulated by the police officer. Since no vehicles are coming from his left, he can proceed without stopping. |
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33. Which vehicles must stop? ANSWER: None of them. REASON: The police officer is indicating that all the vehicles can proceed. |
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34. Which vehicle can proceed? ANSWER: Vehicle 3. REASON: The police officer is indicating that vehicles 1 and 2 must stop. |
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35. Which vehicles must stop? ANSWER: Vehicle 1. REASON: The police officer is indicating that vehicles 2 and 3 have the right-of-way. |
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36. The traffic signal is flashing yellow. Does the driver have to stop? ANSWER: No. REASON: The flashing yellow signal indicates that the signals are not in operation, so drivers must obey the posted signs. The driver has a yield sign, but since there is no other traffic coming, they can proceed. |
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37. The traffic signal is flashing yellow. Which vehicles must stop? ANSWER: Vehicles 1 and 2. REASON: The flashing yellow signal indicates that the signals are not in operation, so drivers must obey the posted signs. Vehicles 1 and 2 have a stop sign and must stop. Vehicle 3 has a yield sign, but since no traffic is coming, they can proceed. |
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38. Who must yield? ANSWER: Vehicle 2. REASON: The fire truck has its lights and siren on, so it has the automatic right-of-way, regardless of the signs. |
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1. What is the difference in meaning between these two signs? ANSWER: The sign on the left indicates that you are approaching a railway crossing that is guarded with barriers; the sign on the right indicates you are approaching a railway crossing with no barriers. NOTE: The sign on the left is being phased-out, so all railway crossings will now be marked with the sign on the right. |
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2. What is the difference in meaning between these two signs? ANSWER: The sign on the left indicates that you have the right-of-way at the next intersection; the sign on the right indicates that you must yield the right-of-way to traffic on the right at the next intersection. |
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3. What is the difference in meaning between these two signs? ANSWER: The sign on the left indicates that you must yield the right-of-way to oncoming traffic; the sign on the right indicates that you have the right-of-way over oncoming traffic. |
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4. What is the difference in meaning between these two signs? ANSWER: The sign on the left indicates that you are on or are approaching a road with two-way traffic; the sign on the right indicates that you must yield the right-of-way to oncoming traffic. |
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5. What is the difference in meaning between these two signs? ANSWER: The sign on the left indicates that you must continue straight at the intersection where it is posted (i.e. no turns); the sign on the right indicates that you are on a one-way street. NOTE: The sign on the right is being phased-out. |
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6. What is the difference in meaning between these two signs? ANSWER: The sign on the left indicates a pedestrian crossing ahead; the sign on the right marks the actual location of a pedestrian crossing and indicates that you must yield to pedestrians. |
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7. What is the difference in meaning between these two signs? ANSWER: The sign on the left indicates bicycles are prohibited; the sign on the right indicates that only bicycles are allowed and that bicycles are required to use that lane or path. |
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8. What is the difference in meaning between these two signs? ANSWER: The sign on the left indicates the maximum total vehicle weight limit; the sign on the right indicates the maximum weight limit on any single axle. |
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9. What is the difference in meaning between these two signs? ANSWER: The sign on the left prohibits entry for passenger vehicles (PKWs; i.e. cars, vans, and light trucks); the sign on the right prohibits entry for all multi-track motor vehicles. |
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10. What is the difference in meaning between these two signs? ANSWER: The sign on the left indicates that pedestrians and bicycles can both use the entire path; the sign on the right indicates that pedestrians must use the left side of the path while bicycles must use the right side. |
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11. What is the difference in meaning between these two signs? ANSWER: The sign on the left indicates a pathway that must be used by bicycles and pedestrians; the signs on the right indicate a pedestrian path that may also be used by bicycles but cyclists are not required to use it instead of the roadway. |
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12. What is the difference in meaning between these two signs? ANSWER: The sign on the left indicates that
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13. What is the difference in meaning between these two signs? ANSWER: The sign on the left indicates that parking is prohibited along the road where it is posted; the sign on the right indicates a general parking restriction for the entire neighborhood you are entering. |
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14. What is the difference in meaning between these two signs? ANSWER: The sign on the left indicates that parking is permitted immediately to the left of the sign; the sign on the right indicates the direction to a parking facility. |
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15. What is the difference in meaning between these two signs? ANSWER: The sign on the left indicates the maximum speed limit; the sign on the right indicates the minimum speed limit. |
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16. What is the difference in meaning between these two signs? ANSWER: The sign on the left is an Autobahn interchange number; the sign on the right is a minimum speed limit. |
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17. What is the difference in meaning between these two signs? ANSWER: The sign on the left indicates the speed limit for the road you are on; the sign on the right indicates the speed limit for the entire neighborhood you are entering. |
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18. What is the difference in meaning between these two signs? ANSWER: The sign on the left indicates that the bumpy road begins in 400 meters; the sign on the right indicates that the bumpy road continues from this point for the next 3 kilometers. |
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19. What is the difference in meaning between these two signs? ANSWER: The sign on the left marks a pre-posted emergency detour route for traffic to bypass a closed or congested section of Autobahn; the sign on the right marks a (typically) temporary detour on non-Autobahn roads. |
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20. What is the difference in meaning between these two signs? ANSWER: The sign on the left indicates you are entering an urban area where the speed limit is 50 km/h and other urban traffic regulations apply; the sign on the right indicates you are entering a small locale that does not warrant the other sign. |
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21. What is the difference in meaning between these two signs? ANSWER: The sign on the left is a direction sign on the Autobahn; the sign on the right is a direction sign on a Federal or secondary road. |
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22. What is the difference in meaning between these two signs? ANSWER: The sign on the left announces the next exit from the Autobahn and lists the exit number (26) and primary destination(s); the sign on the right indicates that there is an off-Autobahn service area (truck stop) at exit 27. |
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23. What is the difference in meaning between these two signs? ANSWER: The sign on the left indicates that there is a service area (truck stop) that is off the Autobahn at exit 27; the sign on the right indicates an upcoming service area that is directly attached to the Autobahn. |
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24. What does the white panel at the bottom of this sign indicate? ANSWER: It indicates the distance to the next service area with fuel. |
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25. You're driving a standard passenger car (PKW) with no trailer and wish to overtake a bus in an area where these signs are posted. Are you permitted to do so? ANSWER: Yes. Although the parent sign indicates that overtaking is prohibited, the supplemental sign indicates that the overtaking prohibition only applies to trucks, buses, and vehicles with trailers. |
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26. You're driving a standard passenger car (PKW) and wish to visit someone who lives on a street where these signs are posted. Can you drive on this street? ANSWER: Yes. Although the parent sign indicates that the road is closed to all traffic, the supplemental sign indicates that residents and those having business there are exempted. |
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27. What speed limit does this sign indicate? ANSWER: 50 km/h maximum |
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28. What speed limit does this sign indicate? ANSWER: 7 km/h maximum |
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29. It is 10:00 in the morning and you are driving down a street in an urban area with this sign. What is the current speed limit, and what is the purpose of the speed limit on this sign? ANSWER: The current speed limit is 50 km/h. This is because the speed limit shown on the sign is only in effect between 22:00 and 06:00, so the default speed limit for an urban area (50 km/h) would currently apply. When in effect, the speed limit on the sign is for the reduction of noise pollution. |
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30. How long does this 60 km/h speed limit apply? ANSWER: Until you have traveled past the curve, after which you can return to the default speed limit for the type of road you are on unless otherwise posted. |
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31. What speed limit does this sign indicate? ANSWER: The default speed limit for the road you are on (i.e. no limit on the Autobahn; 100 km/h on rural roads; 50 km/h in town). |
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32. What does the number 8 on this sign indicate? ANSWER: The index number of the parking facility (e.g. 'Parking lot #8') |
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33. What does this sign indicate? ANSWER: That you are on a priority road and have the right-of-way over all other traffic. Outside of urban areas, you may not park on this road. |
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34. What right-of-way does this sign give you? ANSWER: None. Instead, it indicates that you must yield to other traffic. |
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35. You wish to turn left at an intersection where this sign is posted. Are you permitted to do so? ANSWER: No, you may only turn right or continue straight ahead |
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36. This sign is posted on the right side of the street. Where is illegal to park in relation to this sign? ANSWER: You may not park on that side of the street prior to (i.e. approaching) this sign. |
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37. What do these signs indicate? ANSWER: These are NATO military bridge classification signs; they have no meaning for civilian traffic. |
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38. Who is required to yield at this sign? ANSWER: All vehicles must yield to streetcars. |
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39. What are the requirements to park where these signs are posted? ANSWER: You must place a parking disc on your dashboard set to the time you arrived and you may only park for 2 hours. |
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40. What are the requirements to park where these signs are posted? ANSWER: You must purchase a voucher from the nearest machine, display it on your dashboard, and return to your vehicle by the time it expires. |
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41. What are you required to have in order to drive past this sign? ANSWER: Your vehicle must have a green emissions sticker. |
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42. You're driving in an Autobahn construction zone and see this sign. What is it telling you? ANSWER: That there is 6 km to go before the end of the road work. |
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