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Chapter 16: Safe following distance

Distanza di sicurezza

Chapter 16 of the official list (Distanza di sicurezza) has 134 true-or-false questions. Here are 12 of them in Italian, with the English translation and the answer.

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  1. Il rispetto della distanza di sicurezza evita la collisione con il veicolo che precede

    Keeping a safe following distance prevents a collision with the vehicle in front

    V · True

  2. Il conducente deve valutare la distanza di sicurezza con riferimento anche alla velocità del veicolo che lo precede

    The driver must judge the safe following distance with reference also to the speed of the vehicle in front of him

    V · True

  3. Il valore della distanza di sicurezza da mantenere da una macchina spanditrice di sale in azione è di 15 metri

    The safe following distance to be kept from a salt spreader in operation is 15 metres

    F · False

  4. La distanza di sicurezza è commisurata anche alla presenza del servosterzo

    The safe following distance is also related to the presence of power steering

    F · False

  5. La distanza di sicurezza deve essere uguale allo spazio di frenatura aumentato di 20 metri

    The safe following distance must be equal to the braking distance plus 20 metres

    F · False

  6. La distanza minima di sicurezza se si viaggia a 130 km/h deve essere di circa 36 metri

    The minimum safe following distance when travelling at 130 km/h must be about 36 metres

    V · True

  7. La distrazione del conducente non rappresenta un pericolo se si limita a pochi secondi

    Driver distraction does not represent a danger if it is limited to a few seconds

    F · False

  8. Lo spazio di frenatura diventa nove volte maggiore se la velocità si triplica

    The braking distance becomes nine times greater if the speed triples

    V · True

  9. Lo spazio di frenatura diminuisce sul tratto in discesa di un dosso

    The braking distance decreases on the downhill stretch of a hump (crest)

    F · False

  10. Lo spazio totale di arresto non dipende dalla velocità

    The total stopping distance does not depend on speed

    F · False

  11. Sulla distanza di sicurezza influiscono l'aderenza e le condizioni dei pneumatici

    The safe following distance is affected by the grip and condition of the tyres

    V · True

  12. La distanza di sicurezza dipende dall'efficienza del freno a mano

    The safe following distance depends on the efficiency of the handbrake

    F · False

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1. Information signs2. Mandatory signs3. Supplementary panels4. Complementary signs; temporary and road-works signs5. Right-of-way examples (order of priority at junctions)6. Traffic lights; signals by traffic officers7. Road markings; markings on obstacles8. Danger warning signs9. Priority signs10. Prohibitory signs11. Road and traffic definitions; vehicle definitions and classes; drivers' duties and responsible road use; care towards vulnerable road users (elderly, disabled, children, pedestrians, cyclists)12. Traffic rules; position on the carriageway; changing lanes and turning; funerals, processions and military convoys; behaviour at junctions; right-of-way rules; duties towards police and emergency vehicles; risks of different vehicle types and drivers' field of view13. Space on the carriageway; signalling a stationary vehicle; motorways and main extra-urban roads; carrying passengers; loading; vehicle plates; towing vehicles and broken-down vehicles; towing trailers14. Use of lights; use of the horn; warning lights and symbols15. Speed limits; danger and obstruction to traffic; behaviour at level crossings16. Safe following distance17. Overtaking rules18. Stopping, parking, halting and moving off19. Vehicle equipment; seat belts and child restraints; helmets; safety clothing20. Driving licences; vehicle documents; duties towards officials and officers; penalties; penalty point system; glasses and other aids21. Preventing road accidents; what to do after an accident; riding motorcycles22. Fitness to drive; alcohol, drugs and medicines; first aid23. Civil, criminal and administrative liability; compulsory third-party insurance (R.C.A.); other vehicle insurance24. Fuel economy; respect for the environment; air, noise and waste pollution25. Vehicle parts important for safety; maintenance and use; stability and road holding; careful driving