Patente B in English

Chapter 21: Preventing road accidents; what to do after an accident; riding motorcycles

Comportamenti per prevenire incidenti stradali; comportamento in caso di incidente stradale; peculiarità della guida di motocicli

Chapter 21 of the official list (Comportamenti per prevenire incidenti stradali; comportamento in caso di incidente stradale; peculiarità della guida di motocicli) has 126 true-or-false questions. Here are 12 of them in Italian, with the English translation and the answer.

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  1. Causa probabile di incidenti dovuti alla struttura della strada può essere ristrettezza della strada

    A probable cause of accidents due to the structure of the road can be the narrowness of the road

    V · True

  2. Causa probabile di incidenti dovuti alla struttura della strada può essere presenza di barriere laterali ad assorbimento d'urto (guardrails)

    A probable cause of accidents due to the structure of the road can be the presence of impact-absorbing side barriers (guardrails)

    F · False

  3. In caso di pioggia occorre frenare energicamente

    In rain it is necessary to brake hard

    F · False

  4. Il fenomeno dell'aquaplaning rafforza il contatto fra pneumatici e asfalto

    Aquaplaning strengthens the contact between tyres and asphalt

    F · False

  5. Su strade coperte di neve occorre frenare a fondo in caso di sbandamento del veicolo

    On snow-covered roads it is necessary to brake fully if the vehicle skids

    F · False

  6. In presenza di tratti di strada ghiacciati è opportuno frenare energicamente ogni volta che si incrocia un altro veicolo

    On icy stretches of road it is advisable to brake hard every time you meet another vehicle

    F · False

  7. In caso di nebbia fitta è opportuno circolare con le sole luci di posizioni accese

    In thick fog it is advisable to drive with only the position lights on

    F · False

  8. Dopo un incidente stradale è obbligatorio apporre il segnale mobile di pericolo sul lunotto posteriore del veicolo, prima di andar via

    After a road accident it is compulsory to place the portable warning sign on the rear window of the vehicle before leaving

    F · False

  9. Su strada sdrucciolevole, per garantire le migliori condizioni di aderenza in frenata, è opportuno premere a fondo il pedale del freno

    On a slippery road, to ensure the best grip conditions when braking, it is advisable to press the brake pedal fully down

    F · False

  10. I tamponamenti stradali avvengono principalmente per la forte velocità

    Rear-end collisions occur mainly because of high speed

    V · True

  11. I conducenti degli autoveicoli devono, in generale, prestare particolare attenzione ai veicoli a motore a due ruote, in quanto meno facilmente visibili

    Drivers of motor vehicles must, in general, pay particular attention to two-wheeled power-driven vehicles, as they are less easily visible

    V · True

  12. I conducenti di veicoli a due ruote, essendo meno facilmente visibili in distanza, durante le ore notturne devono in ogni caso circolare coi proiettori abbaglianti accesi

    Drivers of two-wheeled vehicles, being less easily visible at a distance, must in all cases ride with main-beam headlights on during the night

    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