Road Infrastructure
Vehicle Operation
Traffic & Incidents
Weird & Wonderful Laws
Driver Etiquette & Psychology
100

What is a roundabout?

This circular intersection requires you to yield and choose your exit carefully.

100

What is a driving licence?

The official card or document that proves you are legally permitted to drive.

100

What is a pile-up?

A major accident involving many vehicles, often on a highway. 

100

What is (make an apology for) a minor scratch or dent?

Causing minor damage to another car in a parking lot.

100

 What is road rage?

Angry or violent behavior caused by stress while driving.

200

 What is a traffic light?

This signal, with red, amber, and green lights, controls the flow of traffic at intersections.

200

What is a steering wheel?

You turn this device to change the direction of the car's front wheels. 

200

What is road rage?

Aggressive or angry behavior exhibited by a driver.

200

 What is driving?

Operating a motor vehicle.

200

What is a route / rest stops?

Planning your journey with breaks to avoid getting tired.

300

What is a service station?  

You can stop here on a long journey to refuel, use the restroom, and get food.

300

What is (take) a driving course?

A series of lessons to improve your driving skills, like defensive driving.

300

What is a speed camera?

A device that measures a vehicle's speed and photographs those exceeding the limit.

300

What is illegal (or an offence)?

Running out of fuel on the Autobahn in Germany.

300

What is a dangerous maneuver?

Suddenly reversing on a motorway after missing an exit.

400

What is a speed limit (on a motorway)?

The maximum speed at which you are legally permitted to drive on a particular road.

400

What is (make) an attempt to park?

Trying to position your car between two others at the curb.

400

What is a traffic jam?

A long line of non-moving or slow-moving vehicles.

400

What is (take a risk of) a fine for poor eyesight?

 Driving without your prescribed corrective lenses.

400

What is change lanes / pull over?

Moving out of the way to let a faster, aggressive driver pass.

500

What is a road sign?

This posted instruction or information, like a "Stop" or "Yield" sign, guides drivers.

500

What is (make use of) your indicators?

Using your turn signals to show your intention to change lanes or turn.

500

What is road safety?

The overall concept of reducing the risk of death or injury on the roads.

500

A system where fines are calculated based on the offender's income.

What is (make a complaint about) the progressive speeding ticket system?

500

What is take offence?

Honking your car horn excessively out of frustration.