Question: 2.1.03-104

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It starts raining. Why must you immediately increase the safe distance?

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A. Because a greasy film may form which increases the braking distance
B. Because visibility may become worse and the windscreen wipers do not immediately provide a clear field of vision
C. Because the brakes react more quickly

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A. Because a greasy film may form which increases the braking distance
B. Because visibility may become worse and the windscreen wipers do not immediately provide a clear field of vision

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When it starts raining, you must immediately increase the safety distance for the following reasons: Under the influence of moisture, the dirt, dust and fine deposits from tire abrasion or pollen on the road turn into a dangerous film of grease. This reduces the traction and thereby extends the braking distance. This lubricating film also forms on the windscreen and on the brake drums. If you use the windscreen wipers, they will first worsen your view and smudge the window. On the brake drums, this lubricating film leads to a slower response of the brakes in wet conditions.

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Road and weather conditions

Chapter 2.1.03

2.1.03-001 What must you reckon with when you are driving in the left-hand lane of an autobahn at high speed?

2.1.03-002 When is there a danger of a motorcycle veering sideways at high speed?

2.1.03-003 What must you reckon with when it starts raining after a longer period of dry weather?

2.1.03-004 You come unexpectedly upon a stretch of road with loose chippings. What do you do?

2.1.03-005 What can happen if you drive around a left-hand bend near the marked central line?

2.1.03-007 What are the dangers on wet cobblestones?

2.1.03-009 What should you particularly remember when it is raining?

2.1.03-011 What should you remember when there are tramlines in your lane?

2.1.03-012 What can cause the danger of falling on bends?

2.1.03-013 What can cause the danger of falling on bends?

2.1.03-014 When must you apply the brakes with particular care?

2.1.03-015 What can cause in aquaplaning (sliding on wet roads) on wet road surfaces?

2.1.03-017-B Why could overtaking be dangerous here?

2.1.03-018 What must you do if your vehicle is caught by a strong side wind?

2.1.03-020 When can strong side wind be particularly dangerous?

2.1.03-021-B What must you reckon with here?

2.1.03-022-B A strong side wind is blowing from the right. When are you particularly exposed to danger when overtaking?

2.1.03-023 Why must you reduce your speed in heavy rain?

2.1.03-024-B What adversely affects road safety here?

2.1.03-025 What can be caused if the road surface suddenly becomes worse?

2.1.03-027 What are the special conditions when driving along tree-lined avenues?

2.1.03-028 What is the right course of action?

2.1.03-029 Why should you brake now?

2.1.03-030 Why should you ready yourself to have to stop here?

2.1.03-031-M What should you be prepared here?

2.1.03-032 While driving, you unexpectedly come upon a straight section of road with loose chippings. What is the right course of action?

2.1.03-033 What is the right course of action now?

2.1.03-034 What can be the effect of aquaplaning?

2.1.03-035 A strong side wind is blowing. When is there a risk that your motorcycle will be shifted sideways at high speed?

2.1.03-036 What is the correct course of action in this situation?

2.1.03-037 What should you be prepared for here?

2.1.03-038 Where are you particularly at risk during an overtaking manoeuvre here?

2.1.03-039-M What could happen if you pass through a bend close to the lane markings?

2.1.03-040 What can increase the risk of a motorcycle fall while driving through road bends?

2.1.03-041 How can you reduce the risk of falling when encountering wet road markings?

2.1.03-042 What should you anticipate when driving on wet cobblestones?

2.1.03-043 What should you take into account when you drive a motorcycle during low ambient temperatures?

2.1.03-101 Where does aquaplaning (sliding on wet roads) occur particularly often?

2.1.03-102 What does aquaplaning (sliding on wet roads) lead to?

2.1.03-103 What must you reckon with when it starts raining after a long period of dry weather?

2.1.03-104 It starts raining. Why must you immediately increase the safe distance?

2.1.03-105 You are driving in dense fog on a federal road (Bundesstraße) outside a built-up area. Are you allowed to drive in the middle of the road continuously straddling the broken white line?

2.1.03-106 What must you do on encountering sudden dense fog driving at daytime?

2.1.03-107 How can you achieve sufficient visibility through the windscreen?

2.1.03-109 You want to overtake on a narrow avenue not within a built-up area. What must you be aware of in particular?

2.1.03-110 What do you have to be aware of in this situation?

2.1.03-111 When overtaking several trucks, you are faced with this situation. What should you do now?

2.1.03-112 You are driving as part of a group of several motorcycles. What reduces the risk of accidents?

2.1.03-113 When is there an increased risk of falling during steering and braking manoeuvres?

2.1.03-114 Wet road markings increase the risk of a fall. How can you reduce this danger of falling?

2.1.03-115 What is the right course of action?

2.1.03-116-M What should you do here?

2.1.03-117 You are driving on the autobahn. What is the correct thing to do in this situation?

2.1.03-118 The electronic stability programme (ESP) display has flashed several times. What is the correct course of action in this situation?

2.1.03-119 While driving, you use your vehicle’s adaptive cruise control (ACC) system. What must you anticipate in these weather conditions?

2.1.03-120 You are driving along a narrow avenue. What must you be aware of?

2.1.03-121 The electronic stability control (ESC) display light has flashed several times. What is the correct course of action in this situation?

2.1.03-122 What must you anticipate here?

2.1.03-123 While driving straight ahead, you lose control of your vehicle due to aquaplaning. What is the proper response now?

2.1.03-124 Why is it dangerous to overtake on this snow-covered carriageway?

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