AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION OF KENYA STUDENTS INTERNAL ASSESSMENT.

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1. What is the Rule of the road in Kenya?

(a) Keep left

(b) Keep Right

(c) Both a & b

2. What danger does carrying anger and stress promote in driving behavior?

(a) Road rage.

(b) Benevolence

(c) Hand Signals

3. The following are places where the law requires you to stop EXCEPT?

(a) At a stop Sign

(b) Ata pedestrian crossing in use

(c) Ata fast food joint.

4. What is the best way to deal with social distractions while driving?

(a) Do your best to ignore them by concentrating on your driving.

(b)Check all outdoor advertising along your way.

(c)Ring a friend using your mobile phone.

5. Four vehicles to be given priority while driving?

(a) Presidential Escort, Ambulances, Police cars, & Fire brigade.

(b) HCV Vehicles, PSV Vehicles, Government vehicles& Construction Vehicles.

(c) Taxis & Boda boda cycles, police cars and Fire Brigade.
6. If asked to produce your driving license, how much time do you have?

(a) Three Weeks

(b)Three Days.

(c) None, you should have it with you.

7. The following are occasions when we dim lights at night, which one is not?

(a) When driving close to another vehicle.

(b) When meeting traffic from the opposite direction.

(c)When driving in an area with streetlights off.

8. Which anti-theft devices are encouraged?

(a) Wear your seat belt.

(b) A gear Lock.

(c) A car alarm or tracking system.

9. The following are documents you should have when driving except?

(a) A valid driving License

(b) A valid Insurance Certificate.

(c) A valid road license.

10. What should you check before opening a door on the road side?

(a) That your tie is straight and your shirt is tucked in.

(b) Your rear view, side mirror and blind spot for approaching vehicles or people.

(c) That you haven’t left valuables on the seat.

11. Which of the following is not a group of road signs?

(a) Regulatory signs

(b) Warning Signs

(c) Building signs.

12. What is the use of road signs?

(a) To guide the road users appropriately.

(b) To beautify the road

(c) To be observed by passengers.

(a) By playing the radio loudly.

(b) By opening windows to catch breeze.

(c) Hard Acceleration.

14. How many eyes does a driver have?

(a) Two – His eyes plus the mirrors.

(b) Four – His eyes plus the side mirrors.

(c) Three- His eyes plus the mirrors.

15. Which is the correct hand placement on the steering wheel?

(a) One hand on top and one below.

(b) Always keep one hand free to change gears.

(c) Hand s should be at ten to two or a quarter to three on a clock face.

16. What is the traffic lights sequence?

(a) Amber, Amber and Red, Green, Red and then back to amber.

(b) Red, red and Amber, green, amber and then back to red.

(c) Green, green and amber, Red, amber and then back to green.

17. Which one is not true about good driving practice?

(a) You should not rest your foot on the clutch pedal while driving.

(b) You should switch off the engine while going down a hill. This saves fuel.

(c) Abrupt shift of gears from gear number 5 to gear number 1 can cause engine damage.

18. The following are safety equipment’s you should have when deriving except.

(a) First Aid kit.

(b) Life saver.

(c) Hammer.

19. What is the risk associated with coasting?

(a) It uses more fuel.

(b) If another vehicle hits you it will push you further.

(c) You have less car control and it will take extra time to engage gear.
20. When another vehicle is overtaking you, what should you do?

(a) Move out of the road.

(b) You accelerate.

(c) You slow down.

21. Which are the two major road signs.

(a) Stop signs and giveaway signs.

(b) No entry and road crossed sign.

(c) Pedestrian crossing and public footpath.

22. Why is it always wise to scan road ahead?

(a) To notice potential hazards, slowing or erratic traffic patterns in time to react.

(b) To familiarize yourself with the surrounding shops and businesses.

(c) To drive faster than anyone else on the road.

23. When approaching a junction, you should look right first why?

(a) Because we keep left in Kenya.

(b) Because of the pedestrians crossing.

(c) Because it is the direction from which the danger is nearer.

24. When would you use your hazard warning lights?

(a) To greet passing driver you know.

(b) To warn those behind of a crash, an obstruction or backed –up traffic ahead.

(c) To warn oncoming traffic of speed cameras you have passed.

25. What is the meaning of a yellow line?

(a) No overtaking.

(b) No changing of lane.

(c) Divides the traffic going in the opposite directions.

26. Proper driver`s sitting position ensures that the driver can?

(a) Reach every control easily and comfortably.

(b) Control a vehicle with a suitable grip on the steering wheel with your arms relaxed and elbows
unrestricted.

(c) All of the above.

(a) You can overtake

(b) Make a u turn.

(c) Do not overtake.

28. How do you safely enter an intersection?

(a) Look Left and then right to check that the road is clear.

(b) Look right, left and right again to check that the road is clear.

(c)Stop completely even if you are at a yield sign.

29. What is the correct position on the road when turning left from the street?

(a) Be on the extreme left.

(b) At the middle of the road.

(c) At the extreme right.

30. Why are tyre valve caps important?

(a) Green one shows tyres are filled with Nitrogen.

(b) Tyre valves caps prevent tyre bursts.

(c) To keep dirt and dust out.

31. What does a double continuous yellow line at the middle of a two way traffic mean?

(a) You can overtake if safe.

(b) You can change directions.

(c) You cannot cross the line.

32. What happens when an engine is not properly serviced?

(a) You would need to buy an anti-freeze.

(b) The engine might seize.

(c) The car could backfire.

33. During regular service of the vehicle, check the following:

(a) Coolant, brake fluid level and oil level.

(b) Steering, brakes and wheels.

(c) Sounds systems, spoiler and paint works.

(a) Every 5000Kms.

(b) At each service.

(c) Every time you fuel.

35. Which signs are circled?

(a) Prohibitory signs.

(b) Informatory signs.

(c) Warning Signs.

36. What should all tyres in the vehicle have in common?

(a) Brand (Make and model of the tyre).

(b) The trend pattern must match.

(c) All tyres must have the same size and amount of air/pressure in them.

37. Why do we observe regulatory signs?

(a) They give orders.

(b) They give warnings.

(c) They give information only.

38. Irregular wear or bald spots on tyres indicate?

(a) Worn shock absorbers or suspension bushes.

(b) Worn bearings.

(c) Worn engine mountings.

39. Why are warning signs “Hazard Informative?”

(a)They inform the driver of any danger or danger ahead.

(b) They encourage the driver to accelerate.

(c)They are tourist attraction signs.

40. At what speed should you be travelling as you enter a highway?

(a) The same speed as the prevailing traffic.

(b) Fast enough to beat the next vehicle coming up.

(c)Slow enough to stop should you choose to.

(a) Change lanes to move.

(b) You may go in the direction shown by the arrow if it is clear.

(c) Wait for pedestrians to cross.

42. What is the most important rule for night driving?

(a)Keep to the speed limit.

(b)If you are not driving a truck, stay in the right hand lane.

(c)Dim headlights when meeting on coming vehicles or pedestrians.

43. What time do we switch on lights of the vehicle in the evening?

(a) 6; 30PM to 6; 30am.

(b) 6; 30pm to 10; 30pm

(C) 6; 30pm to 8; 30am

44. In heavy rain, what part of the road is most slippery?

(a) The left lane.

(b) Sharp bend to the right.

(c) Painted road marks.

45.When are you not allowed to drive?

(a) When you are sick.

(b) When your license is valid.

(c) When you are not drunk.

46. What distance should one place a lifesaver?

(a) 90 Meters behind and in front (that is both sides).

(b) 60Meters behind and in front (that is both sides).

(c) 30 Meters behind and in front (that is both sides).

47. When approaching your parked vehicle, what would you check for?

(a) Loiters who might be potential hijackers or thieves.

(b) That you have bought enough beer for the pub.

(c)That your girlfriend/ boyfriend isn’t keeping you waiting.

(a)Braking early but only when it’s necessary.

(b)Looking well ahead on the road.

(c)Being aware of escapes routes.

49. What factors do you consider when choosing a garage?

(a) Prompt attention.

(b) Reasonable price.

(c) Area of specialization.

50. What should you do when you are involved in an accident?

(a) Run away from the accident scene.

(b)Report the accident to the police within 24hrs.

(c) Take the car to the garage for immediate repairs.