ORAL QUESTIONS

 Introduction

Driving

Driving is the act and talent of moving and controlling of a motor vehicle.

Motor Vehicle

A self-propelled conveyance with wheels and a motor, such as a car or truck, for use on roads.
A road vehicle driven by a motor or engine, especially an internal-combustion engine.

Six main parts of a Motor Vehicle.

• Steering Wheel.
• Gears.
• Brakes.
• Clutch.
• Accelerator.
• Mirror.

Steering Wheel
Controls the Movement of a motor vehicle in a particular direction.

Gears
A gear is a simple machine with teeth that increases the force needed to push or pull something.

Brakes
A device for arresting or preventing the motion of a mechanism usually by means of friction.

Clutch
A clutch is a mechanical device which engages and disengages power transmission especially from driving shaft to driven shaft.

A clutches connect and disconnect two rotating shafts (drive shafts or line shafts).

The main function of clutch is to engage and disengage the engine to transmission, when the driver need or during shifting of gear.

Accelerator
An Accelerator is a pedal in a vehicle that is pressed down to make the vehicle go faster.

The Accelerator in a car or any vehicle controls the Flow Rate of the fuel into the Combustion Chamber.

The function of an accelerator in a car is to increase the speed of the car.

Mirror
A car has a number of mirrors and while it is obvious that they are meant to reflect the different activities happening around the car as you drive.

Oral Questions

What is the rule of the road in Kenya?
Always keep Left

On which side is one allowed to overtake another vehicle from?
Always overtake from the right side.

When is one allowed to overtake from the left?

• When instructed by a police in uniform.
• When on a highway with cars moving on the same direction.
• When vehicle in front is turning right and there is space on the left.
• On a highway where traffic is going in the same direction.
• When there is an accident and the only place you can overtake is on the left.

When is one NOT ALLOWED to overtake?

• At a junction.
• When approaching a railway crossing.
• At a sharp bend.
• Where the road is narrow.
• When approaching a pedestrian crossing.
• When approaching a bridge.
• when approaching the brow of a hill.
• When a road is marked single or double continuous lines in the center of the road.

When is one required to STOP by the law?

• At a STOP sign.
• When a traffic light shows red.
• At an accident spot.
• When signaled by a school warden.
• When a pedestrian is crossing at a pedestrian crossing.
• When signaled by a uniformed police officer.

When is one Allowed to dim light at night?

• When meeting /approaching an oncoming traffic/vehicle from opposite direction.
• When driving close behind another vehicle.
• When driving in a street area with light.
• When meeting oncoming pedestrians.

Name places one is NOT ALLOWED to park?

• On a bridge.
• On or near a roundabout.
• On a bend.
• Below a hill.
• On or near a junction or crossroad.
• On or near pedestrian crossing.
• On or near railway crossing.
• On or near a bus stop.
• In the middle of the road.
• On entrance used by other vehicles.
• At a No parking, No stopping, No waiting sign.

Places where you CANNOT STOP

• On a roundabout.
• On a railway crossing.
• On a pedestrian crossing.
• On a brow of a hill.

Name Vehicles which are given first priority on the road.

• Presidential Escorts.
• Ambulances.
• Police on emergencies.
• Fire brigade.

What is the speed limit in town?
50 KPH

Name speed limits of different types of vehicles on highway

• Small cars 110 KPH
• Lorry 80 KPH
• Pick-ups 80 KPH
• PSV vehicles 80 KPH
• Trailers 65 KPH

Name documents one should possess when driving

• A valid Driving license.
• A valid road license.
• A valid inspection certificate.
• A valid insurance certificate.

How many wheels does a saloon car have?
Five - Four moving and one spare wheel.

How many lights does a saloon car have? Seven -

• Full lights.
• Dim lights.
• Parking lights.
• Brake lights.
• Number plates lights.
• Indicator lights.
• Reverse lights.

How many eyes does a driver have?
Three - Two eyes plus the mirror.

Tools a driver should have when driving

• Jack.
• Wheel spanner.
• Spare wheel.
• Lifesaver and torch in case of darkness.

Circumstances where green colour is NOT observed.

• When a roundabout or a junction is not clear.
• When there are pedestrians still crossing the road.

How to hold a steering wheel clock wise

• Quarter to three.
• Ten to two.

What you should never do when being overtaken ?
Accelerate/Speed up

What you should do after being overtaken at night?
Dim the lights

Meaning of a yellow kerb
No parking, no stopping or no waiting in some places.

why is it always necessary/important to look on your right when approaching a junction?
Because on the right is where the danger is most nearer.

What is the meaning of:

A yellow kerb - A yellow line dividing traffic going in the opposite direction.

A white line - A white line dividing traffic going in the same direction.

Meaning of a broken line in the middle of the road
One can overtake when the road is safe to do so.

Meaning of a double continuous line in the center of the road.
No overtaking, keep your lane.

How to keep a vehicle road worthy?

• Regular servicing.
• Regular check ups.

Period in which an accident should be reported.
Within 24 hours

What is a pedestrian crossing?
It is a crossing provided for safe use of pedestrian.

How do you approach a pedestrian crossing?
One should approach a pedestrian crossing alert and at a speed he can stop and control the vehicle if a pedestrian is crossing the road.

How do you overtake another vehicle?

• Check if the road is clear ahead.
• By use of mirrors check the road behind if its clear.
• When ahead and behind is clear, indicate/signal right and hoot to alert the vehicles ahead.
• move out and accelerate as you overtake quickly leaving plenty of room.
• indicate left and return on your left as soon as possible without cutting in.

At what time do we switch on lights of a vehicle in the evening?
6:30 pm to 6:30 am (depending on the weather)

When is one not allowed to drive?

• When drunk.
• When sick.
• When on medication.
• When the driving license expires.
• When ordered by the court of law.

Major causes of road accident

• Driving while drunk.
• Over speeding.
• Overloading.
• Overtaking when the road is unclear.
• Conditions of the road.
• Weather condition.
• Driving when sick.
• Ignorance.
• Careless driving.

At what circumstances is one allowed to switch on the lights of a vehicle during the day?

• During a heavy rain.
• when driving on a dusty road.
• When warning an offside traffic.
• when on a misty and foggy road.

How to park a car on an uphill/ascend

• Engage first gear,
• Turn wheels to face the kerb
• pull handbrake up

How to park a car on a downhill/descend

• Engage reverse gear.
• Turn wheels to face the kerb.
• pull handbrake up.

Which is the strongest gear in a vehicle?
The reverse gear - because the driver can move for a very long distance without changing gear.

What is a caravan?
A mobile vehicle which has no engine and is used for accommodation.

What to do incase of an accident

• stop.
• Offers first Aid to the injured.
• Report the accident to the police within 24 hours.
• Report the accident to the Insurance company within 24 hours.

What distance should one keep a life saver?
50 meters ahead and 50 meters behind the car.