平凉科目四英文试题

1. Mr. Zhao (with an A2 driving license) drove a large sleeper coach on the No. 219 National Road in Yecheng County. When passing a curve at the spot of 226 kilometers mark by 215 meters on the road, the coach fell into the ravine on one side, killing16 people and injuring 26. What is the main illegal act committed by Mr. Zhao?

A. Carrying more passengers than permitted

B. Driving a motor vehicle having failed to accept inspection in time

C. Driving an unpermitted vehicle type

D. Fatigued driving

Answer: C

2. When encountering such pedestrians, motor vehicle drivers may continuously sound the horn to alert them to yield.

A. Right

B. Wrong

Answer: B

3. When a motor vehicle approaches the exit of a tunnel the driver should firmly hold the steering wheel to prevent any harmful effects of a strong side wind.

A. Right

B. Wrong

Answer: A

4. When the motor vehicle stops on a downhill section how should the driver use the foot brake?

A. Earlier than on a level road

B. Later than on a level road

C. As timely as on a level road

D. Gently depress the foot brake pedal

Answer: A

5. When going straight or turning right, drivers are not allowed to drive on or across the guide lines on both sides of the intersection.

A. Right

B. Wrong

Answer: A

6. Under such circumstances, what should motor vehicle drivers do?

A. Guard against the sideslip of motor vehicles

B. Guard against the crossing of pedestrians

C. Speed up and pass through as quickly as possible

D. Continuously sound the horn

Answer: B

7. When a tire bursts suddenly on the road, the driver should refrain from violently depressing the brake pedal in panic. Instead, he should try his best to change to a low gear and use engine braking to reduce the speed of the vehicle.

A. Right

B. Wrong

Answer: A

8. What should the driver do upon finding that one of the left tires is leaking while driving?

A. Brake slowly to slow down

B. Brake swiftly to slow down

C. Turn to the right side swiftly

D. Apply emergency braking

Answer: A

9. The road marker indicates that vehicles are not allowed to make a U-turn at the intersection ahead.

A. Right

B. Wrong

Answer: A

10. When a motor vehicle temporarily stops at night, which lamp should be turned on?

A. Front and rear fog lamp, clearance lamp and rear position lamp

B. Head lamp, clearance lamp and rear position lamp

C. Hazard lamp, clearance lamp and rear position lamp

D. Reverse lamp, clearance lamp and rear position lamp

Answer: C

11. When driving a motor vehicle not equipped with the anti-lock braking system (ABS), what should the driver do if he brakes on a road covered by ice and snow?

A. Gently or intermittently depress the brake pedal

B. Depress the brake pedal as on other roads

C. Violently depress the brake pedal

D. Suddenly depress the pedal with force

Answer: A

12. What action is important on this kind of mountain road?

A. Take care of the dangerous hillside road on the left

B. Drive on the left

C. Drive along the central line of the road

D. Drive on the right side and pass slowly

Answer: D

13. The sign on the right side warns of crosswind on the mountain pass ahead.

A. Right

B. Wrong

Answer: A

14. Under such circumstances, motor vehicle drivers should reduce speed by the right side swiftly and yield.

A. Right

B. Wrong

Answer: A

15. Mr. Tang drove a large bus with 74 passengers (capacity 30 people). When descending a long curving slope at a speed of 38 kilometers per hour, the bus overturned to a brook beside the road. As a result of the accident, 17 people were killed and 57 people injured. What is the main illegal act committed by Mr. Tang?

A. Driving after drinking

B. Carrying more passengers than permitted

C. Fatigued driving

D. Speeding

Answer: BD

16. Motor vehicles should accelerate when driving into an intersection with this traffic signal.

A. Right

B. Wrong

Answer: B

17. Motor vehicles are not allowed to stop in this area for a long time.

A. Right

B. Wrong

Answer: A

18. What should the driver do when the motor vehicle encounters this situation in a residential area?

A. Stop immediately

B. Speed up and pass rapidly

C. Sound the horn continuously

D. Slow down and pass slowly

Answer: A

19. When a motor vehicle temporarily stops in fog, which lamp should be turned on?

A. Hazard lamp, clearance lamp and rear position lamp

B. Left-turn indicator, clearance lamp and rear position amp

C. Headlamp, clearance lamp and rear position lamp

D. Reverse lamp, clearance lamp and rear position lamp

Answer: A

20. When leaving an expressway, drivers should enter the ramp after slowing down in the deceleration lane.

A. Right

B. Wrong

Answer: A

21. When steering failure happens suddenly, if the road condition permits straight movement, drivers should not apply emergency braking.

A. Right

B. Wrong

Answer: A

22. What influence does smoking have upon driving?

A. Harmful for safe driving

B. Increase concentration

C. Help relaxation

D. No effect on driving

Answer: A

23. When there is a sudden braking failure on a downhill road, what should be done by the driver?

A. Driving to an emergency lane and reducing speed to stop

B. Dropping the gear by two positions

C. Changing to the reverse gear to force the vehicle to stop

D. Reducing speed by pulling up the handbrake

Answer: A

24. When approaching a vehicle on a narrow slope, which one of the following ways is correct?

A. The descending vehicle yields to the ascending

B. The vehicle which is further from the slope crest should yield

C. The ascending vehicle yields to the descending

D. If the descending vehicle has reached the midpoint while the ascending vehicle has not yet set out, the descending vehicle must yield.

Answer: A

25. What should be done first after getting into the vehicle?

A. Observe the surrounding traffic situation

B. No need to observe the traffic situation around

C. Open the door and get in directly

D. Take note of the weather

Answer: A