Drivers test – Safetravel

Do you have to use seatbelts in Iceland?

Only the driver

Yes, the driver and all passengers are required by law to use seat belts at all times

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What are the important factors to consider when driving in winter?

That the car is yellow or green, then it is more visible in winter conditons

Choose the right car for my travel, use tires with spikes and think about if I have the right experience

I am very experienced in winter driving so this question does not apply to me

What makes the car safer to drive in winter conditions in Iceland.....

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You are not sure how the weather forecast is or how road conditions are. What do you do?

Start my trip and turn back if weather or road conditions are bad

Visit www.safetravel.is and check on the Conditions map, see info about road conditions, weather and see if there are any alerts

I am a good driver so I'm capable of driving in all kinds of weather, even in Iceland

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What does this sign mean?

I have to a pay toll

The road is closed

There is a one lane bridge ahead and I have to slow down (50 km/hr.) check traffic coming from the other direction and then carefully go on.

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I you can feel the car is starting to slide on the road, what should you do ?

Hit the brakes and try to stop as soon as I can

Try to get control of the car

Don't brake sharply, turn wheels in direction the rear of the car is sliding.

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What is the best way to prevent your car from sliding on ice or snow on the road?

Keep my speed limit on 90 km/h as allowed

Try to be on the same speed all the time

Drive according to the conditions, slow down when ice or snow is on the road (remember black ice conditions).

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What does this sign show me?

Windgusts...if more than 20m/s its in red and I need to slow down

Nothing thats matter

Direction and distance to nearest town

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It is very windy outside while you are parking the car. What do you do?

I just park the car. What a stupid question

I park the car and wait until it's less windy

I check the wind direction and park the car so the door is against the wind. I hold the door tightly and open one door at a time

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You have been driving all day and are feeling a bit tired. What do you do?

I open the window, stick my head out and get some fresh air

I only have to drive for 1 - 2 hours more. Just keep on driving. I'm fine

I find a safe place to stop, away from traffic and take a 15 minute nap

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You are driving and everything is so beautiful. You really want to take pictures. What do you do?

I find a safe place, stop the car and take pictures

I take pictures while driving, no need to stop.

I stop on the side of the road to take pictures.

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When you plan to drive around in Iceland in winter you need to have your plan flexible. Why?

So I don't miss the ferry to Vestmannaeyjar (Westman Islands).

Because you might be stuck in some place due to bad weather, not able to continue your trip until the weather gets better.

Then I can follow the puffins.

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What is the speed limit on road 1?

90 km/h on most parts, less in or close to towns/villages.

120 km/h on most parts.

100 km/h on most parts.

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When do you turn on the lights in Iceland?

When it is dark.

Always during winter.

According to Icelandic law both head- and taillights are required to be ON at all times, night and day, all year round.

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Great! You are ready for driving. Remember to visit daily the Travel Conditions map on www.safetravel.is/conditions

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