Visibility, blind spot, turning, vehicle dynamics, braking distance, mountains and tunnels
Heavy vehicles have large blind spots, so N2 and N3 need front, wide-angle and close-proximity mirrors. Special duties of care apply when turning, reversing and moving off; braking distance and centrifugal force grow with the square of the speed, and special rules apply on mountain roads and in tunnels.
- 55 questions in this topic
- Topic 12 of 18 in the course: Truck & Bus – supplementary theory (C, C1, D, D1)
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From the key facts
- Ordinance on Technical Requirements for Road Vehicles (VTS) Art. 112: exterior rear-view mirrors on the left and right with a view 100 m to the rear; N2/N3 additionally a front mirror (not N2 up to 7.50 t), wide-angle mirrors on both sides and a close-proximity mirror on the side opposite the steering wheel.
- Traffic Rules Ordinance (VRV) Art. 13 para. 5–6 and Art. 17: swinging out only with particular care, stopping if necessary; with a load that obstructs the view or no view to the rear, a person to guide you; reverse only at walking pace, never over level crossings.
All key facts, the questions with explanations and the exam simulation are part of the course.
Legal references for this topic
The questions in this topic are based on these provisions:
- VRV Art. 3, 4, 6, 9, 10, 12, 13, 15, 17, 22, 30, 38, 39, 40, 57
- SVG Art. 26, 32, 34, 45
- VTS Art. 10, 112, 114
- SSV Art. 8, 28, 47