General Knowledge
Where is the world's largest car-free urban area located?
Where is the world's largest car-free urban area located?
Fes el Bali, Morocco
Both Giethoorn in the Netherlands and Venice in Italy are car-free with visitors and residents primarily travelling by foot or boat along the waterways. However, the ancient Moroccan city of Fes is home to the world's biggest pedestrian area. This UNESCO World Heritage site comprises a dense, labyrinthine area with thousands of narrow streets and alleys that are inaccessible to cars.
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In which country are drivers taught to use the opposite hand to open their car door, to help prevent collisions with cyclists?
In which country are drivers taught to use the opposite hand to open their car door, to help prevent collisions with cyclists?
The Netherlands
Drivers are taught to open car doors with the hand opposite the door to increase visibility and reduce the risk of collisions with cyclists and pedestrians. This technique, known as the ‘Dutch Reach’, is a safety measure popularised in the Netherlands and is increasingly being adopted elsewhere.
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After 9PM in Little Rock, Arkansas it’s illegal to do what?
After 9PM in Little Rock, Arkansas it’s illegal to do what?
Honk a vehicle's horn near a sandwich shop
This unusual rule, found in the Little Rock Code of Ordinances, aims to prevent noise disturbances at establishments serving food and drink late at night. Violating this law can lead to a fine.
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In La Paz, Bolivia, what costumes might people wear while encouraging safe driving at pedestrian crossings and traffic lights?
In La Paz, Bolivia, what costumes might people wear while encouraging safe driving at pedestrian crossings and traffic lights?
Zebras
These ‘traffic zebras’ are part of a city program to educate citizens on road safety. They use their costumes and playful interactions to encourage drivers and pedestrians to follow traffic rules, such as respecting crosswalks and traffic signals. Many of the ‘zebras’ are young people who benefit from the program by gaining employment and job training.
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Which country is home to the longest straight road?
Which country is home to the longest straight road?
Saudi Arabia
Highway 85 in Saudi Arabia is one of the longest straight roads in the world, with 822 km (510 miles) of straightness close to the border with Jordan. The longest road in the world is the Pan-American Highway, which stretches from Prudhoe Bay, Alaska to Ushuaia, Argentina, covering approximately 30,000km (about 19,000 miles).
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On a highway in Canada, grooves in the pavement are designed to play the Canadian anthem when driven over at the right speed.
On a highway in Canada, grooves in the pavement are designed to play the Canadian anthem when driven over at the right speed.
False
Musical roads, also known as ‘singing roads’ utilise grooves or patterns in the pavement that create vibrations and sound when driven over at the correct speed, often playing a specific tune. They exist in various locations around the world such as this one in Hungary but there isn’t one in Canada that plays O Canada.
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Rules & Regulations
In which country is it common to find roundabouts where entering traffic has priority over those already on the roundabout?
In which country is it common to find roundabouts where entering traffic has priority over those already on the roundabout?
France
Some older roundabouts in France, often marked with a round blue sign, operate under the "priorité à droite" rule. This means that vehicles entering the roundabout have the right-of-way, and those already on the roundabout must yield.
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In Germany, drivers must legally carry what in their vehicle?
In Germany, drivers must legally carry what in their vehicle?
A first-aid kit, reflective vests, and a warning triangle
In Germany, drivers caught failing to carry a warning triangle, reflective safety jackets, and a first aid kit in their vehicle can pick up hefty fines. While you’re not legally required to do so in many other countries it’s always good to be prepared!
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What’s the maximum fine for splashing a pedestrian with a puddle in the UK?
What’s the maximum fine for splashing a pedestrian with a puddle in the UK?
£5000
If caught by police, drivers often receive a £100 fixed penalty notice and three penalty points. However, those deemed to be driving in a manner that amounts to a ‘clear act of incompetence, selfishness, impatience, and aggressiveness’ could be issued with the maximum fine of £5,000.
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What does a flashing amber light mean at a pedestrian crossing in Ireland?
What does a flashing amber light mean at a pedestrian crossing in Ireland?
Proceed if it’s safe and no one is crossing
A flashing amber light at a pedestrian crossing means drivers must give way to any pedestrians who are currently on the crossing. If the crossing is clear, drivers may proceed with caution. This applies to Pelican crossings, and drivers should be prepared to stop if a pedestrian starts to cross.
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In Spain, what must you carry if you wear glasses to drive?
In Spain, what must you carry if you wear glasses to drive?
A spare pair of glasses
While it is no longer legally required, if you need glasses for driving, it’s strongly advised to carry a spare pair for your own safety. If your driving license has the code "01" on it, indicating you require visual correction, you must wear your glasses or contact lenses while driving. Failure to do so could result in a fine.
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In most of the US what can you do at a red light?
In most of the US what can you do at a red light?
Turn right after coming to a complete stop and ensuring it’s safe
In most locations, you can make a right turn after stopping and yielding to pedestrians and other traffic, unless a "No Turn on Red" sign is posted.
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Road Signs
Look out! What do these road signs warn of?
Look out! What do these road signs warn of?
Look out! What do these road signs warn of?
Look out! What do these road signs warn of?
Look out! What do these road signs warn of?
Look out! What do these road signs warn of?
Look out! What do these road signs warn of?
Look out! What do these road signs warn of?
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