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Question 1:
As the holder of any class of driver licence you must carry your licence with you at all times when driving.
True
False
Question 2:
If you are driving and you want to use a cellphone what should you do?
Stop in the flush median to answer calls when it is safe to do so
slow down to answer the call when it is safe to do so
Answer the call at the next set of traffic lights
Pull over and stop to use the cellphone when it is safe to do so
Question 3:
What must you do if you want to turn right at traffic signals where a green light is showing?
Push your way through the vehicles coming towards you
Wait until the lights change to red and then turn quickly
Give way to vehicles coming towards you
Turn at once as the vehicles coming towards you will be stopped
Question 4:
What does 'the speed limit' mean?
The slowest speed you can drive in good conditions
The average speed you can drive in good conditions
The fastest speed you can drive in good conditions
The fastest speed you can drive, except when overtaking
Question 5:
You are required to undergo a Breath Screening test when requested by:
An Ambulance Officer.
A Doctor
A Member of the public
A Police Officer
Question 6:
If anyone is hurt in a crash, the driver must tell a police officer as soon as possible but within:
24 hours
36 hours
48 hours
60 hours
Question 7:
You are driving in a 100 km/h speed area and you see an ACCIDENT sign. What speed must you slow down to?
50km/h
40km/h
30km/h
20km/h
Question 8:
Which of the following people may legally require you to give a blood sample?
A Police Officer, an Ambulance Officer, other Crash party.
A Medical Doctor, Other Crash Party, a Police Officer
A Policer Officer, a Medical Doctor, or an approved person.
An Ambulance Driver, an approved person or a Medical Doctor.
Question 9:
When turning right at a roundabout, you must:
Not indicate at any time on the roundabout.
Indicate left before entering the roundabout.
Indicate right before entering the roundabout.
Indicate right before leaving the roundabout.
Question 10:
When turning left into a driveway, slow down and:
check the driveway is clear and enter.
signal only if there is a vehicle behind you and enter.
signal for 3 seconds or more and if the driveway is clear, enter.
signal only if another vehicle is coming towards you and enter.
Question 11:
You may stop on a motorway only:
to let down or pick up passengers.
if there is an emergency.
to make a U-turn.
to stop and take a photo.
Question 12:
If you miss your exit on the motorway, you should:
reverse back to the exit.
make a U-turn back to the exit.
drive on to the next exit.
Question 13:
What must you do when red lights are flashing at a railway level crossing:
Drive over the lines as soon as the train has passed.
Slow down and then drive over the lines.
Stop until the lights stop flashing.
Stop and if no train is coming you may drive over the lines.
Question 14:
When driving on an unlaned road, your vehicle should be positioned:
anywhere as long as you can see what is coming.
1 metre from the left hand kerb.
close to the centre of the road.
as close to the left hand side of the road as possible.
Question 15:
You must turn your headlights on when visbility is less than:
100 metres.
120 metres.
140 metres.
160 metres.
Question 16:
When turning right from a two laned road into a one way street that has two lanes, which lane must you turn into?
right hand lane.
left hand lane.
lane that has the least vehicles.
lane that gives you the most direct route.
Question 17:
If you are a driver involved in a crash, what is the FIRST action you should take?
stop and place a warning triangle at the side of the road.
drive past at 20 km/h until you pass the site of the crash.
stop and check to see if anyone is hurt.
tell a Police Officer as soon as possible.
Question 18:
If you intend to move your vehicle from the right hand lane to the left hand lane, you must:
move to the left as quickly as possible.
speed up and signal as you move to the left.
signal for a least 3 seconds before moving left.
slow down and signal as you move to the left.
Question 19:
If you are driving in fog, your vehicle should have its:
parklights on.
headlights on dip.
headlights on high beam.
hazard lights on.
Question 20:
What is the best way to check for hazards before reversing your vehicle:
Relying only on the outside mirrors.
Turning to look over your shoulders.
Relying only on your inside mirrors.
Walking around your vehicle before reversing.
Question 21:
If you are driving at night with your vehicle headlights on high beam, when MUST you dip them?
an intersection.
a one way street.
a Police Officer on point duty.
a town or city.
Question 22:
What is the least distance of clear road you MUST have in front of you when you have finished passing another vehicle?
40 metres.
60 metres.
80 metres.
100 metres.
Question 23:
What does the white reflector (cats eye) placed on the road mean?
The left side of the road.
The centre of the road.
No passing.
The far right side of the road.
Question 24:
What does a yellow reflector (cats eye) placed on the road mean?
The left side of the road.
The centre of the road.
No passing.
The right side of the road.
Question 25:
To help you from being blinded by the headlights of an oncoming vehicle you should:
look to the left hand side of the road.
look to the right hand side of the road.
look to the centre of the road
turn the headlights of your vehicle on to high beam.
Question 26:
When passing a horse and rider, you should:
warn the rider by sounding the horn on your vehicle.
slow down and give them as much room as you can
speed up.
warn the rider by turning your vehicle headlights on.
Question 27:
What rule applies when both vehicles are controlled by a "GIVE WAY" sign?
The give way rule.
The lane rule.
The passing rule.
The 2 second rule
Question 28:
When driving on an unlaned road, you must drive your vehicle on the:
left hand side of the road
right hand side of the road
centre of the road
shoulder of the road
Question 29:
At night, you MUST always dip the headlights on your vehicle when:
driving around town.
driving on the motorway.
following other vehicles.
driving in the country.
Question 30:
If you have to drive at a slow speed which may hold up other vehicles, what should you do?
Keep as close as you can to the centre of the road.
Keep as close as you can to the left side of the road.
Make the traffic behind you slow down to the speed that you are driving at.
Drive down the middle of the road so that any vehicle behind you can pass on the left.
Question 31:
What must you do when you see blue and red flashing lights behind you?
Speed up to get out of the way.
Slow down and drive on carefully.
Slow down and stop.
Drive on as usual.
Question 32:
How close can you park on an intersection where there are no broken yellow lines painted on the side of the road?
3 metres
4 metres
5 metres
6 metres
Question 33:
Before going over a railway crossing, you must:
stop under all circumstances.
drive over only if there is space for your vehicle on the other side of the crossing.
increase your speed so that you can cross the tracks as quickly as possible.
sound the horn on your vehicle to warn other road users of your presence.
Question 34:
When driving on a motorway, you must NOT:
indicate before changing lanes.
pass using the left hand lane.
pass other vehicles.
pick up hitchhikers.
Question 35:
You must not park on the right hand side of the road except when:
in the countryside.
picking up passengers.
delivering packages.
in a one way street.
Question 36:
If you are towing a vehicle or trailer, the distance between your vehicle and the one being towed must not be more than:
2 metres
4 metres
the length of the vehicle you are driving.
the length of the vehicle being towed.
Question 37:
When a flock of sheep are coming towards you on a country road, what should you do?:
sound the horn on your vehicle to move them.
slow down or pull over to the side of the road.
turn your vehicle hazard lights and drive on.
turn on your vehicle headlights and then drive on.
Question 38:
You are waiting at a railway level crossing and the red lights continue to flash after the train has passed. What should you do?
drive on carefully while the lights are still flashing.
stay stopped until the lights stop flashing.
check both ways and then drive on.
wait for 15 seconds and then drive on.
Question 39:
Can you stop on a bus stop in a private motor vehicle?
Only between midnight and 6am.
Under no circumstances.
When dropping off passengers.
Only if its for less than 5 minutes.
Question 40:
Entrance ways into public carparks should be treated as:
turning bays.
pedestrian crossings.
intersections.
merging lanes.
Question 41:
If driving in 50km/h area, the horn on your vehicle should not be used:
between 11pm and 7am except in emergencies.
between sunset and sunrise, except in emergencies.
near school or parks.
near sports fields or churches.
Question 42:
If your vehicle breaks down on a motorway, you should:
walk to get help.
wave down a passing vehicle.
lift up the bonnet and boot of your vehicle.
push your vehicle to the nearest off -ramp.
Question 43:
In wet or frosty conditions, what rule should you use to judge a safe following distance?
The 1 second rule.
The 2 second rule.
The 3 second rule.
The 4 second rule.
Question 44:
If yellow traffic signals are flashing, it means:
that a crash has just happened.
the traffic signals are not working, apply the give way rules.
vehicles may only proceed straight ahead and not turn.
emergency vehicles are about to come through.
Question 45:
Which one of the following vehicles can you drive on a car licence?
A Moped
A Vehicle weighing over 4500 kg.
A Tow Truck.
A Motorcycle.
Question 46:
When following a vehicle on a dusty, metal (gravel) road, you should?
keep close to the other vehicles.
drive down the centre of the road.
adjust your speed to suit the conditions.
pass the vehicle in front of you.
Question 47:
When passing a bus displaying a "SCHOOL" sign, that has stop to let children on or off, you must not drive faster than:
20 km/h
25 km/h
30 km/h
35 km/h
Question 48:
When driving in foggy weather, you should:
stay close to the vehicle in front of you.
turn your vehicles headlights on to dip.
use the centre line as a guide.
turn your vehicle parklights on.
Question 49:
When should you use the 2 Second Rule?
When reversing out of a driveway.
When following other vehicles at the same speed.
When giving way at a pedestrian crossing.
When using the indicators on your vehicle.
Question 50:
If you have a restricted licence you can carry a passenger if they are your spouse.
True
False
Question 51:
When you have a learners licence you must always drive with a supervisor. A supervisor is a person who has held a current and valid licence for one year.
TRUE
FALSE
Question 52:
On a Transit Lane sign, what does T2 mean?
Vehicles that use the lane must have at least two people.
Only two vehicles are permitted on the transit lane at any time
Vehicles that use the lane must have two passengers
There are two transit lanes ahead
Question 53:
You see a pedestrian carrying a white cane crossing the road. What should you do?
Rev the engine to let them know that you are waiting
Turn on the vehicle hazard lights and drive on
Take extra care and allow them to cross the road in their own time
Speed up and pass in front of them
Question 54:
What must you do at an intersection controlled by a stop sign?
Stop only if you can do so safely
Come to a complete stop
Slow down and be prepared to stop
Continue driving unless you can see an oncoming vehicle
Question 55:
What is the recommended distance you should allow when driving past a cyclist?
0.5 metres
1.5 metres
1.0 metres
2.0 metres
Question 56:
If you are going straight through a roundabout don't signal as you come up to the roundabout, only signal as you pass the exit before the one you wish to take.
True
False
Question 57:
What should you do when coming up to a one-lane bridge?
Sound your horn and drive slowly over the bridge
Slow down and check for any oncoming vehicles before driving on
Turn your vehicle headlights on and drive quickly over the bridge
Drive on and make sure oncoming vehicles reverse off the bridge
Question 58:
When you have a learners licence you do not have to have it with you when you drive if your supervisor has their licence with them.
True
False