NSW, Australia Driver Knowledge Test Questions Car

DRIVER KNOWLEDGE TEST QUESTIONS
CLASS C (CAR) LICENCE

ICAC1 - ICAC
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What will happen if you are caught cheating on the knowledge test?
- You w i l l not be al l ow ed t o t ak e anot her t est f or 6 w eek s.
- You will never be allowed to take another test.
- Nothing, there is no penalty.
ICAC2 - ICAC
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What will happen if you offer a testing officer a bribe to pass your driving test?
- Ac t i on w i l l be t ak en agai nst you. The penal t i es ar e sever e and
i nc l ude f i nes and i mpr i sonment .
- Only the testing officer will be investigated.
ICAC3 - ICAC
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What will happen if a testing officer asks you for a bribe to pass your driving test and you give it to
him or her?
- Ac t i on w i l l be t ak en agai nst al l i nvol ved. The penal t i es ar e sever e
and i nc l ude f i nes and i mpr i sonment .
- Only the testing officer will be investigated.
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GENERAL KNOWLEDGE SECTION
CG001 General Knowledge
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Can a P1 or P2 provisional driver legally instruct a learner driver?
- No.
- Yes, provided the provisional driver has held a P2 licence for more than 6 months.
- Yes, provided L and P1 or P2 plates are displayed.
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To progress to a P2 provisional licence, a P1 provisional driver must hold a P1 licence
for a minimum period of -
- 12 mont hs.
- 18 months.
- 24 months.
CG006 - General Knowledge
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If one or two of your wheels run off the edge of the roadway, you should -
- Sl ow dow n gr adual l y and ease bac k ont o t he r oad.
- Slow down quickly by braking hard.
- Increase your speed and drive back on the road.
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If there are no lanes marked on the road, you should drive -
- Near t o t he l ef t -hand si de of t he r oad.
- Anywhere on your side of the road.
- Along the middle of the road.
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If you breakdown on a freeway, you should -
- Move over t o t he emer genc y l ane on t he shoul der t o t he l ef t .
- Stay where you are and wait for a tow truck.
- Move into the right-hand lane, so you can be seen.
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If you intend to turn left, are you required to give a signal?
- Yes, i f t ur n si gnal s ar e f i t t ed t o your vehi c l e.
- No, if turning left from a lane marked left turn only.
- No, if arrows are marked on the roadway.
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What is meant by this sign on or near a bridge?
- Sl ow dow n and be pr epar ed t o gi ve w ay t o
vehi c l es t r avel l i ng i n t he opposi t e di r ec t i on.
- Stop at all times before crossing the bridge and only give
way to pedestrians who may be crossing.
- Do not overtake a vehicle travelling in the same direction.
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When reversing, you should -
- Tak e c ar e and never r ever se f or a gr eat er
di st anc e and t i me t han i s nec essar y.
- Unbuckle your seat belt so you can reverse as quickly
as possible.
- Sound your horn to warn other drivers.
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How close can you park to another vehicle when parked parallel to the kerb?
- You must l eave at l east 1 met r e f r ont and bac k .
- You must leave at least 2 metres from the front only.
- You must leave at least 3 metres front and back.
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Where there is parallel kerbside parking, are you allowed to double-park alongside a parked
vehicle?
- No, not at any t i me.
- Yes, if delivering goods.
- Yes, if not obstructing traffic.
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Do you have any responsibilities when opening a vehicle door on a roadway?
- Yes, you must not open a door i f you ar e l i k el y t o c ause danger t o
r oad user s or i mpede t r af f i c .
- No, any following traffic must stop if the door interferes with its progress.
- No, there is no regulation to cover this situation.
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Are you permitted to park on a median strip or traffic island?
- Yes, in daylight hours.
- Yes, but for no more than 30 minutes.
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Are you permitted to park in the direction of the arrow?
- Yes, provided no taxis are using the area.
- Yes, if you are carrying two or more passengers.
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When driving at sunset or dawn on a dark day, what should you do?
- Tur n on your l i ght s on l ow beam.
- Keep your sunglasses on to cut down headlight glare.
- Turn on your hazard warning lights.
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You are driving at night with your headlights on high beam. When should you dip your headlights?
- When w i t hi n 200 met r es of t he vehi c l e ahead or an onc omi ng one.
- When within 200 metres of an oncoming vehicle only.
- Never, you are allowed to drive with your lights on high beam at all times.
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You are driving in a 60 km/h zone, with only one lane for traffic in your direction. You see a bus
ahead (with this sign displayed on the rear) signalling its intention to pull out from a bus stop, you
should -
- Sl ow dow n, and gi ve w ay t o t he bus as i t has
pr i or i t y.
- Sound your horn to stop the bus from pulling out.
- Continue at your normal speed as the bus does not have
priority.
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Is it an offence to obstruct clear vision of your number plates?
- Yes, at any t i me.
- Yes, but it is legal for a towbar or bicycle rack to cover the rear number plate.
- No, you are allowed to cover your number plates if you want to.
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Before driving on a freeway, which of the following should you do?
- Mak e sur e your vehi c l e has enough f uel , oi l , w at er and t he c or r ec t
t yr e pr essur e.
- Take your street directory in case you get lost.
- Take something to calm your nerves before driving.
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What must you do if you miss your exit on a freeway?
- Cont i nue unt i l you r eac h t he nex t appr opr i at e ex i t .
- Stop, and reverse back along the freeway to the exit you missed.
- Stop immediately and turn around.
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As you leave a freeway, which of the following should you check?
- Your speed.
- Fuel gauge.
- Windscreen wipers.
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When can a private car travel in a lane marked by this sign?
- Onl y w i t hi n 100 met r es of mak i ng a t ur n.
- When carrying at least two passengers.
- Only to overtake another vehicle.
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Are you permitted to drive a car towing more than one trailer?
- No, not at al l .
- Yes, if the combined length of vehicle and trailers does not exceed 15 metres.
- Yes, provided you have held a licence for two years.
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What must you do when you are towing a caravan to help other vehicles overtake?
- Keep at l east 60 met r es behi nd heavy vehi c l es or ot her vehi c l es
t ow i ng c ar avans.
- Drive at least 25 km/h below the speed limit.
- Stop immediately and let the faster vehicle overtake.
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Are you permitted to tow a caravan with a person riding in the caravan?
- No, not under any c i r c umst anc es.
- Yes, provided you do not exceed 60 km/h.
- Yes, if the person(s) in the caravan are over 12 years of age.
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Before driving a long distance at fast speed or carrying a full car load, you should -
- Chec k your t yr e pr essur e, and i f nec essar y, i nc r ease i t t o w hat t he
manuf ac t ur er r ec ommends.
- Make sure you have a street directory, so you know where you are going.
- Have a large meal and a cup of coffee.
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If an oncoming vehicle crosses the centre line and is coming straight at you and you cannot stop,
you should -
- Br ak e, l ook f or r oom t o t he l ef t , sound your hor n and f l ash your l i ght s.
- Slow down and hope that the driver will turn away.
- Drive onto the wrong side of the road and hope the other vehicle does not do the
same.
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If you are involved in an accident where your vehicle needs to be towed away and the Police does
not attend the crash scene, you -
- Must r epor t t he ac c i dent t o t he Pol i c e St at i on near est t o w her e t he
ac c i dent happened w i t hi n 24 hour s.
- Do not need to report the accident to the Police.
- Only need to report the accident to the Police if someone was injured.
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If your vehicle is involved in an accident (regardless of the damage), what details must you give, to
the other driver(s), if asked?
- You must l et t hem see your l i c enc e, t ak e
det ai l s, and gi ve t he name and addr ess of
t he vehi c l e' s ow ner .
- No details at all until you have contacted your
insurance company.
- Only your name and address details if a
Policeman asks for them.
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If a vehicle you are driving is involved in an accident and a person is injured, what must you do
after stopping?
- Render ever y assi st anc e and t ak e
i mmedi at e st eps t o have an ambul anc e
not i f i ed. Then c al l t he Pol i c e.
- Only call the Police if the accident also resulted
in over $500 worth of property damage.
- Report the accident to Police within seven days.
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Stop signs or flashing lights at railway crossings should always be obeyed, because -
- Tr ai ns ar e f ast , heavy and c annot st op qui c k l y.
- Pedestrians might be crossing.
- Car brakes often fail.
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You should not drive across a railway level crossing when -
- Tr af f i c i s bl oc k i ng t he ot her si de.
- You are towing a caravan.
- A station is nearby.
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You should use your right-hand indicator when -
- You i nt end t o move t o t he r i ght , at any t i me.
- You intend to slow down.
- You are about to stop.
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When merging onto the freeway from the entrance, you should -
- Look f or a l ar ge enough br eak i n t he t r af f i c and adj ust your speed so
as t o f i t i nt o t he t r af f i c f l ow .
- Sound your horn, turn on your indicator lights and move onto the freeway.
- Stop and check the traffic behind you on the entrance.
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If you see a sign indicating road repairs are going on, you should -
- Sl ow dow n and w at c h f or t r af f i c c ont r ol l er s and i nst r uc t i ons.
- Stop immediately and wait for instructions.
- Maintain the same speed.
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You see a broken yellow line painted on the roadway adjacent to the kerb. What does it mean?
- Cl ear w ay r est r i c t i ons appl y - you must not st op dur i ng t he c l ear w ay
hour s.
- You may at any time, park along this part of the road for 1 hour only.
- Bicycle riders must ride along the yellow line.
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If you see a horse and rider on the road what should you do?
- Sl ow dow n and gi ve t hem pl ent y of r oom.
- Sound your horn to warn the rider.
- Speed up to pass the horse.
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A friend lends you a van that has seats for ten passengers. What type of licence do you need to
drive this type of vehicle?
- A c ar l i c enc e.
- A heavy rigid vehicle licence.
- A small bus licence.
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What are you required to do if you develop a serious medical condition that could affect your
driving?
- Onc e you bec ome aw ar e of t he c ondi t i on you must not i f y t he RTA.
- Hand your licence in at the nearest police station.
- Tell your doctor and let him or her notify the RTA.
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A friend lends you his car. It is very noisy and blows a lot of smoke. He tells you the vehicle has
been given a defect notice but it's still OK to drive it. What should you do?
- Bef or e you bor r ow t he c ar c hec k t he def ec t not i c e t o mak e sur e i t i s
l egal t o dr i ve t he c ar .
- Borrow the car, but always drive it 10 Km/h below the speed limit.
- Borrow the car but only drive on streets where the car will not be a danger to
others.
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Your car registration expires today. You have your car inspected for registration renewal but it fails
the inspection. What should you do?
- Af t er t oday you must not dr i ve t he c ar unt i l i t has been r epai r ed,
passed anot her i nspec t i on and r egi st er ed.
- You have seven days to have the car repaired, after which the RTA considers it to
be unregistered.
- Go to the RTA and ask them to renew your registration and tell them you will soon
get the car fixed.
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You buy a car and find that the spare tyre is smooth; the tread is only just visible. If you get a
puncture will it be legal to drive the car with a smooth spare tyre?
- No, i t ' s i l l egal t o dr i ve a c ar w i t h a smoot h t yr e even i f i t i s t he spar e.
- Yes, but you must get the puncture fixed within 24 hours.
- Yes, if the tyre is correctly inflated and the side walls of the tyre are in good
condition.
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You borrow a friend's car and find that the position of the driver's seat puts you sitting a long way
from the steering wheel and controls. What should you do?
- Adj ust t he seat f or w ar d so i t ' s r i ght f or you.
- Put up with the discomfort; you should not adjust another person's seat.
- Ask your friend for a cushion to place behind your back.
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You hold an unrestricted licence and are driving at 100 km/h in the country and pass this sign.
What should you do?
- Sl ow dow n t o a speed t hat w i l l al l ow you t o st op t o
avoi d c r ashi ng i nt o f ar m ani mal s on t he r oad.
- You can continue to drive at 100 km/h if there are fences to stop
farm animals from getting on the road.
- For the next 5 kilometres you must not exceed 60 km/h unless you
pass an end farm animals speed limit sign.
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- I ndi c at e w i t h your r i ght hand si gnal t he
same as any ot her r i ght hand t ur n.
- You should not indicate at all because it might
confuse other drivers.
- Indicating in this situation is optional. Give a right
hand signal if you think it will help other road users.
You are turning right from one of two right turn only lanes. How should you use your indicators?
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You are approaching an intersection that has a red light camera. The lights turn yellow when you
are too close to stop safely. The lights go red as you get to the other side of the intersection. Will
you receive a penalty notice?
- No, bec ause t he c amer a onl y t ak es a phot o i f you c r oss t he st op l i ne
af t er t he l i ght s t ur n r ed.
- Possibly, because you were in the intersection when the lights turned red.
- Yes, but a driver is entitled to advise the Police Service and have the case heard
by a court.
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You are driving on a freeway and realise you forgot something at home. You want to go back for it.
Can you do a U-turn on this road?
- Yes, any time.
- Yes, providing you use the gravel joining roads.
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You have a six year old child with you in your car. You have just parked so you can collect a
prescription from the chemist. You should -
- Tak e t he c hi l d w i t h you.
- Leave the child in the car.
- Ask an older person sitting nearby to watch the child.
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- Put t he handbr ak e on and put t he
t r ansmi ssi on i n " P" (par k ).
- Park only on flat areas.
- Turn the wheels away from the kerb.
You want to leave your automatic car parked on a street sloping uphill. You should -
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Which vehicle is parked correctly?
- Vehi c l e C
- Vehicle A.
- Vehicle B.
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You have just passed this sign. Can you park on this road?
- Yes.
- Yes, but only in daylight hours.
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Where there are double dividing lines, you may park -
- At l east t hr ee met r es f r om t he di vi di ng l i nes.
- At least two metres from the dividing lines.
- One metre from the dividing lines.
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- No, onl y N i s c or r ec t .
- Yes. M, N and O are all legal.
- Yes, N is best but M and O are quite legal.
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You should angle park -
- Wher e t her e ar e mar k i ngs or a si gn
i ndi c at i ng angl e par k .
- Where the road is very wide.
- Where there is plenty of room from the
centre line.
If there are no signs or markings to advise you, can you choose any of these methods of parking?
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- Sl ow dow n and pay ex t r a at t ent i on.
- Sound your horn to warn the other driver.
- Maintain your speed, keeping to the limit.
This bridge has only just enough room for two vehicles. As you come close to it you should -
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Which side mirror is adjusted best?
- Mi r r or A.
- Mirror B.
- Mirror C.
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You should be particularly careful at this intersection because -
- The bui l di ng bl oc k s a good vi ew of t he
si de st r eet .
- Intersections cause crashes.
- It looks a bit tricky.
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You are in busy traffic and slow down for a bicycle rider. A driver behind you beeps a horn and
pressures you to go around the bike and drive faster. How should you respond?
- Resi st t he pr essur e, st ay c al m and over t ak e t he c yc l i st w hen i t i s
saf e.
- Overtake the bike quickly and speed up to stop the other driver becoming
aggressive.
- Go slower because the slower you go the safer you are.
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- Move i nt o t he l ef t l ane.
- Slow down to the speed of other traffic.
- Continue at the same speed.
You hear the siren of an ambulance approaching you from behind. You should -
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You are driving along this road. You hear an ambulance's siren and see the ambulance in your
mirror. You should -
- Move t o t he l ef t and mak e w ay f or t he
ambul anc e.
- Turn into a driveway on the right hand side of the
road.
- Move to the right and make way for the ambulance.
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You are about to make a right hand turn at this intersection. You have the green light. You hear a
siren and then see that a fire truck will soon overtake you. You should -
- St op and l et t he f i r e t r uc k over t ak e you.
- Continue and make the turn because you have
the right of way.
- Speed up to beat the fire truck.
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When you come across roadworks -
- You must obey t he si gns t hat ar e di spl ayed at al l t i mes.
- You only have to obey the signs when there are workers about.
- You only have to obey the signs during working hours.
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Generally, if you hear the siren of an emergency vehicle you should -
- Pul l over t o t he l ef t unt i l t he emer genc y vehi c l e passes.
- Immediately come to a stop.
- Let the emergency vehicle pass and follow it closely behind.
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You are approaching a green light in vehicle A. An ambulance sounding its siren is approaching
the same intersection and has a red light. You should -
- Sl ow dow n and st op i f nec essar y t o pr event
get t i ng i n i t s w ay.
- Keep driving because you have the green light.
- Pull over to the left before you reach the intersection.
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When you see these lights flashing on the back of a bus, what should you do?
- Dr i ve c ar ef ul l y at no mor e t han 40 k m/h.
- Overtake the bus only while the lights are flashing.
- Stop and wait for the lights to stop flashing.
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You are driving at night and there is no other traffic around you. When can you use your headlights
on high beam?
- On any r oad, even i f t her e ar e st r eet l i ght s.
- On any road where the speed limit is above 80 km/h.
- Only on roads that do not have street lights.
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You want to park your vehicle for a short time. It is night time. You should -
- Pi c k a vi si bl e posi t i on or l eave t he par k i ng
or hazar d l i ght s on.
- Park on the footpath.
- Leave your headlights on high beam.
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You drive up to a corner where you see some loose gravel on the road. You should -
- Sl ow dow n.
- Check the mirrors and change lanes.
- Speed up and drive over the gravel as quickly as possible.
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When you are driving on a two-lane freeway, which lane should you choose?
- The l ef t l ane unl ess you ar e over t ak i ng.
- Whichever lane has the least traffic.
- The right lane to avoid slow-moving vehicles.
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When there are three lanes on a freeway -
- The r i ght l ane i s r eser ved f or over t ak i ng.
- The right lane is for emergency vehicles only.
- The right lane is for avoiding most traffic.
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When you see the headlights flashing on the front of a bus, what should you do?
- Be c ar ef ul , t her e may be c hi l dr en about .
- Drive past the bus only while the lights are flashing.
- Stop and wait for the lights to stop flashing.
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You are driving your vehicle along a street and want to stop for
a short time. Are you allowed to double park your vehicle (that
is stand it on the road alongside a parked car)?
- No, never .
- Yes, provided you do not leave the vehicle.
- Yes, provided you stop for a short time only and turn on
your hazard warning lights.
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Looking at the diagrams, how far from the approach
side of a bus stop or a railway crossing are you allowed
to stand or park your vehicle?
- At l east 20 met r es.
- At least 50 metres.
- At least 5 metres.
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Are you allowed to use a hand-held mobile phone while driving a car?
- No.
- Yes, but only when you stop at intersections.
- Yes, but you must hold the steering wheel with at least one hand.
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Are you required to carry your drivers licence with you every time you drive?
- Yes.
- No it is only needed on long trips.
- No, being licensed is enough.
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Bicycle and motorcycle riders have the same rights to use the road as other motor vehicle
drivers. They are, however, more at risk in traffic because -
- They ar e har der t o see i n t r af f i c and do not have t he same pr ot ec t i on as
many dr i ver s.
- They are careless and do not obey road rules.
- They ride too fast and do not turn their lights on.
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To drive safely, you need to concentrate and be able to monitor everything that is
happening on the road. To do this, you need to -
- Cont i nual l y sc an t he r oad, l ook i ng ahead, t o t he si des, c hec k i ng si de
and r ear mi r r or s and ant i c i pat e w hat may happen.
- Turn all your attention only to the road ahead.
- Ask other occupants in the vehicle to watch out for possible dangers.
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If you are driving towards a road works zone and a traffic controller displays a stop sign
you must -
- St op your vehi c l e and f ol l ow t he di r ec t i ons of t he t r af f i c c ont r ol l er .
- Stop and then proceed if you think it is safe.
- Slow down and continue through the road works zone.
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If you are driving through a road work zone in the left
hand lane and you see this sign you should -
- Mer ge t o t he r i ght and gi ve w ay t o ot her
t r af f i c .
- Speed up to get in front of any cars traveling in
the right hand lane.
- Stop and wait for directions.
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Where must L or P plates be displayed on a vehicle -
- On t he f r ont and bac k of t he ex t er i or of t he vehi c l e.
- Anywhere including on the dashboard.
- Anywhere inside the windows but only if they are not tinted.
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When displaying L or P plates, how much of the letter must be clearly visible?-
- Al l of t he l et t er L or P.
- Only enough of the letter so it is clear whether it is an L or P.
- Most of the letter.
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Do bicycle riders have the same rights and responsibilities as drivers and motorcycle
riders?
- Yes.
- No, they must always ride on the footpath.
- No, they must give way to cars at all times when riding on the road.
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Before getting out of your vehicle you must -
- Chec k your mi r r or s and bl i nd spot s f or pedest r i ans, bi c yc l es or ot her
vehi c l es.
- Check your seatbelt is back in place.
- Check your headlights are turned off.
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ROAD SAFETY SECTION
AD004 - Alcohol and Drugs
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To reduce the effect of alcohol before driving or riding you should -
- Wai t . The t i me depends on how muc h you have dr unk .
- Drink black coffee.
- Have a glass of water.
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Before driving a motor vehicle or riding a motor cycle it is safest -
- Not t o dr i nk any al c ohol .
- Drink 1 nip of spirits (30 ml or 1 oz).
- Drink 1 middy (285 ml) of light (low alcohol) beer.
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Is it an offence to refuse to take a POLICE breath test?
- Yes, al w ays.
- No, if you say you haven't been drinking alcohol.
- No, if you are a learner driver.
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If you take medicine and then drink alcohol -
- I t c an have a par t i c ul ar l y bad ef f ec t on your dr i vi ng abi l i t y.
- The alcohol will have less effect than if taken alone.
- Your ability to react to emergencies will improve.
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If you are driving a bus, taxi, hire-car, heavy motor vehicle (over 13.9 tonnes Gross Vehicle Mass),
or a vehicle with a dangerous load, it is an offence when the level of alcohol in your blood reaches -
- 0.02.
- 0.05.
- 0.08.
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Having 1 or 2 alcoholic drinks before driving -
- Wi l l af f ec t your r eac t i ons and j udgement .
- Improves your driving ability.
- Has no effect on your driving ability.
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Even if you feel unaffected after drinking alcohol, you should -
- Be aw ar e t hat your abi l i t i es ar e dec r eased.
- Drive, but avoid using freeways.
- Spend more time than usual looking in the mirrors.
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Alcohol is a depressant. This means -
- I t sl ow s dow n how qui c k l y your br ai n w or k s.
- It speeds your brain up so you can work better.
- It makes you calm down and think more clearly.
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After drinking alcohol you could -
- Mi sj udge speed (your ow n and ot her s).
- Be able to drive the same as you normally can.
- Be able to pay close attention to details in the traffic.
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If you are going out and going to drink alcohol, the best way to avoid having to drink
and drive is to -
- Or gani se bef or e hand a w ay of get t i ng home w her e you ar e not t he
dr i ver .
- After you have had a few drinks, start to think about how you will get home.
- Wait for one hour after your last drink before you drive home.
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When drivers have been drinking, the crashes they are involved in are generally -
- Mor e ser i ous.
- Less serious.
- About the same.
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On Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, how many serious crashes involve alcohol?
- About 50%.
- About 30%.
- About 10%.
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What is the safest way to stay under the legal alcohol limit?
- Not dr i nk i ng any al c ohol .
- Buying a breathalyser (alcohol measuring instrument).
- Exercising and drinking black coffee.
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If you hold a learner or provisional licence class what is the Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC)
limit?
- Zer o.
- 0.02.
- 0.05.
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DR001 - Alcohol and Drugs
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If you are taking any sort of medicine, you should -
- Fi nd out f r om your doc t or or c hemi st w het her t he medi c i ne or dr ug w i l l
af f ec t your dr i vi ng and ac t ac c or di ngl y.
- Only drive during the day after taking the medicine or drug.
- Only drive a motor car not a heavy vehicle.
RUH
Before taking any drugs and then driving it is most important to -
- Know w hat t he ef f ec t s of t he dr ug ar e.
- Plan to have some other person with you.
- Have some food in your stomach.
RUH
If you have used illegal drugs you -
- Must not dr i ve.
- May drive only in light traffic.
- Should drink coffee before driving.
RUH
If you are affected by a legal drug, such as a medicine (e.g. cold or allergy tablets) -
- You must not dr i ve.
- You must have a passenger to help you drive.
- You may drive only in daylight hours.
RUH
You want to drive your car but you have a very bad headache. A friend gives you some of their
headache tablets to kill the pain. What should you do before you take these tablets?
- Read t he l abel and c onf i r m t hey ar e not pr esc r i pt i on dr ugs and t her e
ar e no spec i al w ar ni ngs on t he l abel .
- Ask your friend if the tablets have affected them.
- Drink a large glass of milk because this reduces the adverse effects of medicines
and drugs.
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RUH
If you are taking several medications and you want to drive, you should -
- Ask your doc t or i f t he c ombi nat i on of dr ugs w i l l mak e i t danger ous t o
dr i ve.
- Drive carefully around your local streets to see if you are affected.
- Ask your passengers to let you know if you are not driving as well as you should.
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FD001 - Fat igue and Defensive Driving
RUH
Under good conditions, when driving behind any vehicle, at any speed, you should -
- St ay at l east t hr ee sec onds behi nd t he vehi c l e i n f r ont of you.
- Drive as close to the vehicle in front as possible.
- Stay one second behind the vehicle in front of you.
RUH
When driving in wet weather, your vehicle will -
- Tak e l onger and f ur t her t o st op, so sl ow dow n.
- Stop in the same distance as on a dry road.
- Handle better, so you can go faster.
RUH
At night, if an oncoming vehicle's headlights dazzle you, you should -
- Sl ow dow n, unt i l your eyes r ec over .
- Watch the centre line of the road.
- Close your eyes for a short time until they recover.
RUH
If you get sleepy while driving, it is best to -
- St op, r est , and c hange dr i ver s i f possi bl e.
- Turn on the radio very loud.
- Turn on the air conditioning or open the windows.
RUH
In wet weather when it becomes hard for you to see, you should -
- Tur n on your headl i ght s, sl ow dow n, and doubl e your f ol l ow i ng
di st anc e behi nd t he vehi c l e i n f r ont .
- Turn your headlights on high beam.
- Flash your headlights to warn other drivers.
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RUH
If you are driving and it starts to rain, you should -
- Sl ow dow n usi ng t he br ak e gent l y, si nc e r ai n and oi l may c r eat e a
sl i pper y sur f ac e.
- Put your lights on high beam so you can see better.
- Put your hazard warning lights on and increase your speed to avoid the rain.
RUH
When driving on a slippery wet road, for example, one covered in early morning dew, your vehicle
will -
- Tak e l onger and f ur t her t o st op.
- Be heavier to steer.
- Be easier to steer and handle.
RUH
Why should you avoid heavy braking on a wet road?
- Your w heel s may sk i d and c ause a l oss of c ont r ol .
- If the wheels lock up your handbrake may not work.
- You might wet pedestrians walking along the footpath.
RUH
At night you should -
- Leave a l onger gap behi nd t he vehi c l e i n f r ont .
- Use your hazard warning lights when overtaking another vehicle.
- Drive closer to the vehicle in front so they can see you better.
RUH8
When it is very foggy during the day or night and your vehicle has no fog lights, you should -
- Sl ow dow n and use your l ow beam headl i ght s and hazar d w ar ni ng
l i ght s t o mak e your vehi c l e seen.
- Put on your high beam lights.
- Follow closer to other vehicles.
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RUH
When going on a long trip, out of the following which is the most important to do?
- Get pl ent y of r est bef or e st ar t i ng out .
- Make sure your horn is working.
- Have a good meal before driving.
RUH
At night, when you approach an oncoming vehicle, you should -
- Not l ook at i t s headl i ght s, but k eep l ef t and w at c h t he l ef t of t he
r oad.
- Carefully watch the vehicle by looking directly at its headlights.
- Put your lights on high beam, to make your vehicle more easily seen.
RUH
Which of the following attitudes is most likely to make you a safer driver?
- When I dr i ve, I have t he mai n r esponsi bi l i t y f or my saf et y and t he
saf et y of ot her r oad user s.
- It is up to other drivers to avoid crashing into me.
- Crashing or not crashing is a matter of luck.
RUH
You are about to move away from the kerb in your car. What is the last thing you should do before
you move into traffic?
- Chec k over your shoul der .
- Adjust your seat.
- Put on your seat belt.
RUH
What is the best way to avoid hitting other vehicles, people or animals when moving off from the
kerb?
- Chec k your mi r r or s and l ook over your
shoul der bef or e movi ng of f f r om t he k er b.
- Have a good look around while you walk up to your
car and then drive off as soon as you can.
- Sound your horn before moving away from the kerb
to warn people of your intentions.
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RUH
Many people crash within the first few years of driving. What is the best way of learning to drive on
your own without crashing?
- St ar t dr i vi ng i n dayl i ght w her e i t i s not t oo busy and onl y dr i ve i n
busi er t r af f i c as your dr i vi ng get s bet t er .
- Drive as much as you can with friends on the way to parties.
- Drive in every kind of traffic situation as soon as you get your licence.
RUH
It is important to scan while driving so you can see everything that is happening on the road. What
does scanning involve?
- Cont i nual l y l ook i ng ahead, t o t he si des and
usi ng al l mi r r or s w hen dr i vi ng.
- Looking in the rear and side mirrors continually when
driving.
- Looking further ahead down the road when driving.
RUH
If you are a new driver and first start to drive at night you should -
- Dr i ve mai nl y on st r eet s t hat you k now w el l .
- Drive mainly in unfamiliar streets.
- Drive long distances to improve your concentration.
FD034 Fat igue and Defensive Driving
RUH
You set out on a fairly long drive to see some friends. After a while you start feeling tired. What
should you do?
- Pul l of f t he r oad, st op and r est unt i l you no l onger f eel t i r ed.
- Stop at a shop and get a drink that contains caffeine to help keep you awake.
- Make sure you get plenty of fresh air circulating inside the car by winding down
your window.
RUH
You are driving an older relative for an appointment and are running late. They ask you to go
faster to get there on time. You should -
- Choose a saf e speed and say you w i l l not go any f ast er .
- Take the advice of a more experience driver and go faster where you can.
- Drop them off at the train station.
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RUH
RUH
You are planning to drive from Sydney to the Gold Coast with some friends. To minimise fatigue
and make the trip as safe as possible you should -
- Dr i ve dur i ng t he day, t ak e pl ent y of br eak s and shar e dr i vi ng i f
possi bl e.
- Drive mostly at night as there is less traffic on the road and therefore less risk of
crashing.
- Aim to drive for as long as possible when you are feeling good so you can arrive
earlier.
RUH
You should leave a gap between your vehicle and the one you are following. In good conditions
the gap should be -
- 3 sec onds.
- 1 second.
- 2 seconds.
It is night time and you are driving home from the movies. You are travelling in a line of vehicles.
What size gap should you leave between your vehicle and the vehicles in front of you?
- A gap of about 4 sec onds as i t i s easy t o mi sj udge di st anc es at ni ght .
- A gap of about 2 seconds so you can watch the vehicles in front closely and see
when they are stopping.
- The same 3-second gap you would leave during the day.
RUH
While driving, you come across aggressive, selfish or ignorant driving behaviour by
another driver. You should -
- St ay c al m and i n c ont r ol of your vehi c l e at al l t i mes.
- Respond by using your horn and/or flashing your lights to let the driver know how
you feel.
- Chase the car to tell the driver how to drive.
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IN001 - Int ersect ions
RUH
As you approach an intersection, you should check for traffic on your left and right -
- At al l t i mes bef or e ent er i ng t he i nt er sec t i on.
- Only when the traffic is heavy.
- Only when you approach a stop sign.
RUH
There are no traffic signs or signals at an intersection. If you intend to drive through the intersection,
you must give way to -
- Vehi c l es on your r i ght .
- Vehicles on your left only.
- An oncoming vehicle about to turn right.
RUH
- An onc omi ng vehi c l e goi ng st r ai ght
ahead or t ur ni ng l ef t and any vehi c l e on
your r i ght .
- A vehicle approaching from your left and
intending to turn right.
- Only pedestrians.
IN004 Int ersect ions
RUH
If turning right at a T-intersection (as shown) must you give way to vehicles approaching from both
the left and right?
- Yes, w het her t hey ar e t ur ni ng or not .
- No, only the vehicle on the right.
- No, you have right of way.
When making a right-hand turn at the intersection shown, you must give way to -
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RUH
If a STOP or GIVE WAY sign has been knocked down, for example, as the result of an accident,
does the line marked across the road have any meaning?
- Yes, i t has t he same meani ng as t he si gn i t sel f .
- No, but you must give way if turning.
- No, you only need to give way to the vehicle on your right.
RUH
If turning at an intersection are you required to give way to pedestrians?
- Yes, a dr i ver t ur ni ng r i ght or l ef t must
gi ve w ay t o pedest r i ans, i f t her e i s a
danger of a c ol l i si on
- Yes, only if turning left.
- Yes, only if turning right.
RUH
When you come to an intersection and the road beyond is choked with vehicles going in the same
direction, what should you do?
- Wai t unt i l t her e i s r oom f or you t o
c ompl et el y c r oss t he i nt er sec t i on.
- Proceed if there is no traffic on your right.
- Travel into the intersection and wait until
traffic ahead moves.
RUH
Right-turns must be made from which lanes when travelling on a laned roadway?
- The f ar r i ght -hand l ane or any ot her l ane havi ng an ar r ow poi nt i ng
r i ght .
- The lane carrying the least amount of traffic.
- The far left-hand lane.
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RUH
In this diagram both vehicles O and P must pass through GIVE WAY signs before entering the
intersection. Which vehicle goes first?
- Vehi c l e P.
- Vehicle O.
- It depends on who moves first.
RUH
Vehicle O is at a STOP sign -
- Vehi c l e O must gi ve w ay t o vehi c l es
P, Q and R.
- Vehicle O must give way only to vehicle R.
- All vehicles must give way to vehicle O.
RUH
If both vehicles P and O in the diagram are turning right, which vehicle is in the best position to turn
left into the street marked 'X'?
- Vehi c l e O.
- Vehicle P.
- Neither vehicle.
RUH
The diagram shows a marked pedestrian crossing at an intersection. There is also a STOP sign at
- Yes, at al l t i mes.
- Yes, if there is traffic on your right only.
- No, if the intersection is clear.
the intersection. You have already stopped for a pedestrian. Must you stop again at the STOP line?
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RUH
A GIVE WAY sign at an intersection means that you must -
- Be r eady t o st op and gi ve w ay t o al l
ot her t r af f i c i f t her e i s danger of a
c ol l i si on.
- Stop completely at all times and have no right
of way.
- Slow down and only give way to traffic on your
right.
RUH
Which vehicle in the diagram must give way?
- Vehi c l e J .
- Vehicle K.
- Vehicle L.
RUH
You want to make a left turn. You must use your left-hand indicator -
- At al l t i mes.
- Only when there is traffic behind you.
- Only when arrows are marked on the roadway.
RUH
- Vehi c l e R.
- Vehicle Q.
- Whichever vehicle got there last.
At the T-intersection shown in the diagram which vehicle should give way?
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RUH
You wish to make a right-hand turn from a ONE WAY STREET with no arrows marked on the
roadway. You should position your vehicle -
- On t he r i ght -hand si de of t he st r eet .
- In the middle of the street.
- On the left-hand side of the street.
RUH
When there are no arrows marked on the road, left turns must be made from -
- The f ar l ef t -hand si de of t he r oad.
- The middle of the road.
- Either side of the road.
RUH
What should you do on approaching a railway level crossing displaying a STOP sign?
- St op at al l t i mes and pr oc eed w hen saf e t o do so.
- Slow down to 10 km/h, then proceed through the crossing.
- Stop, only if a train is at the crossing.
RUH
You are driving the car in the diagram. You must stop -
- Even w hen t her e i s no ot her t r af f i c .
- Only if there is a car on your right or left.
- Only if there is danger of a collision with
another vehicle.
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RUH
If the boomgates are down and the signals are flashing, at a railway level crossing, you may begin
to cross -
- Onl y w hen t he gat e i s up and t he l i ght s st op f l ashi ng.
- If you cannot see a train approaching.
- If you can safely go around the closed gate.
RUH
When approaching a railway level crossing displaying this sign, you must -
- Sl ow dow n, l ook bot h w ays f or t r ai ns and be
pr epar ed t o st op i f nec essar y.
- Increase your speed to avoid any approaching trains.
- Continue across at normal speed, do not slow down.
RUH
- Sl ow dow n, be r eady t o st op and gi ve w ay i f
t her e i s danger of c ol l i si on.
- Speed up and cross the tracks quickly.
- Stop completely at all times.
Even if the signal at a railway level crossing does not indicate that a train is coming, you should -
RUH
You are in the car approaching the intersection shown, you should -
- Dr i ve c ar ef ul l y and appr oac h at a speed
w hi c h gi ves you good t i me t o avoi d
t r af f i c w hi c h mi ght suddenl y appear .
- Come to a complete stop before you come to
the intersection.
- Flash your lights to let other vehicles know that
you are coming.
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RUH
You come to an intersection in Sydney with a Light Rail vehicle about to enter. What should you
do?
- Wai t unt i l t he i nt er sec t i on i s c l ear .
- Enter the intersection, but keep away from the Light Rail
vehicle.
- Change lanes before crossing the intersection.
RUH
You approach an intersection in busy traffic and want to go straight ahead. The traffic lights turn
green. When are you permitted to enter the intersection?
- Onl y w hen t her e i s r oom f or your vehi c l e on
t he ot her si de.
- Immediately after the traffic lights turn green.
- When the vehicle behind signals you to go.
RUH
You are at a busy intersection with slow moving traffic and want to go straight ahead. When the
traffic lights change to green you should make sure that -
- You do not bl oc k t he i nt er sec t i on.
- You have the car in the right gear.
- You do not hold up the traffic behind you.
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RUH
The traffic on the other side of this intersection has stopped. You are in the car shown and want to
cross the intersection. The lights are green. What should you do?
- Wai t unt i l t her e i s enough r oom f or your
vehi c l e t o c r oss t he i nt er sec t i on c ompl et el y.
- Drive through the intersection slowly and hope that it
will clear before the lights change.
- Drive into the intersection and then turn left.
RUH
Which statement is correct?
- Red l i ght c amer as t ak e phot ogr aphs of vehi c l es t hat ent er
i nt er sec t i ons w hen t he l i ght s ar e r ed.
- Red light cameras take photographs of vehicles that speed through intersections.
- Red light cameras take photographs of vehicles that cross intersections when the
lights are yellow.
RUH
- Cont i nue t hr ough t he i nt er sec t i on.
- Accelerate as hard as you can.
- Brake immediately to a stop.
As you drive into an intersection, the lights turn to yellow. You should -
RUH
When these lights are flashing it means -
- Pedest r i ans must not st ar t t o c r oss.
- Pedestrians who have started crossing must go back to
the footpath.
- Pedestrians are not allowed in this area at this time.
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RUH
- Gi ve w ay t o pedest r i ans st i l l
c r ossi ng.
- Move into the right hand lane.
- Slowly move through the intersection turning
left.
You wish to turn left here. The pedestrian lights are flashing red. You should -
RUH
You drive up to an intersection with a stop sign. There is no painted stop line. Where should you
stop?
- Bef or e c omi ng t o and as near t o t he i nt er sec t i on as
possi bl e.
- At least five metres before the intersection.
- At the point where you can see clearly in both directions.
RUH
You drive up to an intersection with a stop sign in the car marked A and you wish to turn right. The
- Car B.
- Car A.
- Whoever arrives at the intersection first.
car marked B facing you also has a stop sign and is indicating to turn left. Who can go first?
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RUH
This intersection does not have any traffic lights or signs. You are in car A and want to turn right.
When can you go?
- Af t er t he c ar goi ng st r ai ght ahead
has passed.
- Before the car going straight ahead has
passed.
- As soon as you get to the intersection.
RUH
You come to an intersection that does not have traffic lights or signs. How do you decide when to
drive straight ahead?
- Sl ow dow n and gi ve w ay t o t r af f i c
goi ng i nt o t he i nt er sec t i on on your
r i ght .
- Wait until all traffic has left the intersection.
- Whoever gets there first can go.
RUH
At this intersection there are no signs or traffic lights. You are in the car marked A. You want to
turn left. What should you do?
- Sl ow dow n and gi ve w ay t o c ar B on
your r i ght .
- Enter the intersection and make the turn.
- Sound the horn to warn the other driver.
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RUH
You are in car A and want to turn right at this intersection. Car B facing you is also indicating to
turn right. What path should you take?
- Bot h pass i n f r ont of eac h ot her .
- Pass behind each other.
- Choose either depending on the traffic.
RUH
When police officers are at intersections giving directions you must -
- Al w ays f ol l ow any i nst r uc t i on t hey gi ve you.
- Drive through the intersection as you normally would.
- Wait for the traffic lights to start working again.
RUH
- Car B.
- Whoever gets to the intersection first.
- Car A.
You are in car A and are going straight ahead through the intersection. Who should give way?
RUH
You wish to turn left at this roundabout. Which lane may you use?
- Lef t l ane.
- Right lane.
- Either lane.
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RUH
You are in the right hand lane and are planning to go straight ahead through this roundabout.
When should you signal left to exit the roundabout?
- Af t er poi nt O.
- After point N.
- After point M.
RUH
When you wish to turn left at a roundabout you indicate -
- Lef t f r om st ar t t o f i ni sh.
- Only if you think it necessary.
- Left only after you enter the roundabout.
RUH
You wish to go straight ahead at this roundabout. Which statement is true?
- You must l eave t he r oundabout i n t he same
l ane as you ent er ed.
- You must enter in the right lane and leave in the left.
- You must always leave the roundabout in the left
lane.
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RUH
You want to turn left at this roundabout. Which lane must you use?
- Lane A.
- Lane B.
- Either lane.
RUH
When you wish to drive straight ahead at a roundabout you may enter from either the left or right
lane. As you continue around you should -
- Keep i n t he l ane you ent er ed t he
r oundabout .
- Move into another lane with least traffic.
- Change lanes to get through quickly.
RUH
When turning left at a roundabout you should enter and leave the roundabout -
- I n t he l ef t l ane.
- In the right lane.
- In the lane with least traffic.
RUH
- Ei t her l ane.
- Left lane only.
- Right lane only.
You wish to go straight ahead on this roundabout with two lanes. Which lane may you use?
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RUH
The motorcyclist wants to travel straight ahead through this roundabout. The rider should watch
out for the marked car because the car -
- May be l eavi ng t he r oundabout .
- Could be going too fast.
- May stop suddenly.
RUH
- St ay i n t he r i ght l ane al l t he w ay
r ound.
- Move into the left lane to leave the
roundabout.
- Use the left lane all the way round.
RUH
In this roundabout with two lanes, can the marked car turn right?
- Yes, at any time.
- Yes, after changing to the right hand lane.
To turn back into the same road from which you joined this roundabout you must -
IN067- Int ersect ions
RUH
The red car wants to turn right and exit the roundabout in the
street indicated by an arrow. Is the car positioned in the correct
lane to do this?
- No, t he c ar shoul d ent er t he r oundabout onl y f r om
t he r i ght hand l ane.
- Yes, the car can make the turn only from this lane.
- Yes, the car can make the turn from either the left hand or
the right hand lane.
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RUH
If you enter an intersection that is under the control of a traffic controller -
- Fol l ow t he di r ec t i ons of t he c ont r ol l er .
- Sound your horn at the traffic controller and hope they get out of your way.
- Stop at the intersection and then proceed slowly.
RUH
You are at an intersection and see a pedestrian crossing the road into which you are
turning. You must -
- Gi ve w ay t o t he pedest r i an.
- Sound your horn to warn the pedestrian to get out of the way.
- Swerve around the pedestrian to avoid hitting them.
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LD001 - Traffic Light s / Lanes
RUH
How should you merge with traffic when entering a freeway?
- Wat c h f or a gap and mer ge w i t h t he t r af f i c at t he speed i t i s
t r avel l i ng.
- Speed up and force your way into the traffic.
- Stop, then enter the traffic quickly.
RUH
- O and P onl y.
- P only.
- O, P and Q.
Which movements shown in the diagram can legally be made by the driver of the purple car?
RUH
- O, P and Q.
- O and P only.
- P only.
RUH
- O and P onl y.
- P only.
- O, P and Q.
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RUH
Double unbroken dividing lines are marked on a roadway. You may -
- Cr oss t hem t o t ur n i nt o a dr i vew ay or pr oper t y, i f i t i s saf e t o do so.
- Cross them to overtake a car ahead if it is safe to do so.
- Cross them to make a U turn.
RUH
You are on an open country road with double unbroken dividing lines. There are no side streets
and no entrances to properties. Are you allowed to cross the dividing lines?
- No, not under any c i r c umst anc es.
- Yes, to overtake another vehicle.
- Yes, to overtake a pedal cyclist.
RUH
A section of road is marked with double unbroken dividing lines as in the diagram. When is a
vehicle allowed to cross these lines?
- To ent er or l eave a st r eet or
dr i vew ay.
- To overtake a slow vehicle ahead.
- When there is no traffic coming the
other way.
RUH
- Onl y w hen i t i s saf e t o do so.
- Without looking, provided you use your indicator
- Provided you sound your horn to warn other
drivers
When driving in traffic lanes (as shown in the diagram), you may change your lane -
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RUH
- The vehi c l e w hi c h has t o c r oss
t he l ane l i ne.
- The faster vehicle.
- The vehicle in the right-hand lane
because it is overtaking.
RUH
Looking at the diagram, which vehicle must give way?
- Vehi c l e B.
- Vehicle A.
- Either vehicle, there is no rule on giving way when merging.
When two lanes merge into one (as shown in the diagram), who should give way?
You must use your indicator lights when -
RUH
- Changi ng l anes or t ur ni ng l ef t or r i ght .
- Approaching a curve.
- Double parking.
If you hear the siren of an emergency vehicle, you must -
RUH
- Tak e w hat ever ac t i on i s nec essar y (w i t h saf et y) t o mak e w ay f or t he
emer genc y vehi c l e.
- Flash your headlights to warn other drivers.
- Increase your speed to avoid the vehicle.
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RUH
You are in car marked A. You wish to overtake car marked B. You should -
- Wai t behi nd c ar B unt i l i t moves i nt o
t he l ef t l ane.
- Cross the unbroken single line and
overtake.
- Cross the line and overtake only if it is
safe.
RUH
When the road is marked this way are you permitted to cross the lines to overtake the bicycle rider
if the way forward is clear?
- No.
- Yes.
- Yes, only if it is one-way traffic.
RUH
- No.
- Yes.
- Yes, only if the way ahead is clear.
When the road is marked this way are you permitted to cross the lines and overtake?
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RUH
When starting to overtake you see the dividing lines ahead change to double unbroken lines. What
should you do?
- Do not over t ak e bec ause you ar e not
per mi t t ed t o over t ak e on doubl e l i nes.
- Continue to overtake because you started when the
line was broken.
- Keep overtaking and cut in in front of the other car as
soon as possible.
RUH
You want to turn left at this intersection. There is an edge line that continues through the
intersection. Are you permitted to turn here?
- Yes, you c an c r oss an edge l i ne t o t ur n i nt o or
out of a st r eet .
- No, not under any circumstances.
- Yes, only if you are in a taxi, hire car, bus or you live in
that street.
RUH
Before changing lanes you should -
- Si gnal i n pl ent y of t i me, c hec k your mi r r or s and
l ook over your shoul der f or ot her vehi c l es.
- Speed up so you are going faster than the traffic in the
other lane.
- Signal for at least two seconds and quickly change lanes.
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RUH
You drive into a transit lane where the T2 rule applies. You have one passenger plus yourself. Are
you permitted to remain in the transit lane?
- Yes, you have t w o peopl e i n your c ar so you c an dr i ve i n
t hi s l ane.
- No, because you only have one passenger you must move out of
the transit lane immediately.
- Yes, you can remain in the transit lane, but only if you are turning left
in 250 metres.
RUH
You change lanes and then see you are in a lane where the T3 rule applies. There is no other
traffic in this lane. You have one passenger. What should you do?
- Change l anes as soon as i t i s saf e bec ause you ar e not
per mi t t ed t o t r avel i n a T3 l ane w i t h onl y t w o peopl e i n
your c ar .
- Keep driving in the T3 lane because there is no other traffic in it.
- Immediately pull over to the left and stop. Then wait until it is safe to
continue in another lane.
RUH
You are approaching the start of a T2 transit lane. You are the only person in the car. You want to
turn left at the next intersection 200 metres away. Can you travel in the transit lane at this point?
- No, bec ause you c an onl y t r avel i n t he t r ansi t l ane i f t he
i nt er sec t i on you ar e t ur ni ng l ef t at i s w i t hi n 100 met r es.
- Yes, because you only have a short distance to drive.
- Yes, if there is no traffic behind you.
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RUH
You are in car marked Y and want to turn right using a median turning lane. A car marked O,
coming towards you, is already in the median lane; it is slowing down and indicating. Are you
permitted to enter and share the median turning lane?
- Yes, but you must be pr epar ed t o sl ow dow n and st op.
- No, if another car is already in the median turning lane you must
not use it.
- Yes, but only if you race the other car and get to the turning
position first.
RUH
You are driving a car and want to pick up a passenger. The lane you want to stop in is a BUS
LANE. Are you permitted to stop there?
- No, unl ess you ar e dr i vi ng a hi r e c ar or a t ax i .
- Yes, if you pick the passenger up and then immediately drive off.
- Yes, you are allowed to stop in a BUS LANE for as long as you like.
RUH
What does this sign mean?
- Ther e i s a l ane j ust f or l i ght r ai l vehi c l es.
- You are approaching a lane that is only for buses.
- Slow down and prepare to stop for a train.
RUH
- Posi t i on R. As c l ose as possi bl e t o
t he r i ght si de of t he r oad.
- Any position if it is safe to do so.
- Position M. From the middle of the road.
You are going to turn right from a one-way street. Where should you be when you start your turn?
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Overtaking another vehicle requires good concentration and judgement. Which of the
following statements is correct?
RUH
- You need t o w at c h out f or al l l ar ge, l ong vehi c l es w hi c h ar e t ur ni ng.
- It is best and safest to speed up when a vehicle behind you tries to overtake you.
- The faster the vehicle you are overtaking is going, the less distance you need to
overtake.
When driving on a multi-lane road with a speed limit of more than 80 km/h, which lane
should you choose?
RUH
- The l ef t l ane unl ess over t ak i ng.
- The right lane to avoid slow moving vehicles.
- Either left or right lane.
Signalling is -
RUH
- Al w ays r equi r ed bef or e t ur ni ng or l ane c hangi ng.
- Not required when turning at T-intersections.
- Not required when turning at traffic lights with a green arrow.
How should you merge with traffic when entering a motorway?
RUH
- Wat ch for a gap and increase your speed t o safely merge wit h t he
t raffic.
- Slow down and force your way into the traffic.
- Stop, then enter the traffic quickly.
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ND002 - Negligent Driving
RUH
When driving near parked vehicles, you should -
- Chec k f or par k ed vehi c l es w i t h t ur n si gnal s on, or c hi l dr en about t o
st ep out .
- Stop, if you see a car with its right-hand indicator on.
- Sound your horn and flash your headlights to warn drivers not to pull out.
RUH
You are approaching a hill or curve. You must not cross the centre line to overtake -
- I f you do not have a c l ear vi ew of any appr oac hi ng t r af f i c .
- If you cannot see clear road ahead for 100 metres.
- If you cannot see clear road ahead for 75 metres.
RUH
You are approaching the crest (top of a hill) on a narrow road, the safest procedure is to -
- Keep t o t he l ef t and sl ow dow n.
- Flash your headlights to warn oncoming traffic.
- Increase your speed and sound your horn.
RUH
On a single laned road (as shown), you must always overtake another vehicle on its right except
when -
- The ot her vehi c l e i s t ur ni ng r i ght .
- You are travelling at more than 80 km/h.
- The other vehicle is going slower than you.
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RUH
When overtaking another vehicle you should NOT move back in front of it, unless
- You c an see t he over t ak en vehi c l e i n your r ear vi si on mi r r or .
- An oncoming car appears over a hill.
- The driver of the vehicle signals it is safe to do so.
RUH
A driver behind you signals their intention to overtake your car. What should you do?
- Keep t o t he l ef t and l et t hat dr i ver over t ak e you.
- Speed up so that the driver will not have to overtake.
- Signal the driver to remain behind you if it is travelling too fast.
RUH
The faster the vehicle in front of you is travelling, the -
- Mor e di st anc e and t i me you need t o over t ak e.
- Less time you need to overtake.
- Closer you must get before starting to overtake.
RUH
If you are not sure you have enough distance to overtake a vehicle ahead, you should -
- Wai t f or a bet t er oppor t uni t y w i t h mor e di st anc e t o over t ak e.
- Put the vehicle in a lower gear and speed up.
- Sound your horn to signal the driver ahead to slow down.
RUH
When being overtaken by another vehicle what should you do to help?
- Keep l ef t and al l ow pl ent y of r oom t o l et t he ot her vehi c l e bac k i n.
- Brake quickly to let the other vehicle overtake.
- Move to the left and stop.
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RUH
You are in the purple vehicle, you may overtake the
vehicle in front -
- Onl y on i t s r i ght -hand si de.
- On either side.
- Not at anytime.
RUH
Before beginning to overtake another vehicle, you should -
- Chec k t o see i t i s saf e, c hange gear i f nec essar y, and si gnal your
i nt ent i on bef or e movi ng out .
- Signal and slow down so you will have more room to overtake.
- Sound your horn, move out and overtake.
RUH
You are driving behind a long vehicle (as shown) which has a sign saying DO NOT OVERTAKE
TURNING VEHICLE. The long vehicle indicates that it is going to turn left. You
- Must l et t he l ong vehi c l e t ur n f i r st .
- May move to the left-hand side of the road and pass
the long vehicle.
- May pass the truck because it cannot turn left from
the middle lane.
RUH
How should you overtake a pedal cyclist?
- The same as you w oul d anot her
c ar , w i t h saf et y.
- Drive as close as possible to the cyclist
so he or she will move over and let you
pass.
- Sound your horn to warn the cyclist to
get off the road.
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RUH
- Pr epar e t o sl ow dow n t o al l ow r oom.
- Speed up and not let the vehicle back in.
- Flash your lights at the overtaking vehicle.
If an overtaking vehicle signals that it must move in, in front of you, you should -
RUH
The first thing you should do before overtaking is -
- Mak e sur e i t i s saf e and t he w ay i s c l ear of onc omi ng t r af f i c .
- Sound your horn.
- Increase your speed.
RUH
If you are convicted of driving with a blood alcohol level that is over the limit for your licence, you
could lose your drivers licence. You may also -
- Be sent t o pr i son.
- Be restricted to driving an automatic vehicle.
- Have a personal speed limit imposed on you.
RUH
If you are convicted of dangerous driving -
- You c oul d l ose your l i c enc e and may be sent t o pr i son.
- You could only be fined and given demerit points.
- You could be given demerit points only.
RUH
You are travelling in the left lane and wish to turn right at the intersection. You move to the right
- Cr ossed an unbr ok en l ane l i ne.
- Driven too slowly.
- Changed lanes unnecessarily.
lane and a driver behind sounds their horn at you. What have you done wrong?
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RUH
What is this driver doing that is negligent and illegal?
- Cr ossi ng an unbr ok en l i ne at a c ur ve.
- Not signalling to change lanes.
- Overtaking on the kerb side.
RUH
The speed limit on this road is 90 km/h. You have just overtaken a vehicle in the left lane. What
should you do next?
- Move i nt o t he l ef t l ane.
- Keep your position in this lane.
- Accelerate away from the other vehicle and
keep driving in this lane.
RUH
The speed limit on this road is 100 km/h. When can you use the right lane?
- Onl y w hen over t ak i ng or t ur ni ng r i ght .
- Whenever you want to.
- When there is no other traffic around.
RUH
Another vehicle is overtaking you on your right. You commit a traffic offence if you -
- Speed up w hi l e t he ot her vehi c l e i s on your r i ght .
- Keep the same speed.
- Slow down while the other vehicle is on your right.
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RUH
If the police suspect you may have been involved in street or drag racing, they may take immediate
action. Which one of the following is correct? The police may -
- Tak e your vehi c l e f r om you and k eep i t st or ed f or up t o t hr ee mont hs.
- Take your vehicle to the local police station and keep it till the following morning.
- Take your vehicle away and sell it at an auction.
RUH
If you are convicted a second time for street or drag racing, which one of the following penalties
applies?
- Your vehi c l e may be t ak en aw ay and sol d.
- You will have to pay for the storage of your vehicle.
- You will not be able to register your vehicle again.
RUH
If you have been convicted for street or drag racing, which of these penalties may apply?
- You w i l l get t hr ee demer i t poi nt s and a l ar ge f i ne.
- You will be given a letter of warning and fined.
- You will be fined a small amount and get one demerit point.
RUH
When you have started to overtake the car, you notice that its right indicator is flashing. You
should -
- Chec k your mi r r or and move bac k i n
behi nd t he c ar .
- Accelerate quickly to get past.
- Immediately brake to a stop.
RUH
If you are caught speeding through a road work zone you will -
- Be l i abl e f or a speedi ng f i ne and l oss of demer i t poi nt s.
- Receive a warning letter in the mail.
- Not receive any penalty as road works speed limits are only advisory.
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RUH
When driving through temporary road work you should -
- Sl ow dow n and l ook out f or hazar ds.
- Maintain current speed if the road is clear.
- Sound your horn.
RUH
When entering or leaving a driveway you must -
- Gi ve w ay t o bi c yc l es, vehi c l es and pedest r i ans.
- Stop and give way only to vehicles.
- Blow your horn to warn other road users.
RUH
Will a P1 licence be suspended for any speeding offence?
- Yes.
- No.
- Only for 10 km/h or more over the speed limit.
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PD001 - Pedest rians
RUH
You must give way to pedestrians on a marked pedestrian crossing -
- I f t her e i s any danger of a c ol l i si on.
- When they are crossing from your right only.
- When they are crossing from your left only.
RUH
- Sl ow dow n and be r eady t o mak e a saf e
st op.
- Come to a complete stop before the crossing.
- Go faster, in case a pedestrian steps onto the
crossing.
When approaching a marked pedestrian crossing and no pedestrians are in sight, you should -
RUH
If elderly people or children are on a pedestrian crossing you will probably need to
- Wai t ex t r a t i me t o al l ow t hem t o c r oss saf el y.
- Sound your horn to hurry them up.
- Drive around them so you don't hold up traffic.
RUH
Which sign painted on the road tells you there is a pedestrian crossing ahead?
- B
- A
- C
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RUH
A vehicle ahead of you has stopped at a pedestrian crossing. You -
- Must not over t ak e t he st opped vehi c l e.
- May overtake the vehicle if there are no
pedestrians on the crossing.
- May overtake the vehicle provided no cars are
coming the other way.
RUH
- Ar e of f t he c r ossi ng and t he hand hel d si gn
i s t ak en aw ay.
- Reach the right-hand side of the crossing.
- Are out of sight.
If you see a School Crossing Supervisor holding a sign like this, you must wait until the children -
RUH
Which one of the following statements is correct? Bicycle riders -
- Must obey t he r oad r ul es.
- May not travel on heavy traffic roads.
- Must ride against the flow of traffic so they can be seen.
RUH
When driving near children playing or walking near the edge of the road, you should -
- Sl ow dow n, and be r eady t o mak e a saf e st op.
- Sound your horn to warn them of your presence.
- Continue at the same speed and drive around them.
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RUH
Pedestrians who are affected by alcohol, are -
- One of t he most c ommon gr oups i nvol ved i n r oad ac c i dent s.
- Unlikely to walk near the road and do not require your attention.
- Less dangerous than sober pedestrians because they are more careful after
drinking.
RUH
When driving near pedestrian crossings, intersections, or school crossings, you should always -
- Sl ow dow n, w at c h f or pedest r i ans and be r eady t o mak e a saf e st op.
- Move into the left lane.
- Keep your eyes on the speedo.
RUH4
When driving in an area where there are many pedestrians (e.g. a bus stop) it is important to -
- Sl ow dow n and w at c h f or an i ndi c at i on t hat t hey w i l l ent er t he r oad.
- Put your headlights on high beam so they can see you better.
- Increase your speed to avoid the chance of hitting them.
RUH
When driving past parked vehicles, which of the following is it most important to do
- Wat c h f or pedest r i ans, ani mal s and c ar door s openi ng.
- Drive in the right-hand lane, if there is one.
- Stay as close as possible to the vehicle in front of you.
RUH
When driving in wet weather, you should -
- Wat c h out f or pedest r i ans, w ho may hur r y and t ak e r i sk s.
- Drive in the middle of the road to avoid splashing pedestrians on the footpath.
- Stop and help aged pedestrians across the road.
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RUH
At a pedestrian crossing with traffic lights, when the amber light starts 'flashing' after the red stop
signal, it means -
- You may c ar ef ul l y dr i ve t hr ough t he
c r ossi ng, i f t her e i s no r i sk of c ol l i di ng w i t h
pedest r i ans.
- The traffic lights are out of order and pedestrians
must not use the crossing.
- The green light is due. Do not proceed until the
green light appears.
RUH
Which statement is true?
- You must gi ve w ay t o pedest r i ans i f
t her e i s any danger of hi t t i ng t hem.
- Pedestrians have no special rights on the
roads.
- You must give way to pedestrians only at
marked crossings.
RUH
You drive towards these people on the road. What should you do?
- St op and gi ve w ay i f t her e i s any
danger of hi t t i ng t hem.
- Continue at the same speed and sound
the horn.
- Slow down until they are half way through
the crossing and drive on.
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RUH
- Tak e c ar e and l ook out f or pedest r i ans at
a c r ossi ng.
- Look out for animals on the side of the road.
- Be careful because the road ahead is slippery.
You see these zig-zag markings on the road in front of you. What do they mean?
RUH
These markings on the road indicate -
- Pl ac es w her e pedest r i ans have
spec i al r i ght s.
- Places where you can park.
- Places where special speed limits apply.
RUH
You approach a person crossing the road. You should -
- Sl ow dow n or st op t o avoi d hi t t i ng
t he per son.
- Slow down and sound your horn to hurry up
the person.
- Maintain your speed and swerve around the
person.
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PD022 Pedest rians
RUH
- Sl ow dow n and st op unt i l t he
super vi sor t ak es dow n t he si gn.
- Slow down and drive through giving way to
the children.
- Stop and wait for the children until your lane
is clear.
You approach a crossing and see the scene in the picture. You should -
RUH
At a pedestrian crossing with traffic lights, when the lights change to red you should -
- St op, wai t for pedest ri ans t o cross and f or t he green l i ght t o come on.
- Slow down and give way to pedestrians.
- Stop and continue after the pedestrians have crossed.
RUH
- Gi ve w ay t o t he per son i f t her e i s any
danger of c ol l i di ng.
- Slow down and sound the horn to warn the
person to move back.
- Maintain your speed so you do not hold up
the traffic.
This person is standing on a pedestrian refuge. If he steps out onto your lane you should -
RUH
Which of the following statements is correct?
- You must gi ve w ay t o pedest r i ans i f t her e
i s a danger of a c ol l i si on.
- Pedestrians must cross the road only at marked
crossings and intersections.
- You do not have to give way to adults crossing at
children's crossings.
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RUH
When you see children on or near the road -
- You shoul d sl ow dow n and be mor e
c ar ef ul bec ause t hey may move suddenl y.
- You should reduce your speed by 5 km/h.
- You should ignore them and pay attention to the
rear vision mirror.
RUH
When you see older people on or near the road, you should -
- Sl ow dow n and t ak e ex t r a c ar e bec ause
t hey may not see you unt i l you ar e ver y
c l ose.
- Drive around them to keep the traffic moving.
- Sound your horn and keep going at the same
speed so you do not hold up the traffic.
RUH
You must give way to pedestrians if there is a risk of hitting them. When driving in poor light, you
should -
- Look mor e c ar ef ul l y f or pedest r i ans bec ause t hey ar e har d t o see.
- Keep your headlights on high beam all the time.
- Always drive in the right hand lane so you can be away from pedestrians.
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RUH
You drive up to a Light Rail vehicle that has just stopped at a tram stop. What is the most
important thing you should do?
- Tak e ex t r a c ar e, sl ow dow n and gi ve w ay t o
t he pedest r i ans.
- Keep a look out for traffic coming in the opposite
direction.
- Slow down, but keep moving so you do not delay
other drivers.
PD031- Pedest rians
RUH
You must give way to pedestrians -
-. At al l t i mes, i f t her e i s any danger of c ol l i di ng w i t h t hem, even i f
t her e i s no mar k ed c r ossi ng.
-.Only on marked foot crossings.
- Only on marked foot crossings and traffic light pedestrian crossings.
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SB002 - Seat Belt s / Rest raint s
RUH
A car is carrying a driver and 3 adult passengers. There are seat belts in all seating
positions. By law, seat belts must be worn by -
- Al l f our peopl e.
- Only the driver.
- Only the driver and front seat passenger.
RUH
The adult passenger in the rear is breaking the law because she is -
- Not w ear i ng t he avai l abl e seat bel t .
- Sitting in the back seat.
- Distracting the driver.
RUH
The most effective device for protecting passengers when in an accident is
- Seat bel t s.
- Safety door latches.
- Padded instrument panels.
RUH
Which one of the following statements is correct? Seat belts -
- Save l i ves and pr event i nj ur y.
- Do not have to be used in the rear seat.
- Are not necessary for good drivers.
RUH
Seat belts and child restraints (eg baby capsules and child seats) -
- Must al w ays be w or n pr oper l y, and adj ust ed t i ght l y.
- Are only needed on long trips.
- Are only needed on short trips.
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RUH
Child restraints (eg, baby capsules and child seats) -
- Shoul d be f i t t ed ac c or di ng t o t he manuf ac t ur er s' i nst r uc t i ons.
- Are not as safe as holding a child in your arms.
- Need only be used if the child wants to sleep.
RUH
You are driving a vehicle that only has a seat belt for the driver. To reduce the danger
of being in a vehicle without a seat belt, where is the best place for passengers to sit?
- I n t he bac k seat .
- In the front seat.
- In the front seat sharing your seat belt.
RUH
When passengers get in the car and do not put their seat belts on, the safest thing to
do is -
- Tel l t hem t he c ar has seat bel t s and t hey shoul d w ear t hem.
- Say nothing because it's the passengers' responsibility to wear their seat belts.
- Drive slower than you normally would so the passengers are safe.
RUH
You want to give a lift to a friend and his four month old baby. Before you do, you
need to make sure -
- You have a baby r est r ai nt pr oper l y f i t t ed t o your vehi c l e.
- You have enough seat belts for all the passengers, including the baby.
- Your driver's licence permits you to carry children under the age of twelve months.
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RUH
- An anc hor age poi nt desi gned f or a baby
r est r ai nt .
- Any seat belt in the back or front of the car.
- Only at the back using the seat belt provided.
You want to fit a baby restraint to your car. What should you secure the restraint to?
RUH
You give a friend and her 12 year old son a lift. Your friend sits in the front and her son
gets in the back. The boy does not put his seat belt on. By law, who has to make sure
the child wears his seat belt?
- You do, bec ause you ar e t he dr i ver .
- Your friend does because she is the parent.
- The child does because it is always the passenger's responsibility.
RUH
Which of the following statements is correct?
- By l aw , al l oc c upant s of a c ar (unl ess ex empt ) need t o be r est r ai ned
by a pr oper l y f i t t ed and adj ust ed seat bel t or a c hi l d r est r ai nt .
- Occupants in a car fitted with airbags are not required to wear a seat belt.
- Seat belts and child restraints are only required on short trips.
SL007 - Speed Limit s
RUH
Driving faster than the maximum speed limit is -
- Never l egal l y per mi t t ed.
- Permitted only when passing another vehicle.
- Only permitted when other vehicles are going faster than the speed limit.
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RUH
A Shared Traffic Zone, where pedestrians and other road users can share the road
safely has a speed limit of -
- 10 Km/h.
- 20 Km/h.
- 50 Km/h.
RUH
- Sl ow dow n t o a speed t hat sui t s t he
c ondi t i ons bet t er .
- Keep going at the same speed because that's how
fast the signs tell you to drive.
- Pull over and wait till it stops raining.
You are driving in busy traffic in an 80 km/h zone. It begins to rain lightly. What should you do?
RUH
You are driving in a 70 km/h zone, keeping to the limit. Several vehicles pass you. One of your
- Dec i de your speed your sel f , based on t he
speed l i mi t and t he c ondi t i ons.
- Follow the suggestions and keep up with the traffic.
- Speed up to a little bit over the speed limit, because
everyone does it.
RUH
You are driving in busy traffic in a 60 km/h zone. You feel 60 km/h is a bit too fast for the
conditions. What should you do?
- Sl ow dow n t o a speed t hat sui t s t he
c ondi t i ons.
- Keep up with the other traffic because it's probably
safe if the sign says 60 km/h.
- Turn off the busy street and wait for traffic to clear.
passengers suggests you should keep up with the other traffic. What should you do?
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SL025 Speed Limit s
RUH
What could be the penalties for driving over the speed limit -
- Fi nes, demer i t poi nt s and possi bl y l oss of l i c enc e.
- Fines only.
- A letter of warning and a small fine.
SL026 Speed Limit s
RUH
Having a radar detector or jammer in your car is against the law -
- No mat t er w hat your r eason i s.
- Only if it is turned on.
- If you purchased it after 1998.
RUH
Where there are no speed limit signs, the speed limit is 100 km/h, unless -
- Ther e ar e st r eet l i ght s al ong t he r oad.
- The road you are driving on is gravel.
- There's an emergency, which mean speed limits don't apply.
RUH
When you see this sign you must -
- Not ex c eed 40 k m/h and k eep a spec i al l ook out f or
bi c yc l e r i der s, pedest r i ans and c hi l dr en.
- Only enter the street if you live in the local zone.
- Drive at a speed less than 40 km/h if you are not a resident of the
local zone.
RUH
This sign means you must -
- Shar e t hi s r oad w i t h ot her peopl e and vehi c l es and not
ex c eed 10 k m/h.
- Drive at 10 km/h if there are pedestrians around.
- Reduce your speed to what you think is safe but never below 10
km/h.
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RUH
It is 9.20am on a school day. You are driving at 60 km/h, the same
speed as traffic around you. You pass this sign but the other cars do
not slow down much. What should you do?
- Sl ow dow n i mmedi at el y t o 40 k m/h or l ess even t hough
ot her dr i ver s w ant t o go f ast er .
- Drive at the speed of the other drivers because it is safer to go with
the flow of traffic than slow others up.
- Stay at 60 km/h because it is nearly 9.30am and the times on the
school sign are only advisory.
SL034 - Speed Li mi t s
RUH
Speed limit signs (such as the one shown) tell drivers -
- The maximum speed they are allowed to drive.
- The minimum speed they are allowed to drive.
- The recommended speed they are allowed to drive.
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SL035 - Speed Li mi t s
RUH
If you are driving along the highway and come across road works with a reduced speed
zone, you must -
- Slow down to the new speed limit.
- Drive through the road works zone as fast as you can to get past it.
- Drive at the same speed as other vehicles.
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TL001 - Traffic Light s / Lanes
You are facing traffic lights (as shown). What do they mean?
RUH
- You may pr oc eed onl y i n t he di r ec t i on of
t he gr een ar r ow .
- You may proceed only in the direction of the
green arrow when the red light has changed to
green.
- You must give way to oncoming traffic.
At traffic lights what is meant when a red light
appears?
RUH
- St op, w ai t behi nd t he st op l i ne unt i l t he
l i ght s c hange t o gr een.
- Stop, wait behind the stop line until the lights
change to yellow.
- Stop, make sure there is no traffic, then drive
straight ahead.
RUH
- St op at t he st op l i ne unl ess you ar e so
c l ose t hat sudden or shar p br ak i ng mi ght
c ause an ac c i dent .
- Speed up to clear the intersection before the lights
change to red.
- Stop, only if a red light camera is in use.
What should you do when approaching traffic lights which change from green to yellow?
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RUH
- I f t he l i ght s ar e r ed you must f i r st st op,
t hen you may t ur n l ef t i f i t i s saf e t o do so.
- You should slow down and check if anyone is
coming before turning left.
- You may turn left only if a green arrow is shown.
What may you do at an intersection with traffic lights at which this sign is displayed?
TL005 Tr af f i c Li ght s / Lanes
Are you permitted to make a U-Turn at traffic lights?
No, unless there is a U-TURN PERMITTED sign at the intersection.
Yes, at all times.
Yes, if there is no danger of colliding with another vehicle.
RUH
These lights mean that you -
- Can t ur n l ef t , but not go st r ai ght ahead.
- Can turn left or go straight ahead.
- Can turn left only if a sign 'TURN LEFT AT ANY
TIME WITH CARE' is displayed.
RUH
This light means, you -
- Can go st r ai ght ahead, or t ur n l ef t or t ur n
r i ght , i f i t i s saf e t o do so.
- Must stop and wait for the red light before
proceeding.
- Can make a U turn provided it is safe to do so.
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RUH
It is 3 o'
- Not t ur n r i ght w hi l e t he ar r ow i s r ed.
- Turn right when you have waited one minute.
- Turn right if it is safe to do so.
clock in the morning. You cannot see any other traffic. You want to turn right. You may -
RUH
- St op and w ai t f or t he gr een l i ght .
- Speed up to avoid traffic from the left and right.
- Sound your horn and proceed through the red
light.
As you approach an intersection with traffic lights, the yellow light turns to red. You must -
RUH
You approach an intersection showing a red light and the sign
shown. You wish to turn left. You must -
- St op and t ur n l ef t onl y i f i t i s saf e.
- Stop and wait for a green light.
- Slow down and turn left or right if it is safe.
RUH
It is early morning and there is no other traffic about. You approach an intersection when the traffic
lights change from green to yellow. What should you do?
- St op.
- Keep going.
- Drive through and sound your horn.
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You are waiting at an intersection and the lights are red. The traffic lights change to green. You
should -
- Chec k bot h si des of t he i nt er sec t i on and
t hen pr oc eed.
- Cross the intersection as quickly as possible.
- Wait until the traffic behind you makes you move.
RUH
You want to turn right at an intersection and see this traffic light. You
should -
- St ay behi nd t he st op l i ne unt i l t he gr een ar r ow show s.
- Move forward slowly.
- Enter the intersection and wait for the green arrow.
You wish to turn left at this intersection. The traffic lights are red and
you see this sign. You should -
RUH
- St op, t hen i f you see i t i s saf e t ur n l ef t .
- Stop until the light turns green.
- Stop then go straight ahead.
RUH
- Wai t behi nd t he st op l i ne unt i l t her e i s r oom
f or you t o ent er t he new r oad.
- Move forward slowly, make the left turn and wait
behind car A.
- Enter the intersection and sound the horn.
You wish to turn left at this intersection and the traffic lights are green. What should you do?
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RUH
As you approach a set of traffic lights at an intersection, they change from green to yellow (amber).
You must -
- St op bef or e t he l i ght s, unl ess you ar e so c l ose t hat sudden
br ak i ng mi ght c ause an ac c i dent .
- Drive through the intersection without accelerating.
- Accelerate to clear the intersection before the lights change to red.
RUH
Temporary traffic lights at road works -
- Must be obeyed.
- Apply to road works vehicles only.
- Are installed to warn motorists of construction works.
RUH
Where do you stop at temporary traffic lights?
- At t he St op her e on r ed si gnal si gn.
- Where the lane ends.
- After the traffic lights, but before the construction zone.
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TRAFFIC SIGNS SECTION
SI001 Traffic Signs
RUH
When you see this sign you should -
- Not dr i ve beyond t he si gn.
- Drive with caution.
- Not pass another vehicle.
SI002 Traffic Signs
RUH
This sign means you should -
- Pass t o t he l ef t of t he si gn.
- Turn left at next street.
- Drive carefully, roundabout ahead.
SI003 Traffic Signs
RUH
- Al l r i ght l ane t r af f i c must t ur n r i ght at t he nex t
i nt er sec t i on.
- Right lane traffic may turn right or go straight ahead at the
next intersection.
- One way traffic ahead.
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SI004 Traffic Signs
RUH
- Tr af f i c t r avel s i n eac h di r ec t i on.
- No turns permitted.
- Double lane bridge ahead.
SI006 Traffic Signs
RUH
- You must not t ur n t o t he r i ght .
- You may turn to the right.
- You must give way to traffic on your right.
SI007 Traffic Signs
RUH
- You must not t ur n t o t he l ef t .
- You must not turn to the left or the right.
- You must not turn to the right.
SI008 Traffic Signs
RUH
- Al l t r af f i c must t r avel i n t he di r ec t i on of t he
ar r ow .
- Follow the arrow unless you are turning right.
- Road curves to the left ahead.
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SI009 Traffic Signs
RUH
- You may t r avel onl y i n t he di r ec t i on i n w hi c h t he
ar r ow i s poi nt i ng.
- No left turn.
- One lane bridge ahead, slow down.
SI013 Traffic Signs
RUH
- You ar e not t o ex c eed 60 k m/h.
- You can go faster than 60 km/h.
- You are on Highway 60.
SI014 Traffic Signs
RUH
- You must not dr i ve f ast er t han 100 k m/h.
- You must drive faster than 100 km/h.
- The sign applies to truck drivers only, cars can travel at
any speed.
SI016 Traffic Signs
RUH
- Dr i ve c ar ef ul l y, and w at c h out f or k angar oos
ent er i ng t he r oad f or t he nex t 30 k m.
- Zoo 30 km ahead.
- Nature reserve 30 km ahead.
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SI017 Traffic Signs
RUH
- T-i nt er sec t i on ahead. I f you ar e on t he
t er mi nat i ng r oad, you must gi ve w ay t o al l
vehi c l es appr oac hi ng f r om your r i ght or l ef t .
- No through road ahead, slow down.
- Tollway ahead, be prepared to stop and pay toll.
SI018 Traffic Signs
RUH
When you see this sign you -
- Must not st op your vehi cl e at t he kerb duri ng t he
t i mes shown.
- Must not stop here at any time.
- May stop at any time to pick up or drop off passengers.
SI019 Traffic Signs
RUH
You are most likely to find this sign -
- On t he appr oac h t o a br i dge w hi c h has r oom f or
onl y t w o vehi c l es, sl ow dow n and pr oc eed w i t h
c aut i on.
- When a bridge is not safe to drive on.
- If there is a footbridge for pedestrians ahead.
SI020 - Traffic Signs
RUH
- Road may be sl i pper y w hen w et , sl ow dow n and
dr i ve c ar ef ul l y.
- Sharp turns in the road ahead.
- Road under repair, drive carefully.
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RUH
You are most likely to find this sign -
- As you appr oac h a w i ndi ng r oad, sl ow dow n and
dr i ve w i t h c aut i on.
- If there is a steep hill ahead.
- If an unsealed road is ahead.
RUH
- A shar p depr essi on i n t he r oad i s ahead, be
pr epar ed, sl ow dow n.
- Do not drive with your lights on high beam.
- Police station ahead.
SI024 Traffic Signs
RUH
- Shar p bend t o t he r i ght ahead, sl ow dow n and
dr i ve c ar ef ul l y.
- Turn around and go back, you are going the wrong way.
- No right turn allowed.
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RUH
You are most likely to find this sign, where -
- Chi l dr en may be c r ossi ng t he r oad ahead, sl ow
dow n and be pr epar ed t o mak e a saf e st op.
- There is an athletic field ahead.
- Pedestrians are not allowed.
RUH
- Cr ossr oads ahead, r educ e your speed and w at c h
out f or ot her t r af f i c and pedest r i ans.
- Hospital ahead, drive carefully.
- Cemetery ahead.
SI027 Traffic Signs
RUH
If the red lights on this sign are flashing what are you required
to do?
- St op unt i l r ed l i ght s st op f l ashi ng t hen dr i ve on i f
i t i s saf e t o do so.
- Slow down and drive carefully over the crossing if you
cannot see a train approaching.
- Stop until train has passed then proceed immediately.
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SI028 Traffic Signs
RUH
You should expect this sign, if -
- A gi ve w ay si gn at an i nt er sec t i on i s ahead, sl ow
dow n and be pr epar ed t o st op.
- You are approaching a school or playground.
- You are approaching an intersection with traffic lights, be
prepared to stop.
SI030 Traffic Signs
RUH
- Sl ow dow n and bew ar e of t r uc k s ent er i ng f r om
t he si de.
- Trucks must use low gear.
- Heavy vehicle checking station ahead.
SI031 Traffic Signs
RUH
- Sl ow dow n and l ook out f or pedest r i ans c r ossi ng
t he r oad ahead.
- Stop and help aged pedestrians across the road.
- Hospital ahead, slow down and proceed with caution.
SI032 Traffic Signs
RUH
- Pedest r i an c r ossi ng ahead, sl ow dow n and be
pr epar ed t o st op.
- Overhead footbridge for pedestrians ahead.
- J oggers ahead, drive carefully.
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SI033 Traffic Signs
RUH
You should expect this sign -
- When a di vi ded r oad ends and t w o w ay t r af f i c i s
ahead.
- If a one way street is ahead.
- If a one lane bridge is ahead.
SI035 Traffic Signs
RUH
- Wor k er s ahead, sl ow dow n and be pr epar ed t o
st op.
- Children's playground ahead, slow down and be prepared
to stop.
- Do not litter.
SI036 - TrafficSigns
RUH
- Wat c h out f or bi c yc l e r i der s al ong t he r oadw ay or
w hen t ur ni ng.
- Bicycle riders not allowed on the roadway.
- You are approaching a children's playground, slow down.
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SI038 Traffic Signs
RUH
- I f t r af f i c l i ght s ar e out of or der or t he amber l i ght
i s f l ashi ng, you must st op and gi ve w ay t o t r af f i c
as i f you ar e at an i nt er sec t i on w i t h st op si gns.
- Stop, red light camera in operation.
- Stop at all times and give way to all traffic.
RUH
- St op si gn ahead, sl ow dow n and pr epar e t o st op.
- You are approaching a roundabout, prepare to give way.
- One way traffic ahead.
RUH
- Tr af f i c c ont r ol l er ahead, sl ow dow n and be
- School children crossing the road ahead, prepare to stop.
- Traffic lights out of order, Police on duty ahead.
SI041 Traffic Signs
RUH
- St eep dow n-gr ade i n t he r oad ahead, sl ow dow n.
- Road ahead slippery when wet, drive carefully.
- Road under repair, slow down.
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RUH
You should expect this sign, when -
- A di vi ded r oad i s ahead, pr epar e f or a c hange i n
t r af f i c c ondi t i ons.
- A two lane bridge is ahead, slow down and drive carefully.
- Freeway conditions are ahead, maximum speed is 100
km/h.
SI043 Traffic Signs
RUH
- Rai l w ay l evel c r ossi ng w i t h f l ashi ng si gnal s
ahead, sl ow dow n, dr i ve c ar ef ul l y, and be
- Intersection ahead with traffic lights, prepare to stop.
- Red light camera in use at traffic lights ahead.
SI045 Traffic Signs
RUH
- Road nar r ow s ahead, sl ow dow n and pr epar e f or
a c hange i n t r af f i c c ondi t i ons.
- Form one lane of traffic.
- Merging traffic, give way to your right.
SI046 Traffic Signs
RUH
- Vehi c l es ar e not al l ow ed t o st op at t he k er b
ex c ept i n a medi c al emer genc y.
- Vehicles must not stop at the kerb, except if picking up a
passenger.
- Vehicles must not stop at the kerb, unless picking up
goods.
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SI048 Traffic Signs
RUH
- Vehi c l es c ar r yi ng t hr ee or mor e peopl e, and
mot or c yc l es may use t hi s l ane.
- Motor cars carrying one passenger may use this lane.
- This lane is reserved for bicycle riders only.
RUH
- Rai l w ay l evel c r ossi ng ahead, sl ow dow n and
l ook out f or t r ai ns, be pr epar ed t o st op.
- Cattle or sheep crossing the road ahead, drive slowly.
- Give way sign ahead, slow down and be prepared to stop.
SI050 Traffic Signs
RUH
When you see this sign, you should -
- Dr i ve c ar ef ul l y and w at c h out f or t r af f i c ent er i ng
f r om a si de-r oad i nt er sec t i on ahead.
- Take care, trucks crossing the road ahead.
- Take a break, rest area ahead.
SI051 Traffic Signs
RUH
- St op at t he st op l i ne and gi ve w ay t o al l t r af f i c .
- Stop at the stop line and give way to all traffic on your right
only.
- Slow down and be prepared to stop only if there is any
danger of a collision with another vehicle or pedestrian.
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RUH
- Sl ow dow n and be pr epar ed t o st op and gi ve w ay t o
al l t r af f i c i f t her e i s any danger of a c ol l i si on.
- Stop and give way to all traffic even if the intersection is clear.
- Slow down and be prepared to give way to traffic on your
right only, if there is any danger of a collision.
RUH
- Come t o a c ompl et e st op, l ook bot h w ays f or t r ai ns
and pr oc eed w i t h c aut i on i f no t r ai ns ar e appr oac hi ng.
- Slow down, then drive slowly over the crossing looking both
ways for trains.
- Stop, only if a train is at the crossing.
SI056 Traffic Signs
RUH
- Sl ow dow n, t he max i mum saf e speed ar ound t he
nex t c ur ve i n t he r oad i s 35k m/h.
- Winding road ahead for next 35 km.
- Next main town 35 km to the right.
RUH
- Sl ow dow n and be pr epar ed t o st op i f t he l i ght s
st ar t f l ashi ng, w ar ni ng you of an appr oac hi ng t r ai n.
- Continue at the same speed and not look both ways for
approaching trains.
- Stop in the middle of the railway tracks and look both ways
for approaching trains.
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RUH
What does this sign means?
- You must st ay i n or move t o t he l ef t l ane, unl ess you ar e
over t ak i ng anot her vehi c l e.
- You must stay in the left lane and must not overtake any vehicles.
- You can overtake vehicles only on the left side.
RUH
When you see this sign, what must you do?
- Sl ow dow n and be r eady t o st op and gi ve w ay t o a t r ai n.
- Stop before the railway crossing, wait for 1 minute and proceed if the
crossing is clear.
- Drive quickly over the railway crossing.
RUH
- Sl ow dow n, be r eady t o st op and gi ve w ay t o al l vehi c l es
al r eady on t he r oundabout i f t her e i s a danger of a
c ol l i si on.
- All traffic must turn back at the roundabout.
- Stop at all times and give way to all traffic on your right.
RUH
- Dr i ve c ar ef ul l y, you ar e r eac hi ng t he t op of t he hi l l and
w i l l not be abl e t o see a saf e di st anc e i n f r ont of you.
- Watch out, the road ahead may be flooded.
- Slow down, there is a dangerous curve ahead.
RUH
- Ther e i s a hump (sudden sl ope up and dow n) i n t he r oad
ahead, sl ow dow n.
- There is a tunnel ahead, turn on your headlights.
- The road ahead is closed, go back.
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RUH
What does this sign tell you?
- Ther e may be ani mal s on or near t he r oad ahead,
sl ow dow n and be pr epar ed t o st op t o avoi d c ol l i si on.
- Animals are crossing the road ahead, stop and wait for
directions.
- You are approaching an animal farm.
RUH
- Onl y vehi c l es c ar r yi ng a di sabl e per son and
di spl ayi ng a mobi l i t y par k i ng aut hor i t y may par k i n
t hi s ar ea.
- Motorcyclists may park in this area.
- Vehicles may park in this area for up to ten minutes.
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