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1
Q

New solo drivers are how many times more likely to be involved in casualty crashes than more experienced drivers?

A

3 times more likely

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2
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What is the minimum amount of time a driver must spend on their P1 licence if they have a good record?

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12 months

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3
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What is the minimum amount of time a driver must spend on their P2 licence if they have a good record?

A

3 years

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4
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How many hours must be completed at night on your learner licence?

A

10 hours

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5
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From what distance must the L-plate be able to be seen?

A

20m away

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6
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What does BAC stand for?

A

Blood Alcohol Concentration

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7
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What is BAC?

A

The measure of the amount of alcohol you have in your blood

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8
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For how long do you have to hold learner licence before applying for a probationary licence?

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at least 12 months for people under 18, at least 6 months for people aged 21 to 25, and at least 3 months for people aged 25 and above

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What is a continuous period?

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Permit must not have been broken by a suspension, cancellation or a break in continuity, such as allowing the permit to expire before regaining a new permit

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What is a potential hazard?

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Anything in the road environment that could present a danger or a risk while driving

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What are dual controls?

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Additional pedal(s) on the passenger side for use by the accompanying driver

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12
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What are the restriction regarding passengers for P-platers?

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Only allowed to carry one passenger between the age of 16 and 22 unless it is an immediate family member or a full licensed supervisor

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13
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What is the BAC for learner and probationary licence holders?

A

0.00 BAC

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14
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What is the BAC for full licence holders?

A

0.05 BAC

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15
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Drivers aged … are more involved in crashes than other drivers?

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18-25

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16
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What is a head check?

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Looking over your shoulder to see things through the rear side windows

17
Q

Solo drivers with 120 hours have …. % lower risk than drivers with 50 hours

A

30%

18
Q

What is hazard perception?

A

Ability to:

  • identify possible risks/dangers around you
  • Assess the level of risk and predict what might happen
  • respond in a way and in time to avoid or deal with these potential hazards.
19
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What is more important: hazard perception or reaction time?

A

Hazard perception

20
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What is the only way to see blind spots?

A

Through head checks

21
Q

What is a scan?

A

Taking in the road scene around you by looking ahead, to the sides and in rear view mirrors

22
Q

Where should you be able to see in your side mirrors?

A

Edge of car (rear door handles)

23
Q

What to do if brakes fail?

A
  • pump on brake hard and fast
  • apply hand brake so car doesn’t skid
  • change to lower gear and honk
  • steer to avoid collision
24
Q

0.05 BAC has … the risk of crashing compared to 0.00 BAC

A

double

25
Q

What times are dangerous to drive in terms of fatigue

A

times when normally would be asleep (10pm to 6am)

26
Q

Wearing no seatbelt means you are …. more likely to be killed in crash

A

25

27
Q

Who can be fined for not wearing seat belts?

A

Drivers and passengers over 16

28
Q

Do crashes occur more on short or long journeys

A

Short

29
Q

In a 60km/h zone, your risk of crashing … for every 5km/h you exceed the limit

A

doubles

30
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What is a safety margin

A

the space ahead, behind and to the sides of your vehicle

31
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How many seconds should you be away from the driver in front

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2 seconds

32
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What is the following distance?

A

The space or gap between you and the vehicle in front

33
Q

What is a long vehicle

A

One that is at least 7.5m long

34
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How far away must long vehicles be away from each other that are following

A

60m away except in a built up area or multi lane road

35
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What is a built up area

A

Area with one or more buildings next to the road or street lights

36
Q

What fraction of probationary night time crashes occur on Friday and Saturday nights

A

half

37
Q

What are horns and flashes used for

A

to warn other drivers of dangerous situations

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