Behaviour Flashcards by Graham Parr

If you are 20 or over, what is the legal alcohol limit in micrograms per litre of breath?

B. 250

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What must you do when you come up to a red light at traffic signals?

A. Stop and wait for a green light

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What does this sign mean?

C. The recommended speed for this corner is 35kph

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What rule would you use when towing a trailer?

B. Four-second rule

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What should you do if the vehicle behind starts to pass you? Check all that apply

A. Move as far to the left of the road as possible
B. Maintain your speed
D. Be prepared to slow down to ensure a safe passing manoeuvre

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When must you NOT open the door of your motor vehicle?

A. If it’s likely to hit someone or something, such as a cyclist

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What does a white diamond painted on the road mean?

D. You are approaching a pedestrian crossing

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When don’t you need to wear a safety belt? Check all that apply

A. If you are reversing and wouldn’t be able to remain in control of the vehicle
B. If you are a taxi driver plying for hire
C. If you are a driver or passenger who has to stop frequently to, for example, read meters, and the vehicle you’re in travels at less than 50kph
D. If you are unable to reach the controls if you wear a safety belt
E. If you have a medical exemption from wearing a safety belt

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In addition to checking it is safe to move out from the kerb into the traffic flow, how long should you indicate for?

C. 3 seconds

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Can you turn right when you have this traffic signal?

C. Yes, but only if there are no vehicles coming

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On a Transit Lane sign, what does T2 mean?

D. Only vehicles carrying two or more people can use this lane

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What should you do if the vehicle behind you wishes to pass?

B. Pull to the left to let them pass

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You are the driver of the blue car. Of the four hazards marked, which one is most likely to require you to take urgent action?

A. The cyclist

Correct. The cyclist is already on the road and may turn in front of you

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What do these mean? Bike T B

B. When lit, buses, trams and bicycles can pass through, ignoring a red traffic signal

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Are you allowed to pass on a solid yellow line?

C. Yes, but only if you can make the pass without crossing the yellow line and can see 100m ahead of you for the whole time you are passing

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You are driving downhill on a steep, narrow road and a vehicle is coming up the hill. What should you do?

A. Vehicles moving downhill should give way to vehicles moving uphill

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When a flock of sheep is coming towards you on a country road, what should you do?

B. Slow down and be prepared to stop, and wait for the farmer to tell you what to do

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When passing a horse and rider, what should you do?

C. Slow down, giving them as much room as you can

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What should you do when there are farm animals coming towards you on the road?

B. Slow down or pull over until the animals have moved past you

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If you are driving at night with your vehicle headlights on high beam, when MUST you dip them? Check all that apply.

B. When a police officer is directing traffic
C. When you are following another car
D. When another car is coming towards you
E. If you stop on the side of the road

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You are the driver of the blue car. Of the four hazards marked, which one is most likely to require you to take urgent action?

B. The child on the side of the road (B)

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Are you allowed to text (read, write or send an SMS) while driving?

C. No

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When driving in foggy weather, what should you do?

A. Dip your headlights and turn on your foglights

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You are coming up to a school patrol crossing and both signs are held out. What must you do?

A. Stop until the signs are pulled back in

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What does this sign mean? **White post Red Shoulders***

C. The left hand side of the road

How many demerit points do you receive for exceeding the speed limit by 11-20kph?

B. 20

What is the safest way to drive up to intersections?

A. Look to the right - you have to give way to the right B. Look to the left C. Look behind you D. Look ahead of you

In addition to checking it is safe to move out from the kerb into the traffic flow, how long should you indicate for?

C. 3 seconds

What are you NOT allowed to do when driving on a motorway? Check all that apply

A. Make a u-turn B. Stop (unless in an emergency or waiting in queued traffic) C. Pick up or drop off passengers

What does this sign mean? **Orange and Black Barberpole**

B. The right side of a bridge

When following a vehicle on a dusty metal (gravel) road, what should you do? Check all that apply.

B. Drop back so you're not in the dust cloud | D. Put your lights on low beam if visibility is reduced significantly

How does alcohol affect your driving?

C. It slows your reaction time

Where would you see this cat's eye?

B. Centre line of road

What does this sign mean? **Circle of 3 Arrows**

B. Roundabout

When can you use full beam headlights?

A. When there are no streetlights and no approaching vehicles

If you refuse to give blood for the purposes of an evidential blood alcohol test, what is the maximum penalty for a first offence?

A. Three months in prison, $4500 fine, disqualified for six months or more

How would you check for hazards before reversing your vehicle? Check all that apply.

A. Check your wing mirrors and rear-view mirror B. Look over your shoulder C. Get out and walk around the vehicle D. Be sure any reversing sensors or cameras are activated (if your vehicle has them)

When are you allowed to drive across a cycle lane?

A. To turn into a driveway B. To turn into a side road C. To park

What does GVM stand for?

B. Gross Vehicle Mass

Which one of these is not a distraction while driving?

C. Looking in your mirrors

Before crossing a railway level crossing, what should you do? Check all that apply.

A. Look left and right up the tracks B. Check there's room for your vehicle on the other side of the crossing C. Make sure there are no barriers or red flashing lights

You look in the mirror and see a cyclist. What should you do when opening the car door?

C. Wait until the cyclist has passed

You're coming up to a railway level crossing. Which of these should you do? Check all that apply.

B. Slow down and get ready to stop C. Check each way before proceeding across D. Only cross if there's nothing blocking your path and there are no trains coming

What does this sign mean? **Black and White Barber pole**

A. The left side of a bridge

Before making a lane change to your left, you must signal for at least three seconds. What else must you do?

A. Check your blind spots

When don't you need to wear a safety belt? Check all that apply.

A. If you are reversing and wouldn't be able to remain in control of the vehicle B. If you are a taxi driver plying for hire C. If you are a driver or passenger who has to stop frequently to, for example, read meters, and the vehicle you're in travels at less than 50kph D. If you are unable to reach the controls if you wear a safety belt E. If you have a medical exemption from wearing a safety belt

What should you do when you are coming up to traffic signals and the signals change from green to yellow?

B. Stop if it's safe to do so

When you purchase a vehicle what should you be aware of? Check all that apply.

A. Unpaid loans - you'll be liable to pay them if they are not cleared before the car is transferred into your name B. A stolen vehicle C. Suspicious odometer D. WoF and/or registration has expired

If you are given medication by your doctor that does not affect your driving, what do you have to do?

B. drive wherever you want

What is the safest way to carry goods inside a vehicle?

A. In the boot

If you have to drive at a slow speed that may hold up other vehicles, what should you do?

B. Keep to the left and let others pass where possible

You see a pedestrian carrying a white cane crossing the road. What should you do?

B. Stop and wait for them to cross

What should you do when another vehicle is following you very closely?

A. Move to the left and slow down to make it easier for it to pass

How many demerit points do you receive for exceeding the speed limit by 11-20kph?

B. 20

Do you have to slow down for a pedestrian if they cross the road in front of you on a red no crossing light?

A. Yes

If you are driving a car, what should you do when following another vehicle in wet conditions?

Observe the four-second rule

What does this sign mean? **orange stick ,Red middles**

A. The right side of a road marker post indicating a left-hand bend

If you are driving in a funeral procession, what should you do?

A. Keep your headlights on dip

Which of these is not a distraction when driving?

D. Checking your blind spot

When driving into bright sunlight, you should use sunglasses and your vehicle sun visors for safety. What else are you advised to do? Check all that apply.

C. Slow down, or pull over until visibility improves

What should you do if the vehicle behind starts to pass you? Check all that apply

A. Move as far to the left of the road as possible B. Maintain your speed D. Be prepared to slow down to ensure a safe passing manoeuvre

Are you allowed to talk on a cellphone while driving?

B. Yes, with a hands-free phone kit, or to make an emergency call if it's unsafe to stop

You wish to move your vehicle out of a parking space into the traffic flow. What must you do before you move? Check all that apply.

A. Signal for at least three seconds B. Check your blind spots C. Wait for a gap in the traffic

Can a load you are carrying in your vehicle drag on the ground?

A. No

You are on a three-laned road. There is one lane on your side of the road, and two lanes coming towards you. There's a dashed white line on your side of the centre line. Are you allowed to overtake?

A. Yes As long as it's safe to do so, you can overtake. Remember that you need to have at least 100m of visible road in front of you when you finish overtaking.

What does this sign mean? **No Parking/Bus Stop**

B. Buses are allowed to stop here

How can small amounts of alcohol affect your driving?

B. Any amount of alcohol will have some effect on your driving

What's the most important road rule?

A. Always try to avoid causing an accident, even if it's not your fault

You wish to turn left at the intersection. What should you do? **From behind a Cyclist**

A. Slow down and wait for the cyclist to go past the intersection

When traffic is merging, what is a good rule to follow?

B. Merge like a zip (let one vehicle in then go)

What is the recommended distance you should allow when driving past a cyclist?

B. 1.5m