Behaviour Questions

Question 1

If you are driving at night with your vehicle headlights on high beam, when MUST you dip them?

Answer 1

When other vehicles are coming towards you, so that you don’t blind the oncoming driver, when following other vehicles and when approaching a police officer who’s directing traffic.

Question 2

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

Answer 2

Slow down and pass carefully, giving the horse and rider plenty of room.

Question 3

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

Answer 3

Stay as far to the left as possible.

Question 4

What are you NOT allowed to do when driving on a motorway?

Answer 4

Stop your vehicle (except in an emergency), make a U-turn
or stop to drop off or pick up passengers.

Question 5

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

Answer 5

Slow down or pull over.

Question 6

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

Answer 6

1.5 metres.

Question 7

When following a vehicle on a dusty metal (gravel) road, what should you do?

Answer 7

Follow the 4 second rule.

Question 8

What should you do when driving in foggy weather?

Answer 8

Dim your headlights/turn on fog lights.

Question 9

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

Answer 9

Give way to the person coming uphill.

Question 10

You MUST you dip the headlights on your vehicle when:

Answer 10

When other vehicles are coming towards you, when following other vehicles, when approaching a police officer who’s directing traffic and when parked.

Question 11

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

Answer 11

The zip rule; let one person in the other lane go before you, then you go, and so on.

Question 12

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

Answer 12

Put them in a secure place.

Question 13

You must NOT open the door of your motor vehicle when:

Answer 13

It will be a hazard or cause injury.

Question 14

If you miss your exit on a motorway, you should:

Answer 14

Continue on until the next exit.

Question 15

If you are driving and you want to use a cellphone what should you do?

Answer 15

Pull over in a safe place before using it.

Question 16

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

Answer 16

Move as far to the left as possible and don’t speed up.

Question 17

Alcohol slows down your reactions when driving. True or False?

Answer 17

True.

Question 18

In addition to checking it is safe to move out from the kerb into the traffic flow, what must you do?

Answer 18

Indicate for at least 3 seconds.

Question 19

Before making a lane change to your left, you must signal for at least 3 seconds. What else must you do?

Answer 19

Make sure it’s safe and that no one is in your blind spot.

Question 20

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

Answer 20

Slow down, move over and let it pass as soon as you can do so safely.

Question 21

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

Answer 21

Indicate right for 3 seconds or more.

Question 22

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

Answer 22

Keep your windscreen clean, inside and out, and if you get sunstrike, pull over and wait for a few minutes until your eyes adjust or visibility improves.

Question 23

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

Answer 23

Move as far to the left as possible and don’t speed up.

Question 24

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

Answer 24

Take extra care and let them cross in their own time.

Question 25

You wish to turn left at the intersection. What should you do?

Answer 25

Indicate left and go when clear, if not clear who has to give way, give way to those on your right.

Question 26

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

Answer 26

Wait until the cyclist has passed and the way is clear.

Question 27

What is the safest way to drive up to intersections?

Answer 27

Scan ahead, check your mirrors and blind spots, signal for at least 3 secs if turning, slow down if required when approaching, and change gears if necessary. Accelerate when clear.

Question 27

What is the best way to check for hazards before reversing your vehicle?

Answer 27

Get out and check.

Question 28

What should you do when following another vehicle in wet conditions?

Answer 28

Use the 4 second rule.

Question 29

What should you do if you meet animals coming towards you on the road?

Answer 29

Slow down or pull over to the side of the road.

Question 30

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

Answer 30

Slow down and stop if you are able to do so safely.

Question 31

You should check that there is space for your vehicle on the other side of the crossing before going over a railway level crossing. True or False?

Answer 31

True.

Question 32

Are you allowed to drive a vehicle with a load that is not tied on properly?

Answer 32

No.