Drivers Test - General Knowledge Flashcards
What will happen if you are caught cheating on the knowledge test?
- You will not be allowed to take another test for 6 weeks.
- You will never be allowed to take another test.
- Nothing, there is no penalty.
You will not be allowed to take another test for 6 weeks.
What will happen if you offer a testing officer a bribe to pass your driving test?
- Action will be taken against you. The penalties are severe and
include fines and imprisonment.
- Only the testing officer will be investigated.
- Nothing, there is no penalty
Action will be taken against you. The penalties are severe and
include fines and imprisonment.
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?
- Action will be taken against all involved. The penalties are severe
and include fines and imprisonment.
- Nothing, there is no penalty.
- Only the testing officer will be investigated.
Action will be taken against all involved. The penalties are severe
and include fines and imprisonment.
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.
-No.
To progress to a P2 provisional licence, a P1 provisional driver must hold a P1 licence
for a minimum period of -
- 12 months.
- 18 months.
- 24 months.
- 12 months
If one or two of your wheels run off the edge of the roadway, you should -
- Slow down gradually and ease back onto the road.
- Slow down quickly by braking hard.
- Increase your speed and drive back on the road.
Slow down gradually and ease back onto the road.
If there are no lanes marked on the road, you should drive -
- Near to the left-hand side of the road.
- Anywhere on your side of the road.
- Along the middle of the road.
Near to the left-hand side of the road.
If you intend to turn left, are you required to give a signal?
- Yes, if turn signals are fitted to your vehicle.
- No, if turning left from a lane marked left turn only.
- No, if arrows are marked on the roadway.
Yes, if turn signals are fitted to your vehicle.
What is meant by this sign on or near a bridge?
- Slow down and be prepared to give way to
vehicles travelling in the opposite direction.
- 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.
Slow down and be prepared to give way to
vehicles travelling in the opposite direction.
When reversing, you should -
- Take care and never reverse for a greater
distance and time than is necessary.
- Unbuckle your seat belt so you can reverse as quickly
as possible.
- Sound your horn to warn other drivers.
Take care and never reverse for a greater
distance and time than is necessary.
How close can you park to another vehicle when parked parallel to the kerb?
- You must leave at least 1 metre front and back.
- You must leave at least 2 metres from the front only.
- You must leave at least 3 metres front and back.
You must leave at least 1 metre front and back.
Where there is parallel kerbside parking, are you allowed to double-park alongside a parked
vehicle?
- No, not at any time.
- Yes, if delivering goods.
- Yes, if not obstructing traffic.
- No, not at any time.
Do you have any responsibilities when opening a vehicle door on a roadway?
- Yes, you must not open a door if you are likely to cause danger to
road users or impede traffic.
- No, any following traffic must stop if the door interferes with its progress.
- No, there is no regulation to cover this situation.
- Yes, you must not open a door if you are likely to cause danger to
road users or impede traffic.
Are you permitted to park on a median strip or traffic island?
- No, not at any time.
- Yes, in daylight hours.
- Yes, but for no more than 30 minutes.
- No, not at any time.
Are you permitted to park in the direction of the arrow?
<—– Taxi Zone
- No, not at any time.
- Yes, provided no taxis are using the area.
- Yes, if you are carrying two or more passengers.
No, not at any time.
When driving at sunset or dawn on a dark day, what should you do?
- Turn on your lights on low beam.
- Keep your sunglasses on to cut down headlight glare.
- Turn on your hazard warning lights
Turn on your lights on low beam.
You are driving at night with your headlights on high beam. When should you dip your headlights?
- When within 200 metres of the vehicle ahead or an oncoming 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.
When within 200 metres of the vehicle ahead or an oncoming one.
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 -
give way to bus sign
- Slow down, and give way to the bus as it has
priority. - Sound your horn to stop the bus from pulling out.
- Continue at your normal speed as the bus does not have
priority.
Slow down, and give way to the bus as it has
priority.
Is it an offence to obstruct clear vision of your number plates?
- Yes, at any time.
- 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
- Yes, at any time.
Before driving on a freeway, which of the following should you do?
- Make sure your vehicle has enough fuel, oil, water and the correct
tyre pressure.
- Take your street directory in case you get lost.
- Take something to calm your nerves before driving
- Make sure your vehicle has enough fuel, oil, water and the correct
tyre pressure.
What must you do if you miss your exit on a freeway?
- Continue until you reach the next appropriate exit.
- Stop, and reverse back along the freeway to the exit you missed.
- Stop immediately and turn around.
- Continue until you reach the next appropriate exit.
As you leave a freeway, which of the following should you check?
- Your speed.
- Fuel gauge.
- Windscreen wipers.
- Your speed.
When can a private car travel in a lane marked by this sign?
bus lane
- Only within 100 metres of making a turn.
- When carrying at least two passengers.
- Only to overtake another vehicle.
- Only within 100 metres of making a turn.
Are you permitted to drive a car towing more than one trailer?
- No, not at all.
- Yes, if the combined length of vehicle and trailers does not exceed 15 metres.
- Yes, provided you have held a licence for two years.
- No, not at all.
