Drivers Test - General Knowledge

Question 1

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.

Answer 1

You will not be allowed to take another test for 6 weeks.

Question 2

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

Answer 2

Action will be taken against you. The penalties are severe and
include fines and imprisonment.

Question 3

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.

Answer 3

Action will be taken against all involved. The penalties are severe
and include fines and imprisonment.

Question 4

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.

Answer 4

-No.

Question 5

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.

Answer 5

• 12 months

Question 6

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.

Answer 6

Slow down gradually and ease back onto the road.

Question 7

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.

Answer 7

Near to the left-hand side of the road.

Question 8

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.

Answer 8

Yes, if turn signals are fitted to your vehicle.

Question 9

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.

Answer 9

Slow down and be prepared to give way to
vehicles travelling in the opposite direction.

Question 10

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.

Answer 10

Take care and never reverse for a greater
distance and time than is necessary.

Question 11

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.

Answer 11

You must leave at least 1 metre front and back.

Question 12

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.

Answer 12

• No, not at any time.

Question 13

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.

Answer 13

• Yes, you must not open a door if you are likely to cause danger to
  road users or impede traffic.

Question 14

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.

Answer 14

• No, not at any time.

Question 15

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.

Answer 15

No, not at any time.

Question 16

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

Answer 16

Turn on your lights on low beam.

Question 17

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.

Answer 17

When within 200 metres of the vehicle ahead or an oncoming one.

Question 18

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.

Answer 18

Slow down, and give way to the bus as it has
priority.

Question 19

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

Answer 19

• Yes, at any time.

Question 20

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

Answer 20

• Make sure your vehicle has enough fuel, oil, water and the correct
  tyre pressure.

Question 21

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.

Answer 21

• Continue until you reach the next appropriate exit.

Question 22

As you leave a freeway, which of the following should you check?
- Your speed.
- Fuel gauge.
- Windscreen wipers.

Answer 22

• Your speed.

Question 23

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.

Answer 23

• Only within 100 metres of making a turn.

Question 24

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.

Answer 24

• No, not at all.

Question 25

What must you do when you are towing a caravan to help other vehicles overtake?
- Keep at least 60 metres behind heavy vehicles or other vehicles
towing caravans.
- Drive at least 25 km/h below the speed limit.
- Stop immediately and let the faster vehicle overtake.

Answer 25

Keep at least 60 metres behind heavy vehicles or other vehicles

Question 26

Are you permitted to tow a caravan with a person riding in the caravan?
- No, not under any circumstances.
- Yes, provided you do not exceed 60 km/h.
- Yes, if the person(s) in the caravan are over 12 years of age.

Answer 26

No, not under any circumstances.

Question 27

Before driving a long distance at fast speed or carrying a full car load, you should -
- Check your tyre pressure, and if necessary, increase it to what the
manufacturer recommends.
- Make sure you have a street directory, so you know where you are going.
- Have a large meal and a cup of coffee.

Answer 27

• Check your tyre pressure, and if necessary, increase it to what the
  manufacturer recommends.