Driving Flashcards

1
Q

How long is an L Plate valid for?

A

3 years.

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2
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How long is the log book?

A

50 hours.

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3
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What’s the legal BAC for a L Plate Driver?

A

0.00%

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4
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How many months does it take for the Hazard Perception Test (HPT) and Provisional License (P Plate)?

A

A minimum of 6 months.

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5
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What are your responsibilities as a passenger?

A

To put on a seatbelt
To not be a distraction to the driver
To watch for the blind spots
Suggest the driver to stop if they’re tired

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6
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What are your responsibilities as a learner driver?

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Display your plate on the car
Not be distracted
Follow road rules
Follow the general rules and always have someone with you

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7
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What are your responsibilities as a red/green P Plate driver?

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Have your P Plate displayed at all times
Your curfew acknowledged (Red Plate)
Don’t speed
Keep control of potential distractions

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8
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What are your responsibilities as a driver?

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Look at the blind spots
Don’t speed
Carry your license
Don’t use mobile phones while driving

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9
Q

What is a fact about crash statistics?

A

Young novice drivers (17 - 18) are 5 times more likely to crash than older people.

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10
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What are characteristics of young people that can contribute to their crash involvement?

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Believe that ‘it won’t happen to me’
Are easily distracted especially when travelling with friends
Are over-confident with their ability to drive

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11
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Why do crashes happen?

A
Tired/fatigue people
Have drank too much alcohol
Not concentrating
Distracted texting on mobile phones
Pets and passengers distracting
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12
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What are the 3 factors that lead to a crash?

A

Driver, vehicle and environment

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13
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What are things that people can do to stay safe on the road?

A

Never travel too close to the front car
Don’t lose concentration
Don’t assume others know what they’re doing
Slow down when entering intersection

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14
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What is the legal limit for a breath test?

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0.05 BAC.

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15
Q

What does a tired driver look like?

A
Head leaning on the wheel
Stumped in the seat
Nodding head
Not sitting up straight
Loose grip on the wheel
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16
Q

What does a tired driver sound like?

A
Mumbling
Yawning
Snoring
Coughing
"I'm okay I can go for another 10 minutes"
17
Q

What does a tired driver feel like?

A
Going to sleep
Drowsy
Oblivious to sounds around
Headache
Heavy body/head
18
Q

What are the problems a fatigue driver might face?

A

Slower reactions and decision making
Slower movements
Decrease tolerance for other road users
Inability to maintain a constant speed

19
Q

What are examples of vehicle control skills?

A
Changing gears
Braking
Wipers
The horn 
Mirrors
20
Q

What are examples of safety skills?

A
Checking blind spots
Checking gas
Minimise distractions
Turn off mobile phones
2 second rule
21
Q

What are examples of traffic skills?

A

Changing lanes
Merging
Reading traffic signs
Slowing down around hazards

22
Q

What are examples of advanced safety skills?

A

Trip planning
Taking regular breaks
Letting someone know where you’re driving
Weather conditions

23
Q

What qualities does a driving supervisor need?

A
Has a drivers license for over 4 years
Good listening skills
Safe driving history
Keep accurate records
Constructive feedback
24
Q

What are things to consider when buying a car?

A
Fuel efficiency
Age of car
Auto or manual
Road worthy 
Test drive
25
Q

What are the two safety features?

A

Passive features and Active features.

26
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What are the passive features?

A

Keep vehicle occupants safe (air bags, seatbelt).

27
Q

What are the active features?

A

Preventing a vehicle from crashing (reverse camera, vehicle safety control).

28
Q

What factors will influence one’s decision in a risky situation?

A

Social, cultural and environmental.