General Knowledge

Question 1

Can a P1 or P2 provisional driver legally instruct a learner driver?

Answer 1

No

Question 2

To progress to a P2 provisional licence, a P1 provisional driver must hold a P1 licence
for a minimum period of -

Answer 2

12 months

Question 3

If one or two of your wheels run off the edge of the roadway, you should -

Answer 3

Slow down gradually and ease back onto the road.

Question 4

If there are no lanes marked on the road, you should drive -

Answer 4

Near to the left-hand side of the road.

Question 5

If you intend to turn left, are you required to give a signal?

Answer 5

Yes

Question 6

What is meant by the ‘GIVE WAY’ sign, on or near a bridge?

Answer 6

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

Question 7

When reversing, you should-

Answer 7

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

Question 8

How close can you park to another vehicle when parked parallel to the kerb?

Answer 8

You must leave at least 1 metre front and back.

Question 9

Where there is parallel kerbside parking, are you allowed to double-park alongside a parked
vehicle?

Answer 9

No

Question 10

Do you have any responsibilities when opening a vehicle door on a roadway?

Answer 10

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

Question 11

Are you permitted to park on a median strip or traffic island?

Answer 11

No

Question 12

Are you permitted to park in the direction of the arrow (pointing towards a taxi zone)?

Answer 12

No

Question 13

When driving at sunset or dawn on a dark day, what should you do?

Answer 13

Turn on your lights on low beam.

Question 14

You are driving at night with your headlights on high beam. When should you dip your headlights?

Answer 14

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

Question 15

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 -

Answer 15

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

Question 16

Is it an offence to obstruct (block) clear vision of your number plates?

Answer 16

Yes at any time

Question 17

Before driving on a freeway, which of the following should you do?

Answer 17

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

Question 18

What must you do if you miss your exit on a freeway?

Answer 18

Continue until you reach the next appropriate exit.

Question 19

As you leave a freeway, which of the following should you check?

Answer 19

Your speed

Question 20

When can a private car travel in a lane marked by this sign (Bus Lane sign)?

Answer 20

Only within 100 metres of making a turn

Question 21

Are you permitted to drive a car towing more than one trailer?

Answer 21

No

Question 22

What must you do when you are towing a caravan to help other vehicles overtake?

Answer 22

Keep at least 60 metres behind heavy vehicles or other vehicles towing caravans.

Question 23

Are you permitted to tow a caravan with a person riding in the caravan?

Answer 23

No

Question 24

Before driving a long distance at fast speed or carrying a full car load, you should -

Answer 24

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

Question 25

If an oncoming vehicle crosses the centre line and is coming straight at you and you cannot stop, you should -

Answer 25

Brake, look for room to the left, sound your horn and flash your lights.

Question 26

If you are involved in an accident where your vehicle needs to be towed away and the Police does
not attend the crash scene, you -

Answer 26

Must report the accident to the Police Station nearest to where the
accident happened within 24 hours.

Question 27

If your vehicle is involved in an accident (regardless of the damage), what details must you give, to the other driver(s), if asked

Answer 27

You must let them see your licence,
take details, and give the name and
address of the vehicle’s owner.

Question 28

If a vehicle you are driving is involved in an accident and a person is injured, what must you do
after stopping?

Answer 28

Render every assistance and take
immediate steps to have an ambulance
notified. Then call the Police.

Question 29

Stop signs or flashing lights at railway crossings should always be obeyed, because -

Answer 29

Trains are fast, heavy and cannot stop quickly.

Question 30

You should not drive across a railway level crossing when -

Answer 30

Traffic is blocking the other side.

Question 31

You should use your right-hand indicator when -

Answer 31

You intend to move to the right, at any time.

Question 32

When merging onto the freeway from the entrance, you should -

Answer 32

Look for a large enough break in the traffic and adjust your speed so
as to fit into the traffic flow.

Question 33

If you see a sign indicating road repairs are going on, you should -

Answer 33

Slow down and watch for traffic controllers and instructions.

Question 34

You see a broken yellow line painted on the roadway adjacent to the kerb. What does it mean?

Answer 34

Clearway restrictions apply - you must not stop during the clearway
hours.

Question 35

If you see a horse and rider on the road what should you do?

Answer 35

Slow down and give them plenty of room.

Question 36

A friend lends you a van that has seats for ten passengers. What type of licence do you need to
drive this type of vehicle?

Answer 36

A car licence.

Question 37

What are you required to do if you develop a serious medical condition that could affect your driving?

Answer 37

• Once you become aware of the condition you must notify the RTA.

Question 38

A friend lends you his car. It is very noisy and blows a lot of smoke. He tells you the vehicle has
been given a defect notice but it’s still OK to drive it. What should you do?

Answer 38

Before you borrow the car check the defect notice to make sure it is
legal to drive the car.

Question 39

Your car registration expires today. You have your car inspected for registration renewal but it fails
the inspection. What should you do?

Answer 39

After today you must not drive the car until it has been repaired,
passed another inspection and registered.

Question 40

You buy a car and find that the spare tyre is smooth; the tread is only just visible. If you get a
puncture will it be legal to drive the car with a smooth spare tyre?

Answer 40

No, it’s illegal to drive a car with a smooth tyre even if it is the spare.

Question 41

You borrow a friend’s car and find that the position of the driver’s seat puts you sitting a long way
from the steering wheel and controls. What should you do?

Answer 41

Adjust the seat forward so it’s right for you.