Land Transport Definitions And Driving Offences

Question 1

What does inconsiderate driving mean

Answer 1

Driving that includes inattention or thoughtless actions or omissions, as well as deliberate ones, which is inconsiderate to the other road users e.g not allowing cars to pass if you are driving slow

Question 2

What does careless driving mean

Answer 2

Falling below the driving standards e.g indicating left and then changing your mind and turning right, or colliding with a perfectly parked car

Question 3

What does dangerous driving mean

Answer 3

Driving in a manner or speed which was or might have been dangerous to anyone e.g overtaking on a two land road in the face of oncoming traffic, or traveling 80kph in a 50kph zone

Question 4

What is reckless driving

Answer 4

Knowingly disregarding ones duty as a driver.
Deliberately running an unjustifiable risk of injury or collision. E.g knowingly trying to outrun a police car, or deliberately driving through a stop sign at 80-100kph.
(Reckless driving requires a element of intent, mens rea)

Question 5

What is the definition of a vehicle

Answer 5

A contrivance equipped with wheels, tracks, or revolving runners on which it moves or is moved; and includes:
A hovercraft, a skateboard, in-line skates and roller skates