Phase 3 Entrance Exam Flashcards
Working on it should be up today 18/7/18
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List 5 Drivers Exempt to Holding a Licence in NSW
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- An Interstate and International visitors
- Driver of a Golf or green keeping vehicle
- Driver of a light rail vehicle
- A driver being submitted to a driving test (as an applicant)
- Driver of a vehicle specifically constructed and is used solely for the conveyance of an invalid; and not capable of travelling at more than 10 km/h.
- Driver of a vehicle that is constructed or used solely for the cutting of grass or incidental to the cutting of grass and is not more than 250kgs un-laden
- Driver of a pedal cycle to which is attached one or more auxiliary motors having a combined maximum power output not exceeding 200 watts
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List 5 Exemptions to Wearing Seatbelts in NSW
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- Driver reversing a vehicle
- Passengers on a public bus
- Providing or receiving medical treatment of an urgent and necessary nature
- Seated in a seating position not fitted with a seatbelt and there is no requirement for that seating position to be fitted with a seatbelt.
- Driver is carrying out door to door deliveries or collection of goods or waste, and is required to get in or out or off or on the vehicle at frequently, must not exceed 25km/h
- A truck or bus that has a sleeper compartment - the two up driver is exempt while occupying that compartment for the purposes of rest.
Person is carrying a medical certificate signed by a medical practitioner stating that the person should not wear a seatbelt due to medical conditions. The certificate must:
- Be signed by the medical practitioner
- display the date of issue
- display an expiry date not more than 12mths from the date of issue
- not expired
- Are complying with any condition stated in the certificate
- No other law or jurisdiction stating that this does not apply in this jurisdiction
- However, person is not exempt if unable to immediately produce the certificate upon the request of the officer
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List 5 Exemptions to Registration in NSW
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- Vehicle temporarily in NSW
- Vehicles on tow trucks
- Trailers registered in Victoria
- Vehicles used to fight rural fires
- Police vehicles
- Vehicle used for work on farms
- Vehicles used on roads or road related areas to a limited extent or primary production.
- Certain trailers used for road markings and other public works
- Golf and green keeping vehicles used on a road or road relates area
- Vehicle registered under Interstate Road Transport Act 1985 (Commonwealth)
- Lawn mowers - weighing not more than 250 kg when un-laden
- Pedal cycles
- Vehicles used by disabled persons, and not capable of travelling more than 10Km/H
- Vehicles being driven to registration and associated places
- Vehicles that are being inspected
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When does an interstate vehicle become unregistered in NSW?
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- No longer temporarily garaged in NSW
- Registered in another state or territory of which is cancelled or expired
- Not displaying registration label
- No number plates affixed to the vehicle
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When is a trailer from Victoria exempt from registration in NSW?
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- Is being towed by a motor vehicle that is registered in Victoria
- Is exempt from registration in Victoria
- Is not used in the course of trade
- Weighs less than 200kgs un-laden
- Has a manufactured width not exceeding the width of the towing vehicle
- Is of a length (including the draw bar and any load) not exceeding 3m
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Class A motor vehicle means:
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A motor vehicle with a GVM or motor vehicle and trailer combination with a GCM not exceeding 4.5 tonnes
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Class B motor vehicle means:
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A motor vehicle with a GVM or motor vehicle and trailer combination with a GCM exceeding 4.5 tonnes but not exceeding 12 tonnes.
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Class C motor vehicle means:
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A motor vehicle with a GVM or motor vehicle and trailer combination with a GCM exceeding 12 tonnes.
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Class R — May drive:
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A motor bike or trike other than a motor trike with body type commonly known as or similar to a sedan, station wagon, coupe, convertible, roadster, utility, tray top or van.
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Class C — May drive:
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- A motor vehicle with a GVM not exceeding 4.5 tonnes,
equipped to seat not more than 12 adults (including the driver) - A car based motor tricycle
- Any tractor or implement
- Tow a trailer with a GVM not exceeding 9 tonnes
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Class LR — May drive:
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- A motor vehicle with a GVM greater than 4.5 tonnes but less than 8 tonnes, or seats more than 12 adults (including the driver) and has a GVM not greater than 8 tonnes
- Tow a trailer with a GVM not exceeding 9 tonnes.
- Any vehicles in a lower class except vehicles in class R.
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Class MR — May drive:
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- Drive a motor vehicle with 2 axles and GVM greater than 8 tonnes.
- Tow a single trailer (not semi-trailer) with a GVM not exceeding 9 tonnes.
- Tow a car carrier, horse float or like trailer that has a GVM not exceeding 9 tonnes
- Any vehicles in a lower class except vehicles in class R.
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Class HR — May drive:
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- A motor vehicle (including an articulated bus but no other articulated vehicle) with 3 or more axles, and GVM greater than 8 tonnes
- Tow a single trailer (not semi-trailer) with a GVM not exceeding 9 tonnes
- Tow a car carrier, horse float or like trailer that has a GVM not exceeding 9 tonnes.
- Any vehicles in a lower class except vehicles in class R
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Class HC – May drive:
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- Rigid motor vehicle to which is attached a trailer which has a GVM greater than 9 tonnes plus any un-laden converter dolly.
- Any vehicles in a lower, class except vehicles in class R.
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Class MC — May drive:
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Any motor vehicle or combination of vehicles other than those in class R.
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Authorised person means:
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- A police officer
- A person who is appointed by the Authority
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Definition of a Motor Vehicle:
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A vehicle (other than a bicycle) that is built to be propelled by a motor that forms part of the vehicle.
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Definition of a Road:
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An area that is open to or used by the public and is developed for, or has one of its main uses, the driving or riding of motor vehicles.
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Road related area includes:
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- An area that divides a road
- A footpath or nature strip adjacent to the road
- An area that is open to the public and designed for use by cyclists or the riding of animals
- A shoulder of road
- An area that is not a road, but is open to and used by the public for the driving, riding or parking of vehicles
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Definition of a Bus:
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A motor vehicle built mainly to carry people that seats over 12 adults (including the driver).
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Definition of a Heavy Vehicle:
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Any motor vehicle or trailer that has a GVM exceeding 4.5 tonnes.
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Definition of a Rider:
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Any person riding an animal and includes any person having charge of the animal.
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Definition of a Driver:
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Any person driving a vehicle and includes a person riding a cycle. Also includes:
- Being in control of the steering, movement or propulsion of a vehicle
- In relation to a trailer, draw or tow the trailer
- Ride a vehicle
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Definition of a Trailer:
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A vehicle that is built to be towed, or is towed by a motor vehicle, but does not include a motor vehicle that is being towed.
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Definition of an Articulated Vehicle:
A motor vehicle or trailer combination in which the hauling unit (prime mover) is coupled to a semi-trailer so that the front part of the trailer overlaps the rear portion of the hauling unit.
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Definition of a Special Purpose Vehicle:
A motor vehicle, other than a tow truck or agricultural vehicle, built for a purpose other than carrying a load, except water in the case of a fire truck or concrete pump.
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Vehicles include:
- Motor vehicle
- Tram
- Trailer
- Bicycle
- An animal or animal drawing a vehicle
- A combination
- A motorised wheelchair that can travel in excess of 10km/h
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Proofs of Menacing Driving
- Driver
- Motor vehicle,
- Road or road related area,
- Drove in a manner that menaces another person,
- With the intention of menacing that other person,
or
-Ought to have known that the other person might be menaced,
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Proofs of Manner Dangerous
- Driver
- Motor Vehicle
- Road or road related area
- Drove Furiously & Recklessly
- At a speed or in a manner dangerous to the public
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Proofs of Predatory Driving
- Driver
- Motor Vehicle
- While in pursuit of or travelling near another vehicle
- Engages in a course of conduct that causes or threatens to cause an impact involving the other vehicle
- Intends to cause a person in the other vehicle ABH
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Proofs of Dangerous Driving Occasioning Death / GBH
- Driver
- Vehicle
- Involved in an impact
- Occasioning the death / GBH to another person
- At the time of the impact was driving
- Under the influence of intoxicating liquor or of a drug, or
- At a speed dangerous to another person or persons, or
- In a manner dangerous to another person or persons
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Circumstances of Aggravation for Dangerous Driving Occasioning Death / GBH
At the time of the impact;
- The driver had a PCA of >0.150
- Exceed the speed limit by over 45km/h
- Engaged in a pursuit to evade Police
- Under the influence of a drug (other than alcohol) or combination of drugs (may include alcohol).
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Offences relating to Races, Attempts on Speed Records and Other Speed Trials
A person must not organise, promote or take part in;
- Any race between vehicles on a RoRRA
- Attempt to break any speed record on a RoRRA
- Any trial of the speed record on a RoRRA
- Any competitive trial designed to test the skill of any driver or the reliability or mechanical condition of any vehicle on a RoRRA (must have written approval from the commissioner)
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Conduct associated with road and drag racing and other activities
A person must not, on a RoRRA
- Operate a motor vehicle in a manner as to cause the vehicle to undergo sustained loss of traction by one or more of the driving wheels (or, in the case of a motor cycle, the driving wheel).
- Operate the vehicle knowing that diesel, petrol, oil or other flammable liquid has been placed on the RoRRA beneath one or more tyres of the vehicle
- Do anything that prolongs / intensifies the loss of traction
- Repeatedly operate a vehicle
- Operate the vehicle knowing there would be a risk or interference with the amenity, locality, peaceful enjoyment for any person
- Make the place unsafe for any person
* Defence is: must satisfy the court the vehicle was not operated as such deliberately
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What offences give Police the power to impound a Motor Vehicles ?
- Street Racing
- Burnout (must be registered owner)
- Aggravated burnout (1st off = 3 months, 2nd offence its forfeit to the crown)
- Exceed Speed over 45km/h (must be registered owner)
- Police Pursuit (must be registered owner)
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What offences give Police the power to suspend a drivers licence?
- Murder or manslaughter
- Wounding or cause GBH with intent
- Recklessly cause GBH
- Dangerous Driving cause death or GBH
- Unlawfully or negligently cause GBH
- Middle & High Range PCA, Refuse Breath Analysis and Wilfully Alter Concentration of Alcohol
- Hinder or obstruct taking of blood sample
- Street Racing
- Aggravated burnout
- Exceed speed limit, over 45km/h (6 months)
- Exceed speed limit, over 30km/h (L or P) (3 months)
- Learner unaccompanied
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PCA Ranges
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Novice Range (0.001 — 0.019)
Special Range (0.020 — 0.049)
Low Range (0.050 — 0.079)
Middle Range (0.080 — 0.149)
High Range (0.150 and above)
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Novice Category Drivers
- Learner
- P1
- P2
- Unlicenced – Never Held (never held a licence of any kind in NSW or any other State or Territory)
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Special Category Drivers
- Suspended, cancelled, disqualified or expired (more than 6 months)
- Hire car, taxi or any public passenger vehicle
- A Coach or Heavy Motor Vehicle with a GVM more than 13.9 tonnes
- Dangerous goods vehicle
- Supervisor of a Special Category driver
- Unlicenced driver– inappropriate licence
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Who can be breath tested?
A person of any age who is or was driving a motor vehicle or occupying the driver's seat attempting to put the vehicle into motion.
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When can someone NOT be breath tested?
- At their place of abode
- Outside 2 hour window of the incident
- Conveyed to hospital and the medical practitioner deems it detrimental to the person’s injuries or the treatment of their injuries
- The Police officer deems it detrimental to the person’s injuries or treatment of their injuries
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A blood sample is only to be taken from an accident patient, involved in the accident, who was at the time:
- Driving a motor vehicle
- Occupying the driver's seat of a motor vehicle and attempting to put the vehicle into motion
- A pedestrian
- Driving or riding a vehicle (not a motor vehicle)
- Driving or riding a horse
- Supervisor of a learner driver
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When is taking blood NOT permitted:
- After 4 hours of the incident.
- The medical practitioner, registered nurse or authorised sample taker deems it detrimental to the person’s injuries or treatment of their injuries.
- The Police officer deems it detrimental to the person’s injuries or treatment of their injuries.
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Dimensions of Heavy Vehicles
W – 2.5m x H – 4.3m
Rigid L – 12.5m
Articulated L — 19m
B-Double L – 25m
Road Train L – 53.5m
If carrying cattle, sheep, pigs or horses, H – 4.6m
B-double carrying livestock must have 18.8m available for animals.
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Special Purpose Vehicle Dimensions
L – 14.5m x W – 3.5m x H – 4.3m
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Bus Dimensions
Standard L – 14.5m x W – 2.5m x H – 4.3m
Articulated Bus L – 18m
Double Deck Bus H – 4.4m
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Projection Dimensions
- 1.2m to front or rear of motor vehicle
- 3.5m in front of steering wheel if a mobile crane
- 150mm to side of motor vehicle
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What is a Restricted access vehicle?
A motor vehicle which alone or together with a load, exceeds one or more of the standard size limits.
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What is a Regulated Heavy Vehicle?
A heavy truck or bus but not a plant or motor home.
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What is declared work time for Heavy Vehicles?
- Driving or operating
- Loading or unloading
- Inspecting or attending to the load
- Cleaning or refuelling
- Inspecting, servicing or repairing the vehicle,
- Attending to the passengers of a bus,
- Performing marketing tasks in relation to the operation of the vehicle,
- Helping with, or supervising
- Recording information, or completing a document in relation to the operation of the vehicle.
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The driver of a Heavy Vehicle subject to Night Rest Breaks must have?
7 hours continuous rest between 10pm and 5am or 24 hours continuous rest using the time zone of the base.
See Table.....
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What is a Vehicle Diary for Heavy Vehicles?
A work diary that contains the required information for the last 28 days.
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Heavy Vehicle Signs and required by;
- 'Do not overtake turning vehicle' - 7.5m or longer
- 'Long Vehicle' - Greater than 22m
- 'Oversize' - Longer than 25m and exceeds standard height/width
- Needs warning flags / lights: Wider than 2.5m and longer than 25m
- 3 x Warning Triangles: a vehicle and trailer is greater than 12 tonnes GVM.
- 'Dangerous Goods' Triangles: Displayed at all times if carrying such goods
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Parking Distances
- Intersection with Lights
- Intersection without Lights
- Children / Pedestrian Crossing- Zebra Crossing
- Marked Foot Crossing (Pedestrian Control Lights)
- Separation Line or Slip
- Level Crossing
- Bus Stop
- Post Box
- Fire Hydrant
- Safety Zone
- Crest
- Stopping Near Post Box
- Intersection with Lights: 20m before and after
- Intersection without Lights: 10m before and after
- Children / Pedestrian Crossing- Zebra Crossing: 20m before and 10m after
- Marked Foot Crossing (Pedestrian Control Lights): 10m before and 3 meters after
- Separation Line or Slip: 3m
- Level Crossing: 20m before and after
- Bus Stop: 20m before and 10m after
- Post Box: 3m before and after
- Fire Hydrant: 1m before and after
- Safety Zone: 10m before and after
- Crest: 100m visibility or according to a sign
- Stopping Near Post Box: 3m unless dropping off or picking up passengers or mail or a parking sign applies.
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Rules for a ‘No Stopping’ Sign
- Public passenger vehicles exempt while picking up or setting down for a 1 minute limit.
- Exempt if emergency.
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Rules for a ‘No Standing’ Sign
Exempt for setting down and picking up passengers
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Rules for a ‘No Parking’ Sign
Exempt for setting down and picking up passengers and or goods. Not leave vehicle unattended (means No further away than 3 metres) and remains not longer than required time.
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Rules for a ‘Loading Zone’ Sign
Picking up or setting down goods, not more than 30 minutes unless permitted longer by sign.
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Rules for a ‘Taxi Zone’ Sign
Taxi Only.
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Rules for a ‘Disabled’ Sign
Disable permit must be displayed
Signed less than 30 min can park up to max 30 min
Signed for 30 min can park up to max 2 hours
Signed for more than 30 min can park for unlimited time
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Rules for Heavy vehicles in built up area
Not more than 1 hour, unless permitted to stop on the length of road for longer than 1 hour by information on or with a traffic control device (sign)
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A motor cycle without a headlight driving on a road during a period of darkness is limited to a speed of?
- Up to 40km/h if the engine capacity does not exceed 100 ml
- Up to 50km/h if the engine capacity exceeds 100 ml but not over 200 ml
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What is the speed limit of a heavy vehicle?
The posted or default speed limit but must not exceed 100km/h.
*A Road Train must not exceed 90km/h.
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What is the speed limit of Learner and Provisional Drivers?
'L' and 'P1' - The posted or default speed limit but must not exceed 90km/h
'P2' - The posted or default speed limit but must not exceed 100km/h
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What is the speed limit of a tow truck towing a motor vehicle that is lifted partially clear of the ground?
The combination must not exceeding 80 km/h.
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What is the speed limit of a road if not sign posted, a school zone, or a shared zone?
The default speed limit 50 km/h.
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Formal Warning Defect Requires?
- No label
- No TIN
- No clearance required
- No safety risk
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Minor Defect Requires?
- No label
- TIN may be issued
- Formal clearance required
- Usually 2 —14 days to get repaired
- May constitute a safety risk if driven beyond permitted time
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Major Defect Requires?
- Yellow label
- TIN may be issued
- Formal clearance required
- Up to 24 hours to get repaired
- Imminent and serious safety risk
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Major Grounded Defect Requires?
- Red label
- TIN or CAN
- Formal clearance
- Tow or carry immediately to get repaired
- Serious danger if allowed to move
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Defect Book Parts
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Blue — Original to driver then to RTA when cleared
Yellow — Driver to keep as record
Pink — Police forward to RTA
Green — Police to keep as record
White — Retained in book
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When should a TIN not be issued?
- A fatal collision
- The offence is not in the Fixed Penalty Handbook
- An injury collision or a negative blood test where inquires cannot be completed within 3 calendar months
- Other cases where you cannot complete inquiries within 1 calendar month
- Children under 14 are involved
- The actions are brought to your notice (non collision)
- An ambulance or fire vehicle on urgent duty
- A police officer on duty.
* However, a Superintendent or above may direct that an infringement be issued to a police officer on duty if the offence does not involve serious injury or death.
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You’ve made an error prior to issuing Part C of a penalty notice, what do you do?
- Endorse all parts with 'cancelled'
- Include the reason and action taken
- Sign the cancelled notice and write your name, rank, station and date
- Reference it to any new notice you issue
- Have the cancelled penalty notice signed by your supervisor.
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You realise you’ve made an error after issuing Part C of a penalty notice, what do you do?
- Do not try to retrieve it.
- Send a report to your supervisor with Part 'A' attached.
- File a copy of that report with Part 'B'.
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How many infringement notices can be issued at one time to a driver?
Four, although Unregistered and Uninsured count as one offence and 'Not Produce Licence', does not count towards the total.
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Exemption for drivers of Police vehicles - Section 305, Road Rules 2014
The driver of a police vehicle is exempt from the road rules if:
- The driver is taking reasonable care
- It is reasonable that the rule should not apply
- If the motor vehicle is moving the vehicle is displaying a blue or red flashing light or sounding an alarm.
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Under s.177 RTA’13 what circumstances is a responsible person to disclose the identity of a driver who has alleged to have committed an offence under the road transport legislation?
- The responsible person, or person having custody of the vehicle, when required by an authorised officer, must immediately give, in the form of a signed written statement, the name and home address of the driver, and
- any other person, if required, must give any information they can and that may provide the identity of the driver
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What are the requirements of Class R learner / P1 / P2 licence holders:
- Display an authorised L / P1 / P2 plate in a conspicuous position on the rear of the motor bike or trike so as to be visible from behind
- Not to obscure the letter L / P in any way.
- The motor cycle is listed in the "Approved Motor Cycles for Novice Riders" published by the Authority (over 660ml or 150kw per tonne).
LEARNER / P1 – Cannot drive with another passenger.
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When can a Class C learner drive a motor vehicle whilst towing another vehicle or trailer?
No at any time.
If the vehicle is towing any other vehicle, (whether or not a trailer), or
Is being towed by any other vehicle.
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What are the passenger restrictions for a provisional P1 licence holder under 25 years of age (NOT class R licence)?
- Must not drive a vehicle between 11pm and 5am with more than one passenger in or on the vehicle who is under 21 years of age.
* Does not apply to the driver of an emergency vehicle whilst performing their duties.
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A high performance vehicle is a vehicle:
- Power to mass ratio greater than 130kw per tonne
- Has had any substantial modification made to the engine to increase the power to mass ratio (not made during manufacture)
- That is listed or has any modification listed in the RTA's "Novice Drivers High Performance Vehicle Restrictions"
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Built Up Area means:
For a distance of at least 500 metres or shorter has;
- Buildings not over 100 meters apart, on land next to the road, or
- Street lights not over 100 metres apart.
* The default speed limit outside a built up area is 100 km/h.
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Crash Investigations Unit must be notified when?
- Death / or where death is likely
- Serious injury crashes where criminal charges are likely
- Serious injury where the responsible party cannot be determined or there are conflicting statements
- Fail to stop crashes with people killed or seriously injured
- Death or actual injury where a Service vehicle, or on duty Service member is involved
- Fatal or serious injury crashes involving police whilst in pursuit, on urgent duty or engaged in an operation, regardless of whether the police vehicle is involved in the crash
- Major incidents of an unusual nature (tourist/ school buses, trains)
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When can the registration of a registrable vehicle be renewed?
- Not more than 3 months after the expiry date of the registration
- In the case of a seasonal vehicle not more than 12 months after the expiry date of the registration.
* If not renewed within 3 months, the number plates must be returned within 14 days.
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A driver entering a roundabout must give way to?
- A vehicle in the roundabout
| - A tram that is entering or approaching the roundabout.
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When can a driver travel in a bicycle lane?
- A max 50 metres
- To turn left or right or to stop or park in a designated area
- If a public bus, minibus or taxi to drop off or pick up passengers
- No other law prohibiting it
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When can the driver of a vehicle drive in a special purpose lane?
For up to 100 meters if it is necessary to;
- Enter or leave the road
- Travel from part of the road of one kind to a part of the road of another kind
- Overtake a vehicle turning right or making a U turn, or
- Enter a line of traffic or marked lane from the side of the road.
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When CAN a driver make a U-turn?
- If the driver has a clear view of oncoming traffic
- Can safely make the U-turn without unreasonably obstructing traffic
- At a break at a dividing strip on a road if there is NOT a ‘No Right Turn’ or ‘No U-Turn’ sign
- On a length of road to which a ‘No U-Turn’ sign does not apply
- At an intersection with traffic lights with a ‘U-Turn Permitted’ sign
- At an intersection without traffic lights without a ‘No U-Turn’ sign
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A driver must not drive in a transit lane unless the driver is driving:
- A public bus or mini-bus
- Motor bike
- Taxi
- Tram
* If a T2 sign: vehicle carrying at least one other person
* If a T3 sign: vehicle carrying at least two other people
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Police can inspect a defective registrable vehicle on a road or road related area to;
- Confirm the vehicles identity
- Inspect the vehicles condition
- Confirm the status of any registration or permit relating to the vehicle
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Police inspecting a defective registrable vehicle must be given all reasonable facilities by the:
- Owner
- Registered operator
- Person in charge
- Person having custody of
- Person selling
- Person holding in possession for sale
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A driver on a two-way street without a dividing line or median strip must:
- Drive to the left of the centre of the road,
| - Except as permitted under another rule
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A driver on a road with a dividing line must:
- Drive to the left of the dividing line,
| - Except as permitted under another rule
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A driver must not drive across the dividing lines to perform a U turn if it is:
- A single continuous dividing line
- A single continuous line to the left of a broken dividing line
- 2 parallel continuous dividing lines
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If the dividing line is NOT 2 parallel continuous dividing lines, the driver may drive to the right of the dividing line to:
- Enter or leave the road
- Enter a part of the road of one kind from a part of the road of another kind
- A driver on a road with a dividing line (whether or not continuous) may drive to the right of the dividing line to enter or leave the road by the shortest practicable route.
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A driver on a two-way road WITHOUT a dividing line or median strip may drive to the right of the centre of the road to:
- Overtake another driver
- Enter or leave the road
- Enter a part of the road of one kind from a part of the road of another kind (service road or emergency stopping lane)
* The driver may also drive to the right of the centre of the road if:
- Because of the width or condition of the road, not practicable to drive to the left of the centre of the road; and
- The driver can safely do so.
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When can a driver drive to the right of a dividing line to overtake another driver?
- The dividing line is broken only
| - The dividing line is broken to the left of a single continuous dividing line,
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A driver must drive to the left of a median strip, unless the driver is?
- Entering or driving in a median strip parking area
| - Required to drive to the right of the median strip by a "Keep Right" sign
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A driver must not drive on or over a painted island if?
A single continuous line or 2 parallel continuous lines are along a side of or surrounding it.
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A driver may drive on or over a single continuous line along the side of or surrounding a painted island for up to 50 metres to?
- Enter or leave the road
| - Enter a turning lane that begins immediately after the painted island.
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A driver on a two-way road without a dividing line or median strip may drive to the right of the centre of the road to avoid an obstruction if:
- The driver has a clear view of any approaching traffic
- It is necessary and reasonable, for the driver to drive to the right of the centre of the road to avoid the obstruction
- The driver can safely do so.
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A driver who is moving from one marked lane (whether or not the lane is ending) to another marked lane must:
Give way to any vehicle travelling in the same direction as the driver in the marked lane to which the driver is moving to.
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A driver can drive to the right of a dividing line to avoid an obstruction if:
- The driver has a clear view of any approaching traffic
- It is necessary and reasonable, to drive to the right of the dividing line to avoid the obstruction
- The driver can do so safely.
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A driver on a multi-lane road must drive so the vehicle is completely in a marked lane, unless the driver is:
- Entering a part of the road of one kind from a part of the road of another kind
- Entering or leaving the road
- Moving from one marked lane to another marked lane
- Avoiding an obstruction
- Obeying a traffic control device applying to the lane
- Permitted to drive in more than one marked lane under another provision.
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A driver on a road with 2 or more lines of traffic travelling in the same direction, but without marked lanes, must drive so the vehicle is completely in a single line of traffic unless:
The Driver is;
- Entering or leaving the road
- Moving from one line of traffic to another
- Avoiding an obstruction.
- Entering a part of the road of one kind from a part of the road of another kind
- It is not practicable to drive completely in a single line of traffic
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When can a driver change lanes by crossing a continuous line separating the lanes?
- The driver is avoiding an obstruction
- The driver is obeying a traffic control device applying to the first marked lane
- The driver is permitted to drive in both marked lanes under another provision of these Rules or under another law of this jurisdiction
- Either of the marked lanes is a special purpose lane in which the driver is permitted to drive under these Rules and the driver is moving to or from the special purpose lane.
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A driver in a line of traffic that is merging with one or more lines of traffic travelling in the same direction must:
Give way to a vehicle in another line of traffic if any part of the vehicle is ahead of the driver's vehicle.
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What is the period a roadblock can be authorisation for?
A period specified by the senior officer at a maximum of 6 hours.
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When can a driver drive on or over a continuous white edge line on a road?
- Overtaking a vehicle turning right, making a U-turn from the centre of the road giving a right change of direction signal
- Driving a slow moving vehicle to allow other vehicles to overtake or pass it
- Driving a vehicle that is too wide or too long
- Carrying out functions under the road transport legislation or complying with a direction by a police officer or other person carrying out functions under the road transport legislation
- Avoiding an obstruction
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A driver may drive on or over a continuous white edge line on a road for up to 100 metres if the driver is:
- Turning at an intersection
- Entering or leaving a road
- Entering a part of the road of one kind from a part of a road of another kind (e.g. service road, shoulder or emergency stopping lane)
- Stopping at the side of the road (including any shoulder)
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Proofs of Traffic Light Offences
- Driver
- Vehicle
- Road or road related area
- Traffic control lights erected and operating correctly
- Disobeys traffic light signal
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What are examples of Special Purpose Lanes?
- Bicycle lane
- Tram lane
- Bus lane
- Transit lane
- Truck lane
- Emergency Stopping Lane
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Who can ride on a Footpath or Shared Road?
- Rider of a bicycle who is 16 years or less
- An adult accompanying or supervising a child under 16 years old
- A postal worker in the course of their duties
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Under LEPRA who is a 'senior officer'?
- Local Area Commander
- Duty Officer for a police station
- Any other police officer of the rank of Inspector or above
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Under what circumstances can a driver making a right turn approach and enter an intersection from another lane other than the right lane?
The driver's vehicle, together with any load or projection, is 7.5 metres long or more
- The vehicle displays a 'do not overtake turning vehicle' sign
- Any part of the vehicle is within 50 metres of the nearest point of the intersection
- It is not practicable for the driver to turn right from within the right lane
- The driver can safely occupy the next marked lane and can safely turn right at the intersection by occupying the next marked lane or both
- If there is an obstruction in the marked lane
- If the lane is marked to turn right
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When can Police seize a number plate attached to a vehicle?
- After the registration has expired by 15 days or more
- Registration status of cancelled
- Was used in contravention of a provision of the regulations
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What is the PCA for drivers of;
1. A truck with a GVM of 10.5 tonnes or more
2. The supervisor a learner driving a car
3. A taxi on duty
4. A coach on duty
5. A Learner's Licence holder
1. 0.050
2. 0.050
3. 0.020
4. 0.020
5. Zero
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How long is a driver of a heavy vehicle, or long vehicle is permitted to stop on a length of road in a built up area?
Not longer than 1 hour, unless by information on or with a traffic control device
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Under what circumstances and where can police inspect a registrable vehicle?
- On a road or road related area
- Any premises ordinarily used for the sale of registrable vehicles
- Any other premises if the officer has reasonable cause to believe a registrable vehicle is for sale, held in possession for sale or in a damaged condition as a result of an accident
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Can the holder of a P1 Class C Licence tow a vehicle?
Yes, as long as it is less than 250kg un-laden.
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A driver turning right at an intersection with traffic lights must give way to:
- Any oncoming vehicle that is going straight or is turning left at the intersection, (except a vehicle turning left using a slip lane)
- Any pedestrian at or near the intersection on the road the driver is entering
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Proofs for 'Not Keep Left Multi Lane Road'
- Driver
- Vehicle
- Multi Lane Road
- Speed limit over 80 km/h, or Sign posted ‘Keep Left Unless Overtaking’
The driver must not drive in the right lane unless:
- turning right or making a U turn from and indicating to do so
- avoiding an obstruction
- overtaking
- required to drive in the right lane under another rule
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Exemptions for 'Not Keep Left Multi Lane Road'
- The traffic was congested: - in each other lane, or in every lane
- The left lane showed a 'left lane must turn left' sign or left traffic lane arrows applied and the driver was not turning left
- The left lane was a special purpose lane in which the driver is not permitted to drive
- There were only 2 marked lanes, the left lane was a slow vehicle turn out lane
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A vehicles high-beam must NOT be used when:
Less than 200 metres behind a vehicle travelling in the same direction or of an oncoming vehicle.
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Scenario - On the 10th of November you stop a motorist for a traffic offence; enquiries reveal they are the holder of a current Class C Driver's Licence, which was disqualified at local court from 23 June to 23 October last year. What licence offence has been committed?
Drive whilst cancelled
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Scenario - A driver is disqualified from driving until the 28th September 2014. You stop him on the 9th August 2014 and breath test him. He returns a BAS result of 0.064. What offences do you charge him with?
Low Range PCA & Drive whilst disqualified
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Scenario - You stop the driver of a heavy vehicle that has a GVM of 5t. The vehicle contains dangerous goods. He returns a BAS result of 0.034. Can you charge this driver? If so, what offence do you charge him with?
Yes, Special Range PCA
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Scenario - You stop the driver of a motor vehicle who is a licensed taxi driver. He is driving a taxi at the time. You breath test him and later he returns a reading of 0.022. What offence, if any, has the driver committed?
Special Range PCA
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Scenario - You stop a red p plater on the 3rd June 2014. Her licence expired on the 1st June 2014. You breath test her and she later returns a BAS result of 0.018. Has the driver committed an offence?
Yes, Novice Range PCA
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Scenario - What is the PCA (Prescribed Concentration of Alcohol) for the driver of a motor vehicle that holds a MC licence and is driving a truck with a GVM of 10.5t?
0.05
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Scenario - What is the PCA for the supervisor of a learner driver while they are supervising the learner?
0.05
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Scenario - What is the PCA for a suspended learner driver?
0.00
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Scenario - What is the PCA for the driver of a bus, used for public passenger transport, that weighs 4t?
0.02
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Scenario - You stop the driver of a heavy vehicle (GVM 7t) who is the holder of a Class HC P1 driver licence. You breath test them and they later return a BAS result of 0.035. What offence have they committed, if any?
Special Range PCA
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Scenario - What category of PCA does the BAS result of 0.159 fall into?
High Range
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Scenario - What category of PCA does the BAS result of 0.080 fall into?
Middle Range
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Scenario - You stop the driver of a mini bus that has a weight of 6.9t. The driver is the holder of a Class HC driver licence. You breath test the driver and a BAS result later returns a reading of 0.040. What, if any, offence has been committed?
No Offence
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Scenario - You stop a motor vehicle driven by a leaner. You breath test the learner driver and the supervising driver. The learner driver returns a breath test result of 0.048. The supervisor returns a breath test reading of 0.050. Can they both be arrested for a BAS?
Yes
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When can a driver, drive on a dividing strip that is at the same level as the road, and marked at each side by a continuous line?
- To enter or leave the road
- To enter or leave an area on the dividing strip to which a parking control sign applies if the driver is permitted to park in the area.
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A driver must drive to the left of any oncoming vehicle unless?
- Turning right at an intersection
- Passing an oncoming vehicle turning right
- There is no traffic sign or road marking indicating that the driver must pass to the left of the oncoming vehicle.
* Does not apply to the rider of a motor bike that is a postal vehicle, the rider of a bicycle or the rider of an animal if:
- The rider permitted and is riding on a footpath, nature strip or shared path
- The oncoming vehicle is not on the footpath, nature strip or shared path
- The oncoming vehicle is permitted to be on the footpath, nature strip or shared path.
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Solo Drivers of Regulated Heavy Vehicle Break Period for;
5 ½ hrs
8 hrs
11 hrs
24 hrs
7 days
14 days
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5 ½ hrs - 15 min
8 hrs - 2 x 15 min
11 hrs - 4 x 15 min
24 hrs - 7 hrs stationary
7 days - 24 hrs stationary
14 days - 2 nights and 2 consecutive nights
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