Phase 3 Entrance Exam Flashcards
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List 5 Drivers Exempt to Holding a Licence in NSW
- 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
List 5 Exemptions to Wearing Seatbelts in NSW
- 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
List 5 Exemptions to Registration in NSW
- 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
When does an interstate vehicle become unregistered in NSW?
- 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
When is a trailer from Victoria exempt from registration in NSW?
- 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
Class A motor vehicle means:
A motor vehicle with a GVM or motor vehicle and trailer combination with a GCM not exceeding 4.5 tonnes
Class B motor vehicle means:
A motor vehicle with a GVM or motor vehicle and trailer combination with a GCM exceeding 4.5 tonnes but not exceeding 12 tonnes.
Class C motor vehicle means:
A motor vehicle with a GVM or motor vehicle and trailer combination with a GCM exceeding 12 tonnes.
Class R — May drive:
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.
Class C — May drive:
- 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
Class LR — May drive:
- 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.
Class MR — May drive:
- 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.
Class HR — May drive:
- 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
Class HC – May drive:
- 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.
Class MC — May drive:
Any motor vehicle or combination of vehicles other than those in class R.
Authorised person means:
- A police officer
- A person who is appointed by the Authority
Definition of a Motor Vehicle:
A vehicle (other than a bicycle) that is built to be propelled by a motor that forms part of the vehicle.
Definition of a Road:
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.
Road related area includes:
- 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
Definition of a Bus:
A motor vehicle built mainly to carry people that seats over 12 adults (including the driver).
Definition of a Heavy Vehicle:
Any motor vehicle or trailer that has a GVM exceeding 4.5 tonnes.
Definition of a Rider:
Any person riding an animal and includes any person having charge of the animal.
Definition of a Driver:
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
Definition of a Trailer:
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.
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.
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.
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
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,
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
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
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
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).
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)
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
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)
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
PCA Ranges
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)
Novice Category Drivers
- Learner
- P1
- P2
- Unlicenced – Never Held (never held a licence of any kind in NSW or any other State or Territory)
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
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.
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
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
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.
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.
Special Purpose Vehicle Dimensions
L – 14.5m x W – 3.5m x H – 4.3m
Bus Dimensions
Standard L – 14.5m x W – 2.5m x H – 4.3m
Articulated Bus L – 18m
Double Deck Bus H – 4.4m
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
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.
What is a Regulated Heavy Vehicle?
A heavy truck or bus but not a plant or motor home.
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.
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…..
What is a Vehicle Diary for Heavy Vehicles?
A work diary that contains the required information for the last 28 days.
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
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.
Rules for a ‘No Stopping’ Sign
- Public passenger vehicles exempt while picking up or setting down for a 1 minute limit.
- Exempt if emergency.
Rules for a ‘No Standing’ Sign
Exempt for setting down and picking up passengers