Road & Occupant Safety Flashcards
What are the four major factors in road deaths?
Speeding
Drink Driving
Fatigue
Not Wearing Seat Belts
Define Speeding
Speeding is travelling at a speed greater than the speed limit, or travelling too fast for the driving conditions
Are you allowed to travel slower than the speed limit?
Yes
How should one drive in poor conditions or on unsealed roads?
Maintain a low speed and high awareness
Should you drive during heatwaves, storms, flooding or bushfires?
No
What is the BAC limit for learner & provisional licences?
Zero
What is the BAC limit for unrestricted licences?
Below 0.05
What is the BAC limit for heavy or public passenger vehicles?
Below 0.02
Is it possible to calculate/estimate your BAC?
No
How long does it take for your BAC to get back to zero?
18 hours
Is there any way to reduce your BAC by artificial means?
No
Can any police vehicle perform an RBT?
Yes
Can you refuse to take an RBT?
No
When will police take a blood test?
If you are involved in an accident and admitted to hospital for your injuries
Under any licence, is it legal to touch your phone whilst driving?
No
What hours have the greatest risk of fatigue?
10pm-6am
After how many waking hours is the risk of fatigue greatly increased?
17
How long does ‘sleep inertia’ last?
15-30 minutes
How often should you rest when driving?
Take a 15 minute break every 2 hours
What are signs of driver fatigue?
Yawning
Tired or Sore Eyes
Slow Reactions
Making fewer and larger steering corrections
Who is responsible for the occupants of a car to wear seatbelts?
The driver
Children up until _ must be in an approved child restraint or booster seat
7
All children under the age of 7 must travel in?
The rear seat of the vehicle
_ or more passengers may have a negative influence on your driving
2
Are learner and provisional drivers allowed to carry a passenger without a seatbelt?
No
Is a person (with the exception of the driver signalling_ allowed to have any part of their body outside the car?
No
Is Road Rage illegal?
Yes
What are a driver’s legal obligations towards pedestrians?
To give way to a pedestrian at crossings and when turning at intersections
Where is it most important for a driver to slow and watch for pedestrians?
At pedestrian crossings/traffic lights
Wherever children are walking, playing or cycling
Near schools
Near shopping centres/restaurants
Near parked cars
At what time of day do most pedestrian fatalities occur?
In darkness or at dusk
What must a driver do when entering or leaving a driveway?
Give way to pedestrians and other vehicles
What are motorised vehicles classified as on the road?
Pedestrians
What are the rights of motorcyclists on the road?
The same as other drivers
Where should a driver be most alert for motorcycles?
At intersections and when changing lanes
What are further safety tips for avoiding motorcycles?
Give motorcyclists plenty of room when overtaking
Do not drive alongside and in the same lane with a motorcyclist
What are the rights of cyclists on the road?
Bicycle riders have the same rights and responsibilities as drivers and motorcycle riders
Drivers who pass a bicycle rider must allow a distance of at least:
1 metre when the speed limit is 60km/h or less
1.5 metres when the speed limit is greater than 60km/h
What are drivers allowed to do to ensure significant space between the car & bicycle?
Drive to the right of centre of the road
Cross or straddle broken or unbroken lines, flat painted islands & flat dividing strips as long as it is safe to do so
Where should drivers be most alert for cyclists?
At intersections and when opening car doors
What rules should drivers have in mind when dealing with heavy vehicles?
Allow more room for heavy vehicles to turn
Do not drive in the blind spot of heavy vehicles
Make sure you give them enough room to turn at corners or roundabouts
Do horse riders have a right to share the road?
Yes
