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1
Q

It is 5.00 pm on Monday. You see this sign in your lane. Which of these are you allowed to do?

  • Park your vehicle.
  • Change lanes.
  • Drop off a passenger.
A

Change lanes.

2
Q

You are carrying a pregnant passenger in your vehicle. You should make sure that the lower part of her seat belt is sitting

  • across the baby bump. (Position A)
  • below the baby bump. (Position B)
  • around the knees. (Position C)
A

below the baby bump. (Position B)

3
Q

You are travelling at 50 km/h on a dry road. It takes 35 metres to stop. What happens when the road is wet?

  • You need more than 35 metres to stop.
  • You need less than 35 metres to stop.
  • The weather conditions do not affect the braking distance.
A

You need more than 35 metres to stop.

4
Q

Who must give way to the pedestrian?

  • Neither vehicle A nor vehicle B
  • Both vehicle A and vehicle B
  • Vehicle B only
A

Both vehicle A and vehicle B

5
Q

When are you allowed to drive above the speed limit?

  • When overtaking on a freeway
  • In an emergency
  • Never
A

Never

6
Q

When are you allowed to use your vehicle’s horn?

  • To warn other drivers of your position on the road
  • To let other drivers know that they are driving too fast
  • To inform other drivers of a dangerous situation further along the road
A

To warn other drivers of your position on the road

7
Q

What should you do with your eyes while driving?

  • Focus your eyes on the vehicle in front.
  • Keep watching the traffic all around you.
  • Keep your eyes fixed on the rear view mirror.
A

Keep watching the traffic all around you.

8
Q

Which vehicle is NOT allowed to make a U-turn?

  • Vehicle A
  • Vehicle B
  • Vehicle C
A

Vehicle B

9
Q

The outside mirrors of your car should be adjusted so that a part of the mirror shows

  • your reflection.
  • the inside of your car.
  • the edge of your car.
A

the edge of your car

10
Q

Your vehicle breaks down at the side of the road. What should you do?

  • Turn on your hazard warning lights.
  • Turn on your right indicator.
  • Put your headlights on full beam.
A

Turn on your hazard warning lights.

11
Q

Kalista has a GPS navigation system in her car. She is only allowed to use this while driving if

  • she can adjust it easily while driving.
  • it is mounted to the car and does not distract her.
  • she keeps it on her lap with the sound turned off.
A

it is mounted to the car and does not distract her.

12
Q

You are driving in a tunnel and your engine starts to make strange noises. What should you do?

  • Stop in the emergency lane.
  • Try to drive out of the tunnel.
  • Turn off your headlights.
A

Try to drive out of the tunnel.

13
Q

Who has the highest risk of crashing?

  • Learner permit drivers
  • P1 probationary licence drivers
  • P2 probationary licence drivers
A

P1 probationary licence drivers

14
Q

You are parallel parking. Parking bays are not marked. How much space must you leave between your vehicle and the vehicle in front?

  • At least 1 metre
  • At least 2 metres
  • At least 3 metres
A

At least 1 metre

15
Q

This sign indicates a railway level crossing. It is important to realise that

  • trains will be coming from one direction only.
  • trains will not travel in the same direction on the two tracks.
  • after one train has passed, another may be coming immediately from either direction.
A

after one train has passed, another may be coming immediately from either direction

16
Q

Which vehicles are allowed to park to the left of this sign?

  • Any vehicle carrying goods
  • Vehicles engaged in construction work in or near the zone
  • Trucks onl
A

Vehicles engaged in construction work in or near the zone

17
Q

Which of these things is most likely to cause drowsiness in drivers?

  • Driving with windows open
  • Consuming a reasonable quantity of alcohol
  • Drinking strong coffee
A

Consuming a reasonable quantity of alcohol

18
Q

You are driving vehicle A. How should you manage the driving risk in this situation?

  • Slow down so that you can stop if the cyclist crosses the road.
  • Continue because the cyclist must give way to you.
  • Brake heavily to give way to the cyclist
A

Slow down so that you can stop if the cyclist crosses the road.

19
Q

What is a good way to test some of your driving performance when you are in a safe place?

  • Reverse in a straight line for an extended distance.
  • Accelerate as hard as possible around a corner.
  • Speed up, then brake suddenly.
A

Reverse in a straight line for an extended distance.

20
Q

When is the surface of a sealed road likely to be most slippery?

  • When it has not rained for weeks
  • When it begins to rain
  • After several hours of rain
A

When it begins to rain

21
Q

What is the speed limit in a built-up area when there are no speed limit signs?

  • 50 km/h
  • 60 km/h
  • 80 km/h
A

50 km/h

22
Q

This sign indicates

  • a bend in the road.
  • a slippery road surface.
  • a bumpy road.
A

a slippery road surface.

23
Q

The speed limit is 10 km/h. What else does this sign indicate?

  • Vehicles must give way to pedestrians.
  • Pedestrians must give way to vehicles.
  • The road is divided into two lanes. One lane is for pedestrians and the other for vehicles.
A

Vehicles must give way to pedestrians.

24
Q

Just before you enter an intersection the traffic signal turns red. What should you do?

  • Slow down and check for vehicles on your right before you cross.
  • Accelerate to get across the intersection quickly.
  • Stop.
A

Stop.

25
Q

Can you be sure of your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) when you drink alcohol?

  • You can be sure if you measure your BAC when you have some alcohol and then always drink the same amount.
  • You can never be sure of your BAC even when you drink the same amount of alcohol.
  • If you only have one can of beer you can be sure your BAC will be below the legal limit.
A

You can never be sure of your BAC even when you drink the same amount of alcohol.

26
Q

You are driving vehicle A. The driver of vehicle B is trying to overtake. What should you do?

  • Drive close to the middle line of the road so it is hard for the driver to overtake you.
  • Turn on your hazard lights to warn the driver not to overtake you in a dangerous place.
  • Maintain your speed and keep to the left of your lane.
A

Maintain your speed and keep to the left of your lane.

27
Q

What does this sign warn you about?

  • Pedestrian crossing ahead
  • Railway crossing ahead
  • Traffic intersection ahead
A

Railway crossing ahead

28
Q

When is it advisable to drive more than the usual two seconds behind the vehicle in front?

  • At all times
  • When the driving conditions are ideal
  • When the driving conditions are poor
A

When the driving conditions are poor

29
Q

You are driving vehicle A. Which vehicles must you give way to?

  • Both vehicle B and vehicle C
  • Vehicle B only
  • Vehicle C only
A

Vehicle C only

30
Q

You are driving vehicle A. Who must give way?

  • You must give way to vehicle B.
  • Vehicle B must give way to you.
  • The vehicle that gets to the intersection last must give way.
A

You must give way to vehicle B.

31
Q

What is one thing you should try if your brakes fail?

  • Quickly apply the handbrake.
  • Pump on the brake pedal hard and fast.
  • Stay in the same gear and sound your horn.
A

Pump on the brake pedal hard and fast.

32
Q

You are driving vehicle A. You must give way to

  • pedestrian I only.
  • pedestrian II only.
  • both pedestrians I and II
A

both pedestrians I and II