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Q1)

If you are driving and it starts to rain, you should

Put your hazard warning lights on and increase your speed to avoid the rain.

Put your lights on high beam so you can see better.

Slow down using the brake gently‚ since rain and oil may create a slippery surface.

Q2)

You are planning to drive from Sydney to the Gold Coast with some friends. To minimise fatigue and make the trip as safe as possible you should:

Aim to drive for as long as possible when you are feeling good so you can arrive earlier.

Drive mostly at night as there is less traffic on the road and therefore less risk of crashing.

Drive during the day‚ take plenty of breaks and share driving if possible.

Q3)

Under good conditions, when driving behind any vehicle, at any speed, you should:

Stay at least three seconds behind the vehicle in front of you.

Drive as close to the vehicle in front as possible.

Stay one second behind the vehicle in front of you.

Q4)

What is the best way to avoid hitting other vehicles, people or animals when moving off from the kerb?

Sound your horn before moving away from the kerb to warn people of your intentions.

Have a good look around while you walk up to your car and then drive off as soon as you can.

Check your mirrors and look over your shoulder before moving off from the kerb.

Q5)

You are about to move away from the kerb in your car. What is the last thing you should do before you move into traffic?

Put on your seat belt.

Check over your shoulder.

Adjust your seat.

Q6)

While driving, you come across aggressive, selfish or ignorant driving behaviour by another driver. You should:

Chase the car to tell the driver how to drive.

Stay calm and in control of your vehicle at all times.

Respond by using your horn and/or flashing your lights to let the driver know how you feel.

Q7)

If you get sleepy while driving, it is best to

Stop‚ rest‚ and change drivers if possible.

Turn on the radio very loud.

Turn on the air conditioning or open the windows.

Q8)

You are driving on a freeway and realise you forgot something at home. You want to go back for it. Can you do a U-turn on this road?

Yes‚ providing you use the gravel joining roads.

No‚ not at any time.

Yes‚ any time.

Q9)

You hear the siren of an ambulance approaching you from behind. You should:

Speed up as not to impede the ambulance.

Slow down to the speed of other traffic.

Continue at the same speed.

Q10)

If you intend to turn left, are you required to give a signal?

Only if there are other vehicles or pedestrians within sight.

No‚ if turning left from a lane marked left turn only.

Yes‚ if turn signals are fitted to your vehicle.

Q11)

What is meant by this sign on or near a bridge?

Slow down and be prepared to give way to vehicles travelling in the opposite direction

Stop at all times before crossing the bridge and only give way to pedestrians who may be crossing

Do not overtake a vehicle travelling in the same direction

Q12)

Where must L or P plates be displayed on a vehicle:

Anywhere inside the windows but only if they are not tinted.

On the front and back of the exterior of the vehicle.

Anywhere including on the dashboard.

Q13)

A friend lends you his car. It is very noisy and blows a lot of smoke. He tells you the vehicle has been given a defect notice but it's still OK to drive it. What should you do?

Borrow the car but only drive on streets where the car will not be a danger to others.

Borrow the car‚ but always drive it 10 Km/h below the speed limit.

Before you borrow the car check the defect notice to make sure it is legal to drive the car.

Q14)

Are you permitted to park in the direction of the arrow?

Yes‚ provided no taxis are using the area

Yes‚ if you are carrying two or more passengers

No‚ not at any time

Q15)

Are you allowed to use a hand-held mobile phone while driving a car?

No.

Yes‚ but only when you stop at intersections.

Yes‚ but you must hold the steering wheel with at least one hand.

Q16)

You want to park your vehicle for a short time. It is night time. You should:

Leave your headlights on high beam.

Pick a visible position or leave the parking or hazard lights on.

Park on the footpath.

Q17)

You are approaching an intersection that has a red light camera. The lights turn yellow when you are too close to stop safely. The lights go red as you get to the other side of the intersection. Will you receive a penalty notice?

No‚ because the camera only takes a photo if you cross the stop line after the lights turn red.

Possibly‚ because you were in the intersection when the lights turned red.

Yes‚ but a driver is entitled to advise the Police Service and have the case heard by a court.

Q18)

When reversing, you should:

Put hazard warning lights on and perform the manoeuvre as quick as possible to minimise danger

Unbuckle your seat belt so you can reverse as quickly as possible

Sound your horn to warn other drivers

Q19)

Stop signs or flashing lights at railway crossings should always be obeyed, because:

Trains are fast‚ heavy and cannot stop quickly.

Pedestrians might be crossing.

Car brakes often fail.

Q20)

If one or two of your wheels run off the edge of the roadway, you should:

Turn quickly back onto the road to minimise the chance of spinning on the loose surface

Slow down quickly by braking hard

Increase your speed and drive back on the road

Australia Car Driving Knowledge Test - Exam 3

Car Driving Knowledge Test