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Q1)

You drive up to a corner where you see some loose gravel on the road. You should

Speed up and drive over the gravel as quickly as possible.

Check the mirrors and change lanes.

Slow down.

Q2)

When there are three lanes on a freeway:

The right lane is for avoiding most traffic.

The right lane is reserved for overtaking.

The right lane is for emergency vehicles only.

Q3)

You are driving at night and there is no other traffic around you. When can you use your headlights on high beam?

On any road‚ even if there are street lights.

On any road where the speed limit is above 80 km/h.

Only on roads that do not have street lights.

Q4)

Before driving a long distance at fast speed or carrying a full car load, you should:

Have a meal and a cup of coffee

Check your tyre pressure‚ and if necessary‚ increase it to what the manufacturer recommends

Make sure you have a street directory‚ so you know where you are going

Q5)

You are driving in a 60 km/h zone, with only one lane for traffic in your direction. You see a bus ahead signalling its intention to pull out from a bus stop, you should:

Continue at your normal speed as the bus does not have priority

Sound your horn to stop the bus from pulling out

Slow down and give way to the bus as it has priority

Q6)

You are about to make a right hand turn at this intersection. You have the green light. You hear a siren and then see that a fire truck will soon overtake you. You should:

Speed up to beat the fire truck.

Stop and let the fire truck overtake you.

Continue and make the turn because you have the right of way.

Q7)

What must you do when you are towing a caravan to help other vehicles overtake?

Stop immediately and let the faster vehicle overtake

Drive at least 25kph below the speed limit

Keep at least 60 metres behind heavy vehicles or other vehicles towing caravans

Q8)

Check all that apply. You want to leave your automatic car parked on a street sloping uphill. You should:

Put the handbrake on and put the transmission in "P" (park).

Park only on flat areas.

Turn the wheels away from the kerb.

Q9)

When merging onto the freeway from the entrance, you should:

Drive straight on as you have the right of way

Sound your horn‚ turn on your indicator lights and move onto the freeway.

Stop and check the traffic behind you on the entrance.

Q10)

What are you required to do if you develop a serious medical condition that could affect your driving?

Tell your doctor and let him or her notify the RTA.

Once you become aware of the condition you must notify the RTA

Hand your licence in at the nearest police station.

Q11)

If you see a horse and rider on the road what should you do?

Follow them until they leave the road

Sound your horn to warn the rider.

Speed up to pass the horse.

Q12)

When displaying L or P plates, how much of the letter must be clearly visible?

Most of the letter.

Only enough of the letter so it is clear whether it is an L or P.

All of the letter L or P.

Q13)

When you are driving on a two-lane freeway, which lane should you choose?

The left lane unless you are overtaking.

Whichever lane has the least traffic.

The right lane to avoid slow-moving vehicles.

Q14)

How close can you park to another vehicle when parked parallel to the kerb?

You must leave at least 1 metre front and back

You must leave at least 1.5 metres front and back

You must leave at least 2 metres from the front only

Q15)

When you see the headlights flashing on the front of a bus, what should you do?

Stop and wait for the lights to stop flashing.

Drive past the bus only while the lights are flashing.

Be careful‚ there may be children about.

Q16)

If an oncoming vehicle crosses the centre line and is coming straight at you and you cannot stop, you should:

Drive onto the wrong side of the road and hope the other vehicle does not do the same.

Slow down and hope that the driver will turn away

Brake‚ look for room to the left‚ sound your horn and flash your lights.

Q17)

Generally, if you hear the siren of an emergency vehicle you should:

Pull over to the left until the emergency vehicle passes.

Immediately come to a stop.

Let the emergency vehicle pass and follow it closely behind.

Q18)

Are you permitted to tow a caravan with a person riding in the caravan?

No‚ not under any circumstances

Yes‚ provided you do not exceed 60kph

Yes‚ if the person(s) in the caravan are over 12 years of age

Q19)

If you are driving towards a road works zone and a traffic controller displays a stop sign you must:

Slow down and continue through the road works zone.

Stop and then proceed if you think it is safe.

Stop your vehicle and follow the directions of the traffic controller.

Q20)

Check all that apply. You should use your right-hand indicator when:

You are about to stop.

You intend to slow down.

You intend to move to the right‚ at any time.

Australia Car Driving Knowledge Test - Exam 5

Car Driving Knowledge Test