DKT Car Driver Knowledge Test – Defensive Driving

Question 1

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:

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

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

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

Question 2

Many people crash within the first few years of driving. What is the best way of learning to drive on your own without crashing?

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Start driving in daylight where it is not too busy and only drive in busier traffic as your driving gets better.

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Drive as much as you can with friends on the way to parties.

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Drive in every kind of traffic situation as soon as you get your licence.

Question 3

If you get sleepy while driving, it is best to

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Stop, rest, and change drivers if possible.

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Turn on the radio very loud.

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Turn on the air conditioning or open the windows.

Question 4

You set out on a fairly long drive to see some friends. After a while you start feeling tired. What should you do?

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Pull off the road, stop and rest until you no longer feel tired.

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Stop at a shop and get a drink that contains caffeine to help keep you awake.

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Make sure you get plenty of fresh air circulating inside the car by winding down your window.

Question 5

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

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

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Chase the car to tell the driver how to drive.

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

Question 6

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

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

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Drive as close to the vehicle in front as possible.

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Stay one second behind the vehicle in front of you.

Question 7

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

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

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

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

Question 8

You are driving an older relative for an appointment and are running late. They ask you to go faster to get there on time. You should:

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Choose a safe speed and say you will not go any faster.

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Drop them off at the train station.

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Take the advice of a more experience driver and go faster where you can.

Question 9

In wet weather when it becomes hard for you to see, you should:

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Turn on your headlights, slow down, and double your following distance behind the vehicle in front.

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Flash your headlights to warn other drivers.

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Turn your headlights on high beam.

Question 10

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

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

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

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