DKT - Driver Knowledge Test Car Driver Knowledge Test – Defensive Driving 1

Question 1

What is the recommended minimum following distance behind the vehicle in front under normal conditions?

Accepted Answer

A three-second gap between your vehicle and the one ahead

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One second for every 10 km/h of speed

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A fixed gap of at least one car length

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Stay as close as possible to reduce wind drag

Question 2

When an aggressive driver tailgates you, the safest defensive response is to:

Accepted Answer

Move to a safer lane or pull over when safe to let them pass

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Brake sharply to warn them to back off

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Speed up to create more distance ahead

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Match their speed and maintain your position

Question 3

When driving at night, you should use high-beam headlights:

Accepted Answer

Only when there are no oncoming vehicles or vehicles ahead

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At all times to maximise your vision

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Whenever you are travelling above 80 km/h

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Only in built-up areas with street lighting

Question 4

You are approaching an intersection with a green light. A defensive driver should:

Accepted Answer

Cover the brake and scan for vehicles that may run the red light

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Accelerate through quickly to clear the intersection

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Maintain speed and assume all other drivers will obey the signals

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Honk to warn cross-traffic before entering

Question 5

Driver fatigue is best managed by:

Accepted Answer

Stopping for a rest break of at least 15–20 minutes when feeling drowsy

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Opening the windows and turning up the radio to stay alert

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Drinking two cups of coffee and continuing to drive

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Switching lanes frequently to stay mentally engaged

Question 6

When merging onto a freeway, you should:

Accepted Answer

Match the speed of freeway traffic and merge smoothly when safe

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Stop at the end of the ramp and wait for a large gap

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Always give way to all freeway traffic regardless of your speed

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Flash your headlights to signal freeway drivers to make room