DKT - Driver Knowledge Test Car Driver Knowledge Test – Lanes 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When merging from one lane to another, you must:
- Sound your horn to warn other drivers before moving
- Signal, check mirrors and blind spots, then merge when safe (Correct answer)
- Merge immediately if the lane ahead appears clear
- Give way only to vehicles directly behind you in the new lane
Correct answer: Signal, check mirrors and blind spots, then merge when safe
Before changing lanes you must signal your intention, check your mirrors and look over your shoulder to check blind spots, then only move when the path is clear and it is safe to do so.
Question 2: What does a continuous white line between lanes on a multi-lane road mean?
- You may change lanes only at low speed
- Lane changing is permitted with caution
- You must not cross or straddle the line (Correct answer)
- The line separates traffic travelling in opposite directions
Correct answer: You must not cross or straddle the line
A continuous (unbroken) white line between lanes must not be crossed or straddled. It indicates that lane changes are prohibited at that point.
Question 3: You are driving on a three-lane one-way road. Which lane is generally the most appropriate for through traffic travelling at normal speed?
- The left lane only
- The right lane only
- The centre lane (Correct answer)
- Any lane, as all lanes are equal on a one-way road
Correct answer: The centre lane
On a multi-lane one-way road the centre lane is generally recommended for through traffic, leaving the left lane for slower traffic and the right lane for overtaking or turning right.
Question 4: You want to turn right from a multi-lane road. Before turning you should:
- Move to the left lane as early as possible
- Stay in the centre lane until the intersection
- Move to the right lane well before the turn (Correct answer)
- Use any lane as long as you signal at the intersection
Correct answer: Move to the right lane well before the turn
When turning right you should move into the right lane in good time before the intersection, allowing other drivers to anticipate your intentions and giving you the correct position to complete the turn.
Question 5: A 'keep left unless overtaking' rule applies on roads where:
- The speed limit is 80 km/h or above and there are two or more lanes in the same direction (Correct answer)
- There are three or more lanes in each direction regardless of speed limit
- The road has a median strip
- The speed limit is exactly 100 km/h
Correct answer: The speed limit is 80 km/h or above and there are two or more lanes in the same direction
The 'keep left unless overtaking' rule applies on roads with a speed limit of 80 km/h or more where there are two or more lanes travelling in the same direction. Drivers must not travel in the right lane unless overtaking, turning right, or avoiding an obstruction.
Question 6: What must you do if you realise you are in the wrong lane to make your intended turn at an intersection?
- Make the turn anyway from the incorrect lane to avoid missing it
- Continue straight ahead, then turn around safely when possible (Correct answer)
- Sound your horn and signal simultaneously to alert other drivers
- Stop in your lane and wait for traffic to clear so you can move over
Correct answer: Continue straight ahead, then turn around safely when possible
If you find yourself in the wrong lane, you must not make the turn from an incorrect lane as this is illegal and dangerous. Continue straight past the intersection and find a safe place to turn around.
DKT - Driver Knowledge Test Car Driver Knowledge Test – Lanes 1
When merging from one lane to another, you must: