DKT NSW Fatigue and Distraction 2

Question 1

Which of the following best describes the effect of fatigue on driving ability?

Accepted Answer

It impairs judgement, reaction time, and awareness similar to alcohol

Answer

It only affects reaction time slightly

Answer

It mainly affects vision but not decision-making

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It has no measurable effect if the driver feels confident

Question 2

What does the term 'highway hypnosis' refer to?

Accepted Answer

A trance-like state from monotonous driving that reduces alertness

Answer

A hallucination caused by dehydration

Answer

Dizziness caused by high-speed motorway driving

Answer

Drowsiness caused by driving in heavy traffic

Question 3

In NSW, a P1 provisional driver is caught using a hand-held phone while driving. What is the consequence?

Accepted Answer

A fine and demerit points which may lead to suspension

Answer

A fine only, no demerit points

Answer

A warning and driver education course

Answer

Immediate licence cancellation

Question 4

Which of the following activities is ILLEGAL for all NSW drivers while operating a moving vehicle?

Accepted Answer

Texting on a phone held in the hand

Answer

Talking through a Bluetooth earpiece connected to a mounted phone

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Eating a sandwich

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Adjusting the radio controls on the steering wheel

Question 5

How many demerit points does a NSW driver lose for using a hand-held mobile phone while driving (standard penalty)?

Accepted Answer

5 points

Answer

1 point

Answer

3 points

Answer

4 points

Question 6

Which of the following is a recognised warning sign of driver fatigue?

Accepted Answer

Difficulty keeping eyes focused and heavy eyelids

Answer

Increased confidence in lane positioning

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Faster reaction times due to adrenaline

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Improved concentration from alert driving

Question 7

For a fully licensed NSW driver, how many demerit points can accumulate before their licence is suspended?

Accepted Answer

13 points in a 3-year period

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10 points in any period

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8 points in a 2-year period

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15 points in any 5-year period