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

Fatigue impairs judgement, slows reaction time, and reduces situational awareness in ways that are comparable to alcohol impairment.

Question 2

What does the term 'highway hypnosis' refer to?

Accepted Answer

A trance-like state from monotonous driving that reduces alertness

Answer

Highway hypnosis is a trance-like state that can occur during long, monotonous drives, reducing a driver's conscious awareness of the road.

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

P1 drivers receive the same fine and demerit points as other drivers, but because their threshold for suspension is lower, the consequences can be more severe.

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

Texting on a hand-held phone is illegal for all drivers in NSW regardless of speed or traffic conditions.

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

In NSW, the standard penalty for illegal mobile phone use while driving is 5 demerit points (10 in a school zone).

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DKT NSW Fatigue and Distraction 2