DKT Sharing the Road 2

Question 1

An emergency vehicle with lights and sirens is approaching from behind. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Pull to the left as soon as it is safe and stop

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Speed up to the next intersection and turn off the road

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Maintain your lane and speed so the emergency vehicle can go around you

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Brake sharply to stop in your current lane immediately

Question 2

A large truck is indicating to turn left and appears to need to swing wide. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Wait behind the truck and do not attempt to pass until the turn is finished

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Overtake on the left before the truck completes its turn

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Flash your lights so the driver knows you are there

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Accelerate and pass on the right while the truck is turning

Question 3

When is it generally permitted for a fully licensed motorcycle rider to lane filter in Australia?

Accepted Answer

When traffic is travelling at 30 km/h or less and the rider does not exceed 30 km/h

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At any time when traffic is heavy and congested

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Only on freeways with three or more lanes

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Lane filtering is not permitted under any circumstances

Question 4

You want to drive across a bicycle lane to enter a property driveway. What is the rule?

Accepted Answer

You may drive in a bicycle lane for up to 50 metres when entering or leaving a property

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You may never drive in a bicycle lane under any circumstances

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You may use a bicycle lane at any time if no cyclists are currently present

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You must stop and wait for all cyclists to clear the lane before crossing

Question 5

You are about to open your car door after parking on a street. What must you check first?

Accepted Answer

Whether any cyclists or other vehicles are approaching from behind

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That your handbrake is fully engaged

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That your parking lights are switched off

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Whether a parking officer is in the area

Question 6

In a built-up area, a bus at a bus stop signals its intention to return to traffic. What must you do?

Accepted Answer

Give way to the bus

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Proceed quickly to pass before the bus pulls out

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Sound your horn to warn other drivers the bus is moving

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Flash your lights to acknowledge the bus driver and then proceed

Question 7

When passing animals such as horses on a road, what is the correct action?

Accepted Answer

Slow down significantly and give the animals plenty of room

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Sound your horn to move the animals off the road quickly

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Flash your headlights to alert the rider of your presence

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Maintain your speed to minimise the time spent near the animals