Mixed Deck — All DKT Topics Flashcards

A tram lane is marked on the road. Under which circumstance may you legally drive in it?

Answer: To turn left at an intersection when within 50 metres of the turn

You may drive in a tram lane for up to 50 metres before turning left at an intersection.

At an intersection with no signs or signals, you are turning right and a vehicle is coming straight towards you. You must:

Answer: Give way to the oncoming vehicle going straight ahead

When turning right, you must give way to any oncoming vehicle going straight ahead or turning left. The vehicle continuing straight has right of way over the vehicle turning across its path.

When driving in rain, fog or on a wet road, you should:

Answer: Reduce your speed and increase your following distance

Wet, foggy or slippery conditions increase stopping distances and reduce visibility. Slow down and at least double your following distance so you have more time to react and stop safely.

To check your blind spots before changing lanes, you should:

Answer: Do a quick head check over your shoulder as well as checking mirrors

Mirrors do not show everything. Before changing lanes or merging, check your mirrors, indicate, then do a head check over your shoulder to cover the blind spot where a vehicle, cyclist or motorcyclist may be.

When driving in an area with pedestrians at night, even where street lights are present, you must:

Answer: Remain vigilant as pedestrians in dark clothing can still be difficult to see

Even in lit areas, pedestrians wearing dark clothing can be very difficult to see; always remain alert especially near intersections and crossings at night.

When approaching a pedestrian crossing where someone is waiting to cross, you must:

Answer: Slow down and be prepared to stop and give way

You must slow down and be prepared to give way to any pedestrian on or about to enter a pedestrian crossing.

A funeral procession is moving along the road ahead of you. What should you do?

Answer: Keep well behind and do not cut into or disrupt the procession

You must not cut into or disrupt a funeral procession; you should keep well behind and allow the procession to proceed uninterrupted.

What does a yellow (amber) traffic light mean?

Answer: Stop if you can do so safely; the light is about to turn red

A yellow light means stop if it is safe to do so. It warns that the signal is about to turn red. You may only continue through if stopping would be dangerous.

You see a sign showing '40' inside a red circle near a school. This means:

Answer: The maximum speed limit is 40 km/h

A number inside a red circle is a speed limit sign showing the maximum legal speed. In a 40 km/h school zone you must not exceed 40 km/h during the signposted times.

Your vehicle must be registered and you must carry your licence because:

Answer: It is a legal requirement to drive a registered vehicle and hold a valid licence

You must hold a current, valid licence for the class of vehicle and the vehicle must be registered. Driving unlicensed or in an unregistered vehicle is an offence with serious penalties.

You see a ball roll onto the road from between parked cars in a suburban street. You should:

Answer: Slow down and be ready to stop, as a child may follow the ball

A ball on the road is a warning that a child may run out after it. Slow down, cover the brake and be ready to stop. Anticipating hidden hazards is a key driving skill.

Using a hand-held mobile phone while driving is:

Answer: Illegal and attracts demerit points and a fine

Using a hand-held mobile phone while driving (including when stopped in traffic or at lights) is illegal. It carries demerit points and a fine. Learner and P-plate drivers must not use a phone at all, even hands-free.

A pedestrian near a crossing is using a white cane or is accompanied by a guide dog. What must you do?

Answer: Give way to the pedestrian regardless of traffic signals

You must always give way to vision-impaired pedestrians using a white cane or guide dog, irrespective of any traffic signals.

When the speed limit is above 60 km/h, what is the minimum gap required when overtaking a cyclist?

Answer: 1.5 metres

On roads with a speed limit above 60 km/h, you must allow at least 1.5 metres of clearance when overtaking a cyclist.

A red traffic signal at an intersection means:

Answer: You must stop and remain stopped until the light turns green

A red light means stop. You must stop behind the stop line and wait until the signal turns green before entering the intersection, unless a left-turn-on-red sign permits otherwise.

A school bus ahead has its overhead amber warning lights flashing. What must you do?

Answer: Stop and wait until children have boarded or alighted and the lights stop flashing

When a school bus has warning lights flashing, you must stop and wait until all children have safely boarded or alighted and the lights stop flashing.

A vehicle is giving way to you, but you can see it is safe and faster to wait. Good practice at intersections is to:

Answer: Be prepared to give way even when you have right of way, to avoid a collision

Having right of way does not guarantee other drivers will give way. Defensive driving means being ready to slow or stop to avoid a crash, even when the rules say you may proceed.

Driving while affected by illegal drugs, or some prescription medicines, is dangerous because they can:

Answer: Impair your judgement, reaction time and coordination

Illegal drugs and some medicines slow your reactions, impair judgement and coordination, and can cause drowsiness. Police conduct random drug testing and driving while drug-affected is an offence.

Which of the following statements about cyclists riding on roads is correct?

Answer: Cyclists may use the full width of a lane when needed for their safety

Cyclists may legally use the full width of a lane when necessary for safety, such as when avoiding hazards near the road edge.

All occupants of the vehicle, including passengers, must:

Answer: Wear a properly fitted and fastened seatbelt or approved restraint

The driver and every passenger must wear a correctly fitted and fastened seatbelt, and children must use an approved child restraint. The driver can be penalised for unrestrained passengers under 16.