Driver Knowledge Test - Fatigue and Defensive Driving Questions

Question 1 of 24

Under good conditions, when driving behind any vehicle, at any speed, you should -

Stay at least three seconds behind the vehicle in front of you.
Drive as close to the vehicle in front as possible.
Stay one second behind the vehicle in front of you.

Question 2 of 24

When driving in wet weather, your vehicle will -

Take longer and further to stop, so slow down.
Stop in the same distance as on a dry road.
Handle better, so you can go faster.

Question 3 of 24

At night, if an oncoming vehicle's headlights dazzle you, you should -

Slow down, until your eyes recover.
Watch the centre line of the road.
Close your eyes for a short time until they recover.

Question 4 of 24

If you get sleepy while driving, it is best to -

Stop, rest, and change drivers if possible.
Turn on the radio very loud.
Turn on the air conditioning or open the windows.

Question 5 of 24

In wet weather when it becomes hard for you to see, you should -

Turn on your headlights, slow down, and double your following distance behind the vehicle in front.
Turn your headlights on high beam.
Flash your headlights to warn other drivers.

Question 6 of 24

If you are driving and it starts to rain, you should -

Slow down using the brake gently, since rain and oil may create a slippery surface.
Put your lights on high beam so you can see better.
Put your hazard warning lights on and increase your speed to avoid the rain.

Question 7 of 24

When driving on a slippery wet road, for example, one covered in early morning dew, your vehicle will -

Take longer and further to stop.
Be heavier to steer.
Be easier to steer and handle.

Question 8 of 24

Why should you avoid heavy braking on a wet road?

Your wheels may skid and cause a loss of control.
If the wheels lock up your handbrake may not work.
You might wet pedestrians walking along the footpath.

Question 9 of 24

At night you should -

Leave a longer gap behind the vehicle in front.
Use your hazard warning lights when overtaking another vehicle.
Drive closer to the vehicle in front so they can see you better.

Question 10 of 24

When it is very foggy during the day or night and your vehicle has no fog lights, you should -

Slow down and use your low beam headlights and hazard warning lights to make your vehicle seen.
Put on your high beam lights.
Follow closer to other vehicles.

Question 11 of 24

When going on a long trip, out of the following which is the most important to do?

Get plenty of rest before starting out.
Make sure your horn is working.
Have a good meal before driving.

Question 12 of 24

At night, when you approach an oncoming vehicle, you should -

Not look at its headlights, but keep left and watch the left of the road.
Carefully watch the vehicle by looking directly at its headlights.
Put your lights on high beam, to make your vehicle more easily seen.

Question 13 of 24

Which of the following attitudes is most likely to make you a safer driver?

When I drive, I have the main responsibility for my safety and the safety of other road users.
It is up to other drivers to avoid crashing into me.
Crashing or not crashing is a matter of luck.

Question 14 of 24

You are about to move away from the kerb in your car. What is the last thing you should do before you move into traffic?

Check over your shoulder.
Adjust your seat.
Put on your seat belt.

Question 15 of 24

What is the best way to avoid hitting other vehicles, people or animals when moving off from the kerb?

Check your mirrors and look over your shoulder before moving off from the kerb.
Have a good look around while you walk up to your car and then drive off as soon as you can.
Sound your horn before moving away from the kerb to warn people of your intentions.

Question 16 of 24

Many people crash within the first few years of driving. What is the best way of learning to drive on your own without crashing?

Start driving in daylight where it is not too busy and only drive in busier traffic as your driving gets better.
Drive as much as you can with friends on the way to parties.
Drive in every kind of traffic situation as soon as you get your licence.

Question 17 of 24

It is important to scan while driving so you can see everything that is happening on the road. What does scanning involve?

Continually looking ahead, to the sides and using all mirrors when driving.
Looking in the rear and side mirrors continually when driving.
Looking further ahead down the road when driving.

Question 18 of 24

If you are a new driver and first start to drive at night you should -

Drive mainly on streets that you know well.
Drive mainly in unfamiliar streets.
Drive long distances to improve your concentration.

Question 19 of 24

You set out on a fairly long drive to see some friends. After a while you start feeling tired. What should you do?

Pull off the road, stop and rest until you no longer feel tired.
Stop at a shop and get a drink that contains caffeine to help keep you awake.
Make sure you get plenty of fresh air circulating inside the car by winding down your window.

Question 20 of 24

You are driving an older relative for an appointment and are running late. They ask you to go faster to get there on time. You should -

Choose a safe speed and say you will not go any faster.
Take the advice of a more experience driver and go faster where you can.
Drop them off at the train station.

Question 21 of 24

You are planning to drive from Sydney to the Gold Coast with some friends. To minimise fatigue and make the trip as safe as possible you should -

Drive during the day, take plenty of breaks and share driving if possible.
Drive mostly at night as there is less traffic on the road and therefore less risk of crashing.
Aim to drive for as long as possible when you are feeling good so you can arrive earlier.

Question 22 of 24

You should leave a gap between your vehicle and the one you are following. In good conditions the gap should be -

3 seconds
1 second
2 seconds

Question 23 of 24

It is night time and you are driving home from the movies. You are travelling in a line of vehicles. What size gap should you leave between your vehicle and the vehicles in front of you?

A gap of about 4 seconds as it is easy to misjudge distances at night.
A gap of about 2 seconds so you can watch the vehicles in front closely and see when they are stopping.
The same 3-second gap you would leave during the day.

Question 24 of 24

While driving, you come across aggressive, selfish or ignorant driving behaviour by another driver. You should -

Stay calm and in control of your vehicle at all times.
Respond by using your horn and/or flashing your lights to let the driver know how you feel.
Chase the car to tell the driver how to drive.