NSW DKT Road Rules Practice Test 05

If you are scheduled to take the NSW Drivers test, you may want to start early with your preparations. Though there are many different ways and methods to prepare, our practice tests can assist you in making a passing score the first time.

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NSW Road Rules Test 5

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A solo bicycle rider is allowed to ride on footpaths if they are...?

Under 18

Under 14

Under 16

Under 12

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P2 licence holders must display P plates of what colour?

Blue and white

Red and white

Green and white

Yellow and white

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When passing a motorcycle, you must give them...?

As little space as possible

Half the space you would give a car

Twice the space you would give a car

The same space you would give a car

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Over half of motorcycle crashes occur where?

Car parks

Freeways

One-way streets

Intersections

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You should always drive at a speed that allows you to see where you will be in...?

Five seconds

Two seconds

Three seconds

Ten seconds

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Full (Unrestricted) licence holders will have their licence suspended if they incur how many demerit points for traffic offences in three years?

13 or more

14 or more

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If your registration has expired, what should you do with your numberplates?

Keep them somewhere safe

Sell them on privately

Destroy them

Return them to Roads and Maritime

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Buffering' means positioning your vehicle...?

An equal distance from all hazards

As close as possible to the edge of the road

Closer to minor hazards than major ones

As close as possible to the car in front

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What percentage of crashes involving provisional drivers are ones where they run off the road with no other vehicle involved?

20%

30%

10%

40%

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In an area where the speed limit is 60 km/h or less, when passing a bicycle you must give them at least how much space?

2 m

50 cm

1 m

1.5 m

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In poor visibility or darkness, cyclists must have front and rear lights that must be visible for a minimum of...?

200 m

50 m

150 m

100 m

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Which of your numberplates must be illuminated at night?

Neither plate

The front plate

The rear plate

Both plates

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If safe to do so which of these are you permitted to do when passing a bicycle?

All of them

Cross or straddle unbroken lines

Drive over flat dividing strips

Drive to the right of the centre of the road

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P2 licence holders can use a mobile phone when driving under what circumstances?

When driving below 30 km/h

When using a hands-free kit

During daylight hours

None

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In most emergency situations, the best response will be to...?

Brake

Panic

Swerve

Accelerate

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A good driving posture will help to...?

Reduce fatigue

Do all these things

Make sure safety features work optimally

Improve control

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It is the law that a cyclist must give a hand signal when they are...?

Slowing down

Stopping

Turning right

Turning left

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A P2 licence will be cancelled if you incur how many demerit points?

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A fit and healthy driver needs how long to respond to a hazard?

2 seconds

1.5 seconds

0.5 seconds

1 second

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The most common type of crash in New South Wales is...?

Hitting a tree

Hitting another vehicle straight on

Hitting another vehicle from the rear

Hitting another vehicle from the side

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When passing a bicycle in an area where the speed limit is 60 km/h or more, you must give them at least how much space?

2.5 m

1.5 m

1 m

2 m

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How much more likely are motorcyclists to be killed in road crashes compared to car users?

20x

15x

10x

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When passing a horse or horse-drawn vehicle, you should...?

Rev your engine as a warning

Get by as quickly as possible

Slow right down

Sound your horn as a warning

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Your numberplates must be able to be read clearly anywhere in a 45° arc from your vehicle's centreline from what distance?

10 m

5 m

15 m

20 m

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When scanning for hazards, you should focus on...?

The area to your front

The area to your left

All areas

The area to your right

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Preparing for the Written Component

The written component of the NSW driving test evaluates your understanding and application of road rules, traffic signs, and safe driving practices. Here are some essential tips to help you prepare:

Familiarize Yourself with the Road Rules and Traffic Signs

Reviewing the official Road Users’ Handbook is a good place to start. This comprehensive guide contains all the information you’ll need about the road rules in NSW, traffic signs, and safe driving practices. It’s advisable to read through this handbook several times to ensure you have a solid understanding of the contents.

Practice with Sample Tests

To get a feel for the questions you might encounter on the written test, take advantage of online resources offering sample tests. These practice tests simulate the actual exam environment and can greatly aid in reinforcing your knowledge and identifying areas where further study is required.

Remember, preparation is key to passing the written component of the NSW driving test. By thoroughly understanding the road rules, familiarizing yourself with traffic signs, and completing practice tests, you’ll increase your chances of passing on your first attempt.