SA DKT ROAD RULES PRACTICE TEST 04

There’s nothing quite as exciting as getting to drive for the first time. Of course, before you can hit the road in South Australia, you must first pass the written test. This is a test created by the Department of Planning, Transport, and Infrastructure to test the potential driver’s knowledge of driving rules and the ability to recognize road signs.

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South Australia Road Rules Test 4

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You can drive over a painted island for legitimate purposes, but only for a maximum of...?

100 m

25 m

75 m

50 m

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No matter what the posted speed limit, a person driving with a learner's permit must not exceed what speed?

110 km/h

100 km/h

90 km/h

80 km/h

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You can use a mobile phone for GPS when driving provided...?

You only touch it when stopped traffic lights

You always keep one hand on the wheel

It is resting in your lap

It is fixed to a cradle

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When a school bus has stopped to set down or pick up children, you must not exceed what speed when passing it?

40 km/h

25 km/h

30 km/h

15 km/h

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Unless you have good reason otherwise, you should always drive in the left-hand lane on roads with speed limits greater than...?

80 km/h

70 km/h

90 km/h

60 km/h

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The police are entitled to breath test drivers for alcohol and drugs...?

If a driver is driving erratically

During the hours of darkness

Anytime they see fit

When a driver is caught speeding

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The lap section of the seatbelt should fit...?

Over your groin

Over your hips

Below your ribs

Over your stomach

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You are most likely to experience fatigue between 1 AM and 6 AM and at what other period?

11 AM-1 PM

1 PM-5 PM

6 AM-11 AM

5 PM-10 PM

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Between four and seven years, a child may only sit in the front seat if...?

They can be trusted to behave

All the other seats are filled with younger children

They are more than 1 m 25 cm tall

You are only making a short journey

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How far does a vehicle need to come to a stop when driving at 100 km/h?

80 m

40 m

60 m

100 m

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A child in a forward facing child safety seat should never be put in the front seat (if rear seats are available) until they are what age?

Four years

Three years

Five years

Six years

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Driving away from a pedestrian crossing, you must not park until you are how far from it?

25 m

20 m

5 m

10 m

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Unless permitted by a parking sign, there should always be what space between your parked car and any continuous dividing line or dividing strip?

3 m

1 m

4 m

2 m

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The best response to an aggressive driver is...?

Aggression

Courtesy

Timidity

Argument

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When overtaking a bicycle at more than 60 km/h you must leave a clearance of a minimum of what?

1.5 m

1.0 m

2.0 m

0.5 m

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Learner, provisional or probationary licence holders must not have a blood alcohol level in excess of what?

0.05

0.02

0.01

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Which of these is it permissible to drive under the influence of if they affect your driving ability?

None of them

Over-the-counter drugs

Prescription drugs

Illegal drugs

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What percentage of crashes happen at intersections?

75%

12.50%

25%

50%

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Fatigue is a factor in what percentage of fatal crashes?

37%

27%

17%

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When you are opening a car door from the driver's seat, a good way of looking out for bicycle riders is to open it with...?

Your left hand

Your right knee

Your chin

Your right hand

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Under what circumstances must you drive at the maximum speed limit allowed for a road?

In perfect driving conditions

Any time out of rush-hour

When all other traffic is doing so

Whenever it is safe to do so

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When parking your vehicle at night, you must turn on front and rear parking lights unless it is clearly visible under a streetlamp or other lamp from what distance?

200 m

250 m

100 m

150 m

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What percentage of drivers and passengers killed in crashes were not wearing seatbelts?

12%

50%

25%

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Holders of full car licences will be disqualified if they are found to have exceeded the speed limit by what?

25 km/h

45 km/h

10 km/h

35 km/h

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You must not exceed 25 km/h when passing emergency vehicles if...?

The emergency workers are in the vehicle

They are stopped with lights flashing

They are stopped at the side of the road

In any of these circumstances

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Common Mistakes to Avoid

Understanding common missteps is a powerful tool in your preparation arsenal. Recognizing these errors ahead of time can help you steer clear of them during the actual test.

Falling for Traps

Some questions are intentionally tricky, designed to test your knowledge under pressure. Be wary of options that seem correct at first glance but, upon further thought, don’t match up with the rules you’ve studied.

Overlooking the Details

The devil is in the details, especially in road regulations. Pay careful attention to speed limits, distance requirements, and specific rules that could have strict interpretations.

Not Reviewing Incorrect Answers

Many candidates do not thoroughly review the questions they answered incorrectly after taking practice tests. It’s crucial to understand that you were wrong and why. This insight helps you avoid the same mistakes and strengthens your grasp of the subject matter.

Mismanaging Time

Time management during the test is key. Some participants either rush through the questions, risking careless errors or spend too much time on challenging questions, leaving insufficient time for the rest. Practice pacing yourself to ensure you can comfortably answer all questions within the allotted time.