SA DKT Road Rules Practice Test 06

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 6

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When towing any other vehicle, the towline must not be longer than...?

5 m

3 m

2 m

4 m

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In which of these circumstances is it acceptable not to wear a seatbelt?

When planning to drive very slowly

When making a very short journey

None of them

On very hot days

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If you receive a mobile phone call when driving, you can take it...?

Once you've reduced your speed by half

Once you reach a red traffic light

Once you've pulled over and parked safely

Once you've pulled into the slow lane

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In an urban area, you will double your risk of a crash involving death or injury if you travel how much above the average speed?

15 km/h

10 km/h

20 km/h

5 km/h

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Crashes not resulting in death or injury should be reported to the police as soon as possible and definitely within...?

48 hours

72 hours

24 hours

12 hours

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A provisional licence holder under the age of 25 can have how many passengers aged between 16 and 20 (apart from family members) in the car when driving?

Three

One

Four

Two

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Using a mobile phone when driving increases your risk of crashing by how much?

2 x

4 x

5 x

3 x

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Your vehicle can be parked on the road at night without parking lights on if a streetlight or other illumination makes it clearly visible from what distance?

50 m

100 m

150 m

200 m

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Outside of a built-up area, if you are driving a long vehicle (7.5 m plus) you must leave how much following space between your vehicle and other long vehicles?

20 m

60 m

80 m

40 m

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Non-commercial vehicles can only load or unload in Loading Zones if...?

They are transferring goods to a commercial vehicle

They are picking up or setting down passengers

There is nowhere else to park

They have a cargo that is difficult to handle due to weight or size

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You can be charged with driving under the influence of alcohol when your blood alcohol level is over...?

0.05

0.01

0.04

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When there are no pedestrians crossing the road, you may drive past a stationary tram as long as you don't exceed what speed?

15 km/h

5 km/h

10 km/h

20 km/h

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Which of these does alcohol do to a driver or rider?

Increases reaction times

Impairs their multitasking ability

All of them

Gives them false confidence

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Bicycle riders must not ride in the slipstream (i.e. within 2 m) of any moving motor vehicle for more than...?

250 m

100 m

150 m

200 m

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Excessive/inappropriate speed contributes to what proportion of South Australia's fatal road crashes?

60%

30%

15%

7.50%

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Unless you are dropping off or picking up passengers or mail, you must not park within what distance of the postbox?

1 m

7 m

5 m

3 m

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Who has indisputable right-of-way on the roads?

Cyclists

Car drivers

Nobody

Pedestrians

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A white light indicates that a driver may proceed, but only for...?

Truck drivers

Motorcyclists

Cyclists

Trams and buses

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If you don’t sleep for 17 hours, this can have the same effect on your driving of a blood alcohol concentration of what?

0.03

0.05

0.02

0.01

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Which of these should you avoid when driving to be as safe as possible?

All of them

Drinking coffee

Smoking

Chatting to passengers

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Crashes don't have to be reported to the police if only the driver's property was damaged or the total damage amounts to less than...?

$5,000

$3,000

$1,000

$10,000

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If you accumulate 20+ points on your licence, you will be disqualified for how long?

Six months

Five months

Four months

Eight months

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A vehicle with an Australian disability parking permit can park for up to twice the time indicated on a parking sign provided said time is over...?

60 minutes

30 minutes

45 minutes

90 minutes

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A commercial vehicle loading or unloading in a Loading Zone, if there is no sign specifying times, must complete its operations within what time?

15 minutes

45 minutes

One hour

30 minutes

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To discourage someone from tailgating, you can...?

Flash your brake lights

Sound your horn

Brake sharply

Make a rude gesture

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