Tasmania DKT Road Rules Practice Test 04

TASMANIA DKT ROAD RULES PRACTICE TEST 04

All of the questions that appear on the Tasmania learner’s practice test come from the official driver’s handbook. This handbook is available for download online, or you can pick up a copy at your local Drive Test Centre. The handbook lists all of the laws, rules, and road signs that drivers need to follow on the road or might see on the road. This is a lot of information.

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Tasmania Road Rules Test 4

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The lap part of a seatbelt should sit comfortably...?

Under the ribs

Across the groin

Across the waist

Across the hips

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When you get tired, the best thing to do is...?

Open the windows

Have a power nap

Turn up the radio

Drink some coffee

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When making a right turn from a two-way road, you should begin your turn from ...?

Just left of the centerline

The middle of the lane

As far left as possible

Half way over the centerline

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If you double your speed, your stopping distance is increased...?

4 times

3 times

5 times

2 times

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You can be sanctioned for driving while impaired under the influence of which of these?

All of them

Over-the-counter medication

Illegal drugs

Prescription medication

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If you are going more than half way round a roundabout, you should indicate...?

Left before you enter the roundabout

Right before you enter the roundabout

Right after you've passed the first exit

Right after you've got more than halfway around

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Which of these is the only thing that can change your blood alcohol content?

Coffee

Vomiting

Time

Cold showers

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Once you have entered a school zone, you can't return to the default speed limit until...?

You see a sign saying so

You turn into another street

You have checked there are no children around

You are more than 200 m from the school

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When should you signal to make a left turn?

In the middle of the turn

You don't have to

Well before turning

Just before turning

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If you change your address or name, you must inform Service Tasmania within what time to get your license changed?

28 days

7 days

14 days

21 days

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In which of these conditions should you not drive at the speed limit?

When it's raining

When there are many pedestrians around

If you're feeling tired

All of them

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Under what circumstances can you park in a bus or cycle lane?

Outside rush hours

When you are picking up or dropping off passengers

If you will be there for less than five minutes

None

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In a no parking zone, you can stop for how long to pick up passengers or goods or drop them off?

Six minutes

Two minutes

Four minutes

One minute

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Bicycle lights must be visible at night or in poor weather conditions for at least...?

50 m

200 m

100 m

150 m

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If you have a hazard warning triangle and you have broken down, in country areas you should place the triangle...?

50 m away

100 m away

25 m away

150 m away

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Driving away from a bus stop, you must not park within what distance of it?

10 m

15 m

5 m

20 m

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A non-novice learner driver must have a supervising driver with a current Australian full car license that has been held for at least...?

18 months

12 months

24 months

6 months

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When driving at night or in bad conditions, your vehicle must have...?

All of these

Two working headlights

Two working taillights

A working number plate light

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You are turning right in a lane with traffic arrows pointing right. When do you have to signal?

If there is any traffic coming from the right

If there is any oncoming traffic

If there is any traffic inside you

Under all circumstances

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When towing another car with a tow line, the maximum permitted gap between the two vehicles is...?

3 m

4 m

2 m

5 m

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The laws about signaling apply...?

When stationary

In all circumstances

When going forward

When reversing

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Driving towards a pedestrian or children's crossing, you must not park within what distance of it?

15 m

10 m

5 m

20 m

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How long can you drive in Tasmania on an interstate or New Zealand driver license before you have to get a Tasmanian license?

Six months

Nine months

One month

Three months

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If you refuse to give a breath test when asked, you can be disqualified from driving for up to...?

One year

Three months

Six months

Two years

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How much over the speed limit is a permissible to go to overtake another vehicle?

15 km/h

0 km/h

10 km/h

5 km/h

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Common Mistakes New Drivers Make

Understanding and avoiding common mistakes can dramatically improve your chances of success. Here are a few to be aware of:

Not Being Thorough with Rules

Memorizing road signs and traffic rules is non-negotiable. It’s not uncommon for candidates to fail because they neglected a seemingly minor regulation. Pay equal attention to the uncommon or easily overlooked rules – it’s often where test-takers fall short.

Being Too Nervous

Nerves can lead to lapses in judgment or overcautiousness, both of which can result in test failure. Learn to manage your nerves through relaxation techniques or controlled breathing. Confidence in your preparation can also mitigate test anxiety.

Technical Errors

Even experienced drivers can make technical errors due to nerves or lack of focus. These errors could be as simple as stalling the car during a three-point turn or not checking mirrors before signaling. Practicing regularly can help you drive more smoothly and confidently.