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WHAT IS THE RULE OF THE YELLOW BOX JUNCTION?

Do not enter unless your exit is clear; exception: turning right and not blocking other traffic

WHERE SHOULD YOU NOT OVERTAKE?

A bend, a continuous white line, brow of a hill, humpback bridge, restricted view

WHAT IS THE CORRECT DISTANCE TO OVERTAKE A CYCLIST?

Keep at least 1.5 metres lateral distance when overtaking

WHAT DOES AN ISLAND IN THE CENTER OF PEDESTRIAN CROSSING MEAN?

Zebra = two separate crossings; Pelican straight = one; staggered pelicans = two

WHAT DOES A CONTINUOUS YELLOW LINE MEAN?

Double yellow lines at the kerb: no parking at any time

WHAT IS THE MINIMUM TREAD DEPTH ON A TYRE?

Minimum 1.6 mm over the principal grooves

how would you check your tyres are in good condition?

Check tread depth ≥1.6 mm; inspect for cuts, bulges, uneven wear; check tyre pressure; follow manufacturer’s specification when cold

WITHOUT ASKING SOMEONE HOW DO YOU KNOW YOUR BRAKE LIGHTS ARE WORKING?

Reverse near a reflective surface and press brake

how would you check the handbrake is working?

On a slope, engage handbrake and release footbrake; vehicle should stay still

how would you check the power-assisted steering is working?

Start engine; steering should feel smooth and light; no vibration

WHEN DO YOU USE YOUR DIPPED HEADLIGHTS?

Between dusk and dawn, at night when theres street lights, when meeting other road users, bad weather

WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF YOU WERE DAZZLED BY HEADLIGHTS?

Slow down; look to the left verge; stop if necessary; use night mode on mirror if dazzle is from behind

WHO HAS RIGHT OF WAY AT THE ROUNDABOUT?

Traffic already on the roundabout; yield before entering

what does a broken yellow line mean at the edge of the road?

Marks the edge/hard shoulder; may be used briefly if safe

can you cross a continuous white line?

Obey the nearest line if continuous + broken centre lines; cross only if safe and permitted

what does a single yellow line at the kerb mean?

No parking at certain times

what do white zig-zag lines at a zebra crossing mean?

No overtaking or parking

what do yellow zig-zag lines mean?

No parking

what do hatched/chevron markings mean?

Do not enter except in emergency

what do white horizontal lines across the road mean?

Treat as a traffic island; do not enter

difference between pelican and zebra crossing

Pelican = traffic lights; Zebra = flashing beacons; pedestrians have priority

at a pelican crossing, what does flashing amber mean?

Yield to pedestrians; proceed if clear

what is the correct position for a right turn on a one-way street?

Move to the extreme right before turning

on a dual carriageway, which lane should you normally use?

Left lane unless road markings/signs say otherwise

at a crossroad with no markings, what do you do?

Yield to traffic on your right and to traffic already turning in the junction

how do you turn right from a main road into a side road?

Mirror-signal-position; keep left of centre line; yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians; turn when safe

how do you cross a dual carriageway with a narrow central median?

Only proceed if your vehicle can fully fit; otherwise wait

when can you overtake on the left?

Slow traffic, when car is turning right u and u are going ahead

explain the two-second rule

Stay at least 2 seconds behind in dry; double in wet; more in ice/fog

after overtaking, when can you pull back in?

When you can see the full front of the vehicle in your mirror; signal and return smoothly

when being overtaken, what must you not do?

Do not increase speed; maintain position

what does a solid white line in the centre of the road mean?

Stay left; do not cross except for access/emergency

what does a broken white line in the centre mean?

You may overtake if safe

what does continuous + broken white centre lines mean?

Obey the line nearest to you

what do two broken centre lines mean?

Continuous lines ahead; cross only if safe

what is a filter light (green arrow)?

You may proceed in that direction if safe, but still yield to pedestrians/traffic with priority

what should you do when traffic lights turn amber?

Stop unless stopping would be unsafe

when should you use high beams?

On unlit roads; outside built-up areas; not when following/meeting another road user

what restrictions apply to using the horn?

Not between 11:30 pm–7 am in built-up areas, except in emergencies

how far from the kerb must you park?

Within about 0.5 m

how close to a junction can you park?

Not within 5 m

where should you not park?

Near a bend; junction; brow; humpback bridge; continuous line; crossing; entrance; bus stop; taxi rank; narrow road; or where you obstruct signs

when can you stop on a motorway?

Only in breakdown; collision; traffic jam; or if instructed

how close to a pedestrian crossing can you park?

Not within 15 m before or 5 m after

with-flow bus lane rules

Buses (and taxis/cyclists if signed) during hours shown

contra-flow bus lane rules

Buses only, day and night

cycle lanes: broken vs continuous line

Broken = may enter briefly/overtake/park (max 20 min if no other option); Continuous = do not enter

can you use the hard shoulder to let faster traffic pass?

May briefly move in if safe to facilitate following traffic (not on motorways)

default speed limit in built-up areas

50 km/h (special 30/60 zones possible)

speed limit on national roads

100 km/h

speed limit on motorways

120 km/h

when should you use hazard warning lights?

When your vehicle is a temporary hazard (breakdown, obstruction, accident, sudden stop) or as directed

what should you do in a motorway breakdown?

Pull onto hard shoulder; hazards on; exit via passenger side; stand behind barrier; call assistance

what does a red triangle sign on the road mean?

Obstruction or breakdown ahead

what can cause loss of grip on the road?

Bad weather; black ice; wet markings; worn tyres

what is coasting and why is it dangerous?

Driving in neutral/clutch down; lose engine braking and control

what human factors impair driving?

Alcohol; drugs (including medication); fatigue; anger

hazards to expect on country roads

Pedestrians; animals; mud; hidden entrances; farm machinery

where would you never make a u-turn?

On a one-way street; near a bend/hill brow/continuous white line; or where unsafe

ABS FAULT WARNING LIGHT

Anti-lock braking system problem

EV BATTERY WARNING LIGHT

Problem with battery

EV CHARGING PORT OPEN LIGHT

Charging port not closed properly

EV MOTOR/INVERTER WARNING LIGHT

Issue with motor or inverter

BRAKE FLUID WARNING LIGHT

Low brake fluid

ENGINE OIL WARNING LIGHT

Low engine oil

COOLANT WARNING LIGHT

Low coolant

TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT

Tire pressure low

POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT

Power steering malfunction

HANDBRAKE WARNING LIGHT

Handbrake engaged

SEATBELT WARNING LIGHT

Seatbelt not fastened

AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT

Airbag system fault

Name 3 checks you would do on your tyre

Properly inflated, 1.6mm minimum thread depth, no cuts/ slices or bulges to the sidewall of the tyre

When do you use ur fog lights?

when visibility is severely reduced like during Dense fog or falling snow

How do you know if your wipers need to be replaced?

If they start marking the scarping noise or they dont clear the water from the windscreen