Driving test

when can you overtake on the left

you want to go straight ahead & the driver ahead of you has moved out + signalled they want to turn right

when traffic in both lanes in moving slowly but the left is moving faster than the right

what does a solid white line in road centre mean

you must stay left & not cross the line unless it is for access or in an emergency

what does a broken yellow line mean

the road contains a hard shoulder which is usually only for people/cyclists but may be used briefly to allow faster traffic to overtake if it is safe to do so

what does a double broken white line mean

continuous white lines are a short distance ahead. do not cross unless safe to do so

where should you stop at a stop sign if there is no white line

at the stop sign

there is a continuous & a broken white line, which do you obey

line nearest to you

who has priority on roundabout

give right of way to traffic which is already on the roundabout

when should you dip your headlights

when meeting other traffic

when following close behind another vehicle

on continuously lit roads

in snow, fog, dusk, dawn

• generally to avoid inconveniencing other traffic

what to do if youre dazzled by anothers headlights

slow down & stop if necessary

watch for pedestrians or cyclists

look towards the left verge until it has passed

if coming from behind & reflected in mirror - operate night driving mode on mirror

what restrictions are there on horn use

do not use in a built up area between 11:30pm - 7am, unless there is an emergency

what distance from kerb to park

45cm

where should you not overtake

near a bend

the brow of a hill

a hump back bridge

a continuous white line

where vehicle would obstruct a sign

at an entrance

opposite another vehicle

at a taxi rank

what is the sequence of traffic lights

green, amber, red

clearway means

no parking during specific times or stopping unless you are waiting in a line of traffic

what rules apply to a box junction

do not enter a yellow box junction unless you can clear without stopping - unless you want to turn right

you may enter while waiting for a gap in traffic if coming from the opposite direction as long as you would not block other traffic that has priority

difference between pelican and zebra crossing

pelican is controlled by lights

zebra as flashing orange beacons and is controlled by presence of pedestrians

what does an island in the centre of a pedestrian crossing mean

Zebra crossings (beacons) with an island should be treated as two separate crossings.

pelican crossings (lights) that go straight across the road with a central island count as one crossing

^{if the pelican crossing on either side are not in a straight line they do count as separate crossings}

white zig zag lines at a zebra mean

no overtaking or parking

speed limit on: National roads (primary & secondary), Motorways

100kmh, 120 kmh

speed limits in built up areas

usually 50kmh unless special limits apply in designated areas.

special speed limits are typically 30 or 60 kmh

minimum tread depth

1.66mm over their main treads

what are the rules re. bus lanes

a with-flow bus lane runs in same direction of traffic & can be used by bicyces/taxis/buses & is reserved during the times shown on the info plate

a contra-flow bus-lane is reserved for only buses - no other traffic may use it at any time

how far to park from a junction

over 5m

what position would you take up for a right turn in a one way street

drive as close as you can to the right side

what are hatched markings

they are diagonal/chevron markings on road that can be used for merging/diverging traffic

or for separating traffic travelling in opposite directions (central median islands)

you must not enter the area hatched markings cover

yield sign

give way to traffic on a major road ahead or on the roundabout & you must not proceed unless it is safe to do so

filter light

a green or amber arrow shaped light

proceed in direction of the arrow if it is safe to do so

if approaching lights which change to amber

stop unless it is unsafe to do so

what does a flashing amber traffic light mean

proceed if crossing is clear but pedestrians have priority

what do flashing red traffic lights mean

stop

train approaching

continuous yellow line at the side of a road

no parking during certain hours

double continuous yellow lines at side of road

no parking at any time

where should you not park

Near a bend, the brow of a hill, a hump back bridge, opposite a single or continuous white line, where your vehicle would obstruct a sign, at an entrance, opposite another vehicle on a narrow road, a taxi rank, near a junction, at a bus stop, on a footpath.

within what distance from a crossing should you not park

15m before or 5m after

what procedure must you adopt if crossing a dual carriageway with a narrow central median

if the median is too narrow for you , wait until you can complete the crossing

difference between motorway & dual carriageway

on motorways; exit to left only, no traffic lights, junctions or roundabouts

120 kph limits may apply

who has priority at a unmarked crossroads with equal importance

traffic on the junction

traffic approaching from your right

what are the road markings for no entry

continuous & a broken white line

words: NO ENTRY

what to look out for on country roads

pedestrians

animals

muddy surfaces

concealed entrances

slow moving machinery

what must you not do when being overtaken

increase speed

where wouldn’t you make a U-turn

in a one-way street

where there in continuous white line

where sign says not to

tailgating

not keeping a safe distance from the vehicle in front

what factors can affect your driving

alchohol, drugs (prescription & non), tiredness & fatigue, road rage, attitude

what is coasting & why is it dangerous

when vehicle is not being driven by the engine: clutch pedal is held down or gear level is in neutral

it reduces the drivers control of the vehicle

who is responsible for seat belts

<17 = driver

>17 = the person

when follwing the road ahead on a multi-lane dual carriageway, which lane do you normally use

you would normally use lane 1/left hand lane

• unless road markings indicate other wise

what is the 2 second rule

measure of safe following distance of at least 2 secs in dry conditions

4 seconds in wet and extended further when icy

Pull in

mirror

signal left

pull in

Gear into P

handbrake up

3 point turn

Gear into D

check all 5 mirrors

Signal right

Handbrake down

Check right mirror + blind spot AGAIN

start turning looking up/down either end of road & straight ahead

STOP

Gear into R

check all 5 mirrors

start reversing looking into rear mirror and back window

once positioned have an extra look into right mirror and take off

taking off from parked

Gear into D

5 observations

Signal out

handbrake down

look right mirror + BS again

take off

Reverse around corner

Gear into R

Check all 5 + back mirror

handbrake down

start reversing

every 3 secs : diamond - left mirror, rear, right mirror, right BS

as you turn corner check right blind spot and look down into road your approaching