DKTKey points on more safe driving for the Australian Capital Territory learner test. Each answer is checked against the official Australian Capital Territory handbook or road rules; use the practice-question links to test yourself.
How should you leave a freeway?
Answer: Move to the exit lane early, signal, and slow down on the ramp
Plan early. Move to the exit lane in plenty of time, signal, and reduce speed on the exit ramp.
Practice question 382 · official source
When joining a freeway from an entry ramp, what should you do?
Answer: Match the traffic speed and merge into a safe gap
Adjust your speed to the traffic flow and merge into a suitable gap, giving way to vehicles already in the lane.
Practice question 383 · official source
Why should you avoid pulling in just in front of a truck or bus?
Answer: It takes them much longer to stop, and you take away their safe space
Heavy vehicles need a long distance to stop. Cutting in front of them leaves too little room if you slow down.
Practice question 384 · official source
You are driving at night on high beam. When must you switch to low beam?
Answer: When within 200 metres of an oncoming or leading vehicle
High beam must not be used close to oncoming vehicles or close behind a vehicle ahead (within 200 metres).
Practice question 385 · official source
You are approaching the crest of a hill on a narrow road. What is the safest thing to do?
Answer: Keep to the left and slow down before the top
Keep left and slow down near the top of a hill or sharp corner so oncoming vehicles can pass you safely.
Practice question 386 · official source
You hit and injure a kangaroo on an ACT road. Who should you report it to?
Answer: Access Canberra, which has a 24-hour number
Report all crashes involving injured wildlife to Access Canberra (13 22 81, 24 hours). Rangers then assess the animal and give help.
Practice question 387 · official source
You approach a horse and rider on the road. What should you do?
Answer: Slow down and give the horse and rider plenty of room
Horses can be unpredictable. Slow down, leave plenty of room, and do not use your horn or rev your engine.
Practice question 388 · official source
You have finished changing lanes. What should you do with your indicator?
Answer: Make sure it is turned off
A left-on indicator can mislead other drivers about what you are about to do.
Practice question 389 · official source
You are in the car approaching the intersection shown. How should you approach it?
Answer: At a speed that allows you to stop if you have to
Approach every intersection at a speed that allows you to stop and give way to vehicles in or approaching it. Many crashes happen at intersections.
Practice question 390 · official source
You wait at a crossing with no gates or lights for one train to pass. What should you do before crossing?
Answer: Check again in both directions for another train
Another train may be approaching on a second track or from the other direction. Always look and listen again before crossing.