DKTKey points on more road rules for the Northern Territory learner test. Each answer is checked against the official Northern Territory handbook or road rules; use the practice-question links to test yourself.
When you parallel park away from marked bays, how close may you park to the vehicle in front or behind?
Answer: No closer than 1 metre
In unmarked parallel parking you must leave at least 1 metre from the closest point of the vehicles in front of and behind you.
Practice question 85 · official source
May you park on a traffic island?
Answer: No, you must not stop on a traffic island at any time
A driver must not stop on a traffic island or painted island.
Practice question 86 · official source
You are overtaking a cyclist on a road with an 80 km/h limit in the NT. What is the minimum passing distance?
Answer: 1.5 metres
In the NT leave at least 1 metre if the limit is 60 km/h or less, and at least 1.5 metres if it is over 60 km/h.
Practice question 87 · official source
You are turning left at an intersection and a pedestrian is crossing the road you are about to enter. What must you do?
Answer: Give way to the pedestrian, stopping if necessary
When turning at an intersection you must give way to pedestrians crossing the road you are entering, whether or not there are signs or signals.
Practice question 98 · official source
A police officer directs traffic with hand signals that differ from the traffic lights. What must you do?
Answer: Obey the police officer's signals instead of the lights
You must obey a police officer's direction even if it conflicts with traffic lights or signs.
Practice question 99 · official source
You are in a crash in the NT where a car must be towed away and police do not attend. When must you report it?
Answer: As soon as possible, and within 24 hours
If police do not attend, you must report the crash as soon as possible and within 24 hours (except in exceptional circumstances).
Practice question 100 · official source
Can passengers ride in a caravan or trailer that is being towed in the NT?
Answer: No, nobody may ride in a trailer or caravan being towed
NT rules say no one is allowed to ride in a trailer or caravan while it is being towed.
Practice question 101 · official source
You are driving through roadworks that have a reduced speed limit. What must you do?
Answer: Slow down and keep to the reduced speed limit
Speed signs at roadworks are regulatory signs. You must not drive faster than the speed limit shown.
Practice question 106 · official source
A school bus in the NT has its orange lights flashing. What does the handbook recommend?
Answer: Drive no faster than 40 km/h, as children may cross
Flashing orange lights show the bus is picking up or setting down children, and they keep flashing for about 30 seconds after the doors close.
Practice question 122 · official source
You approach a crossing and see the scene in the picture. What should you do?
Answer: Slow down and stop until the supervisor lowers the sign
Stop and stay stopped until all pedestrians have left the crossing and the supervisor is no longer showing the STOP sign.