DKTKey points on more safe driving 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.
Which is part of a good driving position?
Answer: Setting the head restraint for your height, seat upright
A good position gives a clear view and control: seat upright, head restraint set for your height, arms bent and belt low on the hips.
Practice question 352 · official source
The sign shows 100 km/h, but the road is wet and visibility is poor. What should you do?
Answer: Slow to a speed that suits the conditions
The posted limit is the maximum in good conditions. You must slow down when rain, fog or a poor surface make 100 km/h unsafe.
Practice question 353 · official source
What is the danger of combining alcohol with drugs or medicines before driving?
Answer: The effects are unpredictable and can be much worse
Mixing alcohol with other drugs or medicines is even more dangerous than either alone, and the effects are hard to predict.
Practice question 354 · official source
For long-range driving in the NT, what is the handbook's advice on driving time in one day?
Answer: Avoid driving for more than 10 hours a day
The handbook says avoid driving more than 10 hours a day and stop and rest at least every two hours.
Practice question 370 · official source
According to the NT handbook, when is the risk of a fatal fatigue crash four times greater?
Answer: Between 10 pm and 6 am
Fatigue is linked to the hours when you would normally be asleep, so the risk of a fatal fatigue crash rises fourfold from 10 pm to 6 am.
Practice question 371 · official source
You reach a flooded road crossing in the NT and cannot see the road surface. What should you do?
Answer: Do not cross if unsure; check the depth or wait
Fast-flowing water can float a car, hidden washouts may exist, and crocodiles live in many northern waterways. If in doubt, do not cross.
Practice question 372 · official source
Which headlight setting should you use in thick fog?
Answer: Low beam
High beam reflects off fog and makes it harder to see. Use low beam (and fog lights if fitted) and slow down.
Practice question 373 · official source
An oncoming driver's high beam is dazzling you. What is the best response?
Answer: Look toward the left edge of the road and slow down
Avoid looking at the lights. Look to the left side of the road, keep to the left of your lane and slow or stop until your eyes recover.
Practice question 381 · 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 382 · 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).