DKTKey points on wet weather 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.
It starts to rain. What should you do?
Answer: Turn on headlights, brake gently and leave a bigger gap
Roads become slippery and stopping distances increase. Turn on headlights, brake gently, and increase your crash avoidance space.
Practice question 457 · official source
What is aquaplaning?
Answer: Tyres riding on a layer of water so they lose grip
Aquaplaning occurs when water builds up between the tyres and the road, causing loss of control. Slowing down reduces the risk.
Practice question 458 · official source
Why should you avoid using cruise control on wet roads?
Answer: It raises the risk of aquaplaning and losing control
In the wet you need to respond immediately to changes in grip and speed, so manual control is safer than cruise control.
Practice question 459 · official source
Heavy rain makes it hard to see. What should you do?
Answer: Use headlights, slow down and leave a bigger gap
In poor visibility slow down, use your headlights and increase the gap in front.
Practice question 460 · official source
It starts to rain while you are driving. What should you do?
Answer: Use your headlights, brake gently and leave a bigger gap
Rain makes the road slippery. Use your headlights, brake gently and leave a bigger gap.
Practice question 461 · official source
When driving in wet weather, what should you watch out for?
Answer: Pedestrians, who may hurry across and take risks
Slow down and be prepared to stop when visibility is poor. Pedestrians are harder to see and more likely to take risks in rain.