DKTKey points on more safe driving for the South Australia learner test. Each answer is checked against the official South Australia handbook or road rules; use the practice-question links to test yourself.
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 383 · 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 384 · 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 385 · official source
You are approaching a horse and rider on a country road. What should you do?
Answer: Slow down, leave plenty of room, and do not use your horn
Horses can be unpredictable. Slow down, give space, stop if the rider is having difficulty, and never use your horn or rev the engine.
Practice question 386 · 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 387 · 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 388 · 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 389 · official source
What mobile phone use is allowed for an SA learner or P1 driver while the car is moving?
Answer: None at all, including hands-free, Bluetooth, speaker or GPS
Learners and P1 drivers can't use any phone function while driving. The exceptions apply only when stationary in a road-related area, such as paying at a drive-through.
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.
Practice question 391 · official source
A railway level crossing has no gates, boom gates or flashing lights. What should you do as you approach it?
Answer: Slow down and look and listen for trains both ways
Take extra care where there are no gates or lights, especially in the country. Never drive onto a crossing if a train is approaching or the far side is blocked.