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.
It is sunset on a dull day and visibility is poor. What should you do with your lights?
Answer: Turn on your headlights (low beam)
Headlights must be on at night and when visibility is poor. Hazard lights are not for normal driving.
Practice question 393 · official source
What can happen if you take medicine and also drink alcohol?
Answer: The effects are unpredictable and driving is more dangerous
Mixing alcohol with drugs, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, has unpredictable effects.
Practice question 394 · official source
You are prescribed a new medicine. What should you do before driving?
Answer: Check the label and ask your doctor or pharmacist
Medicines can cause drowsiness and slower reactions. Check the label and get advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Practice question 395 · official source
Your medicine label warns that it may affect your ability to drive. What should you do?
Answer: Follow the warning and do not drive until you know it is safe
Medicines can cause drowsiness, blurred vision and slower reactions. If the label says not to drive, do not drive.
Practice question 396 · official source
Can over-the-counter cold and flu medicines affect your driving?
Answer: Yes, some cause drowsiness and slower reactions
Any medicine, including over-the-counter ones, can impair driving. Read the label or ask a pharmacist.
Practice question 397 · official source
At night, oncoming headlights dazzle you. What should you do?
Answer: Look to the left side of the road and slow down
Avoid looking at the headlights. Look to the left side of the road and slow down or stop out of the traffic until your vision recovers.
Practice question 410 · official source
At night, how should you adjust the gap to the vehicle in front?
Answer: Make it longer than you would in daylight
Visibility is poorer at night, so leave a larger gap to the vehicle in front.
Practice question 411 · official source
Between sunset and sunrise in SA, can you drive with only your parking lights on?
Answer: No, headlights, rear lights and plate light must be on
From sunset to sunrise, or in hazardous weather, headlights, rear lights and the number plate light must be on. Driving on parking lights only is an offence.
Practice question 412 · official source
Which technique does the SA Driver's Handbook promote to check for bicycle riders before opening your car door?
Answer: Open the door with your far hand (the Dutch Reach)
Opening the door with the hand furthest from the handle turns your body so you look over your shoulder for approaching bicycle riders.
Practice question 413 · official source
Before you open your car door at the kerb, what should you do?
Answer: Check your mirror and over your shoulder for cyclists and traffic
Opening a door into the path of a cyclist or vehicle can cause serious crashes. Always look first.