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.
Compared with overtaking a car, what does overtaking a long truck need?
Answer: More time and a longer stretch of clear road
Long vehicles take longer to pass, so you need more clear road and time.
Practice question 415 · official source
Where is overtaking most dangerous?
Answer: Near a crest, bend or intersection, where your view is limited
You must have a clear view of approaching traffic. Crests, bends and intersections limit what you can see.
Practice question 416 · official source
You are driving past parked vehicles. What should you watch out for?
Answer: Opening doors, vehicles pulling out, and people stepping out
Leave room for opening car doors and watch for pedestrians, including children, walking out from between parked vehicles.
Practice question 417 · official source
Why can passengers increase crash risk for young drivers?
Answer: Noise and pressure to take risks can distract the driver
Passengers can help spot hazards, but noise and encouragement to speed or break rules distract. Young drivers with peer passengers are at higher risk.
Practice question 418 · official source
Can a passenger travel with an arm or leg outside the vehicle window?
Answer: No, no part of a passenger's body may stick out
No part of a passenger's body may be outside a window or door. Only the driver may give a hand signal.
Practice question 419 · official source
Elderly people or children are on a pedestrian crossing. What will you probably need to do?
Answer: Wait extra time so they can cross safely
If children or elderly people are crossing, you may need to give them extra time to cross.
Practice question 420 · official source
This person is standing on a pedestrian refuge. If they step into your lane, what must you do?
Answer: Give way if there is any danger of hitting them
Pedestrian refuges let people cross in two stages. Slow down, watch for them and be ready to stop if they step out.
Practice question 421 · official source
You are driving towards the people on the road ahead, as shown. What should you do?
Answer: Stop and give way if there is a danger of hitting them
Slow down and be ready to stop whenever there is any danger of colliding with a pedestrian. Children can move unpredictably.
Practice question 422 · official source
You approach people who are crossing the road. What should you do?
Answer: Slow down or stop to avoid hitting them
Be prepared to give way to pedestrians. Slow down or stop so you do not hit them.
Practice question 423 · official source
You are stopped at red traffic lights. May you send a text message on your phone?
Answer: No, you are still driving, so it is illegal
A vehicle stopped in traffic or at lights is still being driven. Drivers must not touch or use a phone for texting while driving.