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.
What is the safest way to manage your phone before you start driving?
Answer: Silence it and put it out of your reach
Reducing distractions reduces crash risk. Put the phone on silent and out of reach, or switch it off.
Practice question 425 · official source
Why must you always obey STOP signs and flashing lights at railway crossings?
Answer: Trains are fast and heavy and cannot stop quickly
Trains cannot stop quickly, so you must not enter a crossing when lights, bells or signs say a train is coming.
Practice question 426 · official source
A police officer signals you to stop for a random breath test. What must you do?
Answer: Stop and take the test as directed
Police can test any driver at any time and you must not refuse. Refusing a test is a serious offence.
Practice question 427 · official source
Which of these makes your reaction time longer?
Answer: Alcohol, drugs or fatigue
A fit, alert driver needs about 1.5 seconds to react. Alcohol, drugs and fatigue all slow reactions and judgement.
Practice question 428 · official source
What is the best way to check behind you before reversing?
Answer: Look behind directly as well as using your mirrors
Mirrors do not show everything. Turn and look directly behind the vehicle.
Practice question 429 · official source
Another driver fails to give way when you should have priority. What should you do?
Answer: Slow down or stop to avoid a crash, even if you had priority
Road rules say who must give way, but no one gets absolute right of way. Do not force a dangerous situation; avoid the crash first.
Practice question 430 · official source
Why should you leave some room beside parked cars when you drive past them?
Answer: A door might open or a person might step out
Leaving a buffer lets you avoid opening doors and people stepping out from between parked vehicles.
Practice question 431 · official source
You are the motorcyclist going straight ahead through this roundabout. Why should you watch the car marked A?
Answer: It may be about to leave the roundabout in front of you
Vehicles in a roundabout may leave at any exit, often with a late indicator. Give way to them and watch what they do before you enter.
Practice question 432 · official source
Your car starts to skid. What is the best first response?
Answer: Ease off the accelerator, avoid harsh braking, steer smoothly
Do not slam the brakes or make sudden steering movements. Ease off the accelerator, keep a firm grip and steer smoothly where you want to go.
Practice question 442 · official source
Another driver pulls into the gap in front of you and the gap is now much smaller. What should you do?
Answer: Ease off the accelerator and build a safe gap again
Rebuild your crash avoidance space by easing off. Tailgating in reply only raises your crash risk.