DKTKey points on more safe driving for the Tasmania learner test. Each answer is checked against the official Tasmania handbook or road rules; use the practice-question links to test yourself.
Which headlight setting should you use in thick fog?
Answer: Low beam
High beam reflects off fog and makes it harder to see. Use low beam (and fog lights if fitted) and slow down.
Practice question 378 · official source
Why should you leave a bigger gap on a freeway?
Answer: Higher speeds mean it takes longer to react and stop
Stopping distance rises quickly with speed, so you need more time and space at freeway speeds.
Practice question 384 · official source
How should you leave a freeway?
Answer: Move to the exit lane early, signal, and slow down on the ramp
Plan early. Move to the exit lane in plenty of time, signal, and reduce speed on the exit ramp.
Practice question 385 · official source
When joining a freeway from an entry ramp, what should you do?
Answer: Match the traffic speed and merge into a safe gap
Adjust your speed to the traffic flow and merge into a suitable gap, giving way to vehicles already in the lane.
Practice question 386 · official source
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 387 · 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 388 · official source
You may use high beam headlights only when you are more than how far from other vehicles ahead and approaching?
Answer: 200 metres
Use high beam only when more than 200 metres behind another vehicle or more than 200 metres from an oncoming vehicle.
Practice question 389 · 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 390 · 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 391 · 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.