DKTKey points on more safe driving for the Western Australia learner test. Each answer is checked against the official Western Australia handbook or road rules; use the practice-question links to test yourself.
Does an airbag replace the need to wear a seatbelt?
Answer: No, airbags are designed to work together with seatbelts
Airbags are a supplementary restraint system. They work best with a properly worn seatbelt, not instead of one.
Practice question 318 · official source
In WA, how long must you have held a driver's licence (in total) before you are no longer a zero-BAC novice driver?
Answer: Two years
A novice driver, who must have a 0.00 blood alcohol limit, is anyone who has held a licence for less than two years in total.
Practice question 333 · official source
What is a blind spot?
Answer: An area beside or behind your car that your mirrors do not show
Blind spots are areas around your vehicle you cannot see in your mirrors, so you must look over your shoulder.
Practice question 334 · official source
What is the safest order when changing lanes?
Answer: Check mirrors, signal, check your blind spot, then move if clear
Check mirrors and blind spot and signal early. Move only when the gap is clear.
Practice question 339 · official source
You are driving near children who are playing or walking near the edge of the road. What should you do?
Answer: Slow down and be ready to stop safely
Take extra care near children playing or walking near the road edge. They are unpredictable, so slow down and be ready to stop.
Practice question 350 · official source
You see children on or near the road. What should you do?
Answer: Slow down and take care, as they may move suddenly
Children are still learning about traffic and can act unpredictably, so slow down and be ready to stop.
Practice question 351 · official source
On a WA road with an 80 km/h limit, what is the minimum gap you must leave when passing a bike rider?
Answer: 1.5 metres
Leave at least 1 m where the limit is 60 km/h or less, and at least 1.5 m where it is over 60 km/h.
Practice question 352 · official source
What counts as a driving distraction?
Answer: Anything that takes your eyes, hands or mind off driving
A distraction is anything that takes your eyes off the road, hands off the wheel or mind off driving, inside or outside the car.
Practice question 353 · official source
You are driving in heavy traffic in an area you do not know. What should you do with the music?
Answer: Turn it down or off so you can concentrate
Turn off or lower the radio and music in new or challenging traffic situations to reduce distraction.
Practice question 354 · official source
Which is part of a good driving position?
Answer: Setting the head restraint for your height, seat upright
A good position gives a clear view and control: seat upright, head restraint set for your height, arms bent and belt low on the hips.