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.
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.
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Which of these makes your reaction time longer?
Answer: Alcohol, drugs or fatigue
Alcohol, drugs and fatigue all slow your reactions and judgement. Even an alert driver needs at least 1 second to react.
Practice question 429 · 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.
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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.
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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 432 · 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.
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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.
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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.
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Why is driving 5 km/h over the limit more dangerous than many people think?
Answer: Even small speed rises lengthen stopping distance and worsen crashes
Small increases in speed raise both the chance of a crash and how badly people are hurt.
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Why is travelling just 5 km/h over the speed limit risky when a hazard appears suddenly?
Answer: You need more distance to stop and hit with more force
Even a small increase in speed lengthens stopping distance, so an obstacle is hit at a much higher speed.