DKTKey points on more road rules for the New South Wales learner test. Each answer is checked against the official New South Wales handbook or road rules; use the practice-question links to test yourself.
A school crossing supervisor holding a hand-held "Stop" sign steps onto the crossing. When may you go?
Answer: Only when nobody is on the crossing and the sign is no longer shown
You must remain stopped until nobody is on or entering the crossing and the sign holder no longer displays the sign towards you, or signals that you may go.
Practice question 16 · official source
How much room must you leave when overtaking a bicycle rider in NSW?
Answer: At least 1 m if the limit is 60 km/h or less, and 1.5 m if it is higher
Leave at least 1 m between you and the rider where the limit is 60 km/h or less, and at least 1.5 m where it is more than 60 km/h.
Practice question 17 · official source
Can you stop beside a vehicle that is parked at the kerb (double parking)?
Answer: No, you must not stop beside a parked vehicle
Stopping beside a parked vehicle, between it and the centre of the road, is not allowed, even briefly for deliveries.
Practice question 21 · official source
You drive far below the limit for no reason on a clear road and a queue builds behind you. What does the law say?
Answer: Driving abnormally slowly can count as unreasonably obstructing traffic
You may drive slower than other traffic, but driving abnormally slowly with no good reason can be an offence.
Practice question 25 · official source
What does the law require when you drive behind another vehicle?
Answer: Stay far enough back that you could stop safely to avoid hitting it
The rule has no fixed distance. You must be able to stop safely if the vehicle ahead brakes suddenly.
Practice question 30 · official source
Your lane ends as you join a freeway. How should you merge with the traffic?
Answer: Give way to vehicles in the lane and find a safe gap
When you cross a broken line to join a motorway you must give way to vehicles already in that lane. Check mirrors and blind spots and choose a safe gap.
Practice question 31 · official source
In a built-up area a bus with a "Give way to buses" sign pulls out from a stop, indicating right, ahead of you in the left lane. What must you do?
Answer: Give way to the bus, slowing or stopping if needed
In a built-up area, a driver in the left lane must give way to a bus displaying the sign with its right indicator operating and about to enter the lane.
Practice question 35 · official source
In a built-up area, a bus with a Give Way to Buses sign on its rear signals to leave a bus stop ahead of you. You should:
Answer: Slow down and give way so the bus can move out
Where the bus displays the sign and signals, drivers in the lane it enters must give way.
Practice question 36 · official source
When must you use your indicator?
Answer: Whenever you change from one lane to another
You must indicate before you turn, move left or right, change lanes (including to overtake), merge, or pull out from the side of the road.
Practice question 37 · official source
Before pulling out from the kerb in NSW, how long must you indicate for?
Answer: At least 5 seconds
Indicate for at least 5 seconds before pulling out from the side of the road or a parking area, and check mirrors and blind spots.