Behaviour - Practice Driving Test

Learn what it means to be a safe, responsible driver. This module covers attitude, hazard awareness, distractions, and alcohol/drug rules with practice questions.

1.

When following another vehicle in wet conditions, what should you do?

Apply the 2-second following rule

Follow closely to avoid being overtaken

Apply the 4-second following rule

Turn on your hazard lights

2.

What should you do if you're driving and want to use a cellphone?

Hold it in one hand and use speaker mode

Pull over and stop in a safe place before using it

Use it while waiting at traffic lights

Keep it on your lap and glance at it occasionally

3.

You should use sunglasses and your vehicle’s sun visors for safety when driving into bright sunlight. What else are you advised to do? (select all that apply)

Keep your windscreen clean

Turn your headlights on

Pull over and wait a few minutes until visibility improves

Look out the driver’s side window

4.

When there are farm animals coming towards you on the road, what should you do?

Sound your horn to make them move faster

Flash your headlights to warn other drivers

Slow down or pull over to the side of the road until the animals have passed

Drive slowly through the middle of the animals

5.

When driving at night with your headlights on high beam, in which situation are you legally required to dip them?

When you are following another vehicle

When approaching a stop sign

When travelling on a well-lit road

When your windscreen becomes foggy

6.

What should you do if you want to turn left at an intersection and there is a cyclist in front of you?

Pass the cyclist quickly and turn in front of them

Honk to warn the cyclist and turn carefully

Wait behind the cyclist and turn left only when it is safe

Turn left anyway since cyclists must give way

7.

You can stop, stand, or park in a cycle lane.

True

Flase

8.

What should you do if you need to drive slowly and may be holding up other vehicles?

Drive in the centre of the road to avoid being overtaken

Keep as close as possible to the left side of the road

Move into the right lane and speed up

Stop immediately and wait until the road is clear

9.

When another vehicle is following you very closely, what should you do?

Brake suddenly to warn them

Speed up to increase the gap

Pull over or slow down slightly to let them pass when safe

Keep driving at the same speed and ignore them

10.

You must signal for at least 3 seconds before changing lanes to the left. What else must you do?

Check your blind spot before moving left

Flash your headlights to warn other drivers

Slow down and move over quickly

Only change lanes if there’s no traffic at all

11.

What should you do when driving downhill on a steep, narrow road and a vehicle is coming uphill?

Keep driving — downhill vehicles have the right of way

Flash your headlights and continue driving

Pull over to the left and give way to the vehicle coming uphill

Stop in the middle of the road and let the other driver decide

12.

What should you do before opening your car door if you see a cyclist in your mirror?

Open the door quickly before the cyclist gets close

Wait until the cyclist has passed safely

Signal the cyclist to stop

Honk your horn to alert the cyclist

13.

You want to move your vehicle out of a parking space into the flow of traffic. What must you do before you move?

Signal for at least 3 seconds and check that it’s safe to move

Honk the horn to warn other drivers

Flash your headlights before pulling out

Wait until traffic behind you stops

14.

You can drive in or across a cycle lane for a maximum of 50 metres when entering or leaving driveways, side roads or parking spaces.

True

False

15.

What should you do if a flock of sheep is coming towards you on a country road?

Sound your horn to move them along

Drive slowly through the middle of the flock

Follow the farmer’s instructions and be patient

Turn around and find another route

16.

Which of the following are you NOT allowed to do when driving on a motorway? (select all that apply)

Make a U-turn

Stop unless it’s an emergency or you’re in queued traffic

Pick up or drop off passengers

Pass a car on the left

17.

When you are coming up to traffic signals and the signals change from green to yellow, what should you do?

Speed up to get through before it turns red

Stop, if you can do so safely

Ignore it and keep going at the same speed

Stop only if there are police officers nearby

18.

What is a good rule to follow when traffic is merging?

Speed up to beat the other vehicles

Use the horn to alert others that you are merging

Merge like a zip — let 1 vehicle in and then go

Always stop and wait for a clear gap

19.

In addition to checking that it’s safe, what must you do before moving out from the kerb into traffic?

Flash your headlights

Honk the horn to warn other drivers

Signal for at least 3 seconds before moving

Turn on your hazard lights

20.

When crossing a cycle lane, you must give way to cyclists.

True

False

21.

When driving past a cyclist, what is the recommended minimum distance you should allow?

1 metre

1.5 metres

2 metres

As close as possible without touching

22.

As the driver of the blue car, which of the four marked hazards ahead is most likely to require you to respond immediately?

A

B

C

D

23.

Before going over a railway level crossing, you should check that there is space for your vehicle on the other side of the crossing.

True

False

24.

If the vehicle behind you starts to pass you, what should you do?

Speed up so they can’t overtake

Move to the right to block them

Slow down slightly and move to the left side of the road to help them pass safely

Sound your horn and flash your lights

25.

Alcohol slows down your reaction while driving.

True

False

26.

As the driver of the blue car, which of the four marked hazards ahead is most likely to require you to respond immediately?

A

B

C

D

27.

You don’t have to do anything if your doctor gives you medication, as medicine does not affect your driving.

True

False

28.

You see a pedestrian carrying a white cane crossing the road. What should you do?

Honk your horn to let them know you're there

Stop and give way to allow them to cross safely

Slow down and drive carefully around them

Flash your headlights to warn other drivers

29.

What should you do when following another vehicle on a dusty metal (gravel) road?

Follow closely so you can pass quickly

Turn on your high beams to see better through the dust

Drop back to avoid dust and flying stones

Drive on the right side of the road for better visibility

30.

What is the safest thing to do when passing a horse and rider on the road?

Honk your horn to let them know you're passing

Speed up to pass quickly

Slow down and give them as much space as possible

Flash your headlights as a warning

31.

Are you allowed to drive a vehicle with a load that is not tied properly?

Yes, if you're only going a short distance

Yes, as long as you drive slowly

No, the load must be properly secured at all times

Yes, if someone is holding the load inside the vehicle

32.

When must you NOT open the door of your motor vehicle?

When your window is down

When the engine is still running

When you are likely to cause a hazard to any road user

When you are in a car park

33.

As the driver of the blue car, which of the four marked hazards ahead is most likely to require you to respond immediately?

A

B

C

D

34.

You should wait for the cyclists to move through the intersection before passing.

True

False

35.

What is the best way to check for hazards before reversing your vehicle?

Rely only on your mirrors

Reverse slowly and hope no one is behind

Use your horn to warn others

Get out and walk around the vehicle before reversing

36.

You must not enter a cycle lane if your intended passage or exit is blocked by stationary traffic.

True

False

37.

What is the safest way to approach intersections?

Speed up to cross quickly

Drive through without slowing down if the road looks clear

Approach at a speed that allows you to stop if necessary

Honk to warn others and proceed

38.

What should you do if you miss your exit on a motorway?

Stop and reverse to reach the exit

Make a U-turn at the next gap in the barrier

Continue to the next exit and turn off there

Drive onto the shoulder and backtrack carefully

39.

You should apply the same give way rules to cyclists as you would for any other motorists.

True

False

40.

How can small amounts of alcohol affect your driving?

It improves concentration and alertness

It helps you stay relaxed and focused

It may alter your senses and slow down your reactions

It has no effect if you're an experienced driver

41.

You may encroach onto a flush median to pass a cyclist, provided you do so safely.

True

False

42.

As the driver of the blue car, which of the four marked hazards ahead is most likely to require you to respond immediately?

A

B

C

D

43.

What is the safest way to carry goods inside a vehicle?

On the passenger seat for easy access

On your lap while driving

In a secure place where they can’t move around

On the dashboard so you can see them

44.

What should you do when driving in foggy conditions?

Maintain a safe following distance using the 4-second rule

Use dipped headlights to improve visibility

Use the centre line of the road as a guide

Use your rear fog light if your vehicle is equipped with one

45.

You are allowed to cross a cycle lane when you are entering or leaving a parking space, driveway, or side road.

True

False

46.

What should you do if the vehicle behind you wants to pass?

Speed up to stay ahead of them

Move to the centre of the road so they can’t overtake

Move as far to the left side of the road as is safe and do not speed up

Brake suddenly to let them pass quickly