Practice test 2 of 10 — South Australia theory test

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1. Question 1: B. 0.05 or more

   Full licence holders in South Australia must not drive with a BAC of 0.05 or more.

   Handbook: Driver's Handbook — Alcohol, Drugs, Medicines and Driving (p. 20)

2. Question 2: B. Before the bend, while the car is still straight

   Brake to a safe speed before the bend, as a car stays more stable when you brake in a straight line.

   Handbook: Driver's Handbook — Speeding and Inappropriate Travel Speeds (p. 19)

3. Question 3: B. 1.5 metres

   When you are travelling over 60 km/h, you must leave at least 1.5 metres when passing a bicycle rider.

   Handbook: Driver's Handbook — Hazardous Driving Situations (p. 39)

4. Question 4: A. Let the car pass, then move off when it is safe

   When you move off from the kerb or a parking space, you must give way to vehicles travelling along the road.

   Handbook: Driver's Handbook — Giving Way (p. 75)

5. Question 5: C. Refusing or not following the direction is an offence

   It is an offence to refuse, or fail to follow, a police direction to take a breath test, and police can test drivers at any time.

   Handbook: Driver's Handbook — What is Random Breath Testing (RBT)? (p. 22)

6. Question 6: D. You give way, because the car is on your right

   At an uncontrolled intersection that is not a T-intersection, you give way to the vehicle on your right even if it is turning.

   Handbook: Driver's Handbook — Giving Way (p. 77)

7. Question 7: D. Waiting long enough before you drive

   Only time lowers your BAC; coffee, cold showers, exercise, fresh air or a big meal do not help, so you must wait before you drive.

   Handbook: Driver's Handbook — Only time reduces your BAC level (p. 23)

8. Question 8: A. Public buses and emergency vehicles only

   Only public buses and emergency vehicles may travel in a Bus Only lane, and heavy penalties apply to other vehicles.

   Handbook: Driver's Handbook — Driving on the Road (p. 51)

9. Question 9: D. Leave it, as you must not hold the phone in traffic

   You must not use a hand-held mobile phone while moving or while stopped in traffic, such as at traffic lights.

   Handbook: Driver's Handbook — Mobile Phones While Driving (p. 102)

10. Question 10: B. 4 or more points

    Learners and provisional drivers are disqualified if they build up 4 or more demerit points, which breaches a licence condition.

    Handbook: Driver's Handbook — Losing your licence (disqualification) (p. 127)

11. Question 11: C. A roadside assistance van with flashing amber lights

    In South Australia the 25 km/h limit also applies when passing a stopped breakdown or roadside assistance vehicle with flashing amber lights.

    Handbook: Driver's Handbook — Speed Limits (p. 47)

12. Question 12: C. You must give way to the oncoming car

    When turning right from the continuing road, you give way to oncoming traffic, including a car turning left into the road you are entering.

    Handbook: Driver's Handbook — Giving Way (p. 74)

13. Question 13: B. A 12 month disqualification that cannot be appealed

    Breaching a Safer Driver Agreement means a 12 month disqualification, twice the usual period, and you cannot appeal to the Court.

    Handbook: Driver's Handbook — Safer Driver Agreement (p. 130)

14. Question 14: A. The car leaving the car park gives way to you

    A U-turning driver gives way to all others "except to drivers entering the road from a road-related area (like a car park)", so the car leaving the car park gives way to you.

    Handbook: Driver's Handbook — Giving Way (p. 76)

15. Question 15: B. Stop at the line, then turn left when it is safe

    With this sign you may turn left on red, but only after stopping at the stop line, when it is safe and after giving way to all vehicles and pedestrians.

    Handbook: Driver's Handbook — Left Turn on Red Permitted after Stopping (p. 66)

16. Question 16: D. Not more than 90 minutes after the crash

    The driver must report to a police officer "not more than 90 minutes after the crash" so they can be tested for alcohol and drugs.

    Handbook: Driver's Handbook — In Case of a Crash (p. 15)

17. Question 17: B. A right turn signal

    If you will leave a roundabout after the halfway point, you must give a right turn signal as you approach.

    Handbook: Driver's Handbook — Approaching and Entering a Roundabout (p. 79)

18. Question 18: D. Your supervising driver signs it off

    Each practice session is only valid once your qualified supervising driver signs it off in the log book.

    Handbook: Driver's Handbook — Who is required to fill it out? (p. 116)

19. Question 19: C. Clearly visible from both the front and the rear

    A learner car must show L plates that can be clearly seen from the front and the rear (only motor bikes show them at the rear alone).

    Handbook: Driver's Handbook — 'L' plates (p. 115)

20. Question 20: B. 25 km/h

    In a South Australian school zone, the limit is 25 km/h whenever a child is on the road, footpath, median strip or a bicycle.

    Handbook: Driver's Handbook — Speed Limits (p. 47)

21. Question 21: C. Slow down and watch for people who may step out

    Slow down where many people are about, and watch for people who may have been drinking near pubs and other venues.

    Handbook: Driver's Handbook — Pedestrians (p. 32)

22. Question 22: D. Stop at the scene and turn on your hazard lights

    You must stop at the scene of any crash you are involved in, and your hazard lights warn other road users of danger.

    Handbook: Driver's Handbook — In Case of a Crash (p. 14)

23. Question 23: A. Press firmly on the wound with a clean cloth

    To control bleeding, uncover the injury and press directly on the wound, using a clean cloth if you have one.

    Handbook: Driver's Handbook — In Case of a Crash (p. 16)

24. Question 24: A. More than three seconds behind it

    Three seconds is the minimum gap in good conditions. On a wet or slippery road you need more than three seconds.

    Handbook: Driver's Handbook — Time Lapse Formula (p. 18)

25. Question 25: D. 3 seconds

    The time lapse formula says to "allow three seconds to pass" after the car ahead passes a fixed point, and you often need more than 3 seconds.

    Handbook: Driver's Handbook — Time Lapse Formula (p. 18)

26. Question 26: D. Slow down and allow extra time for them to cross

    Slow down where there are lots of pedestrians, as older people and those with disabilities may need extra time to cross.

    Handbook: Driver's Handbook — Share the Road (p. 32)

27. Question 27: C. 0.05

    In a 60 km/h zone, each 5 km/h rise in speed is said to equal adding 0.05 to your BAC.

    Handbook: Driver's Handbook — Speeding and Inappropriate Travel Speeds (p. 17)

28. Question 28: C. You must give way to the car already in the gap

    When turning at a break in a median strip, you must give way to any oncoming car that is already in the break and waiting to turn.

    Handbook: Driver's Handbook — Giving Way (p. 76)

29. Question 29: B. Open it with your left hand, the one furthest from the door

    The Dutch Reach means using the hand furthest from the door, which turns your body so you look back for riders.

    Handbook: Driver's Handbook — Share the Road (p. 33)

30. Question 30: D. Slow down before you reach the water

    Slow down before the water, as hitting it too fast can make the car aquaplane and slide out of control.

    Handbook: Driver's Handbook — Hazardous Driving Situations (p. 40)