Driver's Knowledge Practice Test | Act Learners Licence Practice Test

1.The load on the vehicle shown in the diagram is resting against the headboard. This method of load restraint is known as

Blocking.

Attaching.

Containing.

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2.If you are taking any sort of medicine, you should:

Only drive a motor car not a heavy vehicle.

Find out from your doctor or chemist whether the medicine or drug will affect your driving and act accordingly

Only drive during the day after taking the medicine or drug.

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3.Sheets and tarpaulins are not strong enough to hold down bulk loads unless the load is:

Very heavy

Very light

Very wet

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4.When these lights are flashing it means:

Pedestrians are not allowed in this area at this time

Pedestrians must not start to cross

Pedestrians who have started crossing must go back to the footpath

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5.The diagram shows a trailer with a tandem axle fitted with 8 standard tyres. The maximum statutory axle load is:

16.5 tonnes

20 tonnes

9.0 tonnes

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6.When the road is marked this way are you permitted to cross the lines and overtake?

No

Yes

Yes, only if the way ahead is clear

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7.You wish to turn left here. The pedestrian lights are flashing red. You should:

Give way to pedestrians still crossing

Move into the right hand lane

Slowly move through the intersection turning left

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8.Overtaking another vehicle requires good concentration and judgement. Which of the following statements is correct?

It is best and safest to speed up when a vehicle behind you tries to overtake you

The faster the vehicle you are overtaking is going, the less distance you need to overtake

You need to watch out for all large, long vehicles which are turning

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9.The vehicles shown in the diagram are loaded with logs. Which ones have correctly secured loads?

Vehicles 1 and 3.

Vehicles 1 and 2.

Vehicle 3 only.

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10.What is the maximum allowable length of an articulated vehicle including its load?

10 metres.

19 metres.

25 metres.

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11.What is the maximum length for a rigid vehicle?

10.5 metres.

12 metres.

12.5 metres.

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12.A load restraint system on a vehicle should be capable of restraining what percentage of the weight of the load from shifting forwards and upwards?

Diagram 1

Diagram 2

Diagram 3

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13.A speed limiter fitted to a heavy vehicle in NSW (other than a road train) prevents that vehicle from exceeding what speed limit?

90 Km/h.

100 Km/h.

105 Km/h

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14.Which of the diagrams shows the correct loading position to prevent twisting of the chassis frame?

Diagram 2

Diagram 3

Diagram 1

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15.Which one of the following vehicles does not need a vehicle monitor?

A truck which has a GVM greater than 13.9 tonnes.

A bus which regularly travels interstate.

A bus that is used only as a school bus.

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16.What does this sign mean?

One lane bridge ahead, slow down.

You may travel only in the direction in which the arrow is pointing.

No left turn.

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17.The only effective way to deal with driver fatigue is to:

Listen to the radio and open the windows.

Drink plenty of strong, black coffee.

Prevent it by being well rested and taking regular breaks.

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18.You should not drive across a railway level crossing when:

You are towing a caravan.

Traffic is blocking the other side.

A station is nearby.

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19.Generally, if you hear the siren of an emergency vehicle you should:

Pull over to the left until the emergency vehicle passes.

Immediately come to a stop.

Let the emergency vehicle pass and follow it closely behind.

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20.If turning at an intersection are you required to give way to pedestrians?

Yes, only if turning right.

Yes, only if turning left.

Yes, a driver turning right or left must give way to pedestrians, if there is a danger of a collision

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21.Under good conditions, when driving behind any vehicle, at any speed, you should:

Stay at least three seconds behind the vehicle in front of you.

Drive as close to the vehicle in front as possible.

Stay one second behind the vehicle in front of you.

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22.When driving on a slippery wet road, for example, one covered in early morning dew, your vehicle will:

Take longer and further to stop

Be heavier to steer.

Be easier to steer and handle.

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23.You see these zigzag markings on the road in front of you. What do they mean?

Be careful because the road ahead is slippery.

Take care and look out for pedestrians at a crossing.

Look out for animals on the side of the road.

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24.You are turning right from one of two right turn only lanes. How should you use your indicators?

You are only required to indicate if there are other cars at the junction.

You should not indicate at all because it might confuse other drivers.

Indicating in this situation is optional. Give a right hand signal if you think it will help other road users.

Indicate with your right hand signal the same as any other right hand turn.

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25.You are driving a commercial bus (coach) or a heavy truck with a GVM of more than 13.9 tonnes. You are offered an alcoholic drink during lunch. You refuse because your blood alcohol limit has to be:

Zero

Under 0.02

Under 0.05

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26.When you come across roadworks:

You only have to obey the signs during working hours.

You only have to obey the signs when there are workers about.

You must obey the signs that are displayed at all times.

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27.Look at the diagram. This means that:

Trucks and buses MUST travel at a speed not greater than 40 Km/h.

Trucks and buses may travel at a speed of 40 Km/h.

Trucks and buses MUST travel at a speed not less than 40 Km/h.

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28.You approach an intersection in busy traffic and want to go straight ahead. The traffic lights turn green. When are you permitted to enter the intersection?

When the vehicle behind signals you to go.

Immediately after the traffic lights turn green.

Only when there is room for your vehicle on the other side

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29.If you take medicine and then drink alcohol:

It can have a particularly bad effect on your driving ability.

The alcohol will have less effect than if taken alone.

Your ability to react to emergencies will improve.

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30.Another vehicle is overtaking you on your right. You commit a traffic offence if you:

Speed up while the other vehicle is on your right.

Keep the same speed.

Slow down while the other vehicle is on your right.

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31.In addition to your work and rest hours what must you include in your work diary?

Your total distance travelled each week.

Your average speed.

Your location and odometer reading at each work and rest change.

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You must provide your location and odometer reading at each work and rest change

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32.If a vehicle you are driving is involved in an accident and a person is injured, what must you do after stopping?

Report the accident to Police within seven days.

Only call the Police if the accident also resulted in over $500 worth of property damage.

Render every assistance and take immediate steps to have an ambulance notified. Then call the Police.

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33.Driver fatigue can be prevented by which of the following:

Taking a break from driving every few hours.

Opening the cabin vents fully.

Drinking at least one litre of strong coffee every two hours.

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34.What does this sign mean?

All traffic must travel in the direction of the arrow.

Follow the arrow unless you are turning right.

Road curves to the left ahead.

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35.How close can you park to another vehicle when parked parallel to the kerb?

You must leave at least 1 metre front and back

You must leave at least 1.5 metres front and back

You must leave at least 2 metres from the front only

You must leave at least 3 metres front and back

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36.As you drive into an intersection, the lights turn to yellow. You should:

Continue through the intersection.

Accelerate as hard as you can.

Brake immediately to a stop.

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37.You are driving at night with your headlights on high beam. When should you dip your headlights?

When within 200 metres of an oncoming vehicle only

When within 200 metres of the vehicle ahead or an oncoming one

Never, you are allowed to drive with your lights on high beam at all times.

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38.What is the maximum height for a single deck bus?

3.8 metres.

4.3 metres.

4.6 metres.

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39.In your heavy vehicle work diary, how do you count rest time:

Rest time is counted in hourly blocks.

Rest time is counted in blocks of 15 minutes.

Rest time is counted in blocks of 10 minutes.

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40.If you are working under Standard Fatigue management Hours, in a two-up arrangement what is the maximum number of hours you are allowed to work in any 24 hours period?

12 hours.

13 hours.

14 hours

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41.If you get sleepy while driving, it is best to

Stop, rest, and change drivers if possible.

Turn on the radio very loud.

Turn on the air conditioning or open the windows.

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42.Alcohol is a depressant. This means:

It makes you calm down and think more clearly.

It speeds your brain up so you can work better.

It slows down how quickly your brain works

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43.If elderly people or children are on a pedestrian crossing you will probably need to:

Drive around them so you don't hold up traffic.

Sound your horn to hurry them up.

Wait extra time to allow them to cross safely.

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44.Driving faster than the maximum speed limit is:

Only permitted when other vehicles are going faster than the speed limit.

Never legally permitted.

Permitted only when passing another vehicle.

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45.Why should you avoid heavy braking on a wet road?

You might wet pedestrians walking along the footpath.

Your wheels may skid and cause a loss of control.

If the wheels lock up your handbrake may not work.

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Truck Test 9

1.The load on the vehicle shown in the diagram is resting against the headboard. This method of load restraint is known as

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2.If you are taking any sort of medicine, you should:

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3.Sheets and tarpaulins are not strong enough to hold down bulk loads unless the load is:

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4.When these lights are flashing it means:

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5.The diagram shows a trailer with a tandem axle fitted with 8 standard tyres. The maximum statutory axle load is:

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6.When the road is marked this way are you permitted to cross the lines and overtake?

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7.You wish to turn left here. The pedestrian lights are flashing red. You should:

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8.Overtaking another vehicle requires good concentration and judgement. Which of the following statements is correct?

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9.The vehicles shown in the diagram are loaded with logs. Which ones have correctly secured loads?

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10.What is the maximum allowable length of an articulated vehicle including its load?

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11.What is the maximum length for a rigid vehicle?

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12.A load restraint system on a vehicle should be capable of restraining what percentage of the weight of the load from shifting forwards and upwards?

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13.A speed limiter fitted to a heavy vehicle in NSW (other than a road train) prevents that vehicle from exceeding what speed limit?

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14.Which of the diagrams shows the correct loading position to prevent twisting of the chassis frame?

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15.Which one of the following vehicles does not need a vehicle monitor?

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16.What does this sign mean?

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17.The only effective way to deal with driver fatigue is to:

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18.You should not drive across a railway level crossing when:

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19.Generally, if you hear the siren of an emergency vehicle you should:

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20.If turning at an intersection are you required to give way to pedestrians?

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