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Question 1 of 30Alcohol, drugs and penalties

You hold a full car licence in South Australia. At what blood alcohol level does it become an offence for you to drive?

1. AA. 0.02 or more
2. BB. 0.05 or more
3. CC. 0.10 or more
4. DD. 0.12 or more

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Question 2 of 30Safe driving

You are coming up to a sharp bend a little too fast. When should you do your braking?

1. AA. Halfway around the bend, once you can see out
2. BB. Before the bend, while the car is still straight
3. CC. Once you are in the bend, using hard braking
4. DD. After the bend, once the road straightens out

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Question 3 of 30Hazards and sharing the road

In South Australia, you are driving at 80 km/h on a country road behind a bicycle rider. What is the smallest side gap you must leave when you pass?

1. AA. 1 metre
2. BB. 1.5 metres
3. CC. 1.8 metres
4. DD. 3.5 metres

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Question 4 of 30Road rules

You are parked at the kerb and want to move off. A car is coming up behind you in the lane you will enter. What must you do?

1. AA. Let the car pass, then move off when it is safe
2. BB. Move off, since the car must slow down for you
3. CC. Pull out quickly so the car does not have to wait
4. DD. Signal once and then pull out straight away

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Question 5 of 30Alcohol, drugs and penalties

A police officer stops you at a roadside checkpoint in South Australia and directs you to take a breath test. What applies?

1. AA. You may refuse if you have not had a drink
2. BB. You may ask to do the test at home later
3. CC. Refusing or not following the direction is an offence
4. DD. You only have to do it if you have crashed

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Question 6 of 30Road rules

At a cross intersection with no lights or signs, you are going straight ahead. A car coming from your right is about to turn right. Who must give way?

1. AA. The car gives way, because it is turning
2. BB. The car gives way, because you are going straight
3. CC. Neither of you, as your paths do not cross at all
4. DD. You give way, because the car is on your right

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Question 7 of 30Alcohol, drugs and penalties

You had several drinks at dinner and need to drive later. Which of these will actually lower your blood alcohol level?

1. AA. Drinking two cups of strong black coffee
2. BB. Having a cold shower before you leave
3. CC. Eating a big meal just before driving
4. DD. Waiting long enough before you drive

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Question 8 of 30Road rules

You see a lane painted red with the words 'Bus Only' in white. Who may drive in this lane?

1. AA. Public buses and emergency vehicles only
2. BB. Any vehicle, as long as it stays under 30 metres
3. CC. Buses, taxis and cars carrying passengers
4. DD. Any vehicle about to turn left at the next street

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Question 9 of 30Road rules

You are stopped at a red traffic light. Your mobile phone rings, and it is not in a mount. What may you do?

1. AA. Answer it, since your car is not moving
2. BB. Answer it as long as you use the loudspeaker
3. CC. Pick it up quickly to see who is calling
4. DD. Leave it, as you must not hold the phone in traffic

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Question 10 of 30Learner and P-plate rules

In South Australia, how many demerit points on a learner's permit or provisional licence will lead to disqualification?

1. AA. 3 or more points
2. BB. 4 or more points
3. CC. 6 or more points
4. DD. 8 or more points

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Question 11 of 30Hazards and sharing the road

In South Australia, which of these stopped vehicles means you must slow to 25 km/h as you pass it?

1. AA. A taxi that has stopped to drop off a passenger
2. BB. A council truck parked at the kerb with no lights on
3. CC. A roadside assistance van with flashing amber lights
4. DD. A car pulled over so the driver can check a map

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Question 12 of 30Road rules

You are on the through road of a T-intersection and want to turn right into the side road. An oncoming car is about to turn left into the same side road. Who must give way?

1. AA. The oncoming car must give way to you
2. BB. Whoever signalled first may turn first
3. CC. You must give way to the oncoming car
4. DD. You may both turn together without waiting

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Question 13 of 30Learner and P-plate rules

A P1 driver in South Australia took a Safer Driver Agreement to avoid a ban. Then she got four more demerit points. What happens now?

1. AA. A 6 month disqualification that can be appealed
2. BB. A 12 month disqualification that cannot be appealed
3. CC. A second Safer Driver Agreement for 12 months
4. DD. A warning, then a good behaviour period instead

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Question 14 of 30Road rules

You are making a U-turn on a street. Another car is driving out of a car park beside the road onto the same street. Who must give way?

1. AA. The car leaving the car park gives way to you
2. BB. You give way, as U-turns give way to everyone
3. CC. You give way, because the car is on your left
4. DD. The car that started moving first goes first

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Question 15 of 30Signs and markings

You are coming up to a red traffic light and want to turn left. A sign there says 'Left Turn on Red Permitted After Stopping'. What may you do?

1. AA. Turn left without stopping, if no traffic is coming
2. BB. Stop at the line, then turn left when it is safe
3. CC. Wait for the green light, as red means stay stopped
4. DD. Turn left only once a green arrow comes on for you

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Question 16 of 30Safe driving

In South Australia, you are the driver in a crash in which someone is injured. Within what time must you report to police for alcohol and drug testing?

1. AA. Not more than 3 hours after the crash
2. BB. Not more than 12 hours after the crash
3. CC. Not more than 24 hours after the crash
4. DD. Not more than 90 minutes after the crash

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Question 17 of 30Road rules

You are approaching a single-lane roundabout and plan to leave by an exit more than halfway around. What signal must you give as you approach?

1. AA. A left turn signal
2. BB. A right turn signal
3. CC. No signal until you exit
4. DD. Your hazard warning lights

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Question 18 of 30Learner and P-plate rules

In South Australia, you have just finished a one-hour practice drive as a learner. What makes that session count in your log book?

1. AA. You write down only the start and end time
2. BB. A Service SA officer checks it each month
3. CC. Your phone's map app saves a record of the trip
4. DD. Your supervising driver signs it off

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Question 19 of 30Learner and P-plate rules

You are a learner about to drive your family's car to the shops in South Australia. Where must your L plates be shown?

1. AA. On the rear of the car only, facing traffic behind
2. BB. On the front windscreen only, facing oncoming cars
3. CC. Clearly visible from both the front and the rear
4. DD. Inside the car on the dashboard, facing the driver

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Question 20 of 30Road rules

In South Australia, you are driving through a school zone between the school zone signs. A child is walking on the footpath. What is your speed limit?

1. AA. 20 km/h
2. BB. 25 km/h
3. CC. 35 km/h
4. DD. 55 km/h

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Question 21 of 30Signs and markings

You see this sign near a row of busy pubs late on a Saturday night. What should you do?

1. AA. Keep your speed, as people must give way to cars
2. BB. Sound your horn each time you pass a venue
3. CC. Slow down and watch for people who may step out
4. DD. Move toward the centre line and keep your speed

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Question 22 of 30Safe driving

Your car is involved in a minor crash on a busy road. What must you do first?

1. AA. Drive home and phone the other driver later on
2. BB. Keep driving to a quieter street a few blocks away first
3. CC. Leave a note on the other car and then drive on
4. DD. Stop at the scene and turn on your hazard lights

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Question 23 of 30Safe driving

At a crash scene, a passenger has a deep cut that is bleeding badly. An ambulance is on its way. What should you do?

1. AA. Press firmly on the wound with a clean cloth
2. BB. Leave the wound alone until the ambulance arrives
3. CC. Give the person a drink and sit them up straight
4. DD. Wash the cut with cold water before you touch it

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Question 24 of 30Signs and markings

Rain has just started and you pass this sign. You are following another car. What gap should you keep?

1. AA. More than three seconds behind it
2. BB. Exactly two seconds behind it
3. CC. One second, so you can see its tracks
4. DD. Three seconds, but no more than that

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Question 25 of 30Safe driving

You are driving on a dry, sealed road in good weather. Using the time lapse method, how long should pass between the car ahead passing a signpost and you reaching it?

1. AA. 1 second
2. BB. 1.5 seconds
3. CC. 2 seconds
4. DD. 3 seconds

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Question 26 of 30Hazards and sharing the road

You are driving through a busy shopping strip with many people walking about. Some of them are elderly. What should you do?

1. AA. Keep to the limit, as people on foot must wait for gaps
2. BB. Sound your horn to warn people to stay on the footpath
3. CC. Speed up a little to clear the busy area more quickly
4. DD. Slow down and allow extra time for them to cross

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Question 27 of 30Safe driving

You are in a 60 km/h zone. Each 5 km/h you drive over the limit is compared to raising your blood alcohol level by how much?

1. AA. 0.01
2. BB. 0.02
3. CC. 0.05
4. DD. 0.10

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Question 28 of 30Road rules

You are on a divided road and want to turn right through a gap in the median strip. An oncoming car is already sitting in the gap, waiting to turn. Who must give way?

1. AA. The waiting car gives way, as you are still moving
2. BB. Whoever gave a turn signal first may go first
3. CC. You must give way to the car already in the gap
4. DD. The waiting car must back out of the gap for you

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Question 29 of 30Hazards and sharing the road

You have parked on a street and are about to open the driver's door. Which method helps you spot a bicycle rider coming from behind?

1. AA. Open it quickly so you are out of the way sooner
2. BB. Open it with your left hand, the one furthest from the door
3. CC. Open it a little and wait to hear a bicycle bell
4. DD. Open it with your right hand while facing straight ahead

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Question 30 of 30Hazards and sharing the road

After heavy rain, a large puddle covers part of the road ahead. You need to drive through it. What should you do?

1. AA. Speed up so you get through it quickly
2. BB. Brake hard while you are in the water
3. CC. Drive through it at the speed limit
4. DD. Slow down before you reach the water

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