NSW RKT fatigue and defensive driving questions

Question 1

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.Correct answer
• Drive as close to the vehicle in front as possible.
• Stay one second behind the vehicle in front of you.

Question 2

When driving in wet weather, your vehicle will -

• Take longer and further to stop, so slow down.Correct answer
• Stop in the same distance as on a dry road.
• Handle better, so you can go faster.

Question 3

At night, if an oncoming vehicle's headlights dazzle you, you should -

• Slow down, until your eyes recover.Correct answer
• Watch the centre line of the road.
• Close your eyes for a short time until they recover.

Question 4

If you get sleepy while driving, it is best to -

• Stop, rest, and change drivers if possible.Correct answer
• Turn on the radio very loud.
• Turn on the air conditioning or open the windows.

Question 5

In wet weather when it becomes hard for you to see, you should -

• Turn on your headlights, slow down, and double your following distance behind the vehicle in front.Correct answer
• Turn your headlights on high beam.
• Flash your headlights to warn other drivers.

Question 6

If you are driving and it starts to rain, you should -

• Slow down using the brake gently, since rain and oil may create a slippery surface.Correct answer
• Put your lights on high beam so you can see better.
• Put your hazard warning lights on and increase your speed to avoid the rain.

Question 7

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

• Take longer and further to stop.Correct answer
• Be heavier to steer.
• Be easier to steer and handle.

Question 8

Why should you avoid heavy braking on a wet road?

• Your wheels may skid and cause a loss of control.Correct answer
• If the wheels lock up your handbrake may not work.
• You might wet pedestrians walking along the footpath.

Question 9

At night you should -

• Leave a longer gap behind the vehicle in front.Correct answer
• Use your hazard warning lights when overtaking another vehicle.
• Drive closer to the vehicle in front so they can see you better.

Question 10

When going on a long trip, out of the following which is the most important to do?

• Get plenty of rest before starting out.Correct answer
• Make sure your horn is working.
• Have a good meal before driving.

Question 11

At night, when you approach an oncoming vehicle, you should -

• Not look at its headlights, but keep left and watch the left of the road.Correct answer
• Carefully watch the vehicle by looking directly at its headlights.
• Put your lights on high beam, to make your vehicle more easily seen.

Question 12

To help prevent fatigue when riding you should -

• Dress to protect yourself fully from wind, heat, cold and rain and not ride any longer than two hours at a time.Correct answer
• Stop and rest at least every four hours.
• Ride in short sleeves shirt with no gloves to allow the wind to keep you awake.

Question 13

What should you do if you have difficulty concentrating when riding?

• Stop immediately and rest.Correct answer
• Ride without gloves and in a short sleeves shirt to allow the wind on your body to help you concentrate.
• Constantly change your speed up and down to help you concentrate on what you are doing.