NSW RKT general knowledge questions

Question 1

What is meant by this sign on or near a bridge?

• Slow down and be prepared to give way to vehicles travelling in the opposite direction.Correct answer
• Stop at all times before crossing the bridge and only give way to pedestrians who may be crossing.
• Do not overtake a vehicle travelling in the same direction.

This one is asked against a picture. The correct answer is give way to oncoming vehicles, but the arrow colours and layout of that sign are not fixed by the text, and getting them the wrong way round would teach the opposite rule. So the question is readable here and stays out of the practice draw.

Question 2

Where there is parallel kerbside parking, are you allowed to double-park alongside a parked vehicle?

• No, not at any time.Correct answer
• Yes, if delivering goods.
• Yes, if not obstructing traffic.

Question 3

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

• When within 200 metres of the vehicle ahead or an oncoming one.Correct answer
• When within 200 metres of an oncoming vehicle only.
• Never, you are allowed to drive with your lights on high beam at all times.

Question 4

You are driving in a 60 km/h zone, with only one lane for traffic in your direction. You see a bus ahead (with this sign displayed on the rear) signalling its intention to pull out from a bus stop, you should -

• Slow down, and give way to the bus as it has priority.Correct answer
• Sound your horn to stop the bus from pulling out.
• Continue at your normal speed as the bus does not have priority.

Question 5

If an oncoming vehicle crosses the centre line and is coming straight at you and you cannot stop, you should -

• Brake, look for room to the left, sound your horn and flash your lights.Correct answer
• Slow down and hope that the driver will turn away.
• Drive onto the wrong side of the road and hope the other vehicle does not do the same.

Question 6

If you are involved in an accident where your vehicle needs to be towed away and the Police does not attend the crash scene, you -

• Must report the accident to the Police Station nearest to where the accident happened within 24 hours.Correct answer
• Do not need to report the accident to the Police.
• Only need to report the accident to the Police if someone was injured.

Question 7

If your vehicle is involved in an accident (regardless of the damage), what details must you give, to the other driver(s), if asked?

• You must let them see your licence, take details, and give the name and address of the vehicle's owner.Correct answer
• No details at all until you have contacted your insurance company.
• Only your name and address details if a Policeman asks for them.

This one is asked against a picture. The picture is a scene of drivers after a crash. Nothing in the stem or the answers describes what is in it. So the question is readable here and stays out of the practice draw.

Question 8

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

• Render every assistance and take immediate steps to have an ambulance notified. Then call the Police.Correct answer
• Only call the Police if the accident also resulted in over $500 worth of property damage.
• Report the accident to Police within seven days.

This one is asked against a picture. The picture is a scene after a crash with an injury. Nothing in the stem or the answers describes what is in it. So the question is readable here and stays out of the practice draw.

Question 9

You should use your right-hand indicator when -

• You intend to move to the right, at any time.Correct answer
• You intend to slow down.
• You are about to stop.

Question 10

When merging onto the freeway from the entrance, you should -

• Look for a large enough break in the traffic and adjust your speed so as to fit into the traffic flow.Correct answer
• Sound your horn, turn on your indicator lights and move onto the freeway.
• Stop and check the traffic behind you on the entrance.

Question 11

If you see a sign indicating road repairs are going on, you should -

• Slow down and watch for traffic controllers and instructions.Correct answer
• Stop immediately and wait for instructions.
• Maintain the same speed.

Question 12

You see a broken yellow line painted on the roadway adjacent to the kerb. What does it mean?

• Clearway restrictions apply - you must not stop during the clearway hours.Correct answer
• You may at any time, park along this part of the road for 1 hour only.
• Bicycle riders must ride along the yellow line.

Question 13

If you see a horse and rider on the road what should you do?

• Slow down and give them plenty of room.Correct answer
• Sound your horn to warn the rider.
• Speed up to pass the horse.

Question 14

You hear the siren of an ambulance approaching you from behind. You should -

• Move into the left lane.Correct answer
• Slow down to the speed of other traffic.
• Continue at the same speed.

Question 15

Generally, if you hear the siren of an emergency vehicle you should -

• Pull over to the left until the emergency vehicle passes.Correct answer
• Immediately come to a stop.
• Let the emergency vehicle pass and follow it closely behind.

Question 16

You want to park your vehicle for a short time. It is night time. You should -

• Pick a visible position or leave the parking or hazard lights on.Correct answer
• Park on the footpath.
• Leave your headlights on high beam.

Question 17

Looking at the diagrams, how far from the approach side of a bus stop or a railway crossing are you allowed to stand or park your vehicle?

• At least 20 metres.Correct answer
• At least 50 metres.
• At least 5 metres.

Question 18

Bicycle and motorcycle riders have the same rights to use the road as other motor vehicle drivers. They are, however, more at risk in traffic because -

• They are harder to see in traffic and do not have the same protection as many drivers.Correct answer
• They are careless and do not obey road rules.
• They ride too fast and do not turn their lights on.

Question 19

If you are driving towards a road works zone and a traffic controller displays a stop sign you must -

• Stop your vehicle and follow the directions of the traffic controller.Correct answer
• Stop and then proceed if you think it is safe.
• Slow down and continue through the road works zone.

Question 20

If you are driving through a road work zone in the left hand lane and you see this sign you should -

• Merge to the right and give way to other traffic.Correct answer
• Speed up to get in front of any cars traveling in the right hand lane.
• Stop and wait for directions.

Question 21

Do bicycle riders have the same rights and responsibilities as drivers and motorcycle riders?

• Yes.Correct answer
• No, they must always ride on the footpath.
• No, they must give way to cars at all times when riding on the road.

Question 22

When is a motorcycle rider allowed to ride without an approved helmet?

• Never.Correct answer
• When the rider has a medical certificate.
• Only during daylight hours.

Question 23

What equipment must be fitted to a motorcycle if pillion passengers are to be carried?

• Separate footrests and a pillion seat.Correct answer
• Heavy duty shock absorbers.
• An engine of more than 250ml capacity.

Question 24

You need to stop quickly, you should use -

• Both brakes together.Correct answer
• The front brake only.
• The rear brake only.

Question 25

To make a normal stop, you should use -

• Both front and rear brakes.Correct answer
• The rear brake only.
• The front brake only.

Question 26

You are going to make a turn. When should you apply the brakes?

• Before you start the turn.Correct answer
• As you come out of the turn.
• While you are in the turn.

Question 27

If you have to downshift for a turn, you should do it -

• Before you start the turn.Correct answer
• Just as you begin the turn.
• While you are in the turn.

Question 28

If you wear regular spectacles while you ride -

• You should also wear a face shield or visor.Correct answer
• You need no other eye protection.
• You must not ride at night.

Question 29

Every time before you ride you should check -

• That the headlight and stop light are working.Correct answer
• Your fuel tap is not on ‘reserve’.
• The expiry date of your licence.

Question 30

What should you be able to see in each mirror fitted to your motorcycle?

• About half of the lane behind you and as much as possible of the lane next to you.Correct answer
• The lane behind.
• Your shoulder and the lane behind.

Question 31

When you slow down for a stop, you should -

• Downshift before stopping.Correct answer
• Downshift only if there is traffic ahead of you.
• Downshift after stopping.

Question 32

On a wet road how do you make an emergency stop?

• Apply the front and rear brakes together.Correct answer
• Apply the rear brake only.
• Apply the front brake only if the rear wheel begins to slide.

Question 33

Where should you look when following a car?

• Over or through the car you are following as well as watching its brake lights.Correct answer
• At the car's brake lights.
• To the right-hand side of the car you are following.

Question 34

In what part of the lane should you ride when being passed by on-coming vehicles?

• The centre or left of your lane.Correct answer
• No special part of your lane.
• As close to the centre line as possible.

Question 35

A turn signal that keeps flashing after a turn is very likely to -

• Confuse other drivers and cause them to turn into your path.Correct answer
• Damage the electrical system.
• Keep other drivers from seeing your brake light.

Question 36

You are being overtaken by a car on a two-laned road. In what part of the lane should you ride?

• The centre or left of your lane.Correct answer
• No special part of your lane.
• The far right of your lane.

Question 37

If you have not ridden a particular motorcycle before, you should -

• Allow extra stopping distance.Correct answer
• Use the rear brake only.
• Not go faster than 30 km/h.

Question 38

When riding on a wet road, what is usually the most slippery part?

• The centre of the lane.Correct answer
• The right wheel track.
• The left wheel track.

Question 39

You are riding along on a sealed road when you see sand on the road ahead. What should you do?

• Slow down because it takes longer to stop on a slippery road surface.Correct answer
• Stay at the same speed.
• Increase your speed.

Question 40

When riding over loose gravel or sand, you should -

• Avoid sudden or quick movements.Correct answer
• Change up to a higher gear.
• Slow down by using the front brake only.

Question 41

When riding on a bumpy road -

• Rise slightly on the footrests so that you can absorb the shock with your knees and elbows.Correct answer
• Keep your normal seating position.
• Take your feet off the footpegs.

Question 42

What is the first thing to do if you have a blowout?

• Hold the hand grips tightly. Gradually close the throttle and let the motorcycle slow down.Correct answer
• Brake lightly on the wheel with the good tyre.
• Turn quickly off the road.

Question 43

At low speeds, if the rear tyre goes flat what is the first thing you will notice?

• The rear of the motorcycle will tend to slide from side to side.Correct answer
• The steering will feel heavy.
• Your brakes will not work.

Question 44

At low speeds, if the front tyre goes flat what is the first thing you will notice?

• The steering will feel heavy.Correct answer
• The motorcycle will tend to slide from side to side.
• The motorcycle will lean heavily to one side.

Question 45

To handle a high speed wobble, firmly grip the handlebars and -

• Allow the motorcycle to slow down.Correct answer
• Increase your speed.
• Quickly apply the brakes.

Question 46

If your throttle sticks while in traffic, what is the first thing you should do?

• Immediately squeeze the clutch lever, turn off the engine at the cut- off switch and apply the brakes.Correct answer
• Rotate the throttle back and forth several times.
• Sound your horn to warn other vehicles.

Question 47

When carrying a pillion passenger, the passenger should sit -

• Behind and as close as possible to the rider.Correct answer
• Behind and as far from the rider as possible.
• In front of and as close to the rider as possible.

Question 48

In a turn you should tell a pillion passenger to -

• Lean in the same direction as the rider.Correct answer
• Stay upright.
• Lean in the opposite direction from the turn.

Question 49

What should a pillion passenger do when you stop?

• Keep both feet on the footpegs.Correct answer
• Place both feet on the ground.
• Place the same foot on the ground as the rider.

Question 50

A pillion passenger should hold on to -

• The rider's waist, hips or passenger's handgrip.Correct answer
• The rider's arms.
• The rider's helmet.

Question 51

How old must you be to obtain a learner rider licence?

• 16 years and 9 months of age.Correct answer
• 16 years of age.
• 16 years and 3 months of age.

Question 52

If you are stopped by Police while riding a motorcycle on a road or road related area and you are not carrying your rider's licence you could expect to be -

• Given an on-the-spot fine or summonsed to Court by Police.Correct answer
• Given twelve hours to produce it at your local Police Station.
• Told to go home and get it.

Question 53

Police officers may check that you are correctly licensed when -

• You are stopped for Random Breath Testing.Correct answer
• You stop to pay tolls.
• Riding on a freeway or motorway.

Question 54

Wearing the right protective clothing when riding can -

• Greatly reduce injury in the event of a crash.Correct answer
• Make you very hot and reduce your ability to ride.
• Make no difference to you when you ride.

Question 55

When are you allowed to ride a motorcycle on roads in NSW without wearing a helmet?

• Never.Correct answer
• When you have a doctor's certificate.
• When the temperature reaches 32 degrees in summer.

Question 56

What should be displayed upon an approved helmet?

• An Australian Standards AS1698 sticker.Correct answer
• Bright stickers to make the helmet more visible to vehicle drivers.
• A manufacturer's approval and checked by sticker.

Question 57

To ensure a helmet is in good condition you should -

• Only purchase a new one. Never buy a second hand helmet.Correct answer
• Only buy a helmet that someone else has tried out first.
• Check to make sure it has not been dropped.

Question 58

If you have a crash whilst wearing your helmet you should -

• Replace it.Correct answer
• Check to make sure it is not damaged.
• If it is scratched or chipped get it repainted.

Question 59

If you find cracks or loose padding in your helmet you should -

• Replace it.Correct answer
• Have it repaired by an authorised person.
• Use high speed duct tape to hold it together as it is waterproof.

Question 60

Wearing a helmet visor or goggles when riding will -

• Protect your eyes from the wind, dust, rain, insects or stones thrown up by other vehicles.Correct answer
• Reduce your vision and should only be worn in the rain.
• Not make much difference to your riding on a fine day when there is no wind.

Question 61

The best type of footwear when riding are -

• Boots which provide ankle protection.Correct answer
• Trainers or Joggers.
• Steel toe capped boots.

Question 62

Protective clothing should be -

• Comfortable without being loose.Correct answer
• Very tight so they won't move if you fall off your bike.
• Loose to allow air flow to keep you cool in summer.

Question 63

Other protective options to wear when riding include -

• Back protectors to protect your spine and kidney belts.Correct answer
• Nylon jacket and pants.
• Light cotton shirt and pants.

Question 64

When learning to ride you should -

• Start in quiet streets that you know well.Correct answer
• Ride in groups so that you are protected from cars.
• Gain experience in complex traffic situations to build your skills quickly.

Question 65

Any passenger carried on a motorcycle (not in a sidecar) must -

• Be eight years of age or older.Correct answer
• Be at least six years of age.
• Be a holder of a rider licence.

Question 66

Your ability to concentrate can be affected by -

• Fatigue, alcohol, drugs and the clothing you wear.Correct answer
• The type of motorcycle you ride.
• Whether you are familiar with the road you are riding on.

Question 67

Correct riding posture -

• Reduces fatigue and improves control.Correct answer
• Is whatever position you are most comfortable in.
• Will make you more visible to other road users.