NSW RKT negligent driving questions

Question 1

When driving near parked vehicles, you should -

• Check for parked vehicles with turn signals on, or children about to step out.Correct answer
• Stop, if you see a car with its right-hand indicator on.
• Sound your horn and flash your headlights to warn drivers not to pull out.

Question 2

You are approaching a hill or curve. You must not cross the centre line to overtake -

• If you do not have a clear view of any approaching traffic.Correct answer
• If you cannot see clear road ahead for 100 metres.
• If you cannot see clear road ahead for 75 metres.

Question 3

You are approaching the crest (top of a hill) on a narrow road, the safest procedure is to -

• Keep to the left and slow down.Correct answer
• Flash your headlights to warn oncoming traffic.
• Increase your speed and sound your horn.

Question 4

On a single laned road (as shown), you must always overtake another vehicle on its right except when -

• The other vehicle is turning right.Correct answer
• You are travelling at more than 80 km/h.
• The other vehicle is going slower than you.

Question 5

When overtaking another vehicle you should NOT move back in front of it, unless -

• You can see the overtaken vehicle in your rear vision mirror.Correct answer
• An oncoming car appears over a hill.
• The driver of the vehicle signals it is safe to do so.

Question 6

A driver behind you signals their intention to overtake your car. What should you do?

• Keep to the left and let that driver overtake you.Correct answer
• Speed up so that the driver will not have to overtake.
• Signal the driver to remain behind you if it is travelling too fast.

Question 7

The faster the vehicle in front of you is travelling, the -

• More distance and time you need to overtake.Correct answer
• Less time you need to overtake.
• Closer you must get before starting to overtake.

Question 8

If you are not sure you have enough distance to overtake a vehicle ahead, you should -

• Wait for a better opportunity with more distance to overtake.Correct answer
• Put the vehicle in a lower gear and speed up.
• Sound your horn to signal the driver ahead to slow down.

Question 9

When being overtaken by another vehicle what should you do to help?

• Keep left and allow plenty of room to let the other vehicle back in.Correct answer
• Brake quickly to let the other vehicle overtake.
• Move to the left and stop.

Question 10

Before beginning to overtake another vehicle, you should -

• Check to see it is safe, change gear if necessary, and signal your intention before moving out.Correct answer
• Signal and slow down so you will have more room to overtake.
• Sound your horn, move out and overtake.

Question 11

You are driving behind a long vehicle (as shown) which has a sign saying DO NOT OVERTAKE TURNING VEHICLE. The long vehicle indicates that it is going to turn left. You -

• Must let the long vehicle turn first.Correct answer
• May move to the left-hand side of the road and pass the long vehicle.
• May pass the truck because it cannot turn left from the middle lane.

Question 12

How should you overtake a pedal cyclist?

• The same as you would another car, with safety.Correct answer
• Drive as close as possible to the cyclist so he or she will move over and let you pass.
• Sound your horn to warn the cyclist to get off the road.

Question 13

If an overtaking vehicle signals that it must move in, in front of you, you should -

• Prepare to slow down to allow room.Correct answer
• Speed up and not let the vehicle back in.
• Flash your lights at the overtaking vehicle.

Question 14

The first thing you should do before overtaking is -

• Make sure it is safe and the way is clear of oncoming traffic.Correct answer
• Sound your horn.
• Increase your speed.

Question 15

You are travelling in the left lane and wish to turn right at the intersection. You move to the right lane and a driver behind sounds their horn at you. What have you done wrong?

• Crossed an unbroken lane line.Correct answer
• Driven too slowly.
• Changed lanes unnecessarily.

Question 16

What is this driver doing that is negligent and illegal?

• Crossing an unbroken line at a curve.Correct answer
• Not signalling to change lanes.
• Overtaking on the kerb side.

Question 17

The speed limit on this road is 90 km/h. You have just overtaken a vehicle in the left lane. What should you do next?

• Move into the left lane.Correct answer
• Keep your position in this lane.
• Accelerate away from the other vehicle and keep driving in this lane.

Question 18

The speed limit on this road is 100 km/h. When can you use the right lane?

• Only when overtaking or turning right.Correct answer
• Whenever you want to.
• When there is no other traffic around.

Question 19

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.Correct answer
• Keep the same speed.
• Slow down while the other vehicle is on your right.

Question 20

When you have started to overtake the car, you notice that its right indicator is flashing. You should -

• Check your mirror and move back in behind the car.Correct answer
• Accelerate quickly to get past.
• Immediately brake to a stop.

Question 21

If you are caught speeding through a road work zone you will -

• Be liable for a speeding fine and loss of demerit points.Correct answer
• Receive a warning letter in the mail.
• Not receive any penalty as road works speed limits are only advisory.

Question 22

When driving through temporary road work you should -

• Slow down and look out for hazards.Correct answer
• Maintain current speed if the road is clear.
• Sound your horn.

Question 23

When entering or leaving a driveway you must -

• Give way to bicycles, vehicles and pedestrians.Correct answer
• Stop and give way only to vehicles.
• Blow your horn to warn other road users.

Question 24

Will a P1 licence be suspended for any speeding offence?

• Yes.Correct answer
• No.
• Only for 10 km/h or more over the speed limit.