Tasmania Learner Driver Knowledge Test — All Questions

4 questions

Safely Sharing the Road

The 'three-second gap' is a way to judge:

  • a.A safe following distance behind the vehicle in front
  • b.The time to indicate before a turn
  • c.How long to wait at a stop sign
  • d.The time a green light stays on

Pick a fixed point; if you pass it less than three seconds after the vehicle ahead, drop back. Increase the gap in rain or poor conditions. (Tasmanian Driver Handbook, safe following)

Safely Sharing the Road

When passing a bicycle rider where the speed limit is 60 km/h or less, you should leave a minimum side gap of:

  • a.No set distance
  • b.0.5 metres
  • c.At least 1 metre
  • d.At least 3 metres

The minimum passing distance is at least 1 metre where the limit is 60 km/h or less, and at least 1.5 metres where it is over 60 km/h. (Tasmanian Driver Handbook, sharing the road)

Safely Sharing the Road

While driving on a learner (L) licence in Tasmania you must:

  • a.Drive alone to gain experience
  • b.Only drive on freeways
  • c.Cover your L plates in town
  • d.Display L plates and be supervised by a fully licensed driver

A learner must clearly display L plates and always be accompanied by a supervising driver who holds a full licence. (Tasmanian Driver Handbook, learner rules)

Safely Sharing the Road

As you approach a pedestrian (zebra) crossing with people waiting to cross, you should:

  • a.Speed up to clear it first
  • b.Slow down and be ready to stop to let them cross
  • c.Sound the horn and continue
  • d.Only stop if a child is present

You must give way at a marked pedestrian crossing and stop if anyone is on or about to step onto it. (Tasmanian Driver Handbook, pedestrian crossings)

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