Tasmania Learner Driver Knowledge Test — All Questions

Unless signs say otherwise, the default speed limit in a built-up (urban) area is:

• a.50 km/h✓
• b.40 km/h
• c.60 km/h
• d.80 km/h

The default limit in built-up areas is 50 km/h unless a sign shows a different limit. (Tasmanian Driver Handbook, speed limits)

On the open road, where no speed sign is displayed, the default maximum speed limit is generally:

• a.80 km/h
• b.90 km/h
• c.100 km/h✓
• d.130 km/h

Where no sign is shown, the default open-road limit is 100 km/h; always obey a posted limit where one exists. (Tasmanian Driver Handbook, speed limits)

In heavy rain or fog you should:

• a.Keep the same speed to clear the area quickly
• b.Drive faster to reduce time in the rain
• c.Turn off your headlights
• d.Slow down and increase your following distance✓

Reduced grip and visibility mean you should ease off the accelerator, leave a bigger gap and use headlights. (Tasmanian Driver Handbook, driving conditions)

A reduced speed limit displayed in a school zone during signed times applies:

• a.Only when a teacher is on the road
• b.On the days and times shown on the sign✓
• c.Only during the summer holidays
• d.Only to buses

School-zone limits apply on the days and hours shown; slow to the posted lower limit to protect children. (Tasmanian Driver Handbook, school zones)

You must turn on your headlights:

• a.From sunset to sunrise and whenever visibility is poor✓
• b.Only on freeways
• c.Only when it is raining
• d.Only in tunnels

Headlights are required at night (sunset to sunrise) and in any conditions of reduced visibility such as fog. (Tasmanian Driver Handbook, lights)