Tasmania Learner Driver Knowledge Test — All Questions

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

• a.80 km/h
• b.60 km/h
• c.50 km/h✓
• d.40 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.100 km/h✓
• b.80 km/h
• c.130 km/h
• d.90 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.Turn off your headlights
• b.Slow down and increase your following distance✓
• c.Keep the same speed to clear the area quickly
• d.Drive faster to reduce time in the rain

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

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

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