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Vehicle safety and compliance — New South Wales Driver's Licence Practice Test

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This New South Wales Driver's Licence Vehicle safety and compliance practice set has 59 practice questions based on the official exam materials, each with an instant explanation.

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Three questions from the Vehicle safety and compliance bank with the correct answer and an explanation. The practice quiz above draws 30 questions at random from the same bank.

  1. What two basic requirements must your vehicle meet for you to drive it on a NSW road?

    • It must be safe to drive and registered — Correct answer
    • It must be less than 5 years old and painted a bright colour
    • It must be a manual and fitted with a roof rack
    • It must be insured for theft and fire only

    Explanation: Your vehicle must be safe to drive and registered. You should also keep it well maintained by regularly checking that everything works.

    Handbook: Vehicle safety and compliance — Keeping your vehicle safe

  2. Which insurance must almost all vehicles have to be registered in NSW?

    • Compulsory Third Party (CTP) insurance, known as a green slip — Correct answer
    • Comprehensive insurance only
    • Travel insurance
    • Life insurance for the driver

    Explanation: All vehicles must be registered to drive in NSW, and all of them (except trailers and caravans) must have Compulsory Third Party (CTP) insurance, known as a green slip, to be registered.

    Handbook: Vehicle safety and compliance — Vehicle registration

  3. What can happen if you drive an unregistered, uninsured vehicle and crash it?

    • You are not covered by CTP insurance and face severe penalties — Correct answer
    • The government automatically pays for all damage
    • Nothing, as long as no one is injured
    • You receive a warning and one free repair

    Explanation: Driving an unregistered, uninsured vehicle is illegal and can get you a fine and demerit points. If you crash one, you are not covered by CTP insurance and there are severe penalties.

    Handbook: Vehicle safety and compliance — Vehicle registration