Warnings and road hazards — New South Wales Driver's Licence Practice Test
73 questions in this topic · 30 drawn at random this round
How can passengers both help and harm your driving?
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This New South Wales Driver's Licence Warnings and road hazards practice set has 73 practice questions based on the official exam materials, each with an instant explanation.
Sample questions
Three questions from the Warnings and road hazards bank with the correct answer and an explanation. The practice quiz above draws 30 questions at random from the same bank.
In NSW driving, what is a 'hazard'?
- Any possible danger that might lead to a crash — Correct answer
- Only a vehicle that has already crashed in front of you
- Only a regulatory sign you must obey
- A road with a speed limit over 100 km/h
Explanation: A hazard is any possible danger that might lead to a crash - for example a pedestrian waiting to cross, a wet road, or something blocking your view of oncoming vehicles.
Handbook: Warnings and road hazards — Identifying hazards
When you cannot see at least 5 seconds ahead, or when you see a potential hazard, what should you do?
- Slow down and prepare to stop — Correct answer
- Speed up to clear the area quickly
- Maintain your speed and sound your horn
- Switch off your headlights to see better
Explanation: If you cannot see at least 5 seconds ahead you should slow down, and when you see a potential hazard you should slow down and prepare to stop.
Handbook: Warnings and road hazards — Identifying hazards
What do warning signs in NSW look like and what do they tell you?
- Diamond-shaped, black symbols on a yellow background, warning of dangers or changed conditions ahead — Correct answer
- Round with a red circle, showing the maximum speed limit
- Rectangular and green, giving directions to towns
- Octagonal and red, meaning you must always stop
Explanation: Warning signs alert you to possible dangers or changed road conditions ahead. They are usually diamond-shaped with black pictures, symbols or words on a yellow background.
Handbook: Warnings and road hazards — Warning signs