Driving Tips
News
09.2010
Triangle shape markings on the road are the new indicators that you are approaching a school zone.
You must slow down to 40km/h between the times of 8am to 9.30am & 2.30pm to 4pm.
Triangle shape markings on the road are the new indicators that you are approaching a school zone.
You must slow down to 40km/h between the times of 8am to 9.30am & 2.30pm to 4pm.
A list of fail and immediate fail items
- Disobeying traffic signs, signals or road markings
- Failing to give way when required
- Colliding with a vehicle, pedestrian or object
- Performing an illegal act or manoeuvre
- Exceeding the speed limit
After the test
After the test, the testing officer will discuss how you went on your driving test. If you have passed your driving test you will be replacing your “L” licence with a provisional licence. If you hold another type of licence you will be issued with the appropriate class of licence.
Unexpected events
Responding to hazards
Predicting what will happen during your driving test is near impossible. If something unexpected happens, you are expected to have enough experience in order to make a safe decision given the circumstances. For example, if children are standing in between two parked cars, you should cover the brake and slow down and/or change lanes.During the test – 4
Driving Distance
When Driving- You must adjust your speed to maintain crash avoidance space to the front of your car. The minimum safe distance needed in front is three seconds but more is needed in wet conditions.
During the test – 3
Driving on painted traffic islands
- You may not drive on the painted stripes of a traffic island surrounded by double lines.
- You may however drive on the painted stripes of a traffic island surrounded by a single line to enter a turning lane. This is only permitted when you are turning off the road you are driving on.
During the test – 2
Right Turn
The testing officer will be checking several things while you are making a right turn. When turning right you must approach in the right lane or any lanes marked as right turning lanes. You should position the vehicle after the turn in the right lane because there might be parked cars in the left lane after you have finished your right turn.During the test – 1
Steering
The testing officer will be checking that you have enough driving experiencesomake sure when you are driving you drive with your hands on the “10 to 2 position” and on the outside of the steering wheel and keep both hands on the steering wheel except when you need to use a control. When making turns, use either the ‘hand over hand’ or ‘push-pull’ steering techniques.Before starting the test
- Arrive at the RTA 10 to 15 minutes before the test time
- Ensure your mobile phone is switched off
- Ensure your mirrors and driving seat have been adjusted in your correct position
