Northern Territory Road Rules Test 2

To pass your written driving exam in Northern Territory you have to give an actual test! It might be stressful but there are ways to make things easier for you. You should do perfect preparation, you should know all the rules so that you can be a responsible driver on the road.

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Northern Territory Road Rules Test 2

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You don't have to wear a seatbelt if you are...?

Staying below 10 km/h

Driving less than 500 m

Uncomfortable doing so

Reversing

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You are approaching a narrow bridge that looks as if it won't fit two vehicles, and another vehicle is approaching the same distance away on the other side. What should you do?

Accelerate quickly to get on the bridge first

Make hand signals to indicate they should stay back

Sound your horn and proceed

Slow down and give way

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Under what circumstances is it acceptable to leave a child in a parked vehicle?

If you're not going to be more than five minutes

If there are plenty of bystanders around

None

If you've cracked the window

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Learner licence drivers are allowed to use mobile phones when driving in what circumstances?

When using it as a satnav

None

When using it to play music

When using a hands-free kit

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What proportion of car crashes happen at night?

1/2

1/4

1/3

1/8

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At uncontrolled intersections, you must give way to traffic...?

To your front

To your left

To your rear

To your right

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No matter what the posted speed limit, learner licence drivers must never go above what speed?

80 km/h

70 km/h

60 km/h

90 km/h

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In a 'no parking area' you will be fined if you leave your car and stray more than what distance away from it?

15 m

3 m

9 m

Any distance at all

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You must give way to a bus with a Give Way sign when the speed limit is below...?

60 km/h

50 km/h

70 km/h

40 km/h

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When driving on a learner licence, your blood alcohol concentration must not be over...?

0.03

0.02

0.01

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Under what circumstances must you carry your driving licence with you when driving in NT?

When driving out of town

When driving on freeways

At all times

In the hours of darkness

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Your numberplates must be able to be read clearly anywhere in a 45 degree arc from your vehicle's centreline from what distance?

15 m

20 m

5 m

10 m

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If you miss your exit on the motorway, what should you do?

Make a U-turn

Carry on to the next junction

Reverse down the hard shoulder

Any of these

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The horn can only be used for which of these purposes?

Warning other road users

Greeting people

Expressing disapproval

Frightening people

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At an intersection, you should not begin to cross until...?

You can get all the way across

You can get at least half of your car into the intersection

You can get the whole of your car into the intersection

You can get half way across

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You must have your headlights on at any time that it is not light enough to see a person in dark clothing at what distance?

25 m

100 m

50 m

150 m

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Learner licence holders must display L plates...?

At the rear of the vehicle

At the front and rear of the vehicle

At the front of the vehicle

On the windshield

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Before changing lanes, you must...?

Do all of these

Check mirrors

Check blind spot

Signal

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People can ride in a caravan when it is being towed if...?

None of these

They are over 25

The caravan has seatbelts

There are three people or fewer

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Funeral processions have a right of way over you...?

When within 1 km of a cemetery

If there are more than five cars in the procession

At all times

Outside rush-hour times

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How should you position your vehicle at a stop line?

A meter back

With your wheels on the stop line

2 m back

As close as possible

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When parking in front of or behind another vehicle, parallel to the kerb, you must leave a minimum of what space between your vehicles?

25 cm

50 cm

1 m

2 m

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Babies must be carried in a rear facing restraint until they are a minimum of what age?

Three months

Nine months

One year

Six months

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It is an offence to drive a vehicle that does not have all lights working...?

In urban areas

At night

In rainy conditions

At any time

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When an emergency vehicle with flashing lights and/or sirens on comes up behind you, you should...?

Accelerate hard

Pull over to the left as soon as possible

Slow down to 5 km/h

Stop exactly where you are

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Understanding the Northern Territory Learners Practice Test

The first leg of your driver’s education in the Northern Territory involves a written knowledge test. This assessment covers the key areas of road rules, signs, and general driving practices. In the vast landscapes of the Northern Territory, where driving is a significant part of daily life, knowing and adhering to these rules is vital for obtaining a license and ensuring all road users’ safety.

What Does the Test Cover?

The Northern Territory Learners Practice Test is designed to evaluate your familiarity with the local driving regulations, including understanding traffic signs, speed limits, right-of-way, parking, and other road safety essentials. The questions are drawn from the NT Road Users’ Handbook, and understanding the handbook is fundamental to successfully passing the test.

Why is This Test Important?

The significance of this test cannot be overstated. Ensuring that all new drivers are equipped with the necessary knowledge to drive safely is a priority, given the Territory’s challenging road conditions, from remote and occasionally unsealed roads to the bustling urban streets of Darwin. Passing this test means you’re on your way to mastering the art and science of driving safely in a Northern Territory context.

Accessing the Test

The test can be accessed in person at a Motor Vehicle Registry office or online through the Northern Territory Government’s website. Before booking your test, you must apply for a learner’s permit. A small fee is applicable, typically paid at the time of registration.