Northern Territory Road Rules Test 1

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 1

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Under what circumstances can you lend your NT driving licence to another person?

If you know they are safe driver

None

If they only want it for ID purposes

If they have mislaid their licence

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When driving at night, you must dip your high beam headlights...?

When you’re within 200 m of another vehicle

As soon as you see another vehicle

When you’re within 50 m of another vehicle

When you’re within 100 m of another vehicle

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If you run over and kill a wild animal, you should move it at least how far from the edge of the road?

10 m

5 m

2 m

1 m

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Two cars are traveling side-by-side on a 60 km/h speed limit road. One is doing 60 km/h and the other is doing 65 km/h. A hazard appears 38 m ahead and both drivers hit the brakes. The 60 km/h car will hit the hazard at 5 km/h; at what speed will the other car hit the hazard?

42 km/h

22 km/h

12 km/h

32 km/h

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Speed limit signs around roadworks are...?

Compulsory

Only applicable to works traffic

Advisory

Only applicable to heavy vehicles

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If no pedestrians are on the crossing, you can drive through a pelican crossing when the light is...?

Solid yellow

Red

None of these

Flashing yellow

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What is the default speed limit in NT in built up areas?

50 km/h

70 km/h

60 km/h

40 km/h

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If any person is injured or property damaged, you must report a crash to police within what time?

24 hours

12 hours

6 hours

48 hours

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You are allowed to exceed the speed limit when overtaking by how much?

10 kmh

20 kmh

5 kmh

0 kmh

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If you are leaving a road at an intersection or driveway, you may drive in a bicycle lane but only for a maximum of...?

50 m

100 m

50 seconds

One minute

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It is illegal to drive if your ability is impaired by which of these?

All of them

Alcohol

Prescription drugs

Illegal drugs

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The use of slip lanes when turning, if they are present, is...?

Optional

Compulsory

Forbidden

Dangerous

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Turning right from a one-way street, you should make your turn from...?

The left-hand side of the road

The right-hand side of the road

The centre of the road

Any of these

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Before pulling away from a stationary position, you should signal for at least...?

Two seconds

Five seconds

Four seconds

Three seconds

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At night lights must be used to illuminate...?

The front number plate

Both number plates

The rear number plate

Any learner or provisional plates

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When two vehicles are approaching a point at which two lanes merge into one, who has to give way?

The vehicle behind

The slower vehicle

The faster vehicle

The vehicle ahead

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You must leave what space between your parked vehicle and a bus stop behind?

10 m

5 m

1 m

2 m

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If you're travelling at 60 km/h or more, how much space must you leave a cyclist when overtaking?

2 m

1 m

0.5 m

1.5 m

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Unless a sign says otherwise, you must not park within what distance of an intersection with traffic lights?

5 m

10 m

20 m

15 m

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The only way of combating driver fatigue effectively is what?

To rest

To get more fresh air

To drink coffee

To eat

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When overtaking an oversized vehicle, it is good practice to...?

Flash your headlights

Rev your engine

Sound your horn

Do all of these

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The police can breath test you for alcohol ...?

If you're seen driving away from a bar

If you're driving erratically

When you've been in a crash

At any time

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Which of these is the only permitted use of a hands-free mobile phone when driving?

Emails

Video calling

Text messages

Voice calls

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If you are stopping, overtaking, or turning, you can drive on, across, or outside edge lines for up to...?

50 m

100 m

150 m

200 m

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You must keep in the left lane unless you are overtaking or turning right on all roads with speed limits in excess of...?

70 km/h

90 km/h

60 km/h

80 km/h

Your score is

How to Prepare for the Test

Preparation is critical for the Northern Territory Learners Practice Test. Luckily, several resources are available to help you study and practice.

Study Resources and Practice Materials

The Northern Territory Road Users’ Handbook is your primary resource. It’s a detailed guide to the road rules and regulations you will be tested on. Online practice tests are also available to familiarize yourself with the format of the exam and the types of questions you might encounter. Some websites and apps offer packages specifically tailored to the Northern Territory test.

Tips for Effective Study and Preparation

Organize your study plan by allocating time to different sections of the handbook. Focus on understanding the rules rather than on rote memorization. Group study with fellow learners can help reinforce your learning, as it allows for discussions and peer teaching. Regularly taking full-length practice tests under exam-like conditions will improve your time management skills and help you gauge your readiness.

Advice from Experienced Drivers and Instructors

Seek tips from experienced drivers, especially those recently taking the test. Driving school instructors can offer a structured approach to your preparations and provide insider insights into the content of the test. Don’t hesitate to ask questions, and be receptive to their advice.