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...?

Uncomfortable doing so

Reversing

Driving less than 500 m

Staying below 10 km/h

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

0.01

0.02

0.03

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

In the hours of darkness

When driving out of town

When driving on freeways

At all times

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

Slow down to 5 km/h

Accelerate hard

Pull over to the left as soon as possible

Stop exactly where you are

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Before changing lanes, you must...?

Signal

Do all of these

Check blind spot

Check mirrors

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

They are over 25

None of these

There are three people or fewer

The caravan has seatbelts

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

You can get the whole of your car into the intersection

You can get all the way across

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

You can get half way across

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

In urban areas

At any time

At night

In rainy conditions

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

If you've cracked the window

None

If there are plenty of bystanders around

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

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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?

5 m

20 m

15 m

10 m

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

80 km/h

90 km/h

70 km/h

60 km/h

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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?

2 m

50 cm

25 cm

1 m

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

50 km/h

70 km/h

60 km/h

40 km/h

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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?

Sound your horn and proceed

Accelerate quickly to get on the bridge first

Slow down and give way

Make hand signals to indicate they should stay back

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

Expressing disapproval

Warning other road users

Frightening people

Greeting people

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

When using a hands-free kit

When using it to play music

None

When using it as a satnav

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How should you position your vehicle at a stop line?

As close as possible

With your wheels on the stop line

2 m back

A meter back

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

Six months

One year

Nine months

Three months

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

If there are more than five cars in the procession

Outside rush-hour times

At all times

When within 1 km of a cemetery

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Learner licence holders must display L plates...?

At the front of the vehicle

At the rear of the vehicle

On the windshield

At the front and rear of the vehicle

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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?

3 m

Any distance at all

9 m

15 m

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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?

150 m

25 m

50 m

100 m

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

Reverse down the hard shoulder

Carry on to the next junction

Make a U-turn

Any of these

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

To your right

To your front

To your left

To your rear

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What proportion of car crashes happen at night?

1/3

1/4

1/8

1/2

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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.