RTA Theory Test questions

1.Why is it important to scan the road scene when you drive?

It will help you stay awake
You are more likely to anticipate potential hazards
You will develop good vehicle control

2. New drivers have a high crash rate because they?

have not done many hours of driving practice
lack confidence in their driving skills
can be distracted by other peoples advice

3.Extra care must be taken when driving near schools because?

Young kids may cross the road without looking
Speed limits are different in these areas
Young kids are playing in these areas

4.You are driving vehicle A. You want to turn left. Which lane should you turn into?

Lane 1
Lane 2
Lane 3                                                                                                                                           

5.You are driving vehicle A. What is difficult to judge when you want to overtake?

The speed of vehicle B
The speed of vehicle C
The speed you are doing

6.You are driving vehicle A. You want to overtake vehicle B. You are coming up to the top of a hill.You should?

Overtake vehicle B before the top of the hill.
Stay behind vehicle B until you are over the hill and it is safe to overtake.
Overtake vehicle B on the right hand side

7.How do you avoid aquaplaning?

By increasing the air pressure in your tyres.
By slowing down, increasing following distance and travelling in middle lanes if possible.
By not travelling in the tracks of the vehicle in front of you

8.Looking at the diagram, which vehicle can turn first?

Vehicle A.
Vehicle B.
Both vehicles can turn at the same time

9.A yellow traffic light means that you must?

stop immediately.
stop providing it is safe to do so.
speed up to get through the intersection before the light turns red.

10.Placing the baby car seat at the rear seat is safer because?

Front passenger airbag may deploy and injure the baby.
Rear seat have better hold than the front seat..
Front seats are actually designed for adult passengers only.

11. Between vehicles A and B, which has priority and why?

B because vehicle A is facing a stop sign.
A because vehicle B is not facing a stop sign
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Answers!


Question 1: The correct answer is  It will help you stay awake.
Question 2: The correct answer is  have not done many hours of driving practice.
Question 3: The correct answer is  Young kids may cross the road without looking.
Question 4: The correct answer is  Lane 3.
Question 5: The correct answer is The speed of vehicle C.
Question 6: The correct answer is Stay behind vehicle B until you are over the hill and it is safe to overtake.
Question 7: The correct answer is By slowing down, increasing following distance and travelling in middle lanes if possible.
Question 8: The correct answer is Vehicle B.
Question 9: The correct answer is Stop providing it is safe to do so. 

Question 10: The correct answer is Front passenger airbag may deploy and injure the baby. 

Question 11: The correct answer is B because vehicle A is facing a stop sign.