Northern Territory Road Rules Test 4

Booking the test can be done online or at Territory Government motor registry offices. It’s a good idea to practice with sample questions to boost confidence. Passing the theory test not only shows you know local road laws but also helps keep roads safer for everyone. Good luck!

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You must take the key from the ignition and lock all doors and windows if you've parked an empty car and you are going to move more than what distance away from you?

27 m

3 m

18 m

9 m

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You are driving on a road in good conditions and the vehicle ahead passes an object. You should not pass the same object until how much time has elapsed?

3 seconds

2 seconds

4 seconds

1 second

3 / 25

The safest drivers drive...?

Aggressively

Defensively

Timidly

Powerfully

4 / 25

Unless a sign says otherwise, you may not park within what distance of an intersection with no traffic lights?

15 m

3 m

5 m

10 m

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What is the maximum speed allowed in a school zone?

15 km/h

40 km/h

30 km/h

20 km/h

6 / 25

If you are driving a vehicle more than 7.5 m long, you must leave what distance between yourself and any other long vehicle ahead?

100 m

250 m

150 m

200 m

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The police have a right to demand you produce your licence...?

If you're found a long way from home

If they suspect a crime

If they see you leaving a bar and getting into a car

At any time

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When should you start to signal if turning left at a roundabout?

Half way around the roundabout

You don't have to signal

Just before your exit

On entering the roundabout

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What is the demerit point threshold in NT for a driver with a full licence?

20 points

12 points

8 points

16 points

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If you hit a domestic animal, you should contact...?

The owner

The police

Any of these

The RSPCA

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When driving at night, you should choose a speed that allows you to stop within...?

100 m

The range of your headlights

150 m

200 m

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If your vehicle breaks down, passengers should...?

Stand in the road to warn others

Stay in the vehicle

Sit on top of the vehicle

Get off the road

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When scanning for hazards, you should be looking?

Mainly to the distance

All around you

Mainly to the left and right

Mainly in your mirrors

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Your vehicle's tyres must have a tread depth of at least...?

1.0 mm

2.0 mm

0.5 mm

1.5 mm

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When braking in rainy conditions, you should try to brake...?

Normally

More gently

More vigorously

Not at all

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If you drift off the edge of the road, what should you do?

Accelerate hard and drive back onto the road at a 45° angle

Turn the wheel sharply to get back on the road as quickly as possible

Ease off the accelerator and gently steer back without braking

Use gentle braking and come to a complete stop, then turn back

17 / 25

Anyone caught cheating on the Driver Knowledge Test will be failed and cannot take the test again for...?

1 week

1 month

2 months

2 weeks

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When waiting to turn right across traffic, you should keep the wheels of your car...?

Pointing straight ahead

Any of these

Pointing to the left

Pointing to the right

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In a 'no parking' area you will be fined if you stop for longer than...?

One minute

Any time at all

Five minutes

Two minutes

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Someone is driving towards you and they have forgotten to dip their headlights. What should you do?

Sound your horn continuously

Turn your high beams on in response

Veer towards them then away

Look down to the left-hand side of the road and stay well left

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The most common type of crash is what?

Running into the rear of another vehicle

Running into an oncoming vehicle

Running off the road and hitting an object

Running into a vehicle from the side

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At junctions where it is permitted to turn left on a red light, before turning you must...?

Accelerate

Stop completely

Slow down

Sound your horn

23 / 25

To drive in NT, it is compulsory to have what sort of insurance?

Third-party

Comprehensive

Fire

Theft

24 / 25

You must not stop within what distance of a pedestrian crossing (approach)?

40 m

20 m

10 m

5 m

25 / 25

A fit and alert driver will require how long to react to a hazard?

0.5 seconds

1.5 seconds

1.0 seconds

Two seconds

Your score is

The Northern Territory driving theory test is an essential step for learner drivers aiming to get their provisional license. It assesses your knowledge of road rules, signs, and safe driving practices tailored specifically to the Northern Territory. The test is computer-based and typically includes multiple-choice questions on topics such as speed limits, right-of-way, hazard perception, and alcohol limits.