SA DKT ROAD RULES PRACTICE TEST 06

The South Australia driving theory test evaluates knowledge of road rules and safe driving through multiple-choice questions from the official handbook. Passing is required to obtain a learner’s permit and covers speed limits, road signs, and hazard awareness to prepare new drivers for safe travel on South Australian roads.

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South Australia Road Rules Test 6

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A vehicle with an Australian disability parking permit can park for up to twice the time indicated on a parking sign provided said time is over...?

90 minutes

60 minutes

45 minutes

30 minutes

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Bicycle riders must not ride in the slipstream (i.e. within 2 m) of any moving motor vehicle for more than...?

100 m

250 m

200 m

150 m

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Crashes not resulting in death or injury should be reported to the police as soon as possible and definitely within...?

12 hours

24 hours

72 hours

48 hours

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In which of these circumstances is it acceptable not to wear a seatbelt?

When making a very short journey

On very hot days

When planning to drive very slowly

None of them

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Excessive/inappropriate speed contributes to what proportion of South Australia's fatal road crashes?

60%

7.50%

15%

30%

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A commercial vehicle loading or unloading in a Loading Zone, if there is no sign specifying times, must complete its operations within what time?

45 minutes

30 minutes

One hour

15 minutes

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To discourage someone from tailgating, you can...?

Flash your brake lights

Sound your horn

Make a rude gesture

Brake sharply

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Using a mobile phone when driving increases your risk of crashing by how much?

2 x

5 x

4 x

3 x

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If you don’t sleep for 17 hours, this can have the same effect on your driving of a blood alcohol concentration of what?

0.01

0.05

0.02

0.03

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Which of these should you avoid when driving to be as safe as possible?

Smoking

Drinking coffee

All of them

Chatting to passengers

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Who has indisputable right-of-way on the roads?

Pedestrians

Nobody

Cyclists

Car drivers

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A provisional licence holder under the age of 25 can have how many passengers aged between 16 and 20 (apart from family members) in the car when driving?

One

Two

Three

Four

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A white light indicates that a driver may proceed, but only for...?

Truck drivers

Trams and buses

Motorcyclists

Cyclists

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When there are no pedestrians crossing the road, you may drive past a stationary tram as long as you don't exceed what speed?

20 km/h

15 km/h

10 km/h

5 km/h

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Non-commercial vehicles can only load or unload in Loading Zones if...?

They have a cargo that is difficult to handle due to weight or size

They are transferring goods to a commercial vehicle

There is nowhere else to park

They are picking up or setting down passengers

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Unless you are dropping off or picking up passengers or mail, you must not park within what distance of the postbox?

1 m

5 m

7 m

3 m

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Crashes don't have to be reported to the police if only the driver's property was damaged or the total damage amounts to less than...?

$1,000

$5,000

$10,000

$3,000

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Outside of a built-up area, if you are driving a long vehicle (7.5 m plus) you must leave how much following space between your vehicle and other long vehicles?

20 m

80 m

40 m

60 m

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In an urban area, you will double your risk of a crash involving death or injury if you travel how much above the average speed?

20 km/h

15 km/h

5 km/h

10 km/h

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If you accumulate 20+ points on your licence, you will be disqualified for how long?

Four months

Five months

Eight months

Six months

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If you receive a mobile phone call when driving, you can take it...?

Once you've pulled over and parked safely

Once you've reduced your speed by half

Once you reach a red traffic light

Once you've pulled into the slow lane

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When towing any other vehicle, the towline must not be longer than...?

2 m

4 m

3 m

5 m

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Your vehicle can be parked on the road at night without parking lights on if a streetlight or other illumination makes it clearly visible from what distance?

150 m

200 m

100 m

50 m

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Which of these does alcohol do to a driver or rider?

Increases reaction times

Gives them false confidence

All of them

Impairs their multitasking ability

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You can be charged with driving under the influence of alcohol when your blood alcohol level is over...?

0.05

0.01

0.04

Your score is

Preparation is key: many resources, including practice tests and official road rule handbooks, are available to help candidates study effectively. The test can be challenging for some, but with proper preparation, it becomes a straightforward and confidence-building milestone on the journey to obtaining a driver’s licence. Remember, mastering the theory not only helps you pass the test but also promotes safer driving habits for life in South Australia.