Driving Behavior Test

If you are approaching traffic lights that have been green for some time, it's important to be ready to stop. Traffic lights could change to red at any moment, so you should prepare to slow down and stop if necessary.

Waving pedestrians to cross can be risky because other vehicles may be approaching and not see the pedestrian. Pedestrians should only cross when it's safe and when vehicles are stopping for them.

Before making a U-turn, it's crucial to look over your shoulder to check for any blind spots and ensure it is safe to turn. Relying only on mirrors may not give you a complete view of approaching vehicles.

Before moving off, a driver must check their surroundings, look into the mirrors, and signal their intentions. This ensures awareness of other vehicles, pedestrians, and any potential hazards, improving safety for everyone on the road.

Before stopping, you should use the mirrors to check for traffic behind you. This helps ensure that stopping is safe and does not cause a hazard for other road users. Checking your mirrors allows you to be aware of approaching vehicles and adjust your braking accordingly.

If a vehicle comes up quickly behind you, flashing its headlights, it's signaling that it wants to overtake. The safest option is to allow the vehicle to pass. Maintain your speed and position, but don’t speed up or brake abruptly—just let the other vehicle safely overtake.

When following a large vehicle, stay out of its blind spots by positioning your vehicle in a place where the driver can see you in their mirrors. These blind spots are usually located directly behind the vehicle, along the sides (especially the right side), and sometimes in front of the vehicle. To avoid these, ensure you:

• Position yourself slightly to the left of the large vehicle, staying visible in the driver's side mirror.
• Keep a safe distance so you aren't directly behind or too close to the vehicle.
• Pass the vehicle quickly when overtaking to minimize the time spent in their blind spots.

This will help you stay visible and reduce the risk of accidents.

Taking up the correct position in good time signals your intentions to other road users, allowing them to anticipate your movement and adjust accordingly. This improves road safety and ensures smoother traffic flow. Proper positioning also helps prevent last-minute lane changes, which can be dangerous.

On a wet road, stopping distance is seriously affected. Wet surfaces reduce tyre grip, increasing the time and distance needed to come to a complete stop safely.

You should stop, and then move slowly until you have a clear view to ensure it is safe to proceed. Moving cautiously helps avoid collisions with unseen oncoming traffic.

If you start feeling tired while driving, the safest option is to pull over at a safe place and rest. Driving while drowsy slows reaction time and increases the risk of accidents. Avoid trying to continue by simply adjusting your speed or changing routes—rest is the best solution.

When approaching a zebra crossing, if pedestrians are waiting to cross, you should slow down and be prepared to stop to allow them to cross safely. You must give way to all pedestrians, not just the elderly or infirm, and never wave them across or use your headlights to signal them. Always prioritize pedestrian safety at crossings.

On a one-way street, overtaking can be done on either side, as traffic flows in a single direction. However, ensure it is safe to overtake and that you are not breaking any other road rules.

Drive on and stop after the intersection

When an emergency vehicle, like an ambulance, is approaching with its lights flashing and siren on, you should not stop in the intersection, as this could block the ambulance and cause a traffic hazard. You should continue driving and pull over or stop safely after clearing the intersection, allowing the emergency vehicle to pass.

To correct a rear-wheel skid, you should steer in the same direction as the skid (steer into it). This helps you regain control by aligning the wheels with the direction of travel. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, as this can make the skid worse.

Before moving off from behind a parked car, you should use all the mirrors on the vehicle to check for approaching traffic, cyclists, or pedestrians. Additionally, looking over your shoulder for blind spots ensures a safe maneuver.

You should pull into a passing space on your right because it's safer and more common to give way to the vehicle coming from the opposite direction. This helps avoid the need for both vehicles to reverse.

When descending a hill, waving is not necessary and should not be done excessively. What’s important is to brake carefully, observe traffic around you, and slow down to maintain control of your vehicle. Braking too hard or too often can overheat your brakes, while failing to observe traffic can lead to unsafe driving conditions.

A driver should allow a two-second stopping gap when following all vehicles, including cars, trucks, and motorbikes. This gap provides enough time to react and stop in case the vehicle in front of you suddenly brakes. The two-second rule is a basic safety measure to ensure sufficient distance and avoid collisions.

On a freshly graveled road, loose stones can reduce traction and increase stopping distances. Vehicles overtaking you can kick up gravel, which may damage your windshield or reduce visibility. Additionally, sudden maneuvers on loose gravel can lead to skidding. It’s important to reduce speed, maintain a safe following distance, and be extra cautious of vehicles overtaking to avoid accidents.

Road humps (ramps) are designed to slow down vehicles for safety. Driving too fast over them can damage your vehicle and cause discomfort. Always reduce speed when approaching and crossing road humps.

When following a truck on a steep hill, it's important to maintain a safe gap to give yourself enough reaction time and avoid accidents if the truck needs to stop suddenly. It also helps you stay clear of exhaust fumes and allows you to react to any changes in the truck's speed or direction.

If you cannot see clearly behind when reversing, the safest option is to ask someone to guide you. While mirrors and windows help, a spotter can provide a better view of blind spots and prevent accidents.

Using a hand-held phone while driving is dangerous and can distract you. It’s safest to stop in a secure location before using your phone.

When you encounter inexperienced drivers, it's important to be patient and allow extra space. They may not be as quick to react or make decisions, so giving them time and being cautious helps prevent accidents. Avoid overtaking them aggressively, flashing your headlights, or honking, as these actions may increase their anxiety or cause confusion. Safety and consideration are key.

Leaving both parking and hazard lights on make your vehicle more visible to other drivers and pedestrians, especially in poorly lit areas, thus reducing the risk of accidents. 

Parking very close alongside another vehicle is called double parking, not tailgating. Tailgating refers to following another vehicle too closely while driving, which is dangerous as it reduces reaction time in case of sudden braking.

When preparing to make a turn, you should reduce your speed and signal well in advance. This lets other drivers and pedestrians know your intentions, helping to avoid accidents. It's important to approach the turn safely, with enough time to adjust your speed and ensure proper control of your vehicle.

At a T-junction, if your view is obstructed due to parked vehicles, you should ease forward cautiously until you can see clearly without crossing the give-way lines. This helps ensure that you have a clear view of oncoming traffic from both directions before proceeding safely. Always make sure to move gradually to avoid any sudden risks, and never rely on passengers to signal for you. Safety should be your priority.