NSW Rider Knowledge Test flashcards
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- Uncontrolled intersection give-way rule
- At an uncontrolled intersection, a rider must give way to vehicles already in the intersection and to vehicles approaching from the right.
- Stop sign obligation
- A rider must bring the motorcycle to a complete stop at the stop line or sign and give way before proceeding, even if the road appears clear.
- NSW lane filtering rules
- Fully licensed riders may filter between stationary or slow traffic at 30 km/h or less, but never in school zones during operating hours and never on the wrong side of the road.
- Pillion passenger limits
- A motorcycle may carry only one pillion passenger, and learner or provisional riders are not permitted to carry any passenger at all.
- Indicator cancellation duty
- Riders must signal before turning or changing lanes and manually cancel the indicator afterwards, because many motorcycle indicators do not self-cancel.
- Default urban speed limit
- In NSW the default built-up area speed limit is 50 km/h, shared zones are 10 km/h, and school zones are 40 km/h during posted times.
- Bicycle lane motorcycle access
- Motorcycles may use a marked bicycle lane only where a sign specifically allows them; otherwise the lane is reserved for bicycles.
- Three-second following rule
- A rider should stay at least three seconds behind the vehicle ahead in dry conditions and increase that gap to four or more seconds when the road is wet.
- Twelve-second scanning
- Riders look at least twelve seconds ahead and check mirrors every five to eight seconds so hazards are detected while there is still time to react.
- Highest-risk motorcycle crash
- The most common serious risk to a motorcyclist is a vehicle turning across the rider's path at an intersection, driveway or break in traffic.
- Blind spot management
- A rider should avoid lingering in a driver's blind spot, either dropping back to stay visible in the mirror or accelerating clear of the vehicle.
- Low-grip surfaces
- Painted lines, metal covers, tram tracks, gravel and wet patches reduce tyre grip, so riders should slow down and avoid sudden braking or sharp steering on them.
- Fatigue and alcohol impairment
- Fatigue, alcohol and distraction reduce hazard detection before the rider notices, so the safe response is to stop riding rather than continue.
- Night riding speed choice
- At night or in poor visibility, a rider should reduce speed so the stopping distance remains within the distance lit by the headlight.
- Hazard potential rating
- A hazard is ranked by its chance of entering the rider's path, such as a pedestrian near the kerb or a car with brake lights illuminated.
- Helmet standard requirement
- A motorcycle helmet must comply with AS/NZS 1698 or UN ECE 22.05/22.06 and be correctly fastened whenever the motorcycle is moving on a road.
- Footwear and eye protection
- Riders must wear enclosed footwear, and eye protection is required unless the helmet has a visor or the motorcycle has a windscreen.
- Protective clothing purpose
- Abrasion-resistant clothing covering arms and legs, ideally in high-visibility colours, reduces injury severity and improves how easily other drivers see the rider.
- Pre-ride safety check
- Before riding, check tyres, brakes, lights, indicators, horn, chain or belt tension, oil and fuel levels, and adjust the mirrors.
- Front brake stopping power
- The front brake provides most stopping power on sealed surfaces, while on loose or slippery surfaces braking should be smooth and mostly with the rear.
- Countersteering technique
- Above walking pace, a rider initiates a turn by pressing the handlebar in the direction of the turn, which leans the motorcycle into the corner.
- Blood alcohol limits
- Riders must keep blood alcohol concentration at or below 0.05, and learner and provisional riders must have zero alcohol in the blood.
- Lane position buffer
- A rider should position within the lane to keep a buffer from parked cars, kerbs and large vehicles, and to stay visible in a driver's mirror.
- Rear plate visibility
- A learner or provisional rider must display the correct L or P plate clearly at the rear of the motorcycle so it is visible to following traffic.
- Learner licence minimum period
- A NSW learner rider must hold the learner licence for at least twelve months before becoming eligible for a provisional P1 licence.
- Supervised riding requirement
- NSW learner riders must complete the pre-learner course and log a minimum of 5,000 kilometres of supervised riding before progressing.
- Provisional speed limits
- A P1 rider is limited to 90 km/h and a P2 rider to 100 km/h, and both are subject to zero alcohol and mobile phone restrictions.
- Registration and CTP insurance
- A motorcycle must be registered and covered by compulsory third party insurance before it may be ridden on a NSW road.
- Licence production duty
- A rider must carry their licence while riding and produce it to a police officer when requested.
- Demerit points attach to rider
- Demerit points are recorded against the rider's licence rather than the motorcycle, and exceeding the points limit results in suspension.
- Address change notification
- A rider must notify the licensing authority of a change of name or address within 14 days of the change.
- Vehicle sale notification
- When a registered motorcycle is sold, the seller must notify the authority so registration liability and infringements transfer to the new owner.