Tasmania DKT Car flashcards
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- Steady red traffic light
- A red circle requires the driver to stop behind the stop line or at the intersection edge and remain stopped until a green signal or permitted arrow appears.
- Flashing yellow traffic light
- The signal is under manual or fault control. Slow down, proceed only with caution, and give way according to the normal intersection rules before entering.
- Green turn arrow
- A green arrow permits movement only in the direction shown. Traffic turning must still give way to pedestrians already crossing the road being entered.
- Double continuous centre lines
- Neither direction may cross double continuous centre lines except to enter or leave the road or to pass a stationary obstruction when it is safe to do so.
- Stop line at intersection
- A solid white line marked STOP requires a complete stop before the line and giving way to all traffic on or approaching the intersecting road.
- Give-way line
- A broken white line across the road at an intersection means slow down or stop as needed and give way to traffic on the intersecting road.
- Yellow diamond warning sign
- A yellow diamond with a black symbol warns of a hazard ahead such as a curve, crest, or slippery surface. It advises, not imposes a limit.
- Painted traffic island
- An area of road marked with chevrons or painted lines bounded by solid lines must not be driven on; it separates or directs traffic.
- Three-second following rule
- In good conditions stay at least three seconds behind the vehicle ahead. Watch it pass a fixed object and count until you pass the same object.
- Total stopping distance
- Total stopping distance is reaction distance plus braking distance. Reaction distance rises with speed and braking distance rises with the square of speed.
- Hazard perception process
- Identify a hazard, predict what it may do, decide on an action such as slowing or steering, and execute it early enough to leave a safety margin.
- Wet road braking
- Wet surfaces can roughly double braking distance because water reduces tyre grip. Reduce speed before entering the hazard rather than braking within it.
- Unmarked intersection give way
- At an intersection with no signs or lines, give way to vehicles approaching from your right, and to oncoming traffic if you are turning across it.
- Roundabout entry rule
- On entering a roundabout, give way to all vehicles already circulating. Signal left to exit and stay in the correct lane for your intended exit.
- Turning right across traffic
- When turning right, give way to oncoming vehicles going straight or turning left, and to pedestrians crossing the road you are entering.
- Turning left at intersection
- When turning left, keep as close as practicable to the left side of the road and give way to pedestrians crossing the road you are entering.
- Default urban speed limit
- In built-up areas in Tasmania the default speed limit is 50 km/h unless signs show a different limit. Drive below it when conditions require.
- Braking distance and speed
- Braking distance increases with the square of speed. Doubling speed from 50 to 100 km/h increases braking distance roughly four times.
- Engine braking on descents
- On a steep descent, select a lower gear so the engine helps control speed and the brakes do not overheat through continuous application.
- School zone speed limit
- A 40 km/h limit commonly applies in school zones during posted times when children are present. The lower limit is enforced.
- Zero BAC for novices
- Learner and provisional licence holders in Tasmania must have a zero blood alcohol concentration. Any alcohol before driving is an offence for them.
- Fatigue countermeasure
- The only reliable response to driver fatigue is to stop in a safe place and rest. Fresh air, music, or coffee do not restore alertness.
- Mobile phone while driving
- A phone may only be used while driving if secured in a fixed cradle and operated hands-free. Hand-held use and texting are offences.
- Roadside drug testing
- Police can require a saliva or blood sample to test for illegal drugs. Refusing a test carries penalties comparable to a serious drug-driving offence.
- Passing a cyclist
- Leave at least 1 metre when passing a cyclist at up to 60 km/h, and 1.5 metres above 60 km/h. If you cannot, wait.
- Heavy vehicle blind spots
- Trucks have large no-zones behind, beside, and in front of the cab. Avoid lingering alongside a truck, especially near its turning path.
- Truck turning wide
- A long vehicle turning may swing wide or track over the centre line. Do not move into the space beside it during the turn.
- Pedestrian at marked crossing
- A pedestrian on a marked crossing has right of way. Approach at a speed that allows stopping and never overtake a vehicle stopped at a crossing.
- Learner licence conditions
- A Tasmanian learner must display L plates, be supervised by a full licence holder, keep a zero blood alcohol level, and comply with logbook requirements.
- Demerit point threshold
- Demerit points accrue for traffic offences. Reaching the threshold for your licence type results in suspension, and novice thresholds are lower.
- Crash reporting duty
- After a crash you must stop, give assistance, exchange details, and report to police if anyone is injured or a vehicle is towed away.
- Compulsory third party insurance
- Third party insurance is compulsory with registration and covers injury to other people. It does not cover damage to your own vehicle.