WA CTT Car Theory Test flashcards
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- Keep left rule
- In WA, drive on the left side of the road unless overtaking, turning right, or avoiding an obstruction. Staying left keeps traffic flowing predictably.
- Default urban speed limit
- The default speed limit in built-up areas is 50 km/h unless signs indicate otherwise. Limits are maximums for ideal conditions, not targets.
- Learner log requirement
- WA learner drivers must complete at least 50 supervised driving hours, including 5 hours at night, before attempting the practical driving assessment.
- Blood alcohol limit
- The general legal blood alcohol concentration for full licence holders is 0.05. Novice, learner, and heavy vehicle drivers must have zero alcohol.
- Uncontrolled intersection rule
- At an uncontrolled intersection with no signs or signals, give way to vehicles approaching from your right. Turning vehicles also give way to through traffic.
- Mobile phone rule
- Full licence holders may not touch a phone while driving. Hands-free use is permitted only if the phone is mounted and does not distract the driver.
- Two-second gap
- Maintain at least a two-second following distance in good conditions. Watch the vehicle ahead pass a fixed point and count seconds to your arrival.
- Wet road following gap
- In rain or at night, increase the following gap to at least three seconds. Wet roads can double braking distance compared with dry conditions.
- Stopping distance formula
- Total stopping distance equals reaction distance plus braking distance. Reaction distance grows with speed and fatigue; braking distance grows with speed squared.
- Hazard perception sequence
- Identify the hazard, predict what it may do, decide on a response, and act smoothly. This sequence builds time and space to avoid a crash.
- Fatigue management
- Plan a 15-minute break every two hours. Stop immediately if you yawn repeatedly, lose concentration, or experience microsleeps while driving.
- Skid recovery technique
- Ease off the accelerator and steer in the direction you want the front of the vehicle to go. Avoid harsh braking, which can worsen the skid.
- Regulatory sign appearance
- Regulatory signs are usually circular with a red border and impose a legal requirement, such as stop, speed limits, or no entry.
- Warning sign appearance
- Warning signs in WA are typically yellow diamonds with black symbols. They alert drivers to hazards ahead and require a reduction in speed.
- Solid centre line meaning
- A solid white centre line means you must not cross it to overtake or change lanes. A broken line may be crossed when it is safe.
- Double solid lines
- Double solid centre lines cannot be crossed by traffic in either direction. They mark sections where overtaking is considered too dangerous.
- Flashing yellow signal
- A flashing yellow signal at a pedestrian crossing means give way to pedestrians using the crossing. Proceed only when the crossing is clear.
- Edge line purpose
- Edge lines mark the outer limits of the carriageway. A solid edge line may be crossed only to enter or leave the road or a driveway.
- Child restraint rule
- Children under seven years must use an approved child restraint suited to their size and age. Rear-facing restraints must not face an active airbag.
- Minimum tyre tread
- Tyres must have at least 1.5 mm tread depth across the main grooves. Replace tyres showing cuts, bulges, or exposed cords.
- Tyre pressure check
- Check tyre pressures monthly and when tyres are cold. Under-inflation increases heat, rolling resistance, and the risk of a blowout.
- Rear load warning
- A load extending more than 1.2 metres behind the vehicle must display a warning flag or light. All loads must be securely fastened.
- Blind spot head check
- Mirrors do not show everything. Turn your head to check the blind spot before changing lanes or merging to avoid colliding with hidden vehicles.
- Vehicle roadworthiness
- Lights, brakes, horn, steering, and tyres must all work for a vehicle to be roadworthy. Driving an unroadworthy vehicle is an offence.
- Cyclist passing clearance
- Pass cyclists with at least one metre clearance up to 60 km/h and 1.5 metres above 60 km/h. Wait until it is safe to pass.
- Pedestrian crossing rule
- Give way to pedestrians on or stepping onto a crossing. Do not overtake a vehicle stopped at a crossing, as a pedestrian may be hidden.
- Bus leaving a stop
- When a bus is indicating to leave a stop, give way and allow it to re-enter the traffic stream safely before continuing your journey.
- Country wildlife hazard
- In country WA, kangaroos and livestock are most active at dawn and dusk. Reduce speed and scan the roadside verges for movement.
- Gravel road driving
- On gravel roads, reduce speed, increase the following gap to at least four seconds, and avoid sudden steering or braking to prevent skids.
- Flooded road response
- Never drive into floodwater. Water depth and current are hard to judge, and vehicles can be swept away. Turn around and find another route.
- Emergency vehicle response
- When an emergency vehicle approaches with lights and sirens, move left, slow down, and stop if necessary to let it pass safely.
- Roundabout give way
- At a roundabout, give way to vehicles already circulating. Indicate right when turning right and left when exiting to signal your intentions.