NaTIS Code 3 Learner flashcards
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- Stop sign meaning
- An octagon-shaped regulatory sign requiring a complete stop at the stop line or before the intersection, even when no traffic is visible, before proceeding when safe.
- Solid centre line
- A road marking that may not be crossed except to enter or exit an adjacent property with due care; it indicates overtaking is unsafe or prohibited in that section.
- Yellow box junction
- A marked area at an intersection that may not be entered unless the exit is clear, except when turning right and blocked only by oncoming traffic.
- Flashing red signal
- A traffic signal meaning stop completely before the line, then proceed only when the way is clear, treating the intersection as an uncontrolled one.
- Keep left rule
- A driver must keep to the left half of the roadway except when overtaking, passing a stationary obstruction, or turning right across oncoming traffic.
- Two-second following rule
- A method of spacing where a driver notes when the vehicle ahead passes a fixed point and should reach that point no sooner than two seconds later.
- Uncontrolled intersection priority
- At an intersection with no signs or signals, a driver must give way to traffic approaching from the right before entering or crossing.
- Overtaking on the left
- Permitted only when the vehicle ahead is signalling a right turn or in a one-way street; otherwise overtaking must be done on the right.
- Tyre tread minimum
- Passenger vehicle tyres must have at least 1 mm of tread across the central three-quarters of the tread width and be free of serious damage.
- Brake warning light
- A dashboard light that, if it stays on after starting, indicates a brake system fault or low fluid and requires stopping to investigate before driving.
- Mirror setup check
- The interior mirror should show the full rear window and exterior mirrors a sliver of the vehicle side, giving a reference for blind-spot checks.
- Pre-trip walk-around
- A daily inspection of tyres, lights, brakes, steering, fluids, wipers, mirrors, and load security before the vehicle is used on a public road.
- Aquaplaning response
- Ease off the accelerator, hold the steering steady, and avoid braking until the tyres regain contact with the road surface and grip returns.
- Stopping distance and speed
- Stopping distance increases with the square of speed, so doubling speed roughly quadruples the distance needed to stop on the same surface.
- Cornering technique
- Slow down before the bend, maintain a steady speed through it, and accelerate gently on exit to keep the vehicle balanced and stable.
- Blind spot check
- The area beside the rear quarter not covered by mirrors must be checked by turning the head over the shoulder before changing lanes.
- Fatigue warning signs
- Yawning, heavy eyelids, drifting, missed signs, and difficulty holding speed indicate the driver must stop safely and rest before continuing.
- Alcohol elimination rate
- An average adult eliminates roughly one standard drink per hour; coffee, cold air, and food do not speed up the removal of alcohol.
- Medicine and driving
- Prescription and over-the-counter medicines can impair judgement and reaction time; the label must be checked and a pharmacist consulted before driving.
- Refusing a breath sample
- Refusing to provide a breath or blood sample when lawfully requested by a traffic officer is itself a criminal offence.
- ABC first aid sequence
- The priority order at a crash scene: clear and check the airway, confirm breathing, then control circulation by applying pressure to severe bleeding.
- Moving an injured person
- An injured person should not be moved unless there is fire, traffic, or other immediate danger, because of the risk of spinal injury.
- Warning triangle placement
- At a crash scene, switch on hazard lights and place a warning triangle behind the vehicle to alert approaching traffic before helping casualties.
- Crash reporting duty
- A crash involving injury or death must be reported to the police within 24 hours; property-damage crashes must be reported as the law requires.
- Learner licence conditions
- A learner must hold a valid learner's licence, display L plates, and be accompanied by a licensed driver seated beside them while driving.
- Licence disc display
- The vehicle licence disc must be displayed on the left side of the windscreen, visible from outside, and kept valid through annual renewal.
- Roadworthy certificate
- A certificate confirming a vehicle meets prescribed safety standards, required on change of ownership and periodically thereafter by regulation.
- Third-party insurance proof
- A vehicle must carry proof of third-party insurance; driving without valid insurance is an offence and the vehicle may be impounded.
- Code 3 licence scope
- Authorises driving a rigid heavy vehicle with a gross vehicle mass above 3 500 kg but not exceeding 16 000 kg, subject to conditions.
- Projecting load marking
- A load projecting beyond the rear of a vehicle must be marked with a red flag by day and a red light at night for visibility.
- Gross combination mass
- The total mass of the drawing vehicle plus trailer and load combined; it must not exceed the rated gross combination mass of the vehicle.
- Air brake pre-check
- Before departure, confirm air pressure builds up, listen for leaks, and check that the low-pressure warning operates correctly on the system.