NL Class 5I Knowledge Test cheat sheet

A stop sign requires a complete halt at the stop line, or at the edge of the intersecting roadway if no line exists, before proceeding when safe.

A yield sign obliges the driver to slow and give way to traffic already on the through road; a full stop is required only if traffic demands it.

Solid white lines separate traffic moving in the same direction and must not be crossed; broken white lines may be crossed when safe.

A solid yellow centre line forbids crossing to overtake; a broken yellow line permits overtaking when visibility and clearance allow.

At an unmarked T-intersection or uncontrolled crossroads, give way to traffic approaching from the right unless signs or markings state otherwise.

Traffic signals: a flashing amber means proceed only if the way is clear; a steady red arrow forbids movement in that direction even if other lights are green.

Regulatory signs (circular, red border) impose legal requirements; warning signs (triangular, red border) alert to hazards ahead but do not themselves impose a limit.

A pedestrian crossing with flashing amber beacons requires yielding to any pedestrian on the crossing; overtaking a vehicle stopped at a crossing is prohibited.

The two-second rule sets minimum following distance in dry conditions; double it to four seconds in rain or on wet roads and increase further on ice or gravel.

Total stopping distance equals thinking distance plus braking distance; thinking distance grows linearly with speed while braking distance grows with the square of speed.

In a 100 km/h zone, a two-second gap corresponds to roughly 56 metres; at 50 km/h the same gap is about 28 metres.

Scan 12 to 15 seconds ahead in urban areas and further on open roads so hazards are identified before braking is required.

Blind spots must be checked by mirror plus a shoulder glance before any lane change; mirrors alone leave areas beside and behind the vehicle unseen.

Fatigue impairs reaction time comparably to low blood alcohol; after about 17 hours awake, performance degrades markedly and the only remedy is sleep.

In fog or heavy rain, use dipped headlights and reduce speed so the stopping distance stays within the visible road ahead.

A hazard is any actual or potential source of danger; the system of car control (course, position, speed, gear, acceleration) is applied in that fixed order.

Understeer means the front tyres lose grip and the car runs wide; the correction is to ease off the accelerator and reduce steering input.

Oversteer means the rear tyres lose grip and the car rotates; the correction is to ease off the throttle and apply gentle counter-steering.

ABS prevents wheel lock under heavy braking, preserving steering control; the driver should press the brake firmly and hold it, not pump it.

ESC (electronic stability control) detects and corrects skidding by braking individual wheels; it cannot exceed the grip available from the tyres.

Aquaplaning occurs when water lifts the tyres off the road; ease off the accelerator, avoid braking hard, and hold the steering steady until grip returns.

Engine braking on a long descent uses a lower gear to limit speed and reduces reliance on the brakes, preventing brake fade from overheating.

Tyre grip is reduced by under-inflation, worn tread, and low temperature; tread depth below the legal minimum sharply increases wet stopping distance.

On a skid, look and steer where you want to go; braking hard during a skid transfers weight forward and usually worsens loss of control.

A learner permit holder must be accompanied by a qualified driver and display L plates; the accompanying driver must hold a full licence for the relevant category.

A provisional or restricted licence carries conditions such as lower blood-alcohol limits, passenger restrictions, or night-time curfews depending on jurisdiction.

Driving without a valid licence or while disqualified is an offence carrying penalties that may include fines, vehicle seizure, and imprisonment.

Vehicle registration ties the vehicle to a registered owner and address; the owner must notify the authority of a change of address or ownership within the prescribed period.

Compulsory third-party insurance covers injury to other people; driving uninsured is a separate offence from driving unlicensed.

A roadworthiness or periodic inspection certificate must be current for the vehicle to be legally used on public roads.

Demerit points accumulate for traffic offences; reaching the threshold triggers suspension or disqualification, and points expire after a set period.

The registered owner is legally responsible for ensuring the vehicle is registered, insured, and roadworthy, regardless of who is driving.

A learner permit holder must be accompanied by a qualified driver and display L plates; the accompanying driver must hold a full licence for the relevant category.

A provisional or restricted licence carries conditions such as lower blood-alcohol limits, passenger restrictions, or night-time curfews depending on jurisdiction.

Driving without a valid licence or while disqualified is an offence carrying penalties that may include fines, vehicle seizure, and imprisonment.

Vehicle registration ties the vehicle to a registered owner and address; the owner must notify the authority of a change of address or ownership within the prescribed period.

Compulsory third-party insurance covers injury to other people; driving uninsured is a separate offence from driving unlicensed.

A roadworthiness or periodic inspection certificate must be current for the vehicle to be legally used on public roads.

Demerit points accumulate for traffic offences; reaching the threshold triggers suspension or disqualification, and points expire after a set period.

The registered owner is legally responsible for ensuring the vehicle is registered, insured, and roadworthy, regardless of who is driving.