Papua New Guinea Learner-Permit Knowledge Test flashcards

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Stop sign shape

An octagonal red sign with white lettering. A complete stop is required at the line before proceeding, even when no other traffic is visible.

Give Way sign

An inverted triangle sign requiring the driver to slow and yield to traffic on the priority road before entering or crossing it.

Solid white centre line

A continuous line down the centre of the road that must not be crossed or straddled for overtaking; it marks a no-overtaking zone.

Flashing yellow signal

A traffic signal that flashes yellow means proceed only with caution, yielding to pedestrians and any traffic already in the intersection.

Warning sign shape

A triangle with a red border and white or yellow background, placed in advance to warn of a hazard such as a curve or crossing.

Zebra crossing marking

Broad white stripes painted across the road marking a pedestrian crossing; drivers must give way to pedestrians using it.

Uncontrolled intersection rule

Where no signs or signals control an intersection, a driver must give way to a vehicle approaching from the right.

Turning across traffic

A driver turning right across oncoming traffic must yield to that traffic and may only complete the turn when the way is clear.

T-intersection priority

At a T-intersection, vehicles on the continuing road have right-of-way; vehicles on the terminating road must give way.

Entering from a driveway

A driver entering a road from a driveway, car park or private property must give way to all traffic already on the road.

Roundabout entry rule

When entering a roundabout, a driver must give way to vehicles already circulating on it and enter without crossing their path.

Two-second following rule

Pick a fixed point; when the car ahead passes it, your vehicle should not reach it for at least two seconds in good conditions.

Total stopping distance

The sum of thinking distance (reaction time times speed) and braking distance; it grows with speed and on wet or gravel surfaces.

Braking distance and speed

Braking distance increases roughly with the square of speed, so doubling speed multiplies the distance needed to stop by about four.

Gravel road hazard control

On gravel, reduce speed, increase following distance, and avoid sudden braking or steering because tyre grip is much lower.

Fatigue effect on driving

Tiredness slows reaction time and reduces attention, impairing driving similarly to low-level alcohol; regular rest breaks reduce the risk.

Steering wheel grip

Hold the wheel with both hands at roughly the 9-and-3 or 10-and-2 positions to keep maximum control and allow quick correction.

Moving-off sequence

Before moving off, check mirrors, signal if needed, check the blind spot, release the parking brake and accelerate smoothly.

Correcting understeer

When front tyres lose grip and the car runs wide, ease off the accelerator and reduce steering input until grip returns.

Correcting oversteer

When rear tyres lose grip and the car swings, ease off the accelerator and steer in the direction the rear is sliding.

ABS braking technique

With anti-lock brakes, press the pedal firmly and keep steering; do not pump the pedal, as the system prevents wheel lock-up.

Engine braking on descents

Selecting a lower gear on a long descent uses engine resistance to control speed and prevents the footbrake from overheating and fading.

Alcohol and reaction time

Alcohol slows reaction time and impairs judgment, lane control and speed perception, raising crash risk even at low concentrations.

Alcohol elimination

The body clears alcohol only with time; coffee, food, cold air or exercise do not speed the removal of alcohol from the blood.

Impairing prescription medicine

Medicines labelled with a drowsiness warning can impair driving; the driver should check with a doctor or pharmacist before driving.

Combined alcohol and drugs

Alcohol together with drugs, including impairing medicines, degrades driving more than either substance alone, even at low doses.

Learner permit conditions

A learner may drive only while supervised by a fully licensed driver and while the vehicle displays learner plates.

Licence class requirement

A driver must hold the licence class matching the vehicle driven; driving outside the licensed class is an offence.

Registration and insurance

A vehicle must be registered and carry current compulsory third-party insurance before being driven on a public road.

Seat belt obligation

The driver and all passengers must wear seat belts, and children must be secured in an appropriate child restraint.

Crash reporting duty

After a crash causing injury, the driver must stop, give assistance and report the crash to police.

Amber traffic signal

A steady yellow signal means stop unless stopping cannot be done safely; it warns that the red signal is about to appear.

Traffic controller authority

Directions given by a police officer or authorised traffic controller override traffic lights, signs and road markings.