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QUESTION 1 / 25

What is the default speed limit in a built-up area in the Northern Territory when no speed limit sign is posted?

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A50 km/h✓B60 km/h✓C80 km/h✓D110 km/h✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

What is the default speed limit outside built-up areas in the Northern Territory when no sign is posted?

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A100 km/h✓B110 km/h✓C120 km/h✓D130 km/h✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

On which highways in the NT can a maximum speed limit of 130 km/h apply (where signed)?

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ACasuarina, Tiger Brennan, Berrimah and Darwin highways✓BStuart, Barkly, Victoria and Arnhem highways✓CCentral, Kakadu, Tablelands and Buchanan highways✓DAny NT highway at the driver's discretion✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

What is the maximum speed a learner licence holder in the NT may drive (unless accompanied by a licensed driving instructor)?

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A60 km/h✓B80 km/h✓C100 km/h✓D110 km/h✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

What is the maximum speed a provisional (P-plate) licence holder may drive in the NT?

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A80 km/h✓B90 km/h✓C100 km/h✓D110 km/h✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

What speed limit applies in a school zone in the NT on school days during the times shown on the sign?

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A25 km/h✓B30 km/h✓C40 km/h✓D50 km/h✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for a fully licensed driver in the NT?

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AZero (0.00%)✓B0.03%✓C0.05%✓D0.08%✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

What BAC limit applies to a provisional (P-plate) driver in the NT?

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A0.00% (zero)✓B0.02%✓C0.05%✓D0.08%✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

A driver in the NT has a BAC of 0.07%. Which of the following is correct?

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AThe driver is within the legal limit and can continue driving✓BThe driver exceeds the 0.05% limit and is committing a drink-driving offence✓CThe driver is just under 0.08% and may continue if they feel capable✓DThe driver is only over the limit if they are a learner or P-plater✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

How many demerit points does an NT learner or provisional driver accumulate before their licence may be suspended (within a 12-month period)?

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A3 points✓B5 points✓C8 points✓D12 points✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

How many demerit points does a fully licensed NT driver accumulate before potentially facing licence suspension over a three-year period?

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A5 points✓B8 points✓C10 points✓D12 points✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

Exceeding the speed limit by up to 15 km/h in the NT results in how many demerit points?

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A0 points (warning only)✓B1 point✓C2 points✓D3 points✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

Which statement about double demerit points in the NT is correct?

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ADouble demerits apply on all NT public holidays✓BDouble demerits apply only on Easter and Christmas long weekends✓CDouble demerits apply only when a school is nearby✓DThe NT does not apply double demerit points at any time✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

What should you do when you approach a roundabout in the NT?

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AAccelerate and merge confidently without stopping✓BGive way to vehicles already on the roundabout travelling to your right✓CSound your horn to alert drivers on the roundabout✓DProceed when there is a gap, giving way to vehicles on your left only✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

At an uncontrolled (unsigned) cross intersection in the NT, which vehicle must give way?

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AThe vehicle travelling on the narrower road must give way✓BThe vehicle turning must give way to vehicles going straight✓CThe vehicle approaching from the right must give way to the vehicle on the left✓DThe vehicle approaching from the left must give way to the vehicle on the right✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

When must you give way to pedestrians in the NT?

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AOnly at marked pedestrian crossings with a white-striped area✓BOnly when pedestrians are on the road or crossing the road✓CWhen there is any danger of colliding with them, even without a marked crossing✓DOnly when a pedestrian is already on your half of the road✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

What does a red traffic light mean in the NT?

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ASlow down and prepare to stop if safe to do so✓BStop and wait behind the stop line; do not proceed✓CProceed with caution after checking for pedestrians✓DStop only if other vehicles are present✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

What does a yellow (amber) traffic light mean when you are approaching an intersection in the NT?

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ASpeed up so you clear the intersection before the light turns red✓BStop if it is safe to do so; only continue if you are so close that stopping suddenly could cause a crash✓CProceed normally — yellow means the light is about to turn green✓DFlash your hazard lights and slow down✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

What shape and colour are warning signs typically used in the NT?

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ASquare and blue✓BRectangular and white✓CDiamond-shaped and yellow✓DTriangular and red✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

A speed limit sign shows a number inside a red circle. What does this mean?

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AThe recommended speed for ideal conditions on that road✓BThe minimum speed you must maintain on that road✓CThe maximum speed you may travel on that road in good conditions✓DThe speed limit applying only to heavy vehicles✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

Which of the following is correct regarding seatbelts in the NT?

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AOnly the driver must wear a seatbelt; passengers wear one voluntarily✓BEvery occupant of a vehicle must wear an approved seatbelt or restraint✓CSeatbelts are only mandatory on roads with a speed limit above 60 km/h✓DChildren over 7 years old are not required to use any restraint✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

What child restraint rule applies to children under 7 years old in the NT?

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AChildren under 7 may sit unrestrained if they are in the back seat✓BChildren under 7 must use an approved child restraint or booster seat✓CChildren under 7 must wear an adult seatbelt if no restraint is available✓DChildren under 7 may use an adult seatbelt with an adult's permission✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

What must a driver do when approaching a railway level crossing with a stop sign or red light in the NT?

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ASlow down, check left and right, then cross if no train is immediately visible✓BStop before the crossing, look both ways, and only cross when safe and no train is approaching✓CProceed at a reduced speed unless a boom gate is lowering✓DCross quickly to avoid being caught by a closing gate✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

A driver in the NT wants to use a hand-held mobile phone while driving. What are the consequences if caught?

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AA warning for a first offence only✓B1 demerit point and a $100 fine✓C3 demerit points and a $500 fine✓D6 demerit points and a $1,000 fine✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

Failing to obey a red traffic light in the NT attracts which of the following penalties?

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A1 demerit point and a $100 fine✓B2 demerit points and a $150 fine✓C3 demerit points and a $240 fine✓D4 demerit points and a $400 fine✓