Take Papua New Guinea Learner-Permit Knowledge Test Practice Questions - Papua New Guinea Road Traffic Authority Learner-Permit Knowledge Test Exam

QUESTION 1 / 25

Which side of the road must all motor vehicles drive on in Papua New Guinea?

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AThe left-hand side of the road✓BThe right-hand side of the road✓CThe center of the road when clear✓DEither side depending on traffic density✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

On which side of the vehicle ahead must a driver pass when overtaking on a two-lane PNG road?

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AOn the right-hand side of the vehicle✓BOn the left-hand side of the vehicle✓COn the shoulder or kerb side✓DOn whichever side has more room✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

When approaching a roundabout in Papua New Guinea, to which vehicles must you yield right-of-way?

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ATo vehicles approaching from your right already in or entering the roundabout✓BTo vehicles approaching from your left✓CTo vehicles traveling fastest regardless of position✓DTo vehicles intending to take the first exit✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

How far in advance of turning at an intersection should a driver activate turn signals?

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AAt least 30 metres before commencing the turn✓BOnly as you enter the intersection curve✓CExactly 5 metres before turning✓DTurn signals are optional during daytime✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

What action must a driver take when approaching a marked zebra pedestrian crossing with pedestrians waiting to cross?

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AStop completely and allow the pedestrians to cross safely✓BSound the horn to warn pedestrians to wait until you pass✓CMaintain speed if no pedestrian has stepped onto the pavement yet✓DFlash high-beam headlights and accelerate past✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

What should a driver do when hearing an emergency vehicle siren or seeing flashing red/blue lights behind them?

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ASafely pull over to the left edge of the road and stop until it passes✓BSpeed up to stay ahead of the emergency vehicle✓CStop immediately in the middle of the driving lane✓DPull over to the right-hand side of the road✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

You reach a T-junction in Papua New Guinea where no stop sign, give way sign or signal is exhibited, and another vehicle is approaching the junction on your right. What do the Road User Rules 2017 require?

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AGive way to the vehicle on your right, and approach the junction at no more than 25 km/h✓BProceed first, because a vehicle on the continuing road always has priority over one on the terminating road✓CGive way only if the other vehicle is signalling a turn across your path✓DProceed first if your vehicle is the heavier or larger one✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

Which of these is an express overtaking prohibition in the Road User Rules 2017?

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APassing or overtaking a vehicle that is passing through or stationary at a pedestrian crossing✓BOvertaking on a straight open stretch of road marked with a single broken centre line✓COvertaking on a multi-lane dual carriageway using a marked lane✓DOvertaking a vehicle whose driver has signalled an intention to turn left✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

What is the recommended minimum safe following distance under normal dry driving conditions?

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AThe 2-second rule distance behind the vehicle ahead✓BHalf a vehicle length for every 20 km/h of speed✓CExactly 5 metres at all speeds✓DOne vehicle length total regardless of speed✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

How should your following distance change when driving on wet, muddy, or unpaved PNG roads?

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AIncrease to at least 4 seconds behind the lead vehicle✓BDecrease the distance to keep sight of the lead vehicle's tracks✓CMaintain the exact same 2-second gap as dry pavement✓DFollow closely so other vehicles cannot cut in front✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

What is the proper procedure when reversing a vehicle out of a driveway onto a public road?

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AYield right-of-way to all traffic and pedestrians before moving back slowly when clear✓BReverse quickly while sounding the horn to clear the road✓CExpect main road traffic to stop for reversing vehicles✓DTurn on hazard lights and reverse without stopping✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

Under the Road Traffic Rules - Road User Rules 2017, what is the maximum speed at which you may drive at the approaches to, or on, an intersection of two public streets?

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A25 km/h✓B40 km/h✓C60 km/h✓DThe general speed limit for the road continues to apply unchanged✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

If two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled 4-way intersection at the exact same time, who must yield?

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AThe driver on the left must yield to the vehicle approaching from the right✓BThe driver on the right must yield to the vehicle on the left✓CThe driver intending to turn left has right-of-way over straight traffic✓DThe vehicle carrying fewer passengers must yield✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

Under Section 29(2) of the Road User Rules 2017, where must you position your vehicle before turning right from one public street into another?

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AOut towards your right, to a point just to the left of the centre-line of the carriageway✓BHard against the left-hand kerb until the turn begins✓CStraddling the centre-line so following traffic cannot pass you✓DIn the right-hand lane of oncoming traffic to shorten the turn✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

What must a driver do when exiting a petrol station or service road onto a main arterial highway?

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ACome to a complete stop and yield to all main road traffic and pedestrians✓BMerge immediately at highway speed expecting main road drivers to brake✓CSound the horn and drive out without stopping✓DFlash high beams to claim right-of-way✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

When entering an acceleration lane to merge onto a multi-lane highway, what is your primary duty?

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AMatch highway traffic speed and merge into a safe gap while yielding to lane traffic✓BDrive to the end of the lane and stop completely before looking for gaps✓CForce your way into the left lane immediately upon entering the slip road✓DMaintain a slow 20 km/h speed until all highway traffic passes✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

A Traffic Enforcement Officer is directing traffic at an intersection and signals you to proceed while the light shows red. What should you do?

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AFollow the officer's direction and proceed with caution✓BIgnore the officer and wait for the light to turn green✓CSwitch off your engine and wait for the officer to leave the intersection✓DSound your horn to alert the officer that the light is red✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

Under what circumstance is a driver permitted to cross a single broken white center line?

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ATo overtake another vehicle or turn right, provided the road ahead is clear and safe✓BAt any time, even when oncoming traffic is close✓COnly when driving a commercial heavy vehicle✓DBroken white lines cannot be crossed under any circumstances✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

What does a solid yellow line painted along the edge of a kerb or roadway indicate?

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AStopping or parking is restricted or prohibited at that location✓BDesignated parking zone for all private motor cars✓COvertaking lane for fast-moving passenger vehicles✓DPedestrian walking lane during peak hours✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

How should a driver approach a narrow single-lane bridge on a rural PNG highway?

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ASlow down, observe priority signs, and yield to oncoming vehicles already on or closer to the bridge✓BAccelerate to cross before oncoming vehicles reach the bridge✓CFlash high beams and drive down the center without stopping✓DAlways stop on the bridge to check river depth✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

When descending a long, steep mountain incline in the PNG Highlands, what is the safest braking technique?

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ASelect a lower gear to utilize engine braking and apply foot brakes intermittently✓BShift into neutral and ride the foot brake continuously✓CTurn off the engine to save fuel and coast down✓DRely solely on the handbrake to slow the vehicle✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

What precaution must you take when overtaking a stopped Public Motor Vehicle (PMV) bus discharging passengers?

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ASlow down significantly and watch for hidden pedestrians stepping out in front of or behind the bus✓BMaintain highway speed while sounding the horn continuously✓CPass on the left passenger-loading side of the PMV✓DFlash high beams to force passengers to stay on the curb✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

Your car breaks down and blocks part of the carriageway on a rural PNG highway. What do the Road User Rules 2017 allow and require you to do?

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AAny person may erect a warning triangle to warn approaching road users, and you must not leave the vehicle standing so as to obstruct traffic✓BOnly a Traffic Enforcement Officer may place any warning device on a public street✓CYou must leave the vehicle exactly where it stopped until the RTA inspects it✓DNo warning is needed provided the hazard lights are switched on✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

When turning right at an intersection controlled by traffic signals without a dedicated right-turn arrow, what is the legal rule?

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AEnter the intersection on green, yield to oncoming straight traffic, and complete the turn when clear✓BRight turns are strictly illegal unless a green turn arrow is illuminated✓CYou have automatic right-of-way over oncoming straight traffic✓DHonk your horn and turn immediately before oncoming vehicles move✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

Is it legal under PNG road rules to drive on the unpaved road shoulder to overtake a slow vehicle ahead?

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ANo, driving on the road shoulder to pass or bypass traffic is strictly illegal✓BYes, provided you sound the horn first✓CYes, but only during daylight hours✓DYes, if the lead vehicle is traveling below 30 km/h✓