Choose an answer to see straight away whether it is right, and why. Read the rule first if you need to.
In what position should the gear lever be when you start the engine of a manual car?
Start with the handbrake on, the clutch down and the gear lever in neutral, so the car cannot jump forward.
Answer C. Start with the handbrake on, the clutch down and the gear lever in neutral, so the car cannot jump forward.
Which is a sensible order for the checks before you start the engine?
Doors, seat, steering, mirrors, seat belt is an easy order to remember. Set the seat before the mirrors, because moving the seat changes your view.
Answer B. Doors, seat, steering, mirrors, seat belt is an easy order to remember. Set the seat before the mirrors, because moving the seat changes your view.
How far forward should your seat be?
You must be able to press the pedals fully and still steer comfortably, with your back against the seat.
Answer B. You must be able to press the pedals fully and still steer comfortably, with your back against the seat.
You start the engine and the oil pressure warning light stays on. What should you do?
Warning lights should go out a few seconds after starting. An oil, brake, battery or temperature light that stays on means the car is not safe to drive.
Answer D. Warning lights should go out a few seconds after starting. An oil, brake, battery or temperature light that stays on means the car is not safe to drive.
What is the last check before you move off from the left side of the road?
Mirrors do not show the blind spot, where a two-wheeler can hide. Look over your right shoulder just before you move off.
Answer D. Mirrors do not show the blind spot, where a two-wheeler can hide. Look over your right shoulder just before you move off.
You have signalled right to move off. A motorcycle is approaching from behind. What should you do?
A signal shows what you intend; it does not give you priority. Traffic already on the road comes first.
Answer C. A signal shows what you intend; it does not give you priority. Traffic already on the road comes first.
You are a learner driving a car. Who must sit beside you?
A learner must drive with a licensed driver for that vehicle beside them, able to take control, and must display L-plates.
CMV Rules, Rule 3
Answer A. A learner must drive with a licensed driver for that vehicle beside them, able to take control, and must display L-plates.
What does the mirror-signal-manoeuvre routine mean?
The official driving syllabus teaches this routine for moving off, turning and changing position.
Answer C. The official driving syllabus teaches this routine for moving off, turning and changing position.