Know what to do when you see flashing lights outside a fire station? Or how fast you can drive towing the trailer loaded with the camping gear? Following rules and protocols when driving is so important to ensure safety for all. It may have been quite a few years (decades even) since you nervously sat your driving tests, so why not take our quick-fire questions from our vehicle experts to test your knowledge and most likely - refresh your memory.

1. What is the recommended distance you should allow when driving past a cyclist?

     A. 1.5 metres minimum
     B. 1 metre minimum
     C. 2 metres minimum
     D. 2.5 metres minimum

2. What must you do when you see two red lights flashing outside a fire station?

     A. Slow down and drive on carefully
     B. Slow down if any other vehicles are coming
     C. Slow down to 20 km/h
     D. Stop until the lights stop flashing

3. What is the maximum legal speed for a car towing a trailer on the open road?

     A. 70 km/h
     B. 80 km/h
     C. 90 km/h
     D. 100 km/h

4. What is the closest distance your vehicle may be parked to a vehicle entrance?

     A. 0.5 metre
     B. 0.75 metre
     C. 1.00 metre
     D. 1.25 metres

5. If you have a learner licence, can you carry passengers?

     A. Yes, provided your supervisor agrees and is sitting in the front passenger seat.
     B. Yes, provided you are with a supervisor and it’s between 5am and 10pm.
     C. No, you can only drive with a supervisor.
     D. Yes, provided you are with a supervisor and you have no more than 2 passengers.

Right answers: A, D, C, C, C

How did you go? If you’ve got more questions wrong than right, it might be worth getting a refresher to make sure you’re keeping yourself safe on the road. Don’t forget to share with your friends and family and see how they go!

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