Lights · Weather

14 questions · Based on public Transport WA materials · English explanations and handbook references

Q0029Quiz 1

If you are dazzled by another vehicle's headlights, what should you do?

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Answer: C

When dazzled by oncoming headlights: slow down, look to the left, and if you can’t see clearly, pull over and stop.

📖 Reference: 3.3.1 / 3.3.3 — Driving at night / in fog. Drive with your headlights on between sunset and sunrise. You are legally required to dip your headlights within 200 metres of an approaching vehicle or when driving less than 200 metres behind another vehicle. In fog or smoke, dip your headlights and drive slowly.

Q0030Quiz 1

When should you dip your headlights?

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Answer: B

Regulation: Within 200 meters of an oncoming vehicle, you must switch to low beams (dip).

📖 Reference: 3.3.1 / 3.3.3 — Driving at night / in fog. Drive with your headlights on between sunset and sunrise. You are legally required to dip your headlights within 200 metres of an approaching vehicle or when driving less than 200 metres behind another vehicle. In fog or smoke, dip your headlights and drive slowly.

Q0032Quiz 2

When should you switch your headlights on?

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Answer: C

Turn on your headlights at sunset (meaning switch them on at dusk, not 15/20 minutes after sunset).

📖 Reference: 3.3.1 / 3.3.3 — Driving at night / in fog. Drive with your headlights on between sunset and sunrise. You are legally required to dip your headlights within 200 metres of an approaching vehicle or when driving less than 200 metres behind another vehicle. In fog or smoke, dip your headlights and drive slowly.

Q0086Quiz 3

Is it legal for you to drive a motor vehicle at night with only one headlight working?

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Answer: A

At night, you are not allowed to drive with only one headlight on.

📖 Reference: 3.3.1 / 3.3.3 — Driving at night / in fog. Drive with your headlights on between sunset and sunrise. You are legally required to dip your headlights within 200 metres of an approaching vehicle or when driving less than 200 metres behind another vehicle. In fog or smoke, dip your headlights and drive slowly.

Q0116Quiz 4

Should you use high beam or low beam when driving in fog or smoke?

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Answer: C

Use low beams in fog or smoke.

📖 Reference: 3.3.1 / 3.3.3 — Driving at night / in fog. Drive with your headlights on between sunset and sunrise. You are legally required to dip your headlights within 200 metres of an approaching vehicle or when driving less than 200 metres behind another vehicle. In fog or smoke, dip your headlights and drive slowly.

Q0144Quiz 5

What should you do when travelling behind a vehicle in wet weather?

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Answer: B

On rainy days, you should leave a greater following distance between your car and the vehicle ahead.

📖 Reference: 3.3.2 — Driving in wet or hazardous weather. When the road is wet, braking distance increases; braking hard on a wet road may cause your car to skid. To improve safety in wet weather, use your headlights and watch out for pedestrians, cyclists and other hazards.

Q0174Quiz 6

How should you apply your brakes when driving in wet weather?

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Answer: B

Brake gently in the rain to avoid skidding.

📖 Reference: 3.3.2 — Driving in wet or hazardous weather. When the road is wet, braking distance increases; braking hard on a wet road may cause your car to skid. To improve safety in wet weather, use your headlights and watch out for pedestrians, cyclists and other hazards.

Q0175Quiz 6

If you are dazzled by another vehicle's headlights, what should you do?

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Answer: C

If you’re dazzled by oncoming lights: slow down, look left, and pull over if necessary.

📖 Reference: 3.3.1 / 3.3.3 — Driving at night / in fog. Drive with your headlights on between sunset and sunrise. You are legally required to dip your headlights within 200 metres of an approaching vehicle or when driving less than 200 metres behind another vehicle. In fog or smoke, dip your headlights and drive slowly.

Q0187Quiz 7

When should you switch your headlights on?

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Answer: C

Turn on your lights at sunset.

📖 Reference: 3.3.1 / 3.3.3 — Driving at night / in fog. Drive with your headlights on between sunset and sunrise. You are legally required to dip your headlights within 200 metres of an approaching vehicle or when driving less than 200 metres behind another vehicle. In fog or smoke, dip your headlights and drive slowly.

Q0205Quiz 7

Is it legal for you to drive a motor vehicle at night with only one headlight working?

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Answer: A

Driving at night with only one headlight is illegal.

📖 Reference: 3.3.1 / 3.3.3 — Driving at night / in fog. Drive with your headlights on between sunset and sunrise. You are legally required to dip your headlights within 200 metres of an approaching vehicle or when driving less than 200 metres behind another vehicle. In fog or smoke, dip your headlights and drive slowly.

Q0223Quiz 8

What should you do when travelling behind a vehicle in wet weather?

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Answer: B

Increase your following distance in rainy weather.

📖 Reference: 3.3.2 — Driving in wet or hazardous weather. When the road is wet, braking distance increases; braking hard on a wet road may cause your car to skid. To improve safety in wet weather, use your headlights and watch out for pedestrians, cyclists and other hazards.

Q0254Quiz 9

When should you dip your headlights?

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Answer: B

Switch to low beam when within 200 meters of an oncoming vehicle.

📖 Reference: 3.3.1 / 3.3.3 — Driving at night / in fog. Drive with your headlights on between sunset and sunrise. You are legally required to dip your headlights within 200 metres of an approaching vehicle or when driving less than 200 metres behind another vehicle. In fog or smoke, dip your headlights and drive slowly.

Q0284Quiz 10

Should you use high beam or low beam when driving in fog or smoke?

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Answer: C

Use low-beam headlights in fog or smoke.

📖 Reference: 3.3.1 / 3.3.3 — Driving at night / in fog. Drive with your headlights on between sunset and sunrise. You are legally required to dip your headlights within 200 metres of an approaching vehicle or when driving less than 200 metres behind another vehicle. In fog or smoke, dip your headlights and drive slowly.

Q0312Quiz 11

How should you apply your brakes when driving in wet weather?

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Answer: B

In rainy conditions, brake gently to avoid skidding.

📖 Reference: 3.3.2 — Driving in wet or hazardous weather. When the road is wet, braking distance increases; braking hard on a wet road may cause your car to skid. To improve safety in wet weather, use your headlights and watch out for pedestrians, cyclists and other hazards.