New South Wales · Driver Knowledge Test (DKT) · Road safety

What does 'buffering' or road positioning mean?

The answer

  • Staying in the right-hand lane on a motorway
  • Driving as close as possible to the centre line
  • Keeping enough room around your vehicle to avoid hazards Correct
  • Matching the speed of the vehicle in front exactly

Why that's the answer

Road positioning, or buffering, means keeping enough room around your vehicle to avoid hazards — keeping left at a crest or sharp corner so oncoming vehicles can pass safely, or leaving space beside parked cars so an opening door cannot hit you. Always check mirrors before changing position.

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