Northern Territory · Driver Knowledge Test · Road rules

You turn from bitumen onto a dirt road. How should you adjust your driving?

The answer

  • Accelerate to get across the loose surface quickly
  • Drive in the centre at all times regardless of oncoming traffic
  • Maintain the same speed — the limit has not changed
  • Reduce speed and increase your following distance, because grip and visibility drop Correct

Why that's the answer

Loose gravel greatly increases stopping distance and makes skids more likely, and dust from vehicles ahead hides hazards. The signposted limit is a maximum for ideal conditions, not a target — slow down and leave a much bigger gap.

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