Northern Territory · Driver Knowledge Test · Road rules

You are driving at dusk on a Territory highway and a kangaroo appears on the road ahead. What is the safest response?

The answer

  • Accelerate to pass before it moves
  • Switch to high beam and continue at the same speed
  • Swerve sharply to avoid it
  • Brake in a straight line and keep control of the vehicle Correct

Why that's the answer

Braking in a straight line is safer than swerving, which can cause a rollover or send you into oncoming traffic or a tree. Animals are most active around dawn and dusk, and they often travel in groups — where there is one, expect more.

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