Driver Knowledge Tests

Can you drive a car with no muffler?

What does a muffler do? The muffler is a part of the exhaust which deadens the sound from the engine. You need one if you don’t want your neighbours to kill you because without it, your car will be very

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How to become a stunt driver

Stunt driving isn’t just the flips, chases and barrel rolls you see in the movies, it also includes very precise driving that must be able to be repeated until the shot is successful. Stunt drivers often have a background in

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Carpooling in Australia

What is carpooling? Carpooling is when you organise to join another person or people in a car to get to a similar destination and there’s no official payment made for the driver’s time. It is not hitchhiking, which is where

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Are you allowed to drive when pregnant?

There is no law that states that you cannot drive when you are pregnant. The law states that you must not drive if you cannot do so safely. Pregnancy comes with some physical challenges which may mean it’s safer to

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Is it legal to wear headphones when driving?

You are allowed to wear headphones while driving, but there are some exceptions and risks. Wearing earphones while you are driving increases your accident risk and if you are at fault then you risk being prosecuted. Why is driving with

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Is it legal to reverse out onto a main road?

The law says that you must not reverse your vehicle unless you can do so safely. Many people live on main roads and have a driveway onto that road. It might not be possible to turn around in the driveway

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If your brakes stop working while you’re driving, what should you do?

If your brakes stop working and you need to stop quickly or stop yourself from accelerating down a hill, there are nine things you should do. Don’t panic: there are many ways to slow a car down, plus, your car will

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