They say distance makes the heart grow fonder.

It also makes slamming on the brakes less necessary, saves you from receiving some hefty fines and keeps everyone on the road just that little bit safer.

Take our quiz, then press ‘submit’ to find out if you’re playing it safe or playing with fate.

Quiz: Are you keeping your distance?

1. You’re driving at 60km/h when you glance down for two seconds to change the radio station. What distance have you travelled in the time you looked away?

A. Three metres

B. 13 metres

C. 23 metres

D. 33 metres

2. You’re driving along the Northern Connector at 100km/h. The sun has come out, but it’s been raining heavily and the road is wet. When braking suddenly, the stopping distance in the dry is about 90 metres, but what’s your stopping distance in the wet?

A. There’s no difference, so 90 metres

B. 102 metres

C. 127 metres

D. 178 metres

3. What's the 'three-second rule'?

A. When driving, count three seconds between you and the car ahead to maintain a safe distance

B. The length of time dropped food can stay on the floor before being eaten

C. How long you should signal before pulling away from the kerb

4. You’re driving along Marion Road at 60km/h and approach a 40km/h roadworks ahead sign. When does your speed need to be at or below 40km/h?

A. Within 20 metres of passing the sign

B. As soon as you reach the sign

C. It depends on whether there’s a lot of traffic

D. The distance you travel as your car slows naturally without braking

5. You’ve found street parking on a narrow street divided by a solid white centre line and you can’t see any parking signs. How far must the driver’s side of your car be from the centre line to park legally?

A. It doesn’t matter

B. One metre

C. Two metres

D. Three metres

6. You must reduce your speed from 40km/h to 25km/h when driving on a beach when you’re within how many metres of a person?

A. 20 metres

B. 50 metres

C. 100 metres

D. You don’t need to slow down

7. When riding two abreast when there isn’t a designated bike lane, what’s the maximum distance cyclists are permitted to ride apart?

A. 0.5 metres

B. One metre

C. 1.5 metres

D. Cyclists aren’t allowed to ride two abreast

8. When you’re walking and see a junction or intersection with a pedestrian crossing nearby (with or without traffic lights), within what distance are you required to use the crossing rather than crossing somewhere else?

A. 10 metres at all times

B. 20 metres at all times

C. 25 metres but only during peak traffic times

D. 50 metres but only during peak traffic times

9. You’re driving late at night on a rural highway with your headlights on high beam. What’s the minimum distance there needs to be between your car and the vehicle in front?

A. 50 metres

B. 100 metres

C. 150 metres

D. 200 metres

10. You’re heading north-east along North Terrace and want to turn left onto Hackney Road. A dedicated 24/7 bus lane stretches for 250 metres. What’s the maximum distance you can drive in the bus lane before turning?

A. 50 metres

B. 100 metres

C. 200 metres

D. You aren’t allowed to drive in the bus lane at any time

11. How close can you park before – and after – a pedestrian crossing?

A. 10 metres before, 10 metres after

B. 10 metres before, 20 metres after

C. 20 metres before, 10 metres after

D. 20 metres before, 20 metres after

12. When parking behind another car on the side of the road, how much space must you leave between your bumper and the car in front?

A. It doesn’t matter, as long as you aren’t over the yellow street parking lines

B. Enough that the other car can get out

C. 0.5 metres

D. One metre

13. When overtaking a cyclist on a road with a speed limit of 60km/h or less, what’s the minimum legal passing distance?

A. 0.5 metres

B. One metre

C. 1.5 metres

D. No specific distance, as long as you pass them safely

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Our roads are full of intersections – T-junctions, crossroads, roundabouts, dog legs… you name it. See if you know the rules to safely negotiate these real-life SA intersections.

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1. The blue car is turning left onto Osmond Terrace but there's a red left-turn arrow shown. There's space in the left lane to pull up next to the red car, but the blue car would be stopped in a bike lane. Which of the following statements is most accurate?

A. The blue car can’t stop to turn left because it’d be blocking a bike lane

B. The blue car can stop to turn left, but only outside of peak times

C. The blue car can stop to turn left after giving way to cyclists

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2. Middleton has offset T-junctions where Mindacowie Terrace and Ocean Road intersect with Goolwa Road. In which order should the cars proceed?

A. Blue car, red car, yellow car

B. Yellow car, blue car, red car

C. Red car, blue car, yellow car

D. Yellow car, red car, blue car

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3. The blue car is turning at a Y-junction onto Mudla Wirra Road near Gawler. The red car is coming from the opposite direction and continuing straight ahead. Who must give way?

A. The blue car

B. The red car

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4. The blue car is turning right onto Penneys Hill Road at Huntfield Heights, where there's a green light but no arrow. The red car is turning left onto Penneys Hill Road with a green light and no arrow. Who must give way?

A. The red car

B. The blue car

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5. The blue car is turning right onto North Terrace. As it turns, the driver notices a red traffic light next to the tram line. Is the blue car required to stop at the red lights?

A. Yes, of course – they’re red lights

B. No, these particular red lights are for the eastbound traffic, including the red car, on North Terrace

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6. The red car is turning right from the right lane of James Schofield Drive onto Frank Collopy Court. Meanwhile, the blue car is turning right from the left lane of Western Link Road onto James Schofield Drive. Which car must give way?

A. The red car

B. The blue car

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7. The blue car on Tapleys Hill Road near Harbour Town is stopped in the left lane at the intersection with West Beach Road, where three lanes become two up ahead. There's also a red car in the middle lane. Once the lights turn green, what is the safest way for the blue car to complete a zip merge?

A. Minimise potential collisions by flooring it to get to the merge point first

B. Accelerate slowly, then stop to give way to all cars in the middle lane

C. Accelerate in an appropriate manner, giving way to the red car if it is in front at the merge point

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8. The red car is turning left into the left lane on Bookpurnong Terrace in Loxton. At the same time, a blue car is exiting the roundabout onto Bookpurnong Terrace. Which of the following is most accurate?

A. The blue car isn’t allowed to exit the roundabout at Bookpurnong Terrace

B. The blue car is allowed to cross into the left lane when exiting

C. The red car must come to a complete stop before turning onto Bookpurnong Terrace

D. The red car can proceed with care because the blue car must exit the roundabout into the right lane at Bookpurnong Terrace

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In this short and sharp quiz, we test your knowledge on a new speed-rule that’s catching people out, the definition of a common SA pedestrian crossing, and the law to keep students safer near the school bus.

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Whether we’re driving, walking or riding, we all have to cross roads, paths and railway lines. But, do you know your crossings?

Wherever there’s a crossing, there’s the risk of a collision, so take our quiz and get to the other side confidently and safely.

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1. The Fletcher Road railway crossing in Mount Barker has a 'Stop – look for trains' sign. You drive across it most days but have never seen a train pass. Do you still need to stop each time you cross the tracks?

A. Yes, but only when the SteamRanger train is running

B. Only if you see a train coming

C. Yes, you must come to a complete stop every time before crossing

D. You only need to give way, but not stop, at this crossing because trains are rare

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2. The 25km/h speed limit in school zones applies for which of these times?

A. Whenever children are present at any time of day, but only during the school term

B. Only between 8am and 9.30am and 2pm and 4pm during the school term

C. Whenever children are present at pick-up and drop-off times, but during the school term

D. Whenever children are present in the zone at any time of day, any day of the year

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3. You’re waiting at a level crossing for a train to pass. Once the train has passed, the boom barriers rise and you drive over the crossing without waiting for the lights to stop flashing. Have you broken the law?

A. Yes

B. No

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4. You’re walking west down Rundle Mall and arrive at King William Street. You notice the numbered pedestrian timer has started counting down. Is it illegal for you to start crossing King William Street?

A. Yes

B. No

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5. In this scenario, the red car is turning right onto North Street from Military Road at Henley Beach, while the blue car is travelling straight ahead. Three pedestrians are approaching North Street to cross. Which of these statements is most accurate?

A. The pedestrians must not cross North Street until all vehicles have exited the roundabout

B. The driver of the red car can legally enter the roundabout but must give way to the pedestrians crossing North Street

C. The driver of the blue car can’t enter the roundabout legally until the pedestrians have crossed North Street

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6. Emu crossings have white road markings, orange flags, and red and white posts either side. Where will you find an emu crossing?

A. Along the North-South Bikeway on Frome Street and Frome Road

B. In areas known for collisions between vehicles and emus, such as national parks

C. Within school zones

D. Nowhere – they’re called koala crossings, not emu crossings

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7. Which of these statements about the zebra crossing on Pirie Street in the CBD is most accurate?

A. All vehicles must give way to pedestrians and cyclists on or entering the crossing, but only during office hours

B. All vehicles must give way to pedestrians and cyclists on or entering the crossing, at all times

C. All vehicles must give way to pedestrians and cyclists on or entering the crossing, but only between 7am and 7pm

D. Pedestrians and cyclists must only cross when there are no vehicles waiting

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8. You’ve pressed the button at the pedestrian crossing near Hotel Eyre in Whyalla. The symbol turns green, and you cross while sending your friend a text. Could you be breaking the law?

A. Yes

B. No

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9. You’re on a pleasant weekend bike ride to Glenelg. Is it legal to ride your bike across pedestrian crossings on the way?

A. Yes

B. No

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10. Which of the following is the most accurate definition of a wombat crossing?

A. Sub-surface tunnel to improve safety for wombats near the road

B. Pedestrian crossing with a button that activates red lights

C. Crossing that enables pedestrians to cross in every direction

D. Pedestrian crossing with white parallel stripes on a raised section of road

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How do you feel about electricity? Does it ‘spark’ a Benjamin Franklin or Thomas Edison-level curiosity, or is it just another bill you have to pay?

Whatever your answer, it’ll pay to complete our latest quiz. Hopefully you’ll learn a fact or two about energy use and discover some money-saving tips along the way.

*Enter your answers, then click ‘see my results’ at the end to check your score.

Test your energy expertise

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1. If you have an SA-based energy plan with a time-of-use (ToU) tariff, it’s typically cheapest to use electricity during the shoulder or ‘solar sponge’ period. When does that generally apply?*

A. 6am to 10am

B. 4pm to 12am

C. 10am to 4pm

D. 10am to 3pm

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2. You’re reviewing your electricity bill and notice a supply charge included in the amount owing. What is a supply charge?*

A. A cost that varies according to your electricity use

B. A fixed daily fee that helps cover the cost of getting electricity to your house or business

C. A government-regulated charge that funds the Australian Energy Market Operator

D. A premium you pay for using electricity during peak hours

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3. It’s your turn to cook dinner tonight. What’s the least cost-effective appliance to use?*

A. Slow cooker

B. Air fryer

C. Microwave

D. Electric oven

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4. You’re shopping for a new fridge and notice each model has an Energy Rating Label with a number of stars. What do the stars mean?*

A. The more stars, the more energy-efficient the appliance

B. The stars indicate how expensive the appliance is compared to similar products

C. The fewer stars, the less energy the appliance uses

D. The stars represent the appliance’s customer satisfaction rating

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5. Heat-pump dryers cost more to use compared to condenser or vented dryers because they take longer to dry clothes.*

A. True

B. False

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6. Which of the following ISN’T a good way to save energy around the house?*

A. Running the dishwasher with a full load

B. Washing clothes in cold water

C. Leaving your appliances on standby, so they’ll use less energy when starting

D. Plugging gaps around doors and windows

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7. Which common household appliance typically contributes the most to your electricity bill?*

A. Air-conditioners and heaters

B. Televisions

C. Hot water systems

D. Fridges

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8. You’re looking to replace some light bulbs around the house. Which is the most energy efficient type?*

A. Light emitting diode (LED)

B. Halogen

C. Carbon fluorescent lamps (CFLs)

D. Incandescent

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9. It’s an extremely hot day and you’ve switched on the air-conditioner. Which of the following could you do to make it work more efficiently?*

A. Turn on your ceiling fans

B. Use a door seal or snake to stop drafts

C. Close the curtains

D. All of the above

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10. You’ve been researching solar systems for your home and have come across the term inverter. What is an inverter?*

A. It stores excess solar energy

B. It helps cool your solar panels on hot days

C. It converts DC electricity into AC electricity

D. It tracks the sun’s movement to increase solar energy capture

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South Australia’s five most common causes of road trauma are speeding, drink and drug driving, distraction (including fatigue), dangerous driving, and not wearing a seatbelt.

How well do you know the fatal five road behaviours?

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1. You’re driving and the seatbelt feels uncomfortable across your shoulder. Instead, you tuck the seatbelt under your arm. Are you breaking the law?

A. Yes

B. No

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2. You’re travelling along the Sturt Highway at 110km/h and you’re coming up to an 80km/h speed limit sign. When does your speed need to be at 80km/h?

A. Within three seconds of passing the sign

B. As soon as you reach the sign

C. Within 100m of passing the sign

D. It depends on whether it’s a built-up area

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3. Being awake for 24 hours has a similar effect on driving as what blood alcohol concentration (BAC)?

A. 0.10

B. 0.08

C. Fatigue doesn’t affect driving like alcohol does

D. 0.05

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4. You often call a friend while you’re driving but never touch your phone. When you’re talking hands-free, how much does your crash risk increase?

A. Two times

B. Ten times

C. Four times

D. There’s no increased crash risk if you’re talking hands-free

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5. In an average year, what percentage of lives lost on SA’s roads are linked to alcohol and/or illicit drugs?

A. 15 per cent

B. 75 per cent

C. 45 per cent

D. 33 per cent

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6. You must always travel at the signposted or default speed limit.

A. True

B. False

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7. You’ve entered an intersection on a green light (with no arrow) to turn right. The light changes to yellow, then red, but an oncoming vehicle continues through the intersection. After the vehicle passes, are you legally able to complete your turn on the red light?

A. Yes

B. No

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8. A police patrol pulls you over on Main North Road and informs you one of your rear adult passengers isn’t wearing a seatbelt. Who can be fined?

A. The passenger only

B. The driver and the passenger

C. The driver only

D. The driver and the passenger will only be cautioned

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9. You pick up your child from school and they want to show you their latest drawing. You’re travelling at 60km/h and turn around to look for three seconds. Roughly how far have you travelled without watching the road in that time?

A. 10 metres

B. 20 metres

C. 100 metres

D. 50 metres

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10. If you have a BAC of 0.05, how much more likely are you to be in a casualty crash compared to a driver who hasn’t drunk any alcohol?

A. Triple

B. There’s no increased risk, because a 0.05 BAC is the legal limit for fully licensed drivers

C. Double

D. It depends on the type of alcohol you’ve been drinking

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Illustrations: Trent Lambert

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No sign doesn’t mean there’s no speed limit. In these situations, South Australia has default speed limits in place that all drivers should know.

Watch the video to test your knowledge in our ‘unless otherwise signposted’ speed limit quiz.

Do speed limits really make a difference?

Speed limits aren’t numbers pulled out of thin air. They’re set using a careful assessment of real-world conditions like visibility, road surface quality, surrounding development, and the way people use the area. If a location has a history of near misses or crashes, that’s a strong signal that the limit needs to be lowered to improve road safety.

Dropping your speed from 60 km/h to 50 km/h can cut your stopping distance by up to 10 metres, which is about the length of a bus. That extra space can be the difference between a close call and a serious crash.

If you’re worried about taking significantly longer to get where you’re going, don’t be. Slowing down from 60 to 50 km/h adds only about 12 seconds per kilometre – roughly the time it takes to tie a shoelace or roll down your car window.

How did you go?

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There are hundreds of airlines in the world, flying to all parts of the globe.

Many carry passengers to and from our shores, but not all of them drop into Adelaide.

Have a go at our airline logo quiz to see if you’re an aviation expert or a fledgling flyer.

1.

A. Transavia

B. Rex Airlines

C. Brussels Airlines

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2.

A. British Airways

B. Air France

C. American Airlines

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3.

A. Vietnam Airlines

B. Nepal Airlines

C. Air Cambodia

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4.

A. Air Corsica

B. Amelia

C. Ryanair

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5.

A. Atlas Air

B. Alliance Airlines

C. ANA Wings

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6.

A. BermudAir

B. Lufthansa

C. Andorra Airlines

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7.

A. United Airlines

B. Icelandair

C. Alaska Airlines

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8.

A. China Eastern

B. MIAT Mongolian Airlines

C. Sichuan Airlines

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9.

A. Philippine Airlines

B. Hawaiin Airlines

C. Batik Air

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10.

A. Lithuanian Airlines

B. Latam Airlines

C. SriLankan Airlines

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