Learner licence theory test questions

General questions

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1. You are required to undergo a breath screening test when requested by:
   1. an ambulance officer.
   2. a doctor.
   3. a member of the public.
   4. a police officer.
2. If anybody is hurt in a crash, the driver must tell a police officer as soon as possible but within:
   1. 24 hours.
   2. 36 hours.
   3. 48 hours.
   4. 60 hours.
3. You are driving in a 100 km/h speed area and you see an ‘Accident’ sign. What speed must you slow down to?

1. 50 km/h.
2. 40 km/h.
3. 30 km/h.
4. 20 km/h.

4. Which of the following people may legally require you to give a blood sample?
   1. A police officer, an ambulance officer, other crash party.
   2. A medical doctor, other crash party, a police officer.
   3. A police officer, a medical doctor or an approved person.
   4. An ambulance driver, an approved person or a medical doctor.
5. When turning right at a roundabout, you must:
   1. not indicate at any time on the roundabout.
   2. indicate left before entering the roundabout.
   3. indicate right before entering the roundabout.
   4. indicate right when leaving the roundabout.
6. When turning left into a driveway, slow down and:
   1. check the driveway is clear and enter.
   2. signal only if there is a vehicle behind you and enter.
   3. signal for 3 seconds or more and if the driveway is clear, enter.
   4. signal only if another vehicle is coming towards you and enter.
7. You may stop on a motorway only:
   1. to let down or pick up passengers.
   2. if there is an emergency.
   3. to make a U-turn.
   4. to stop and take a photo.
8. If you miss your exit on a motorway, you should:
   1. reverse back to the exit.
   2. make a U-turn back to the exit.
   3. drive on to the next exit.
9. What must you do when red lights are flashing at a railway level crossing?
   1. Drive over the lines as soon as the train has passed.
   2. Slow down and then drive over the lines.
   3. Stop until the lights stop flashing.
   4. Stop and if no train is coming you may drive over the lines.
10. When driving on an unlaned road, your vehicle should be positioned:
    1. anywhere, so long as you can see what is coming.
    2. 1 metre from the left-hand kerb.
    3. close to the centre of the road.
    4. as close to the left side of the road as possible.
11. You must turn your vehicle headlights on when visibility is less than:
    1. 100 metres.
    2. 120 metres.
    3. 140 metres.
    4. 160 metres.
12. When turning right from a two-laned road into a one-way street that has two lanes, you must turn into the:
    1. right-hand lane.
    2. left-hand lane.
    3. lane that has the least vehicles.
    4. lane that gives you the most direct route.
13. If you are a driver involved in a crash, the FIRST action you should take is to:
    1. stop and place a warning triangle at the side of the road.
    2. drive past at 20 km/h until you pass the site of the crash.
    3. stop and check to see if anyone is hurt.
    4. tell a police officer as soon as possible.
14. If you intend to move your vehicle from the right-hand lane to the left-hand lane, you must:
    1. move to the left as quickly as possible.
    2. speed up and signal as you move to the left.
    3. signal for at least 3 seconds before moving left.
    4. slow down and signal as you move to the left.
15. If you are driving in fog, your vehicle should have its:
    1. park lights on.
    2. headlights on dip.
    3. headlights on high beam.
    4. hazard lights on.
16. What is the best way to check for hazards before reversing your vehicle?
    1. Relying only on the outside mirrors.
    2. Turning to look over your shoulders.
    3. Relying only on the inside mirrors.
    4. Walking around the vehicle before reversing.
17. If you are driving at night with your vehicle headlights on high beam, you MUST dip them when coming up to:
    1. an intersection.
    2. a one-way street.
    3. a police officer on point duty.
    4. a town or city.
18. What is the least distance of clear road you MUST have in front of you when you have finished passing another vehicle?
    1. 40 metres.
    2. 60 metres.
    3. 80 metres.
    4. 100 metres.
19. What does a white reflector (cat’s eye) placed on the road mean?

1. The left side of the road.
2. The centre of the road.
3. No passing.
4. The far right side of the road.

20. What does a yellow reflector (cat's eye) placed on the road mean?

1. The left side of the road.
2. The centre of the road.
3. No passing.
4. The far right side of the road.

21. To help you from being blinded by the headlights of an oncoming vehicle, you should:
    1. look to the left-hand side of the road.
    2. look to the right-hand side of the road.
    3. look to the centre of the road.
    4. turn the headlights of your vehicle onto high beam.
22. When passing a horse and rider, you should:
    1. warn the rider by sounding the horn on your vehicle.
    2. slow down and give them as much room as you can.
    3. speed up.
    4. warn the rider by turning your vehicle headlights on.
23. What rule applies when both vehicles are controlled by a Give Way sign?
    1. The give way rule.
    2. The lane rule.
    3. The passing rule.
    4. The 2-second rule.
24. When driving on an unlaned road, you must drive your vehicle on the:
    1. left-hand side of the road.
    2. right-hand side of the road.
    3. centre of the road.
    4. shoulder of the road.
25. At night, you MUST always dip the headlights on your vehicle when:
    1. driving around town.
    2. driving on a motorway.
    3. following other vehicles.
    4. driving in the country.
26. If you have to drive at a slow speed, which may hold up other vehicles, what should you do?
    1. Keep as close as you can to the centre of the road.
    2. Keep as close as you can to the left side of the road.
    3. Make the traffic behind you slow down to the speed that you are driving at.
    4. Drive down the middle of the road so that any vehicles behind you can pass on the left.
27. What must you do when you see blue and red flashing lights behind you?
    1. Speed up to get out of the way.
    2. Slow down and drive on carefully.
    3. Slow down and stop.
    4. Drive on as usual.
28. How close can you park to an intersection where there are no broken yellow lines painted on the side of the road?
    1. 3 metres.
    2. 4 metres.
    3. 5 metres.
    4. 6 metres.
29. Before going over a railway level crossing, you must:
    1. stop under all circumstances.
    2. drive over only if there is space for your vehicle on the other side of the line.
    3. increase your speed so that you can cross the line as quickly as possible.
    4. sound the horn on your vehicle to warn other road users of your presence.
30. The speed limit sign shown, means the:

1. slowest speed you are allowed to drive on the motorway.
2. average speed you are allowed to drive in good conditions.
3. fastest speed you are allowed to drive in good conditions.
4. fastest speed you are allowed to drive, except when passing.

31. When driving on a motorway, you must NOT:
    1. indicate before changing lanes.
    2. pass using the left-hand lane.
    3. pass other vehicles.
    4. pick up hitchhikers.
32. You must NOT park on the right-hand side of the road except when you are:
    1. in the countryside.
    2. picking up passengers.
    3. delivering packages.
    4. in a one-way street.
33. If you are towing a vehicle or trailer, the distance between your vehicle and the one being towed must not be more than:
    1. 2 metres.
    2. 4 metres.
    3. the length of the vehicle you are driving.
    4. the length of the vehicle being towed.
34. When a flock of sheep are coming towards you on a country road, you should:
    1. sound the horn on your vehicle to move them.
    2. slow down or pull over to the side of the road.
    3. turn on your vehicle hazard lights and drive on.
    4. turn on your vehicle headlights and then drive on.
35. You are waiting at a railway level crossing and the red lights continue to flash after the train has passed. You should:
    1. drive on carefully while the lights are still flashing.
    2. stay stopped until the lights stop flashing.
    3. check both ways and then drive on.
    4. wait for 15 seconds and then drive on.
36. Can you stop on a bus stop in a private motor vehicle?
    1. Only between midnight and 6 am.
    2. Under no circumstances.
    3. When dropping off passengers.
    4. Only if it is for less than 5 minutes.
37. Entrance ways into public carparks should be treated as:
    1. turning bays.
    2. pedestrian crossings.
    3. intersections.
    4. merging lanes.
38. What does this sign mean?

1. Heavy trucks and buses should drive around the curve at 65 km/h.
2. All vehicles should drive around the curve at more than 65 km/h.
3. The speed for safe and comfortable driving around the curve is 65 km/h.

39. If driving in a 50 km/h area, the horn on your vehicle should not be used:
    1. between 11 pm and 7 am, except in emergencies.
    2. between sunset and sunrise, except in emergencies.
    3. near schools or parks.
    4. near sportsfields or churches.
40. If your vehicle breaks down on a motorway, you should:
    1. walk to get help.
    2. wave down a passing vehicle.
    3. lift up the bonnet and boot of your vehicle.
    4. push your vehicle to the nearest off-ramp.
41. In wet or frosty conditions, what rule should you use to judge a safe following distance?
    1. The 1-second rule.
    2. The 2-second rule.
    3. The 3-second rule.
    4. The 4-second rule.
42. You are in the left-hand lane at traffic signals. You are waiting to turn left. At which of these traffic signals may you move on?

	A.	B.
	C.	D.

 

43. If yellow traffic signals are flashing it means:
    1. that a crash has just happened.
    2. the traffic signals are not working, apply the give way rules.
    3. vehicles may only proceed straight ahead and not turn.
    4. emergency vehicles are about to come through.
44. Which one of the following vehicles can you drive on a car licence?
    1. A moped.
    2. A vehicle weighing over 4500 kg.
    3. A tow truck.
    4. A motorcycle.
45. When following a vehicle on a dusty metal (gravel) road, you should:
1. keep close to the other vehicles.
2. drive down the centre of the road.
3. adjust your speed to suit the conditions.
4. pass the vehicle in front of you.
46. When passing a bus displaying a ‘School’ sign, that has stopped to let children on or off, you must not drive faster than:
    1. 20 km/h.
    2. 25 km/h.
    3. 30 km/h.
    4. 35 km/h.
47. When driving in foggy weather, you should:
    1. stay close to the vehicle ahead of you.
    2. turn your vehicle headlights onto dip.
    3. use the centre line as a guide.
    4. turn your vehicle park lights on.
48. You are coming up to a one-lane bridge and you see this sign. What must you do?

1. Give way to any oncoming vehicles.
2. Only give way to any larger oncoming vehicles.
3. Drive straight ahead without stopping.
4. Drive straight ahead but keep to the far left.

49. When should you use the 2-second rule?
    1. When reversing out of a driveway.
    2. When following other vehicles at the same speed.
    3. When giving way at a pedestrian crossing.
    4. When using the indicators on your vehicle.
50. When coming up to a pedestrian crossing, what MUST you do?
    1. Slow down and be ready to stop for pedestrians.
    2. Speed up before pedestrians cross.
    3. Sound the horn on your vehicle to warn pedestrians.
    4. Slow down to 30 km/h.
51. When parking downhill on a steep road, the 'Road code' suggests that you should:
    1. leave your keys in the vehicle in case the brakes fail.
    2. turn the front wheels of your vehicle away from the kerb and leave the vehicle in first gear.
    3. turn the front wheels of your vehicle towards the kerb and leave the vehicle in reverse gear.
    4. leave the wheels of your vehicle straight ahead and make sure that the handbrake is on.
52. You are driving downhill on a steep, narrow road and a vehicle is coming up the hill. You should:
    1. pull over to the left and give way to the vehicle coming up the hill.
    2. flash the headlights of your vehicle at the vehicle coming up the hill.
    3. sound the horn of your vehicle to get the vehicle coming up the hill out of the way.
    4. do nothing, the vehicle coming up the hill should give way to you.
53. You can stop or park your vehicle over a fire hydrant (fire plug) if:
    1. a mobility card is displayed in the front window.
    2. it is not left unattended for less than 10 minutes.
    3. someone who can move it stays with the vehicle.
    4. your vehicle breaks down.
54. What does this marking mean?

1. 5 hours.
2. Fire hydrant.
3. Fire hose.
4. Fire hazard.

55. This sign tells you that you are coming up to a railway level crossing. What should you do?

1. Slow down so that you can look both ways to check that the crossing is clear.
2. Speed up to drive over the crossing as quickly as possible.
3. Stop to check whether the crossing is clear.
4. Turn your vehicle indicators on before driving over the crossing.

56. If your doctor gives you medication, you should:
    1. stop driving while taking the medication.
    2. ask the doctor what effect it will have on your driving ability.
    3. drive as you would normally.
    4. drive slower than normal during the time you are taking the medication.
57. A broken yellow line painted close to the edge of the road means that you:
    1. can park if somebody who can move it stays in the vehicle.
    2. can stop briefly to let off passengers or unload goods.
    3. must slow down when you drive along this road.
    4. may not stop or park your vehicle there at any time.
58. A reflectorised triangle can be placed on the side of the road when there is:
    1. a pothole in the road.
    2. a breakdown ahead.
    3. flooding on the road.
    4. a police officer directing traffic.
59. You MUST dip the headlights on your vehicle when:
    1. coming up to an intersection.
    2. driving in city shopping areas.
    3. driving on a winding road.
    4. you are following other vehicles.
60. After driving through surface water, you should:
    1. pump your vehicle brakes carefully.
    2. not use the brakes on your vehicle.
    3. brake heavily.
    4. check that the headlights on your vehicle are working.
61. You must turn your vehicle headlights on:
    1. 15 minutes after sunset until 15 minutes before sunrise.
    2. 30 minutes after sunset until 30 minutes before sunrise.
    3. 45 minutes after sunset until 45 minutes before sunrise.
    4. 1 hour after sunset until 1 hour before sunrise.
62. The number on this sign shows:

1. the fastest speed to drive around the curve.
2. the speed in the right-hand lane.
3. the safest speed to drive around the curve.
4. the distance to the next intersection.

63. When coming up to a one-lane bridge, what does this sign indicate?

1. You must give way.
2. You have the right of way.
3. You must stop.
4. You must slow down.

64. What is the speed limit in a limited speed zone when hazardous conditions exist?

1. 80 km/h.
2. 70 km/h.
3. 60 km/h.
4. 50 km/h.

65. You are coming up to a school patrol crossing and both signs are held out. When can you drive on?

1. When both signs have been pulled in.
2. When there are no pedestrians on the crossing.
3. When the sign on your side of the crossing has been pulled in.
4. When there are no pedestrians on your half of the crossing.

66. Flush medians can be used when you are:
    1. passing other vehicles.
    2. stopping at traffic signals.
    3. waiting to turn right.
    4. parking for 5 minutes only.
67. A vehicle can use the flush median strip:
    1. to move into the traffic flow.
    2. to park for 5 minutes only.
    3. as a driving lane.
    4. to unload goods or passengers.
68. If you see yellow lights flashing at traffic signals, what rule should you apply?
    1. The 3-second rule.
    2. The 4-second rule.
    3. The give way rule.
    4. The keep left rule.
69. You must pull over and allow an ambulance or fire engine to pass:
    1. at all times.
    2. at an uncontrolled intersection.
    3. when it is operating its siren or flashing lights.
    4. when it is turning right and you have the right of way.
70. When should you apply the 4-second rule?
    1. Never. You should only use the 2-second rule.
    2. In wet, frosty or icy road conditions.
    3. When passing other vehicles.
    4. When waiting for any vehicles coming over a one-way bridge.
71. What does this sign mean?

1. Vehicles displaying a mobility card may park here.
2. Any vehicles may park here.
3. You can park your wheelchair here.
4. Wheelchair parking space for the next 30 metres.

72. What do these road markings mean?

1. Turning vehicles should enter turning lane at arrows and avoid striped area.
2. Turning vehicles should avoid all road markings and use the left-hand lane.
3. All vehicles can make a U-turn at these road markings.
4. Turning vehicles drive straight over all road markings and wait to turn right.

73. What colour are the 2 lines painted on a sealed road at a Give Way sign?
    1. Yellow.
    2. White.
    3. Grey.
    4. Red.
74. When coming up to a Stop sign, where should you stop?
    1. With the front wheels of your vehicle on the yellow lines.
    2. With the rear wheels of your vehicle on the yellow lines.
    3. Where you can see all vehicles coming from all directions.
    4. Where you can only see vehicles coming from your right.
75. When traffic is merging, what is a good rule to follow?
    1. Slow down to 40 km/h.
    2. Speed up to make room behind.
    3. Let 1 vehicle in and then go.
    4. Let 2 vehicles in and go.
76. What is the safest way to carry goods inside a vehicle?
    1. On the driver’s lap.
    2. On the floor by the driver’s feet.
    3. On the shelf near the rear window.
    4. In a secure place.
77. When should you use the hazard lights on your vehicle?
    1. When you are changing a tyre on the side of the road.
    2. When you are coming up to an airport.
    3. When you are double-parked.
    4. When you are in a hurry.
78. You must not open the door of your motor vehicle if:
    1. you are parked within 10 metres of a bus stop.
    2. you are likely to scratch the paint of your vehicle.
    3. the car radio in your vehicle is playing loud music.
    4. you are likely to hurt any person.
79. What does this sign mean?

1. There has been a crash – slow down to 20 km/h when passing this sign until you have passed the crash.
2. There have been crashes here in the past – slow down.
3. There has been a crash – but the road is clear now.

80. A white diamond painted on the road means that you are coming up to:
    1. a pedestrian crossing.
    2. traffic signals.
    3. a roundabout.
    4. an intersection.
81. After driving through surface water, you should:
    1. stop and wait for your vehicle to dry out.
    2. not brake for the next 500 metres.
    3. brake heavily 2 or 3 times.
    4. pump your vehicle brakes gently.
82. If you are driving and you want to use a cellphone you should:
    1. stop in the flush median to answer calls when it is safe to do so.
    2. answer the call at the next set of traffic signals.
    3. slow down to answer the call when it is safe to do so.
    4. pull over and stop to use the cellphone when it is safe to do so.
83. When there are farm animals coming towards you on the road, you should:
    1. sound your vehicle horn loudly until the animals move.
    2. slow down and pull over to the side of the road.
    3. get a passenger to clear a path through the animals.
    4. ask the farmer to move the animals quickly.
84. What should you do if the vehicle behind you wishes to pass?
    1. Move to the centre so that they cannot pass.
    2. Speed up so that they will not need to pass.
    3. Move as far to the left side of the road as is safe.
85. When following another vehicle on a dusty road, you should:
    1. speed up to get past.
    2. turn your vehicle windscreen wipers on.
    3. stay back from the dust cloud.
    4. turn your vehicle headlights on.
86. What should you do when you come up to a one-lane bridge?
    1. Sound your vehicle horn and drive slowly over the bridge.
    2. Turn your vehicle headlights on and drive quickly over the bridge.
    3. Slow down and check for any oncoming vehicles before driving on.
    4. Drive on and make sure any oncoming vehicles reverse off the bridge.
87. Are you allowed to drive a vehicle with a load that is not tied on properly?
    1. Yes – if you drive at less than 20 km/h.
    2. Yes – if you put a white flag on the right-hand corner.
    3. Yes – if you think it will not come off the trailer.
    4. No – not at all.
88. What does this traffic signal mean?

1. Drive on before the signal changes to red.
2. Drive on because the signal will turn green.
3. Stop if you can do so safely.
4. Stop only if traffic is in the way.

89. What does this road marking mean?

1. Taxi stand.
2. Fire hydrant.
3. Railway level crossing ahead.
4. Pedestrian crossing ahead.

90. What does this sign mean?

1. Children's playground ahead.
2. Railway station ahead.
3. Railway level crossing ahead.
4. Railway museum ahead.

91. During what period is there a restriction on sounding the horn on your vehicle in a 50 km/h area?
    1. Between the hours 10 am and 6 pm, except in an emergency.
    2. Between the hours 10 pm and 6 pm, except in an emergency.
    3. Between the hours 11 pm and 6 am, except in an emergency.
    4. Between the hours 11 pm and 7 am, except in an emergency.
92. When are you allowed to pass another vehicle?
    1. When you are coming up to a blind corner or blind bend.
    2. When a vehicle has stopped at a pedestrian crossing.
    3. When you can see at least 100 metres of clear road in front of you once you have finished passing.
    4. When you are less than 10 metres away from a railway level crossing.
93. What should you do when driving past a horse and rider?
    1. Flash your vehicle headlights to warn the rider.
    2. Slow down and pass carefully.
    3. Sound your vehicle horn to warn the rider.
    4. Speed up and pass quickly.
94. The bonnet of your vehicle lifts up while you are driving and you cannot see. What should you do?
    1. Turn your vehicle headlights on and look out of the side window.
    2. Brake smoothly and move over to the left side of the road.
    3. Steer your vehicle straight ahead and stop as quickly as you can.
    4. Speed up and move to the left side of the road.
95. What does this sign mean?

1. Children's playground ahead.
2. Railway station ahead.
3. Railway level crossing ahead.
4. Railway museum ahead.

96. When School Patrol signs are held out, as a driver you must:

1. wait until the supervisor of the school patrol lets you go.
2. stop until there are no pedestrians on your side of the crossing.
3. stop until both signs have been pulled in.
4. wait until there are no children on both sides of the crossing.

97. What must you do when you hear a siren or see red flashing lights from an ambulance or fire engine?
    1. Speed up to get out of the way.
    2. Drive up onto the footpath.
    3. Pull over and allow it to pass.
    4. Keep driving as you were.
98. A white diamond painted on the road means that there is:
    1. a school ahead.
    2. a pedestrian crossing ahead.
    3. a fire station ahead.
    4. a dangerous intersection ahead.
99. You are turning right at traffic signals showing a red arrow pointing to the right. You should:

1. drive on but give way to all oncoming vehicles.
2. stop and wait for a green arrow.
3. drive on straight ahead only if it is safe.
4. drive on because all oncoming vehicles are stopped.

100. Passengers in your vehicle are 15 years or over. Who is responsible for making sure they wear a safety belt?
     1. The passengers themselves.
     2. The parents of the passengers.
     3. You as the driver of the vehicle.
     4. Other passengers in your vehicle.
101. What does a blue reflector (cat’s eye) placed on the road mean?

1. The left side of the road.
2. The centre of the road.
3. No passing.
4. Fire hydrant.

102. What is the closest distance your vehicle may be parked to a vehicle entrance?
     1. 0.5 metre.
     2. 0.75 metre.
     3. 1.00 metre.
     4. 1.25 metres.
103. What colour are temporary warning signs?

1. Blue.
2. Green.
3. Orange.
4. Red.

104. You wish to make a right turn on a narrow country road. There is a vehicle coming towards you and traffic behind you. The safest option is to:
     1. wait in the centre of the road and turn when it is clear.
     2. drive straight ahead and do a U-turn when the road is clear.
     3. decide not to turn and drive straight ahead.
     4. move to the left side of the road and turn when the road is clear.
105. One or more yellow lights flashing at traffic signals means:
     1. be careful and apply the give way rule.
     2. drive on but increase your speed.
     3. stop until the lights no longer flash.
     4. move to the left-hand side of the road.
106. You may park your vehicle on a loading zone, only if:

1. you are loading or unloading people or goods.
2. there is no other vehicle on it.
3. it is between the hours of 12.00 am and 6.00 am.
4. it is between the hours of 6.00 pm and 6.00 am.

107. What must be displayed on the back of a trailer being towed at night?
     1. A blue light.
     2. A red light.
     3. A white flag.
     4. A white light.
108. What should you do after driving through surface water?
     1. Swerve carefully from side to side to dry out the brakes on your vehicle.
     2. Move to the left of the road and dry out the wheels of your vehicle.
     3. Drive with your vehicle handbrake on for at least 5 minutes.
     4. Pump your vehicle brakes carefully several times to dry them out.
109. Which of the following sentences is TRUE?
     1. Alcohol makes you a better driver.
     2. Alcohol has no effect on the way you drive.
     3. Alcohol makes you react faster when driving.
     4. Alcohol slows down your reactions when driving.
110. Before changing lanes, you need to:
     1. give no signal.
     2. signal for 1 second.
     3. signal for 2 seconds.
     4. signal for 3 seconds.
111. What should you do if an ambulance comes up behind you, flashing red lights or sounding its siren?
     1. Speed up to avoid delay.
     2. Put your vehicle hazard lights on and drive on at the same speed.
     3. Slow down, pull over and allow the ambulance to pass.
     4. Flash your vehicle headlights to warn oncoming traffic.
112. In addition to checking it is safe to move out from the kerb into the traffic flow, what must you do?
     1. Accelerate quickly into the traffic flow.
     2. Move slowly into a space in the traffic flow.
     3. Signal for at least 3 seconds.
     4. Reverse away from the kerb.
113. Before making a lane change to your left, you must signal for at least 3 seconds and:
     1. use your vehicle brake lights to warn other road users.
     2. use your vehicle hazard lights to warn other road users.
     3. check your blind spot before moving left.
     4. ensure that there are no oncoming vehicles.
114. What should you do when another vehicle is following you very closely?
     1. Speed up to get further ahead.
     2. Brake suddenly to warn them.
     3. Flick your vehicle lights and wave your arm.
     4. Slow down, move to the left and allow the vehicle to pass.
115. What is the meaning of a yellow broken line painted on the road near the kerb?

1. You may not pass.
2. Only trucks may park here.
3. You may stop for no more than 5 minutes.
4. No vehicles may stop here.

116. You wish to move your vehicle out of a parking space into the traffic flow. What must you do before you move?
     1. Flash your vehicle indicators for 1 second.
     2. Signal with your vehicle indicators for at least 3 seconds.
     3. Turn on your vehicle parking lights.
     4. Use your vehicle stop lights.
117. When driving into bright sunlight, you should use sunglasses and your vehicle sun visors for safety. You are also advised to:
     1. turn the headlights of your vehicle on.
     2. drive safely on the far left of the road.
     3. look at and drive close to the centre of the road.
     4. pull over or stop and wait for a few minutes.
118. You are driving on a country road at night when your vehicle headlights suddenly go out. What is the safest thing to do?
     1. Carry on driving to the nearest garage with your vehicle hazard lights on.
     2. Slow down and drive on the far left side of the road.
     3. Carry on driving to the nearest garage with your vehicle’s interior lights on.
     4. Slow down, move off the road gradually, stop and turn your vehicle hazard lights on.
119. What is the maximum legal speed for a car towing a trailer on the open road?
     1. 70 km/h.
     2. 80 km/h.
     3. 90 km/h.
     4. 100 km/h.
120. What should you do when you are coming up to traffic signals and the signals change from green to yellow?
     1. Stop at the signals if you can do so safely.
     2. Speed up before the light changes to red.
     3. Stop even if it means stopping in the middle of the intersection.
     4. Turn hard to the left and stop around the corner.
121. What is the minimum depth of tread you must have on the tyres of your vehicle?
     1. 2.0 mm
     2. 1.5 mm
     3. 1.0 mm
     4. 0.5 mm
122. When must you always dip your vehicle headlights?
     1. In a tunnel.
     2. On a motorway.
     3. When following other vehicles.
     4. When coming up to a railway level crossing.
123. You must not move on to a railway level crossing until:
     1. you are going fast enough so that you do not stop on the crossing.
     2. you see that the lines are clear both ways and there are no vehicles stopped in front of you.
     3. you have the headlights of your vehicle turned onto high beam.
     4. you sound the horn on your vehicle.
124. What does this sign mean?

1. Do not drive slower than 50 km/h.
2. Do not drive faster than 50 km/h unless the road is clear.
3. Do not drive faster than 50 km/h.
4. There is a rest area 50 metres ahead.

125. To help you from being blinded by the headlights of an oncoming vehicle, you should:
     1. turn the headlights of your vehicle off for a short time.
     2. turn the headlights of your vehicle onto high beam.
     3. slow down and if you cannot see, stop.
     4. watch the headlights of the oncoming vehicle to help you see where you are on the road.
126. What is the speed limit for vehicles passing a school bus that has stopped to let children on or off?
     1. 20 km/h.
     2. 30 km/h.
     3. 40 km/h.
     4. 50 km/h.
127. What must you do if you want to turn right at traffic signals where a green light is showing?

1. Push your way through the vehicles coming towards you.
2. Give way to vehicles coming towards you.
3. Wait until the lights change to red and then turn quickly.
4. Turn at once as the vehicles coming towards you will be stopped.

128. Which one of the following lights should your vehicle use when driving in fog?
     1. Park lights.
     2. Headlights on high beam.
     3. Hazard lights.
     4. Dipped headlights.
129. You may park your vehicle over a fire plug if you:
     1. leave your keys in your vehicle.
     2. have someone stay with the vehicle who can move it.
     3. leave a note on the vehicle saying ‘Back soon’.
     4. will not be away from the vehicle for more than 5 minutes.
130. What should you do when parking your vehicle next to the kerb when facing down a steep hill?
     1. Leave the front wheels of your vehicle straight ahead.
     2. Turn the front wheels of your vehicle towards the kerb.
     3. Turn the front wheels of your vehicle away from the kerb.
     4. Run the front and back wheels of your vehicle hard against the kerb.
131. If you are the driver and you hurt somebody in a crash, when must you report it?
     1. As soon as you can but within 2 hours.
     2. As soon as you can but within 6 hours.
     3. As soon as you can but within 24 hours.
     4. As soon as you can but within 1 week.
132. What must you do before you make a turn to the right?
     1. Signal just before you turn.
     2. Signal only if vehicles are coming towards you.
     3. Give no signal.
     4. Give a right-turn signal for at least 3 seconds.
133. What should you do if you are driving and become sleepy?
     1. Drive on the far left side of the road.
     2. Move off to the left of the road and have a rest.
     3. Speed up so that you can get home quickly.
     4. Keep on driving but use a lower gear.
134. What is the speed limit from the time you pass an ‘Accident’ sign until you are past the crash site?

1. 20 km/h.
2. 30 km/h.
3. 40 km/h
4. 50 km/h.

135. What should you do if you meet farm animals coming towards you on the road?
     1. Slow down and move over to the left side of the road.
     2. Give a long blast with the horn on your vehicle.
     3. Give a lot of short toots with the horn on your vehicle.
     4. Race your vehicle engine.
136. What must you do when you come up to a red light showing at traffic signals?
     1. Stop and then go on carefully.
     2. Go on slowly if no other traffic is coming.
     3. Stop only if other vehicles are coming from the right.
     4. Stop and wait until it changes to a green light.
137. What must you do when you see 2 red lights flashing outside a fire station?

1. Slow down and drive on carefully if the way is clear .
2. Slow down and stop if any other vehicle is coming
3. Slow down to 20 km/h.
4. Stop until the lights stop flashing.

138. If you are a driver and have a crash, what must you do FIRST of all?:
     1. Tell someone at the police station.
     2. Drive on if you can see that no one is hurt.
     3. Stop and check if anyone is hurt and give help.
     4. Sweep the road clear of broken glass.
139. You are driving at night and see a vehicle coming towards you with its headlights on high beam. Where should you look?
     1. At the vehicle coming towards you.
     2. At the centre of the road.
     3. At the left side of the road.
     4. At the far right of the road.
140. How can small amounts of alcohol affect your driving?
     1. You can judge your speed more easily.
     2. Your driving improves.
     3. It will alter your senses.
     4. Your driving reactions will be quicker.
141. This signal means ‘I am going to:

1. slow down.'
2. turn left.'
3. move towards the right.'
4. stop.'

142. You must signal that you are turning to the right:
     1. as you are turning.
     2. only if there are vehicles in front of you.
     3. 3 seconds or more before you turn.
     4. only if there are vehicles following behind you.
143. This sign means that:

1. you may stop your vehicle if there are no buses coming.
2. you may stop your vehicle between 6 pm and 8 pm except on Fridays and Saturdays.
3. you may stop your vehicle if someone stays with it.
4. you may not stop your vehicle at any time.

144. You have a restricted licence. A condition for driving at night without a supervisor is that you MUST NOT drive between:
     1. 8 pm and 8 am.
     2. 7 pm and 8 am.
     3. 10 pm and 5 am.
     4. 11 pm and 7 am.
145. What should you do if the vehicle behind you starts to pass you?
     1. Move over to the right so that they cannot pass.
     2. Speed up so that they will not need to pass.
     3. Signal for them to stay behind you because you think they are going too fast.
     4. Move as far to the left side of the road as is safe and do not speed up.
146. What may you do at traffic signals if there is a green arrow pointing to the right and a red light showing at the same time?

1. You may turn right.
2. You may go straight ahead.
3. You must stop until all lights turn green.
4. You may turn left or right.

147. What does this sign mean?

1. Cycle lane.
2. Keep left.
3. Greasy surface.
4. Left-hand lane closed.

148. Except in an emergency, when may you not use the horn on your vehicle in a 50 km/h area?
     1. Between 4 pm and 6 pm.
     2. Between 2 pm and 4 pm.
     3. Between midnight and 8 am.
     4. Between 11 pm and 7 am.
149. What does this sign mean?

1. You may park your vehicle within the next 40 metres of the sign.
2. You may park your vehicle for no longer than 40 minutes.
3. You may park your vehicle for longer than 40 minutes if someone stays in it.
4. You may not park your vehicle within the next 40 metres of the sign.

150. What must you do if glass falls on to the road from your vehicle?
     1. Sweep it up within 2 hours.
     2. Sweep it up straight away if you can do so safely.
     3. Sweep it up within 24 hours.
     4. Tell a police officer.
151. What should you do when following another vehicle in wet conditions?
     1. Drive closer to the vehicle so that you can follow in its tracks.
     2. Drive with your vehicle handbrake on.
     3. Apply the 4-second rule.
     4. Apply the 2-second rule.
152. When driving at night, which vehicle lights should you turn on?
     1. Headlights.
     2. Park lights
     3. Interior lights.
     4. Hazard lights.
153. What is the safest way to drive up to intersections?
     1. Looking to the right.
     2. Travelling at the speed limit.
     3. Looking to the left.
     4. At such a speed that you can stop if you have to.
154. How close can you park your vehicle to the approach side of a pedestrian crossing where no broken yellow lines have been marked?
     1. 6 metres.
     2. 5 metres.
     3. 4 metres.
     4. 3 metres.
155. How close may you park your vehicle to an intersection where no broken yellow lines have been marked?
     1. 3 metres.
     2. 4 metres.
     3. 5 metres.
     4. 6 metres.
156. When coming up to a roundabout you must always:
     1. flash the headlights on your vehicle.
     2. give way to all vehicles that will cross your path.
     3. sound the horn on your vehicle.
     4. speed up.
157. What is the speed limit for vehicles passing or coming towards a school bus that has stopped to let children on or off?
     1. 20 km/h.
     2. 30 km/h.
     3. 40 km/h.
     4. 50 km/h.
158. What does this sign mean?

1. Do not drive slower than 100 km/h.
2. Do not drive faster than 100 km/h unless the road is clear.
3. Do not drive faster than 100 km/h.
4. A rest area is 100 metres ahead.

159. What does this sign mean?

1. Do not drive slower than 70 km/h.
2. Do not drive faster than 70 km/h.
3. A rest area is 70 metres ahead.
4. Do not stop for the next 70 metres.

160. What must you do FIRST of all, if you are the driver involved in a traffic crash?
     1. Report it to the Police.
     2. Use a telephone and dial 111.
     3. Stop and check if anyone is hurt and give help.
     4. Drive on to the nearest garage.
161. Who is responsible for making a child under 14 years use a safety belt or a safety seat in a vehicle?
     1. The child’s parents.
     2. The driver of the vehicle.
     3. The owner of the vehicle.
     4. The child.
162. Which of the following is correct? A police officer has the power to arrest you, if you:
     1. fail to supply your correct name and address.
     2. have no warrant of fitness for your vehicle.
     3. fail to signal a right turn.
     4. fail to stop at a Stop sign.
163. Which of the following must you do if you are the holder of any class of driver licence?
     1. Attend a defensive driving course.
     2. Sit the practical test again in 4 months
     3. Get a new licence every year.
     4. Carry your licence with you at all times when driving.
164. You are driving on a road with marked lanes and you are in the lane with an arrow showing a left turn only. You must:
     1. drive straight ahead.
     2. turn left.
     3. turn right.
     4. not signal.
165. When would you use the 2-second rule?
     1. When following another vehicle.
     2. When reversing from a carpark.
     3. When parking your vehicle.
     4. When signalling a right turn.
166. If you are the driver and hurt somebody in a crash, you must report it to a:
     1. clerk of the court.
     2. police officer.
     3. Justice of the Peace.
     4. lawyer.
167. If you can do so safely, you may pass on the left at an intersection if:
     1. you have the headlights of your vehicle turned on.
     2. the vehicle in front is signalling a left turn.
     3. the vehicle in front is signalling a right turn.
     4. the vehicle in front is going faster than the speed limit.
168. When can you park your vehicle on the right-hand side of the road?
     1. In a two-way street.
     2. In a one-way street where you may park on both sides of the road.
     3. Up to 1 metre from an intersection.
     4. If you are not parked over a fire plug.
169. What is the meaning of a white diamond painted on the road?
     1. There is a pedestrian crossing ahead.
     2. There is a school ahead.
     3. There are traffic signals ahead.
170. What must you do when you see a School Patrol sign held out across the road?

1. Stop and do not go until the sign is pulled in.
2. Slow down to 20 km/h.
3. Drive on carefully if there are no people on your side of the crossing.

Does the driver of the blue car have to give way?

171. YES    NO

172. YES    NO

173. YES    NO

174. YES    NO

175. YES    NO

176. YES    NO

177. YES    NO

178. YES    NO

179. YES    NO

180. YES    NO

181. YES    NO

182. YES    NO

183. YES    NO

184. YES    NO

185. YES    NO

186. YES    NO

187. YES    NO

188. YES    NO

189. YES    NO

190. YES    NO

191. YES    NO

192. YES    NO

193. YES    NO

194. YES    NO

195. YES    NO

196. YES    NO

197. YES    NO

198. YES    NO

199. YES    NO

200. YES    NO

201. YES    NO

202. YES    NO

You are the driver of the blue car. Of the 4 hazards marked, which one is most likely to require you to take urgent action?

203. A B C D

204. A B C D

205. A B C D
206. A B C D

 

New questions

207. A vehicle should not send out visible smoke for more than:
     1. 3 seconds.
     2. 5 seconds.
     3. 8 seconds.
     4. 10 seconds.
208. When opening the car door you should:

1. open the door and expect the cyclist to stop.
2. open the door and expect the cyclist to swerve.
3. wait for the cyclist to go past before opening the door.
4. warn the cyclist by sounding the horn before opening the door.

209. You wish to turn left at the intersection. Do you:

1. speed up and turn in front of the cyclist?
2. sound the warning device to warn the cyclist?
3. stay back until the cyclist has passed the intersection?
4. keep driving to the next intersection?

210. You see a pedestrian carrying a white cane crossing the road. Do you:
     1. rev the engine to let them know that you are waiting?
     2. take extra care and allow them to cross the road in their own time?
     3. turn on the vehicle hazard lights and drive on?
     4. speed up and pass in front of them?
211. The ‘speed limit’ means the:
     1. slowest speed you can drive in good conditions.
     2. average speed you can drive in good conditions.
     3. fastest speed you can drive in good conditions.
     4. fastest speed you can drive, except when overtaking.
212. You are driving past a line of parked cars. You notice a ball bouncing out into the road ahead. Do you:
     1. keep driving at the same speed?
     2. keep driving at the same speed and flash the vehicle’s headlights?
     3. slow down and be prepared to stop for children?
     4. slow down and move to the right-hand side of the road?
213. You are the driver of the blue car. Do you:

1. keep driving as the cyclist has to stop?
2. stop and give way to the cyclist?
3. keep driving as the cyclist has to give way to larger vehicles?
4. sound the warning device to warn the cyclist?

214. You are the driver of the blue car. Do you:

1. speed up to get around in front of the cyclist?
2. keep driving as the cyclist has to give way to larger vehicles?
3. sound the warning device to warn the cyclist?
4. stop and give way to the cyclist?

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Last updated: 6 August 2007