Question 1 of 35 Alcohol, drugs and penalties
In the ACT, a full licence holder chooses a good behaviour period instead of a suspension. What is their demerit limit during it?
A A. 2 pointsB B. 5 pointsC C. 7 pointsD D. 9 points
Question 2 of 35 Road rules
In the ACT, when does the 40 km/h limit in a town centre such as Dickson apply?
A A. At all hours, every day of the weekB B. Only during normal shopping hoursC C. Only on weekends and public holidaysD D. Only between 7 am and 7 pm
Question 3 of 35 Signs and markings
After this sign your lane ends, and you must cross a marked lane line to join the next lane. Who must give way?
A A. Vehicles already in that lane, so they must let you inB B. You, to vehicles in the lane you are joiningC C. Whichever driver is going more slowlyD D. Whichever vehicle is the smaller one
Question 4 of 35 Signs and markings
You see this sign on a road you do not know. What should you do?
A A. Keep your speed, as trains must stop for youB B. Slow down and look and listen for trainsC C. Speed up so you are over the tracks soonerD D. Change lanes so you can pass slower cars
Question 5 of 35 Road rules
When you parallel park, how much space must you leave from the cars in front and behind?
A A. At least 0.5 metresB B. At least 2.5 metresC C. At least 4 metresD D. At least 1 metre
Question 6 of 35 Road rules
A broken-down car is being towed with a rope in daylight. What must be tied to the rope?
A A. A white flag or clothB B. A red flag or clothC C. A yellow flashing lightD D. A spare number plate
Question 7 of 35 Signs and markings
This sign is at the intersection ahead, but you wanted to go left. What should you do?
A A. Turn left if no traffic is comingB B. Turn left after coming to a full stop at the lineC C. Turn left only outside peak hoursD D. Go another way; you must not turn left here
Question 8 of 35 Signs and markings
You and an oncoming car both face this sign across an intersection. You want to turn right and the other car is going straight. Who goes first?
A A. You, as you stopped firstB B. You, as turning cars have priorityC C. The car going straight aheadD D. Whichever driver signals first
Question 9 of 35 Signs and markings
You see this sign on a sharp bend. Which way does the road go?
A A. To the left, away from the arrowsB B. Straight on past the signC C. To the right, the way the arrows pointD D. It shows a dead end, not a bend
Question 10 of 35 Road rules
You park on a road that has a continuous dividing line. How far from that line must your car be?
A A. At least 2.5 metresB B. At least 4.5 metresC C. At least 7 metresD D. At least 3 metres
Question 11 of 35 Signs and markings
You pass this sign at night on an unlit country road. How fast should you be going as you near the end of the road?
A A. Fast enough to keep up with the car behind youB B. At the limit, then brake hard when you see the endC C. At the limit, as long as you use high beam the whole wayD D. Slow enough to stop within the area your headlights light up
Question 12 of 35 Hazards and sharing the road
A motorcycle is in your lane on a two-lane road. Is it safe to drive beside it in the same lane?
A A. No, a motorcycle needs the full width of the laneB B. Yes, if both of you keep to the edgesC C. Yes, if you are both going the same speedD D. Yes, if the rider waves you alongside
Question 13 of 35 Signs and markings
You see this sign before a junction. What should you prepare to do?
A A. Speed up, as you have right of wayB B. Stop fully even if the road is clearC C. Slow down and be ready to give wayD D. Change lanes into the right-hand lane
Question 14 of 35 Learner and P-plate rules
In the ACT, what is the youngest age at which you can get a learner licence?
A A. 15 years and 9 monthsB B. 15 years exactlyC C. 15 years and 3 monthsD D. 15 years and 6 months
Question 15 of 35 Alcohol, drugs and penalties
In the ACT, how many demerit points within 3 years will lead to a full licence being suspended?
A A. 4 or moreB B. 10 or moreC C. 12 or moreD D. 14 or more
Question 16 of 35 Signs and markings
You want to make a U-turn at an intersection with traffic lights. When is that allowed?
A A. Whenever the light facing you is green and it is clearB B. Only if this sign is shown at the intersectionC C. Whenever there is no oncoming trafficD D. Only after the lights have turned red
Question 17 of 35 Learner and P-plate rules
In the ACT, a P1 driver finishes 12 months on red plates. What happens next?
A A. They get a full licence straight awayB B. They stay on red plates for another yearC C. They must sit a second practical testD D. They move to P2 and show green plates for 2 years
Question 18 of 35 Alcohol, drugs and penalties
In the ACT, a driver used cannabis two days ago and feels fine. A roadside test finds THC. What is true?
A A. It is not an offence if they feel fine to driveB B. It is an offence, even if the driver is not impairedC C. It is only an offence for learner driversD D. It is legal because personal use is allowed
Question 19 of 35 Road rules
You are nearing the crest of a hill. You must not overtake unless you can see clearly ahead for at least how far?
A A. 80 metresB B. 120 metresC C. 150 metresD D. 300 metres
Question 20 of 35 Road rules
A train has passed and the boom gates at the level crossing are starting to rise. What must you do?
A A. Drive under once there is enough roomB B. Go through if no other train is in sightC C. Wait until the booms have stopped movingD D. Sound your horn and drive through
Question 21 of 35 Signs and markings
You see this sign on a road with tall hedges. What does it warn you about?
A A. A police check point that is set up just aheadB B. A school crossing that is in use aheadC C. A railway line that has no boom gatesD D. A stop sign ahead that may be hard to see
Question 22 of 35 Hazards and sharing the road
You come across a crash involving a truck with an Emergency Information Panel. Liquid is leaking. What should you do?
A A. Wipe up the spill before it spreadsB B. Move the truck off the road if you canC C. Open the truck's doors to check the loadD D. Call 000, keep away and keep others back
Question 23 of 35 Road rules
Unless signs say otherwise, how must you park on a two-way street?
A A. On the right side, facing oncoming trafficB B. At an angle on whichever side has roomC C. Parallel and close to the left side, facing the traffic flowD D. Across the kerb with two wheels on the path
Question 24 of 35 Road rules
You plan to turn right at a roundabout with two marked lanes. How should you approach and enter it?
A A. In the left lane, signalling rightB B. In the left lane, with no signalC C. In the right lane, signalling rightD D. In either lane, signalling left
Question 25 of 35 Hazards and sharing the road
At night, what may be the first thing you see of a cyclist with no lights?
A A. The cyclist's bright clothingB B. The cyclist's shadow on the roadC C. Reflectors on the wheels or pedalsD D. The cyclist's helmet from far away
Question 26 of 35 Safe driving
A front tyre suddenly blows out at speed. What should you do first?
A A. Brake as hard as you can straight awayB B. Hold the wheel firmly and ease off the acceleratorC C. Steer sharply the other way to correct itD D. Change to a lower gear and speed up
Question 27 of 35 Alcohol, drugs and penalties
In the ACT, a driver is found guilty of drink driving in court. What else must they do?
A A. Take a new ACT Road Rules test within a monthB B. Display L plates until their next birthdayC C. Complete an approved alcohol and drug awareness courseD D. Do a hazard test before every trip
Question 28 of 35 Learner and P-plate rules
In the ACT, what blood or breath alcohol level must a learner driver have?
A A. Under 0.02B B. ZeroC C. Under 0.03D D. Under 0.04
Question 29 of 35 Signs and markings
You see this sign while driving on a main road. What should you watch for?
A A. A road that ends with a dead end on the leftB B. A left lane that must turn left aheadC C. Parking bays opening up on the left sideD D. Vehicles joining from a road on the left
Question 30 of 35 Hazards and sharing the road
You come up behind a person riding a horse on a country road. What should you do?
A A. Sound your horn so the rider knows you are thereB B. Pass quickly to spend less time near the horseC C. Rev your engine gently to warn the horseD D. Slow down, give plenty of room and avoid noise
Question 31 of 35 Signs and markings
A warning sign shows a steep descent ahead before a long hill down. What should you do?
A A. Slow down and change to a lower gear earlyB B. Put the car in neutral and let it coast down the hillC C. Keep your foot on the brake all the wayD D. Speed up to get down the hill sooner
Question 32 of 35 Signs and markings
In the ACT, the lower part of a school zone sign is folded up, so the zone is closed. If no other sign is posted, what limit applies?
A A. 40 km/hB B. 45 km/hC C. 50 km/hD D. 55 km/h
Question 33 of 35 Alcohol, drugs and penalties
You stop drinking at 10 pm. When might your blood alcohol level be at its highest?
A A. Straight away, at 10 pmB B. Up to 2 hours laterC C. Within 20 minutes of stoppingD D. Only the next morning
Question 34 of 35 Safe driving
Two young children want to share one seat belt for a short trip. What should you do?
A A. Let them share if the trip is very shortB B. Let them share if they are both smallC C. Never let two children share one beltD D. Let them share if you drive slowly
Question 35 of 35 Road rules
You turn left using a slip lane. An oncoming car is turning right into the road you are entering. Who gives way?
A A. The car turning right gives way to youB B. Whoever reaches the new road lastC C. Neither, as you use different lanesD D. You give way to the car turning right
Answer each question to see the explanation. Keyboard: A–D or 1–4 to answer, N next, P previous.
