Question 1

What is the minimum age to apply for a learner licence?

Accepted Answer

16. You can sit the learner licence from 16.

Question 2

Who can supervise you while you're on your learner licence?

Accepted Answer

Someone who has held a full licence for at least 2 years. Your supervisor must have held a full licence for at least 2 years.

Question 3

Where must your supervisor sit?

Accepted Answer

In the front passenger seat. Your supervisor sits in the front passenger seat so they can help you.

Question 4

Where must L plates be shown?

Accepted Answer

On the front and back. L plates must be clearly visible on the front and back of the vehicle.

Question 5

Can you carry passengers on a learner licence?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if your supervisor allows it. You can carry passengers only if your supervisor allows it.

Question 6

What is the alcohol limit for a driver under 20?

Accepted Answer

Zero. The limit for drivers under 20 is zero.

Question 7

What is the breath alcohol limit for a fully licensed driver aged 20 or over?

Accepted Answer

250 mcg per litre. The limit is 250 mcg per litre of breath, or 50 mg per 100 ml of blood.

Question 8

You're stopped at red lights. Can you text on a hand-held phone?

Accepted Answer

No, it's still illegal. You're still driving when you're stopped in traffic, so a hand-held phone is not allowed.

Question 9

Unless a sign says otherwise, what is the speed limit in a built-up urban area?

Accepted Answer

50 km/h. The default urban limit is 50 km/h.

Question 10

What is the maximum speed when passing a stopped school bus?

Accepted Answer

20 km/h. Pass a stopped school bus at no more than 20 km/h, whichever direction you're going. Children may run across the road.

Question 11

In good, dry conditions, what is the minimum following distance?

Accepted Answer

2 seconds. Use the 2-second rule in good conditions.

Question 12

What following distance should you use in wet weather?

Accepted Answer

4 seconds. Double it to at least 4 seconds when the road is wet.

Question 13

How much space should you give a cyclist when passing?

Accepted Answer

1.5 m. Give cyclists at least 1.5 m when you pass.

Question 14

At an uncontrolled intersection you're turning right and an oncoming car is going straight through. Who gives way?

Accepted Answer

You. If you're turning, give way to traffic that isn't turning.

Question 15

You're turning right. An oncoming car is turning left into the same road. Who gives way?

Accepted Answer

You. A vehicle turning right gives way to an oncoming vehicle turning left.

Question 16

You're at a T-intersection on the road that ends. Who do you give way to?

Accepted Answer

All vehicles on the through road. Vehicles on the ending road give way to all traffic on the through road.

Question 17

At a roundabout, who do you give way to?

Accepted Answer

Vehicles on your right. At a roundabout, give way to vehicles coming from your right.

Question 18

What must you do at a Stop sign?

Accepted Answer

Stop completely, then give way to all traffic. Always come to a complete stop, then give way to all traffic.

Question 19

An ambulance with flashing lights and a siren comes up behind you. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Pull over to the left and stop when it's safe. Move to the left and stop when it's safe, so the emergency vehicle can get past.

Question 20

A pedestrian is walking on a zebra crossing. What must you do?

Accepted Answer

Give way to them. Give way to pedestrians on a pedestrian crossing.

Question 21

Two lanes merge into one with no lane markings. What's the rule?

Accepted Answer

Merge like a zip: the vehicle ahead goes first. Merge like a zip. Whichever vehicle is ahead goes first, and drivers take turns.

Question 22

How long must you indicate before turning or changing lanes?

Accepted Answer

At least 3 seconds. Indicate for at least 3 seconds before you turn or change lanes.

Question 23

When must you dip your headlights?

Accepted Answer

Within 200 m of a vehicle coming towards you or ahead of you. Dip your lights within 200 m of oncoming traffic or a vehicle you're following.

Question 24

When must your headlights be on?

Accepted Answer

From 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise. Headlights must be on from 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise, and any other time you can't see clearly for 100 m.

Question 25

The traffic light turns amber as you approach. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Stop, unless you're too close to stop safely. Amber means stop, unless you're so close that you can't stop safely.

Question 26

There's a solid yellow line on your side of the centre line. What does it mean?

Accepted Answer

No passing or crossing the line. A solid yellow line on your side means you must not cross it to pass.

Question 27

A railway level crossing has flashing red lights. What do you do?

Accepted Answer

Stop and wait until the lights stop flashing. Flashing red lights mean stop. Wait until they stop flashing before you cross.

Question 28

How close to an intersection can you park?

Accepted Answer

No closer than 6 m. Don't park within 6 m of an intersection.

Question 29

How close to a driveway can you park?

Accepted Answer

No closer than 1 m. Leave at least 1 m clear of a driveway.

Question 30

What do broken yellow lines at the edge of the road mean?

Accepted Answer

No stopping at any time. Broken yellow lines mean no stopping at any time.

Question 31

Who is responsible for making sure a 12-year-old passenger wears a seatbelt?

Accepted Answer

The driver. The driver is responsible for passengers under 15.

Question 32

Up to what age must a child be in an approved child restraint?

Accepted Answer

Under 7. Children under 7 must be in an approved child restraint.

Question 33

What does a sign with a red circle usually mean?

Accepted Answer

Something you must not do. Red circles tell you what you must not do, such as no entry or a speed limit.

Question 34

What does a round blue sign mean?

Accepted Answer

Something you must do. Blue circles tell you what you must do, such as keep left.

Question 35

What does a yellow diamond-shaped sign mean?

Accepted Answer

A warning about the road ahead. Yellow diamonds warn you about hazards such as curves, narrow bridges or animals.

Question 36

What do orange signs mean?

Accepted Answer

Temporary roadworks. Orange signs mean temporary roadworks. Follow their speed limits.

Question 37

Where should you drive on a two-way road?

Accepted Answer

As close to the left as practical. Keep as close to the left as is practical.

Question 38

You start feeling sleepy on a long drive. What's the best thing to do?

Accepted Answer

Stop somewhere safe and rest. Fatigue is a major crash factor. Stop somewhere safe and rest.

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