Vicroads Vic Roads Australia Practice Learner Permit Test
What is the speed limit on roads without speed limit signs outside built-up areas in Victoria?
100 km/h
You are driving a car. You need to move into a bus lane to turn. What is the maximum distance you may travel in a bus lane?
100 metres
You are driving at 100 km/h. What distance are you most likely to cover before you can stop?
140 metres
This sign indicates that
45 km/h is the maximum speed you should drive around the curve in good conditions.
Vehicle A is parked. What is the minimum time you must signal before driving out of the parking bay?
5 seconds
What is the speed limit in a built-up area when there are no speed limit signs?
50 km/h
How should you drive out of a bend in the road?
Accelerate a little
When is vehicle A allowed to turn right?
After vehicle B has turned right
You are driving along a road with overhead lane signals. Which lane are you allowed to use?
Any lane under a green or white arrow
What type of intersection is ahead?
Cross-road
You are driving towards a pedestrian crossing. A pedestrian steps onto the crossing without looking. Who is responsible for avoiding a collision?
It is your responsibility to approach a pedestrian crossing at a speed which will let you avoid a collision.
What should you do with your eyes while driving?
Keep watching the traffic all around you.
Which statement applies to this sign?
Leongatha is a destination along this road.
You are stopped at a railway crossing without gates, booms or flashing lights. A train has just passed. What should you do?
Look carefully both ways to check for other trains before moving off.
You are driving vehicle A. The driver of vehicle B is trying to overtake. What should you do?
Maintain your speed and keep to the left of your lane.
What does this sign mean?
Stop sign ahead
Which vehicle is legally parked next to the dividing strip?
Vehicle C
What does this sign mean?
Vehicles must stop and give way.
You are travelling along this road behind two motorcycles. The motorcycles are moving slowly. What should you do?
Wait behind the motorcycles.
You are driving vehicle A. When can you complete a hook turn?
When the traffic lights in the road you are entering turn green
You are driving vehicle A. Who must give way?
You must give way to vehicle B.
Learner drivers will consistently make good driving decisions
only after a lot of experience and practice.
This sign means that vehicles must give way to buses in built-up areas
only when the bus is about to pull out from the kerb into the left lane.
You are driving vehicle A. You are about to collide with a cyclist who has pulled out ahead of you. To avoid collisions like this, you should
slow down when approaching parked cars so you can see and respond to hazards.
Vehicles A and B have collided. The most likely cause of this collision is that
the driver of vehicle A failed to give way to vehicle B.
The outside mirrors of your car should be adjusted so that a part of the mirror shows
the edge of your car.
You can tell when new drivers are becoming more skilled because
they make fewer mistakes such as running wide on turns.
You are driving at 10 km/h below the speed limit on a straight road. You are about two seconds behind the vehicle in front. The only reason for moving closer to the car in front is
to pass it when it is safe to do so.
You are about to enter a street with this sign. What must you do?
Drive at 40 km/h or less.
You are driving on a road where the speed limit is 110 km/h. How can you reduce the amount of fuel you use?
Drive at a steady speed of 90 km/h.
You want to reduce your risk of crashing as a new solo driver. What is the most important thing you can do before you get your licence?
Have at least 120 hours of supervised driving experience in a wide range of driving conditions.
When are you allowed to drive above the speed limit?
Never
The road ahead is clear for both vehicle A and vehicle B. Is overtaking allowed?
Only for vehicle A
Who has the highest risk of crashing?
P1 probationary licence drivers
What is the best advice for learner drivers about driving at night?
Practise driving at night with an experienced supervisor.
What is one thing you should try if your brakes fail?
Pump on the brake pedal hard and fast.
What does this sign warn you about?
Railway crossing ahead
You are tired after a day's work, and need to drive a long distance. What should you do?
Sleep until refreshed before driving
When you see this sign, what should you do?
Slow down and prepare to stop.
You are driving vehicle A. How can you avoid a head-on collision with vehicle B?
Slow down as safely as you can, and move off the road to the left if possible.
You are driving vehicle A. How should you manage the driving risk in this situation?
Slow down so that you can stop if the cyclist crosses the road.
"You are driving vehicle A. How can you turn safely?"
Slow down, drive past vehicle B, then signal and turn.
You are driving vehicle A. What should you do?
Stay behind the truck and leave room for it to turn.
Just before you enter an intersection the traffic signal turns red. What should you do?
Stop.
What is hazard perception?
The ability to identify, assess and respond to potential risks safely
What does this sign mean?
The exit to Warragul is 2 km away.
Your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level is .15 which is well over the limit. What is the risk of crashing if you drive?
Your risk of crashing is greatly increased compared to a BAC at the legal limit.
This sign indicates
a slippery road surface.
You want to park your vehicle. You must NOT park within 20 metres either side of
an intersection with traffic lights.
You are driving vehicle A. You must give way to
both pedestrians I and II.
You are driving vehicle A. You must give way to
both the cyclist and the pedestrian.
You are driving vehicle A. You must give way to
both vehicle B and vehicle C.
Kalista has a GPS navigation system in her car. She is only allowed to use this while driving if
it is mounted to the car and does not distract her.
A tram stops ahead of your vehicle. Pedestrians get off the tram and wait to cross in front of you. You must stop
level with the rear of the tram.
Your licence has been cancelled. You are
not allowed to drive under any circumstances.
Which vehicle must signal to leave the roundabout if practical?
Both vehicle A and vehicle B
What does this road sign indicate?
The left lane ends, prepare to move into another lane.
What should be the main aim of a learner driver?
To drive consistently with no mistakes
When are you allowed to use your vehicle's horn?
To warn other drivers of your position on the road
You are driving in heavy traffic. What is a good way to reduce the amount of fuel you use?
Try to avoid bursts of acceleration and deceleration
Your vehicle breaks down at the side of the road. What should you do?
Turn on your hazard warning lights.
Which vehicle must give way?
Vehicle A
What is the correct order for the pedestrian and the vehicles to go across the intersection?
Vehicle A, then the pedestrian, then vehicle B
Which vehicle must give way?
Vehicle B
Which vehicle should cross the intersection first?
Vehicle B
You are driving in heavy traffic. Your lane is blocked by a vehicle turning right.
Wait until the vehicle turns, then proceed.
When is the surface of a sealed road likely to be most slippery?
When it begins to rain
When is it advisable to drive more than the usual two seconds behind the vehicle in front?
When the driving conditions are poor
You are driving vehicle A out of the driveway. When should you sound your horn?
When you don't have a clear view of the footpath
In which of these situations are you allowed to drive in a bus lane?
When you plan to turn left in less than 100 metres
What does this sign mean?
You are only allowed to drive in the right lane when overtaking or when the traffic is congested.
There is a single white broken line painted in the centre of the road. Where must you drive?
You must keep to the left of the line and as close to the left side of the road as possible.
"Most driving shouldn't be surprising." Why not?
You should be anticipating what will happen next.
