Learners Test - VIC Roads 2019

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 approach a set of lights. The yellow light is flashing and there are no pedestrians waiting to cross. What should you do?

Drive through carefully

In the early stages of learning to drive, it is best to take frequent/short drivers, occasional long drives or regular drives?

Frequent, short drives in light traffic with your supervising driver

What does head check mean?

Looking over your shoulder to see things through the rear side windows - do not take your eyes off the road ahead for more than a second

Janelle has a P1 probationary licence. She pulls over to the side of the road but does not park her car. What is she NOT allowed to do?

Make a call on a hands-free mobile phone

Are your responsibilities the same for a school crossing as for a pedestrian crossing?

No, at a children's crossing you must stop and remain stopped until the crossing is completely clear of pedestrians

You are driving on a multi-lane freeway. There are no transit lanes. When are you allowed to drive in the right lane?

Only to overtake or when the road is congested

What does to scan mean?

Taking in the road scene around you by looking ahead, to the sides and in the rear view mirrors

What does Hazard perception mean?

The ability to; - Identify possible risks or dangers around you - Assess the level of risk and predicts what might happen - Respond in a way and in time to avoid or deal with these potential hazards

In good conditions, a safe following distance is?

at least two seconds behind the car in front

What to do if your brakes fail?

- Pump on the brake pedal hard and fast - Apply the handbrake carefully so the vehicle doesn't skid - If possible, change to a lower gear (even in an automatic vehicle) and use your horn to alert other drivers - Try to steer the vehicle so that you avoid a severe collision

You are sharing a lane with a cyclist. What is the minimum distance you should leave between your vehicle and the cyclist?

1 metre

What is the speed limit on roads without speed limit signs outside built-up areas in Victoria?

100 km/h

You are driving at 100 km/h. What distance are you most likely to cover before you can stop?

140 metres

Learner drivers with 120 hours of practice decrease their risk of crashing after they get their licence compared to drivers who have less practice. How much is the risk decreased?

30%

Driving can best be described as what?

A complicated task

How should you drive out of a bend in the road?

Accelerate a little

The likelihood of a crash is almost halved after how many months or years of driving

After 2-3 years of solo driving experience

When entering a roundabout you must give way to, vehicles on your left or right only or all vehicles in the roundabout

All vehicles in the roundabout

You want to park your vehicle. You must NOT park within 20 metres either side of

An intersection with traffic lights

Are Supervised learner drivers at more, less or the same risk of being involved in a crash

Are amongst the safest drivers on the road

What does BAC stand for and what does it mean?

Blood Alcohol Concentration Is a measure of the amount of alcohol you have in your blood

What is a potential hazard?

Can be anything in the road environment that could present a danger or a risk while driving

What is the best way to check the crashworthiness of a new or used car?

Check the car safety rating at howsafeisyourcar.com.au

You are driving in a tunnel when your engine starts to make strange noises. What should you do?

Try to drive out of the tunnel

A tram has stopped at a tram stop. All pedestrians have got off the tram and have reached the kerb. The tram has closed its doors. How fast are you allowed to drive past the tram?

Up to 10 km/h

When is the surface of a sealed road likely to be most slippery?

When it begins to rain

You are stopped at a Children's Crossing. Pedestrians are crossing in front of you. When are you allowed to drive forward?

When the pedestrians have left the crossing

If the police stop you at a random breath test station, you must take a breath test...

When you are asked to do so

You are only allowed to cross over double yellow lines when?

You have to avoid an obstruction