Practice learner permit test : VicRoads

Instructions

There are 32 questions in this Practice Learner Permit Test. Please read each question carefully using the associated diagram if available.

Your answer may only be one of three. (a, b or c). Each letter is located to the left of the possible three answers.

Please answer each question on the Answer sheet provided. Only circle one option.

Actions:

1. Which vehicle should go first?

a	Vehicle A
b	Vehicle B
c	Vehicle C

2. What does this sign mean?

a	Vehicles must stop and give way.
b	Pedestrians must stop.
c	Vehicles must stop only when another vehicle is coming.

3. You are driving vehicle A out of a driveway. You must give way when the pedestrian walks in

a	direction X only.
b	direction Y only.
c	either direction X or direction Y.

4. You are the driver of vehicle A. You are parked and about to enter the stream of traffic. You must give way to

a	the cyclist only.
b	vehicle B only.
c	both the cyclist and vehicle B.

5. You are parallel parking. Parking bays are not marked. How much space must you leave between your vehicle and the vehicle in front?

a	At least 1 metre
b	At least 2 metres
c	At least 3 metres

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

a	60 km/h
b	80 km/h
c	100 km/h

7. You are driving on a freeway and pass this sign. You do not want to go on the tollway. What should you do?

a	Do a U-turn across the median strip.
b	Drive slowly in the emergency lane.
c	Take the next exit.

8. What should you do with your eyes while driving?

a	Focus your eyes on the vehicle in front.
b	Keep watching the traffic all around you.
c	Keep your eyes fixed on the rear view mirror.

9. You are driving on a road where the speed limit is 110 km/h. How can you reduce the amount of fuel you use?

a	Drive at a steady speed of 90 km/h.
b	Drive at a steady speed of 110 km/h.
c	Regularly alternate between speeds of 90 km/h and 110 km/h.

10. When is vehicle A allowed to turn right?

a	Before vehicle B turns right
b	After vehicle B has turned right
c	Vehicle A is not allowed to turn right.

11. What does this sign mean?

a	Stop sign ahead
b	Dangerous intersection ahead
c	Traffic lights ahead

12. What is one thing you should try if your brakes fail?

a	Quickly apply the handbrake.
b	Pump on the brake pedal hard and fast.
c	Stay in the same gear and sound your horn.

13. You are in vehicle A. Vehicle B is driving too closely behind you. What should you do?

a	Speed up.
b	Sound your horn.
c	Maintain a steady speed.

14. What is the most important factor that reduces your risk of crashing as a new solo driver?

a	Having many hours of practice solo driving in familiar traffic conditions and being supervised in unfamiliar traffic conditions
b	Tackling unfamiliar and demanding traffic conditions without supervision
c	Gaining more confidence in your driving skills because you passed the licence test

15. You are tired after a day's work, and need to drive a long distance. What should you do?

a	Sleep until refreshed before driving.
b	Drink coffee and drive immediately.
c	Open the windows and turn on the radio before driving.

16. What is one way of telling that you are becoming more skilled as a driver?

a	You make correct decisions before your supervising driver tells you what to do.
b	You get annoyed with other drivers when they make a mistake.
c	You move off more quickly from stop signs.

17. You are in a vehicle waiting for a passenger who will get off a bus at a bus stop. Where is it best to wait?

a	Position I
b	Position II
c	Position III

18. This sign indicates that

a	there are curves in the road for the next 45 kilometres.
b	45 km/h is the minimum speed you should drive around the curve.
c	45 km/h is the maximum speed you should drive around the curve in good conditions.

19. What type of intersection is ahead?

a	Cross-road
b	T-intersection
c	Staggered side road junction

20. 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

a	not drive in built-up areas.
b	slow down when approaching parked cars so you can see and respond to hazards.
c	sound your horn when approaching any situation which might be hazardous.

21. You are driving vehicle A. What should you do?

a	Overtake the truck now.
b	Sound your horn to tell the truck driver that you are behind him.
c	Stay behind the truck and leave room for it to turn.

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

a	Stop.
b	Drive through carefully.
c	Wait for a green light.

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

a	When it has not rained for weeks
b	When it begins to rain
c	After several hours of rain

24. Peter is a learner driver. He wants to practise driving for 5 hours next week. Which driving experience will be the most valuable to him?

a	10 trips of 30 minutes
b	2 trips of 2.5 hours
c	1 trip of 5 hours

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

a	an intersection with traffic lights.
b	a safety zone.
c	a traffic island.

26. Can you be sure of your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) when you drink alcohol?

a	You can be sure if you measure your BAC when you have some alcohol and then always drink the same amount.
b	You can never be sure of your BAC even when you drink the same amount of alcohol.
c	If you only have one can of beer you can be sure your BAC will be below the legal limit.

27. You are only allowed to cross over these double yellow lines when

a	the tram has stopped.
b	you are making a U-turn.
c	you have to avoid an obstruction.

28. You are driving vehicle A. What is the safest way to leave the roundabout?

a	Give way to vehicle B before you leave.
b	Move across to the left lane as you leave.
c	Stay in the right lane as you leave.

29. 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

a	if you are holding up the traffic behind you.
b	to pass it when it is safe to do so.
c	because your passengers have asked you to do so.

30. Your licence has been cancelled. You are

a	not allowed to drive under any circumstances.
b	allowed to drive only in an emergency.
c	allowed to drive to work if there is no other type of transport available.

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

a	40 metres
b	80 metres
c	140 metres

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

a	Stop in the emergency lane.
b	Try to drive out of the tunnel.
c	Turn off your headlights.

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