Practice test 1 of 10 — Australian Capital Territory ls test

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1. Question 1: A. 2 points

   During an ACT good behaviour period of 12 months, the demerit point threshold is reduced to just 2 points.

   Official source: accesscanberra.act.gov.au — Demerit points and suspensions

2. Question 2: A. At all hours, every day of the week

   The ACT's 40 km/h town centre limits are in place 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

   Official source: cityservices.act.gov.au — Speeding

3. Question 3: B. You, to vehicles in the lane you are joining

   If you have to cross a lane line or merge line, you must give way to vehicles in the lane you wish to enter.

   Handbook: ACT Road Rules Handbook — Merging (p. 30)

4. Question 4: B. Slow down and look and listen for trains

   This sign warns of a railway level crossing ahead, so slow down and look for trains.

   Handbook: ACT Road Rules Handbook — Level crossings (p. 62)

5. Question 5: D. At least 1 metre

   When parallel parking you must park at least 1 metre from any vehicle in front and behind.

   Handbook: ACT Road Rules Handbook — Parallel parking (p. 65)

6. Question 6: A. A white flag or cloth

   A white flag or cloth must be displayed on a tow rope so others can see it.

   Handbook: ACT Road Rules Handbook — Towing and being towed (p. 93)

7. Question 7: D. Go another way; you must not turn left here

   This sign means you must not turn left at this place, so go another way to reach where you need to be.

   Handbook: ACT Road Rules Handbook — Regulatory signs (mandatory) (p. 35)

8. Question 8: C. The car going straight ahead

   When two oncoming vehicles each face a stop or give way sign, the one turning right gives way to the one going straight ahead.

   Handbook: ACT Road Rules Handbook — Regulatory signs (mandatory) (p. 35)

9. Question 9: C. To the right, the way the arrows point

   Hazard markers show the direction traffic must go around a hazard; here the chevrons point right.

   Handbook: ACT Road Rules Handbook — Warning signs (advisory) (p. 36)

10. Question 10: D. At least 3 metres

    On a road with a continuous dividing line or strip, park at least 3 metres from it unless a sign says otherwise.

    Handbook: ACT Road Rules Handbook — Parking – minimum distances (p. 68)

11. Question 11: D. Slow enough to stop within the area your headlights light up

    This sign warns that your road ends. At night you should be able to stop within the distance you can see with your headlights.

    Handbook: ACT Road Rules Handbook — Night driving (p. 86)

12. Question 12: A. No, a motorcycle needs the full width of the lane

    Do not drive alongside a motorcycle in the same lane; motorcycles need a full width lane to ride safely.

    Handbook: ACT Road Rules Handbook — Sharing the road with motorcycles (p. 104)

13. Question 13: C. Slow down and be ready to give way

    This sign warns of a give way sign ahead, so slow down and be ready to give way.

    Handbook: ACT Road Rules Handbook — Warning signs (advisory) (p. 36)

14. Question 14: A. 15 years and 9 months

    Access Canberra says you must "be at least 15 years and 9 months old" to get an ACT learner licence.

    Official source: accesscanberra.act.gov.au — Get your learner driver licence

15. Question 15: C. 12 or more

    Full ACT driver licences have a demerit point threshold of 12; reaching 12 or more within 3 years leads to suspension.

    Official source: accesscanberra.act.gov.au — Demerit points and suspensions

16. Question 16: B. Only if this sign is shown at the intersection

    A driver must not make a U-turn at an intersection with traffic lights unless a U-turn permitted sign is there.

    Handbook: ACT Road Rules Handbook — Making a U-turn at an intersection with traffic lights (p. 58)

17. Question 17: D. They move to P2 and show green plates for 2 years

    After 12 months on P1, ACT drivers move to P2 automatically and display green P plates for the last 2 years.

    Official source: accesscanberra.act.gov.au — Licence classes and conditions

18. Question 18: B. It is an offence, even if the driver is not impaired

    The ACT has zero tolerance for drug driving: driving with certain drugs in your system is an offence even if you do not seem impaired.

    Official source: cityservices.act.gov.au — Drink and drug driving

19. Question 19: C. 150 metres

    The handbook says never overtake approaching a crest or curve "if you do not have a clear view for at least 150 metres".

    Handbook: ACT Road Rules Handbook — Overtaking (p. 80)

20. Question 20: C. Wait until the booms have stopped moving

    You must not enter a level crossing while a gate, boom or barrier is closed, opening or closing.

    Handbook: ACT Road Rules Handbook — Level crossings (p. 62)

21. Question 21: D. A stop sign ahead that may be hard to see

    This sign warns of a stop sign ahead, so slow down and prepare to stop.

    Handbook: ACT Road Rules Handbook — Warning signs (advisory) (p. 36)

22. Question 22: D. Call 000, keep away and keep others back

    In a crash with a dangerous load, call police or fire on 000, try not to touch spills or breathe fumes, and tell bystanders to keep away.

    Handbook: ACT Road Rules Handbook — Dangerous loads (p. 106)

23. Question 23: C. Parallel and close to the left side, facing the traffic flow

    Park parallel and close to the left side, facing the direction of travel, unless a sign or marking shows another way.

    Handbook: ACT Road Rules Handbook — How and where to park (p. 64)

24. Question 24: C. In the right lane, signalling right

    To leave more than halfway around, you enter from the right lane and give a right signal before entering.

    Handbook: ACT Road Rules Handbook — Roundabouts (p. 51)

25. Question 25: C. Reflectors on the wheels or pedals

    Look for reflectors on bicycle wheels or pedals at night; a cyclist may ride without lights, so a reflector may be all you see.

    Handbook: ACT Road Rules Handbook — Cyclists and drivers (p. 99)

26. Question 26: B. Hold the wheel firmly and ease off the accelerator

    In a blow-out, grip the wheel, do not oversteer, take your foot off the accelerator, then brake gently once in control.

    Handbook: ACT Road Rules Handbook — Tyre blow-out or rapid puncture (p. 91)

27. Question 27: C. Complete an approved alcohol and drug awareness course

    Anyone convicted or found guilty of drink or drug driving in the ACT must complete an approved alcohol and drug awareness course.

    Official source: cityservices.act.gov.au — Drink and drug driving

28. Question 28: B. Zero

    ACT learner drivers must have a blood or breath alcohol concentration of zero.

    Official source: accesscanberra.act.gov.au — Get your learner driver licence

29. Question 29: D. Vehicles joining from a road on the left

    This sign warns that a side road joins from the left ahead, so watch for vehicles coming out of it.

    Handbook: ACT Road Rules Handbook — Warning signs (advisory) (p. 36)

30. Question 30: D. Slow down, give plenty of room and avoid noise

    Horses are easily startled by noise and crowding, so drive slowly, give them plenty of room and do not sound your horn.

    Handbook: ACT Road Rules Handbook — Horse traffic and drivers (p. 104)

31. Question 31: A. Slow down and change to a lower gear early

    On a steep descent, reduce speed and engage a suitable low gear in good time, and use the brakes as little as possible.

    Handbook: ACT Road Rules Handbook — Steep hills (p. 88)

32. Question 32: C. 50 km/h

    When an ACT school zone sign is closed, the normal default 50 km/h limit applies unless another limit is signposted.

    Handbook: ACT Road Rules Handbook — School Zones (p. 61)

33. Question 33: B. Up to 2 hours later

    It can take up to 2 hours after you stop drinking for your BAC to reach its highest level.

    Official source: cityservices.act.gov.au — Drink and drug driving

34. Question 34: C. Never let two children share one belt

    Never put two children into one seat belt, and never put a child into a seat belt with an adult.

    Handbook: ACT Road Rules Handbook — Carrying passengers (p. 19)

35. Question 35: D. You give way to the car turning right

    A driver turning left through a slip lane must give way to vehicles turning right into the road the driver is entering.

    Handbook: ACT Road Rules Handbook — Left-hand turns using slip lanes (p. 53)