Practice test 1 of 10 — South Australia theory test

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1. Question 1: D. Go straight ahead or turn right

   When the arrows in your lane give a choice, you may go in either of the directions they show, here straight ahead or right.

   Handbook: Driver's Handbook — Driving Signals (p. 63)

2. Question 2: B. Brake slowly, sound the horn and flash your headlights

   For an animal on the road, brake slowly, sound your horn and flash your headlights, and do not swerve.

   Handbook: Driver's Handbook — Hazardous Driving Situations (p. 40)

3. Question 3: C. 50 metres

   You may drive on a painted island edged by a single continuous line for up to 50 metres to enter a turning lane that starts just after it.

   Handbook: Driver's Handbook — Driving on the Road (p. 53)

4. Question 4: A. It brakes individual wheels to steady the car

   ESC senses when the car is unstable and steadies it by applying the brakes on individual wheels.

   Handbook: Driver's Handbook — Understand Different Types of Crashes and How to Avoid Them (p. 11)

5. Question 5: C. You must not make a U-turn there

   A U-turn at an intersection with traffic lights is not allowed unless a U-turn Permitted sign is shown.

   Handbook: Driver's Handbook — U-turns (p. 64)

6. Question 6: D. Do not enter, and find another route

   This sign means you must not drive into the road from this direction, so you must not enter and need another route.

   Handbook: Driver's Handbook — Signs (p. 58)

7. Question 7: D. You may stop, but must move the car as soon as you can

   Stopping rules do not apply when your car is disabled, but you must not stay longer than needed and should move the car as soon as you can.

   Handbook: Driver's Handbook — Parking (p. 102)

8. Question 8: A. You must not drive it unless you hold an exemption

   Provisional licence holders under 25 must not drive a high-powered vehicle unless they hold an exemption certificate.

   Handbook: Driver's Handbook — High-powered vehicles (p. 126)

9. Question 9: A. Speed up along the entry road and merge at traffic speed

   Speed up along the entry road so that you merge with freeway traffic at the same speed as it.

   Handbook: Driver's Handbook — Freeways and Expressways (p. 81)

10. Question 10: C. 20 metres before and 10 metres after the crossing

    You must not stop on a pedestrian crossing, within 20 metres before it or within 10 metres after the crossing.

    Handbook: Driver's Handbook — Parking (p. 99)

11. Question 11: B. Only when the sign is no longer shown to you

    If a crossing monitor shows a STOP sign, you must stop at the stop line and wait until the sign is no longer shown to you.

    Handbook: Driver's Handbook — Crossings (p. 69)

12. Question 12: B. 17 years

    You must be at least 17 years old before you can apply for a P1 provisional licence in South Australia.

    Handbook: Driver's Handbook — Obtaining a P1 Provisional Licence (p. 124)

13. Question 13: B. At the stop line, before entering the intersection

    At this sign you must stop at the stop line, or as close as you can before the intersection if there is no line.

    Handbook: Driver's Handbook — Signs (p. 58)

14. Question 14: B. 25 km/h

    In South Australia you must not go faster than 25 km/h when passing, in either direction, a school bus stopped to drop off or pick up children.

    Handbook: Driver's Handbook — Speed Limits (p. 47)

15. Question 15: C. Pass on its left side

    This sign tells you to keep to the left of the island, and you must never drive on a traffic island, so you pass on its left side.

    Handbook: Driver's Handbook — Driving on the Road (p. 53)

16. Question 16: A. As near as you can to the far right side

    On a one-way road you must make a right turn from as near as you can to the far right side of the road.

    Handbook: Driver's Handbook — Driving Signals (p. 62)

17. Question 17: C. You may U-turn here, giving way to everyone

    U-turns at traffic lights are banned unless this sign is shown, and you must still give way to everyone, including pedestrians.

    Handbook: Driver's Handbook — Traffic Lights (p. 67)

18. Question 18: C. As soon as possible, and no later than 24 hours

    A crash with no injuries but damage to someone else's property must be reported as soon as possible and within 24 hours.

    Handbook: Driver's Handbook — In Case of a Crash (p. 15)

19. Question 19: D. It doubles

    The risk of a casualty crash doubles for every 0.05 rise in BAC above zero, and is even higher for new drivers.

    Handbook: Driver's Handbook — Alcohol (p. 21)

20. Question 20: C. Slow down, as braking and control are harder

    Gravel is more hazardous than bitumen because control and braking are harder, so slow down to keep safe control.

    Handbook: Driver's Handbook — Hazardous Driving Situations (p. 38)

21. Question 21: C. Name and address of the driver and owner, plus the registration number

    You should give the driver's and owner's names and addresses and the vehicle's registration number, plus anything police need to identify it.

    Handbook: Driver's Handbook — In Case of a Crash (p. 14)

22. Question 22: B. You carry a medical certificate for the child

    Children with a disability or medical condition may use a non-approved restraint if the driver carries a medical certificate for them.

    Handbook: Driver's Handbook — Seatbelts and Restraints (p. 43)

23. Question 23: B. Move out of its path to give it a clear way

    You must give way to an emergency vehicle with a siren or flashing lights and move out of its path so it has a clear way through.

    Handbook: Driver's Handbook — Giving Way (p. 78)

24. Question 24: C. No, you must stay within 3 metres of the car

    Under this sign you may drop off goods only if you do not leave the car unattended, which means going no more than 3 metres from it.

    Handbook: Driver's Handbook — Parking (p. 99)

25. Question 25: B. Wait for a larger gap in the traffic

    Many intersection crashes come from picking gaps that are too small, so wait for a larger gap even if the driver behind is impatient.

    Handbook: Driver's Handbook — Understand Different Types of Crashes and How to Avoid Them (p. 11)

26. Question 26: D. Give way and let the bus pull out

    In a built-up area, drivers in the left lane must give way to a bus showing this sign that is signalling to move out from the kerb.

    Handbook: Driver's Handbook — Giving Way (p. 72)

27. Question 27: D. Drive on to a place where stopping is allowed

    You must not stop where this sign applies, even to set down a passenger, so drive on to a place where stopping is allowed.

    Handbook: Driver's Handbook — Parking (p. 98)

28. Question 28: D. To the left, the way the chevrons point

    Hazard markers warn of an obstruction, and the chevrons show the side to pass. Here they point left, so pass on the left.

    Handbook: Driver's Handbook — Warning Signs (p. 58)

29. Question 29: A. Yes, the late-night limit is only for P1 drivers under 25

    The midnight to 5 am limit applies only to P1 drivers under 25, so a 27-year-old P1 driver may drive then.

    Handbook: Driver's Handbook — Provisional Licence Laws and Conditions (P1 and P2) (p. 125)

30. Question 30: D. Farm animals crossing or walking beside the road

    A stock sign warns that farm animals may be crossing the road or walking beside it, so slow down and be ready to stop.

    Handbook: Driver's Handbook — Animals on the road (p. 40)