Practice test 2 of 10 — Victoria learner permit test

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1. Question 1: B. No more than 100 m apart for at least 500 m

   A road counts as a built-up area if it has street lights no more than 100 metres apart over a distance of 500 metres or more.

   Handbook: Ch 4 Rules and responsibilities — Speed limits: built-up areas (p. 79)

2. Question 2: C. The right lane, signalling right

   To turn right at a roundabout, approach in the right lane and signal right, then signal left before your exit if you can.

   Handbook: Ch 4 Rules and responsibilities — Turning: making turns at roundabouts (p. 120)

3. Question 3: B. 45 degrees

   Where no angle is shown by signs or marked bays, you must angle park at 45 degrees.

   Handbook: Ch 4 Rules and responsibilities — Parking: angle parking (p. 146)

4. Question 4: B. 40 km/h

   The sign shows a 40 km/h school zone, so you must not drive faster than 40 km/h while it applies.

   Handbook: Ch 4 Rules and responsibilities — Speed limits: school speed limits (p. 80)

5. Question 5: D. Over the shoulder and low on the hips

   A seatbelt should run over your shoulder and across your chest, with the buckle low on your hips.

   Handbook: Ch 4 Rules and responsibilities — Seatbelts (p. 77)

6. Question 6: C. 100 km/h

   In Victoria the default limit on freeways and roads outside built-up areas is 100 km/h, unless signs show a different limit.

   Handbook: Ch 4 Rules and responsibilities — Speed limits: freeways and country roads (p. 80)

7. Question 7: B. Good reaction time, weaker hazard perception

   Young drivers often have good reaction times but weaker hazard perception, and spotting hazards early matters more.

   Handbook: Ch 2 Learning to drive — Hazard perception (p. 39)

8. Question 8: B. 7.5 metres

   This sign means the truck is at least 7.5 metres long and may need part of two lanes to turn. Don't pass alongside it.

   Handbook: Ch 4 Rules and responsibilities — Sharing the road with trucks and other heavy vehicles (p. 143)

9. Question 9: A. People and bicycle riders on the path

   At a Give Way sign or line, you must give way to vehicles and also to people walking or riding a bicycle on a shared path crossing in front of you.

   Handbook: Ch 4 Rules and responsibilities — Give Way rules: at Stop or Give Way signs not at intersections (p. 101)

10. Question 10: D. The oncoming car turning right

    When both of you face Give Way signs, you need not give way to the oncoming car turning right; that car must give way to you.

    Handbook: Ch 4 Rules and responsibilities — Give Way rules: Stop or Give Way signs at an intersection (p. 102)

11. Question 11: B. An alcohol interlock device

    After a drink-driving cancellation in Victoria, drivers must fit and use an alcohol interlock for at least 6 months once relicensed.

    Handbook: Ch 4 Rules and responsibilities — Alcohol (p. 74)

12. Question 12: D. 10 years

    In Victoria, a learner permit is valid for 10 years from when it is issued.

    Handbook: The 10 steps to getting your licence — Step 4: Pay for and be granted your learner permit (p. 13)

13. Question 13: D. .05 grams of alcohol in 100 mL of blood

    BAC measures grams of alcohol in every 100 millilitres of blood, so .05 means .05 grams (50 mg) of alcohol in 100 mL.

    Handbook: Ch 4 Rules and responsibilities — Alcohol (p. 71)

14. Question 14: D. Both its headlights show in your mirror

    One way to know it is safe to return is when you can see both headlights of the overtaken car in your mirror.

    Handbook: Ch 4 Rules and responsibilities — How to overtake safely (p. 130)

15. Question 15: C. Report it at the nearest open police station

    If someone is injured and police are not at the scene, you must report the crash at the nearest open police station.

    Handbook: Ch 4 Rules and responsibilities — Crash responsibilities (p. 158)

16. Question 16: B. 16 years

    In Victoria, you must be at least 16 years old to sit the learner permit test and get your permit.

    Handbook: The 10 steps to getting your licence — Step 2: Book your learner permit test (p. 10)

17. Question 17: B. The same way as traffic on that side

    When you park, your car must face the same direction as traffic travelling on that side of the road.

    Handbook: Ch 4 Rules and responsibilities — Parking: parallel parking (p. 146)

18. Question 18: C. Slow a little and cover the brake

    When you see a possible hazard such as a pedestrian, slow a little and move your foot near the brake so you can stop.

    Handbook: Ch 3 Managing risk — Keys to reducing your risk of a crash (p. 60)

19. Question 19: D. A broken-down truck or a fallen load

    Reflective warning triangles warn of a broken-down truck or fallen load ahead. Slow down and pass with care.

    Handbook: Ch 4 Rules and responsibilities — Sharing the road with trucks and other heavy vehicles (p. 143)

20. Question 20: A. Look ahead, to the sides and in mirrors

    Scanning means taking in the whole scene by looking ahead, to the sides and in your mirrors, again and again.

    Handbook: Ch 2 Learning to drive — Hazard perception (p. 40)

21. Question 21: C. Pump the brake pedal hard and fast

    If your brakes fail, pump the brake pedal hard and fast, use the handbrake carefully, and change to a lower gear if you can.

    Handbook: Ch 2 Learning to drive — Checking your progress (p. 46)

22. Question 22: D. Up to 67 metres

    The handbook warns that at 60 km/h you may travel up to 67 metres before you can stop.

    Handbook: Ch 4 Rules and responsibilities — Speed limits (p. 83)

23. Question 23: D. No, it applies to P1 drivers

    In Victoria, the limit of one passenger aged 16 to under 22 is a P1 condition. It is not a P2 condition.

    Handbook: Key points — The Graduated Licensing System (p. 26)

24. Question 24: B. 12 points in any 3 years

    In Victoria, learner and P drivers may also be suspended for getting 12 or more demerit points in any 3-year period.

    Handbook: Ch 4 Rules and responsibilities — Penalties (p. 154)

25. Question 25: C. Before changing lanes or merging

    Do a head check as well as using mirrors when changing lanes, merging, reversing or pulling out to overtake.

    Handbook: Ch 2 Learning to drive — Hazard perception (p. 40)

26. Question 26: C. 40 km/h

    In Victoria you must not exceed 40 km/h when passing a stopped or slow emergency or enforcement vehicle with flashing lights or siren on.

    Handbook: Ch 4 Rules and responsibilities — Sharing the road with police and emergency vehicles (p. 141)

27. Question 27: A. No, it must be registered first

    A car must be registered: you must not drive a vehicle without current registration, or one that is unroadworthy.

    Handbook: Ch 4 Rules and responsibilities — Legal responsibilities: registration and roadworthiness (p. 156)

28. Question 28: A. The Hazard Perception Test

    In Victoria, you must pass the computer-based Hazard Perception Test before you can sit the drive test.

    Handbook: The 10 steps to getting your licence — Step 7: Pass your probationary licence test (p. 19)

29. Question 29: A. No, not when a median strip divides you

    You do not need to slow down for emergency vehicles on the opposite side of a divided road separated by a median strip.

    Handbook: Ch 4 Rules and responsibilities — Sharing the road with police and emergency vehicles (p. 141)

30. Question 30: A. 1 second

    A head check is a quick look over your shoulder. Don't take your eyes off the road ahead for more than 1 second.

    Handbook: Ch 1 The challenges of driving — Some facts about new solo driving (p. 34)

31. Question 31: B. No, the rule still applies

    Stopping and parking rules still apply when your hazard warning lights are on, so the rule still applies and you must not stop.

    Handbook: Ch 4 Rules and responsibilities — Parking: zone signs (p. 150)

32. Question 32: A. In a front seat with a passenger airbag

    A rearward-facing child restraint cannot be used in a front seat that has a passenger airbag. The back seat is safer.

    Handbook: Ch 4 Rules and responsibilities — Seatbelts (p. 78)