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. What should vehicle A do as it approaches the tram stopped at a safety zone?

a	Continue at normal speed.
b	Stop.
c	Slow down and prepare to avoid any pedestrians.

2. Which vehicle must give way?

a	Vehicle A
b	Vehicle B
c	The vehicle that gets to the intersection last

3. Vehicles B and C have collided. The most likely cause of this collision is that

a	vehicle A stopped without any warning.
b	vehicle C was travelling too fast.
c	vehicle B moved to the left lane without checking for a clear space.

4. When are you allowed to use your vehicle's horn?

a	To warn other drivers of your position on the road
b	To let other drivers know that they are driving too fast
c	To inform other drivers of a dangerous situation further along the road

5. You can tell when new drivers are becoming more skilled because

a	they make fewer mistakes such as running wide on turns.
b	they drive on freeways more often.
c	they like driving at night.

6. Your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level is .15 which is well over the limit. What is the risk of crashing if you drive?

a	Your risk of crashing is the same as it is for a BAC level at the legal limit.
b	Your risk of crashing is slightly higher compared to a BAC at the legal limit.
c	Your risk of crashing is greatly increased compared to a BAC at the legal limit.

7. 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.

8. Which statement applies to this sign?

a	It is 440 kilometres to Korumburra.
b	Leongatha is a destination along this road.
c	You will reach Poowong if you continue on road B440.

9. 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?

a	Listen to music from the car's stereo.
b	Talk to a passenger in the back seat.
c	Make a call on a hands-free mobile phone.

10. Good drivers can predict what may happen around them. How do they get this skill?

a	They have a natural ability to drive well.
b	They have had lots of experience driving in different situations.
c	They only drive in the same areas.

11. There is a single white broken line painted in the centre of the road. Where must you drive?

a	You must drive on the line.
b	You must keep as close to the line as possible.
c	You must keep to the left of the line and as close to the left side of the road as possible.

12. Which vehicle is taking the safest path?

a	Vehicle A
b	Vehicle B
c	Vehicle C

13. One of the real challenges of driving is

a	adjusting the radio as you drive.
b	keeping your tyres at the correct pressure.
c	driving safely on gravel roads.

14. You are driving vehicle A. You want to turn left. How must you approach the intersection?

a	As close to the left side of the road as possible
b	As close to the left side of the broken white line as possible
c	As close to the middle of the lane as possible

15. You are travelling at 50 km/h on a dry road. It takes 35 metres to stop. What happens when the road is wet?

a	You need more than 35 metres to stop.
b	You need less than 35 metres to stop.
c	The weather conditions do not affect the braking distance.

16. You are facing this traffic light. You are allowed to

a	go straight ahead or to turn right.
b	go straight ahead but not to turn right.
c	turn right but not to turn left.

17. What does this sign mean?

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

18. What is the speed limit in a built-up area when there are no speed limit signs?

a	50 km/h
b	60 km/h
c	80 km/h

19. You are driving vehicle A. You must give way to

a	the cyclist only.
b	the pedestrian only.
c	both the cyclist and the pedestrian.

20. You are driving towards a pedestrian crossing. A pedestrian steps onto the crossing without looking. Who is responsible for avoiding a collision?

a	It is your responsibility to approach a pedestrian crossing at a speed which will let you avoid a collision.
b	It is the pedestrian's responsibility to look before stepping onto the crossing.
c	It is your responsibility to stop only if the pedestrian is a child.

21. You are driving vehicle A. Which path must your vehicle take?

a	Path I
b	Path II
c	Either Path I or Path II

22. This sign means that vehicles must give way to buses in built-up areas

a	at all times.
b	only when the bus is changing lanes.
c	only when the bus is about to pull out from the kerb into the left lane.

23. You are driving vehicle A. The driver of vehicle B is trying to overtake. What should you do?

a	Drive close to the middle line of the road so it is hard for the driver to overtake you.
b	Turn on your hazard lights to warn the driver not to overtake you in a dangerous place.
c	Maintain your speed and keep to the left of your lane.

24. 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?

a	10%
b	20%
c	30%

25. You are driving vehicle A. Who must give way?

a	You must give way to vehicle B.
b	Vehicle B must give way to you.
c	The vehicle that gets to the intersection last must give way.

26. A red traffic light means that you must

a	stop before entering the intersection.
b	slow down before the intersection.
c	enter the intersection slowly.

27. Which vehicles are allowed to park to the left of this sign?

a	Any vehicle carrying goods
b	Vehicles engaged in construction work in or near the zone
c	Trucks only

28. Kalista has a learner permit and has a GPS navigation device mounted in her car. She is only allowed to use this while driving if she sets it up before driving and

a	she can adjust it easily while driving using voice commands.
b	she does not touch it or use voice commands to change it.
c	she keeps it on her lap with the sound turned off.

29. You are driving vehicle A. How can you avoid a head-on collision with vehicle B?

a	Slow down as safely as you can, and move off the road to the left if possible.
b	Turn your headlights on and sound your horn.
c	Continue straight ahead, since vehicle B is in the wrong.

30. When is it advisable to drive more than the usual two seconds behind the vehicle in front?

a	At all times
b	When the driving conditions are ideal
c	When the driving conditions are poor

31. "You are driving vehicle A. How can you turn safely?"

a	Signal for 30 metres before you turn.
b	Slow down, drive past vehicle B, then signal and turn.
c	Stop, give way to vehicle B, then signal and turn.

32. You are driving vehicle A. You must give way to

a	pedestrian I only.
b	pedestrian II only.
c	both pedestrians I and II.

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