Practice learner permit test

Note: This is not a learner permit or licence

  • Practice Test Ref #: 2378022
  • Date Printed: 10/11/2025

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. While driving a 'head check' means

a keep your head still at all times.
b check that you can see behind you in your side mirrors.
c look over your shoulders to see through the rear side windows.

2. You are travelling along this road behind two motorcycles. The motorcycles are moving slowly. What should you do?

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a Sound your horn so the motorcycles move to the left of the lane.
b Overtake the motorcycles slowly.
c Wait behind the motorcycles.

3. 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

4. Which vehicle must give way?

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

5. You are approaching a stationary tram. What must you do?

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a Stop at the rear of the tram and give way to both pedestrians.
b Drive slowly around the pedestrians.
c Sound your horn to warn the pedestrians to wait for you to drive past.

6. What does this sign mean?

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a You must overtake on the left.
b You must not overtake in the right lane.
c You are only allowed to drive in the right lane when overtaking or when the traffic is congested.

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

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

8. 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.

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

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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.

10. When you see this sign, what should you do?

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a Stop.
b Slow down and prepare to stop.
c Sound your horn and continue.

11. Which vehicle is legally parked next to the dividing strip?

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a Vehicle A
b Vehicle B
c Vehicle C

12. When are you allowed to park for longer than one hour to the left of this sign?

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a 4.30 pm Saturday
b 3.30 pm Friday
c 10.00 am Saturday

13. What does this sign mean?

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

14. You are carrying a pregnant passenger in your vehicle. You should make sure that the lower part of her seat belt is sitting

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a across the baby bump. (Position A)
b below the baby bump. (Position B)
c around the knees. (Position C)

15. You are driving vehicle A. How should you manage the driving risk in this situation?

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a Slow down so that you can stop if the cyclist crosses the road.
b Continue because the cyclist must give way to you.
c Brake heavily to give way to the cyclist.

16. 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.

17. 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

18. The outside mirrors of your car should be adjusted so that a part of the mirror shows

a your reflection.
b the inside of your car.
c the edge of your car.

19. You are stopped at a railway crossing without gates, booms or flashing lights. A train has just passed. What should you do?

a Move off quickly so that vehicles behind you are not delayed.
b Look carefully both ways to check for other trains before moving off.
c Wait until vehicles are crossing in the other direction before moving off.

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

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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.

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

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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.

22. 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.

23. You are in a crash. The police are not in attendance. Someone is injured. What should you do?

a Make sure the injured person is alright then drive on.
b Report the crash to the nearest open police station.
c Only report the crash to the nearest open police station if property has also been damaged.

24. 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?

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a Position I
b Position II
c Position III

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

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

26. If you have a tyre blowout, you should

a immediately pull up the hand brake.
b make sure the car is under control before using the brakes.
c take your hands off the steering wheel and allow the car to slow down.

27. How should you drive out of a bend in the road?

a Accelerate a little
b Slow down a little
c Continue at the same speed

28. What should you do when a worker on the road in front of you is holding this sign?

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a Proceed slowly.
b Proceed at the speed limit.
c Stop and wait until it is safe to proceed slowly.

29. In which of these diagrams does vehicle A have to give way to vehicle B?

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a Diagram I only
b Diagram II only
c In both diagrams I and II

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?"

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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. 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%