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 does this sign warn you about?

a	Pedestrian crossing ahead
b	Railway crossing ahead
c	Traffic intersection ahead

2. You are driving on a multi-lane freeway. There are no transit lanes. When are you allowed to drive in the right lane?

a	Only to overtake or when the road is congested
b	Only if you are travelling at the speed limit
c	At any time

3. What does this sign tell you?

a	The minimum speed at which you can travel
b	The maximum speed at which you can travel
c	The recommended speed at which you should travel

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

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

5. Which vehicle should go first?

a	Vehicle A
b	Vehicle B
c	Vehicle C

6. What does this sign mean?

a	You may stop at the kerb as long as you do not get out of your vehicle.
b	You may stop at the kerb for up to two minutes.
c	You must not stop at the kerb.

7. You are driving vehicle A out of the driveway. When should you sound your horn?

a	Always
b	When you don't have a clear view of the footpath
c	Never

8. What is the speed limit on roads without speed limit signs outside built-up areas in Victoria?

a	60 km/h
b	80 km/h
c	100 km/h

9. One of the real challenges of driving is

a	driving safely with noisy passengers in your car.
b	keeping your car clean and tidy.
c	going on a long drive regularly.

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. How should you enter the exit ramp of a freeway?

a	Stop and give way to any other vehicles.
b	Continue to drive at the same speed.
c	Adjust your speed once you have entered the exit ramp.

14. David is a P1 driver. He wants to use the GPS navigation system in his car. What must he do to reduce the risk of crashing?

a	Turn off the GPS sound and rely only on the images.
b	Program the GPS before starting his journey.
c	Keep the GPS on his lap and use voice controls so he does not have to reach for it while driving.

15. 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.

16. What does this sign mean?

a	The exit to Warragul is 2 km away.
b	Warragul is 2 km away.
c	Exit immediately for Warragul.

17. It is 5.00 pm on Monday. You see this sign in your lane. Which of these are you allowed to do?

a	Park your vehicle.
b	Change lanes.
c	Drop off a passenger.

18. In which of these situations are you allowed to drive in a bus lane?

a	When you plan to turn left in less than 100 metres
b	When the traffic in other lanes has stopped moving
c	When making a three point turn

19. Before you go for your licence you should practise driving with your supervising driver

a	only during the daylight hours.
b	at different times of the day and night.
c	only when the roads are not busy.

20. You are in vehicle A. Vehicle B is driving too closely behind you. What should you do?

a	Speed up.
b	Sound your horn.
c	Maintain a steady speed.

21. When are you allowed to drive above the speed limit?

a	When overtaking on a freeway
b	In an emergency
c	Never

22. What is one way of telling that you are becoming more skilled as a driver?

a	You make correct decisions before your supervising driver tells you what to do.
b	You get annoyed with other drivers when they make a mistake.
c	You move off more quickly from stop signs.

23. Who must give way to the pedestrian?

a	Neither vehicle A nor vehicle B
b	Both vehicle A and vehicle B
c	Vehicle B only

24. 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.

25. 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.

26. You are driving in heavy traffic. Your lane is blocked by a vehicle turning right.

a	Wait until the vehicle turns, then proceed.
b	Sound your horn until the vehicle turns.
c	Try to squeeze past on the footpath on the left of the vehicle.

27. 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

28. You are the driver of vehicle A. You are parked and about to enter the stream of traffic. You must give way to

a	the cyclist only.
b	vehicle B only.
c	both the cyclist and vehicle B.

29. Which vehicle must signal to leave the roundabout if practical?

a	Vehicle A only
b	Vehicle B only
c	Both vehicle A and vehicle B

30. When entering a roundabout you must give way to

a	all vehicles in the roundabout to your right only.
b	all vehicles in the roundabout to your left only.
c	all vehicles already in the roundabout.

31. 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%

32. When is the surface of a sealed road likely to be most slippery?

a	When it has not rained for weeks
b	When it begins to rain
c	After several hours of rain

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