About this quiz

This 45-question driving test is designed to help you practice and prepare for your learner's permit or driver knowledge test in Australia. While this quiz covers essential road rules, penalties, and defensive driving techniques, it is not the official driving test. The questions provided are a study guide only and should be used alongside official resources from your state's transport authority.

Understanding Australian road rules is crucial for safe driving, and this quiz will test your knowledge on topics like road signs, speed limits, high-beam usage, fatigue management, penalties, and legal driving requirements.

Use this test to identify areas where you need more practice before attempting your official learner's test. For the most up-to-date information, always check with your local state or territory transport authority.

General knowledge

1. What should you do if you see a stop sign but there is no painted stop line?
2. If a pedestrian is crossing at a pedestrian crossing but there is no traffic light, do you have to stop?
3. What is the speed limit in a built-up area unless otherwise signed?
4. When merging onto a freeway, what should you do?
5. Are you allowed to drive a car towing more than one trailer?
6. How close can you park to another vehicle when parked parallel to the kerb?
7. When driving at sunset or dawn, what lights should you use?
8. What should you do if your vehicle runs off the edge of the road?
9. Can you double-park next to a parked vehicle?
10. When can you use your mobile phone while driving?

Road safety and traffic signs

11. What does a flashing yellow traffic light mean?
12. You are driving and hear a siren from an emergency vehicle. What should you do?
13. How far must you stay behind another vehicle in good driving conditions?
14. When can you use fog lights?
15. What does a sign showing a red circle with a diagonal line through it indicate?
16. When should you turn on your hazard lights?
17. What does a broken white line down the middle of the road mean?
18. What should you do when you approach a railway crossing with no lights or boom gates?
19. Can you drive through a red light if there are no cars around?
20. If the road has no marked lanes, where should you drive?

High beams and visibility

21. What is the minimum distance at which you must switch your high beams to headlights?
22. What should you do if an oncoming car's headlights dazzle you?
23. When should you use your high-beam headlights?
24. What should you do if it is foggy and your vehicle has no fog lights?
25. What does it mean if another driver flashes their headlights at you?

Fatigue and driver awareness

26. What is the least amount of sleep most people need to avoid driving tired?
27. How often should you take a rest break when driving long distances?
28. What are the signs of driver fatigue?
29. What can you do to ensure you aren’t tempted to use your phone while driving?
30. Can you wear headphones while driving?

Legal and penalties

31. If you are caught driving unlicensed or while disqualified, what are the possible penalties?
32. What offences can cameras catch you committing when driving?
33. What happens if you are caught speeding in a school zone?
34. What is the penalty for running a red light in Australia?
35. Can a learner driver drive without a supervising driver?
36. If a red car on the left has been driving in the bus lane for 300m, are they allowed to do this?
37. What happens if you refuse a roadside breath test?
38. Can police confiscate your car for dangerous driving offences?
39. Are cyclists allowed to ride two abreast on the road?
40. Is it legal to drive barefoot in Australia?

Defensive driving

41. What should you do if another vehicle is tailgating you?
42. What should you do if your car starts hydroplaning in the rain?
43. How should you react to aggressive drivers?
44. What should you do if your brakes fail while driving?
45. What is the best way to avoid a rear-end collision?

Answers

1. Stop as close as possible to the intersection.
2. Yes, you must stop and give way to pedestrians.
3. 50 km/h.
4. Match the speed of traffic and merge safely.
5. No, you are only allowed to tow one trailer.
6. At least 1 metre in front and behind.
7. Low-beam headlights.
8. Slow down gradually and ease back onto the road.
9. No, it is illegal to double-park.
10. Only when legally parked or using hands-free mode.
11. Proceed with caution, give way if necessary.
12. Move to the left and allow the emergency vehicle to pass.
13. At least a 3-second gap in dry conditions.
14. Only in fog, heavy rain, or snow.
15. A prohibited action, such as no U-turn or no parking.
16. If your car has broken down or you are in an emergency.
17. You can overtake when it is safe to do so.
18. Slow down, check both directions, and proceed only if clear.
19. No, running a red light is always illegal.
20. As close to the left-hand side as practical.
21. Within 200 metres of another vehicle.
22. Look towards the left-hand side of the road.
23. When there is no oncoming traffic or vehicles in front.
24. Use low-beam headlights and drive slowly.
25. They may be warning you of a hazard or speed camera.
26. At least 7–8 hours.
27. Every two hours.
28. Yawning, drifting in lanes, slow reactions.
29. Put it on silent, use do-not-disturb mode, or place it out of reach.
30. It is legal, but not recommended as it can reduce awareness.
31. Fines, loss of licence, and possible imprisonment.
32. Speeding, running red lights, using a phone, and not wearing a seatbelt.
33. Heavier fines and additional demerit points.
34. A fine and demerit points, varying by state.
35. No, they must always have a supervising driver.
36. No, a vehicle can only travel in a bus lane for up to 100m before turning.
37. You will be charged with a serious offence and can lose your licence.
38. Yes, for hoon offences, police can confiscate your car.
39. Yes, cyclists can ride two abreast, but no more.
40. Yes, it is legal, but not recommended for safety reasons.
41. Move lanes if possible or maintain a steady speed.
42. Ease off the accelerator and avoid braking hard.
43. Stay calm, do not engage, and allow them to pass.
44. Pump the brake pedal and use the handbrake if necessary.
45. Maintain a safe following distance and stay alert.