Practice learner permit test

Note: This is not a learner permit or licence

  • Practice Test Ref #: 2536781
  • Date Printed: 8/09/2026

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. 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

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

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

3. You are driving vehicle A. What should you do?

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a Overtake the truck now.
b Sound your horn to tell the truck driver that you are behind him.
c Stay behind the truck and leave room for it to turn.

4. What is the most important factor that reduces your risk of crashing as a new solo driver?

a Having many hours of practice solo driving in familiar traffic conditions and being supervised in unfamiliar traffic conditions
b Tackling unfamiliar and demanding traffic conditions without supervision
c Gaining more confidence in your driving skills because you passed the licence test

5. You are driving in a built up area. There are no signs indicating a speed limit. What is the maximum speed you are allowed to drive?

a 40 km/h
b 50 km/h
c 60 km/h

6. Your vehicle breaks down at the side of the road. What should you do?

a Turn on your hazard warning lights.
b Turn on your right indicator.
c Put your headlights on full beam.

7. When is fatigue likely to be a significant problem for you as a driver?

a During those times when you are normally asleep
b After you drink coffee
c After you fail to take medication

8. Which vehicle must give way?

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a The motorcycle
b Vehicle A
c The vehicle that enters the intersection last must give way.

9. What does this sign mean?

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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.

10. You are driving in this position when the tram slows down and stops at a tram stop. What should you do?

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a Stop.
b Continue driving slowly, watching for pedestrians.
c Move to the left of the lane and drive at 10 km/h.

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

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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.

12. Which vehicle must give way?

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

13. What can you do about blind spots when you drive?

a Set up your rear view mirrors so there are no blind spots.
b Know where your blind spots are and do a head check regularly.
c Have your eyesight checked regularly.

14. You are driving towards another vehicle at night. How close are you allowed to get to the other vehicle before you must 'dip' your headlights?

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a 50 metres
b 100 metres
c 200 metres

15. You are driving on a road where the speed limit is 110 km/h. How can you reduce the amount of fuel you use?

a Drive at a steady speed of 90 km/h.
b Drive at a steady speed of 110 km/h.
c Regularly alternate between speeds of 90 km/h and 110 km/h.

16. There are double white continuous lines painted in the centre of the road. Are you allowed to cross the lines to overtake?

a You may cross the lines at any time.
b You may only cross the lines to overtake if the road ahead is clear.
c You must not cross the lines to overtake.

17. Who must give way to the pedestrian?

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

18. 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.

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

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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.

20. What does this sign warn you about?

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

21. A red traffic light means that you must

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

22. You are driving vehicle A. Which vehicles must you give way to?

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

23. Learner drivers will consistently make good driving decisions

a only after a lot of experience and practice.
b straight away because they have good reflexes.
c after the first two practice sessions.

24. 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.

25. 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.

26. 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

27. 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

28. What is one thing you should try if your brakes fail?

a Quickly apply the handbrake.
b Pump on the brake pedal hard and fast.
c Stay in the same gear and sound your horn.

29. You are driving vehicle A. What is the safest way to leave the roundabout?

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a Give way to vehicle B before you leave.
b Move across to the left lane as you leave.
c Stay in the right lane as you leave.

30. 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

31. 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.

32. 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.