Practice learner permit test

Note: This is not a learner permit or licence

  • Practice Test Ref #: 2553332
  • Date Printed: 19/10/2026

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 driving vehicle A. Who must give way?

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a Vehicle B must give way to you.
b You must give way to vehicle B.
c The drivers can decide who gives way.

2. 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.

3. Which statement applies to this sign?

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a You are travelling on road M79.
b You will reach Harcourt before you reach Kyneton.
c The speed limit when driving through Harcourt is 50 km/h.

4. 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.

5. 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

6. "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.

7. What is the best advice for learner drivers about driving at night?

a Don't do it because the crash risk is higher.
b Practise driving at night with an experienced supervisor.
c Drive very slowly because the crash risk is higher.

8. You want to reduce your risk of crashing as a new solo driver. What is the most important thing you can do before you get your licence?

a Practise driving on your own in a safe area off the road.
b Have ten driving lessons from a qualified instructor.
c Have at least 120 hours of supervised driving experience in a wide range of driving conditions.

9. What is a good way to test some of your driving performance when you are in a safe place?

a Reverse in a straight line for an extended distance.
b Accelerate as hard as possible around a corner.
c Speed up, then brake suddenly.

10. 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.

11. Which vehicle should go first?

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a Vehicle A
b Vehicle B
c Vehicle C

12. 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

13. A tram stops ahead of your vehicle. Pedestrians get off the tram and wait to cross in front of you. You must stop

a level with the driver's door.
b level with the rear of the tram.
c level with the rear door.

14. What does this sign warn you about?

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

15. A bus is stopped at a bus stop in a built-up area. The bus is indicating right. You see this sign on the back of the bus. What does it mean?

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a You are not allowed to overtake the bus.
b The bus will give way to you if the road narrows.
c You must be prepared to let the bus pull into your lane.

16. Which of these things is most likely to cause drowsiness in drivers?

a Driving with windows open
b Consuming a reasonable quantity of alcohol
c Drinking strong coffee

17. A vehicle making a U-turn must give way to

a oncoming traffic only.
b traffic overtaking it only.
c all vehicles and pedestrians.

18. 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.

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

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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

20. When must vehicle A give way to vehicle B?

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a Only when vehicle B is next to vehicle A
b Only when vehicle B would need to brake hard to let vehicle A into its lane
c Always

21. 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.

22. What should you do when you see horses on the road?

a Slow down or stop if necessary to avoid a collision.
b Drive past quickly.
c Sound your horn until the horses move out of your way.

23. 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

24. 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.

25. Learner drivers are more likely to improve their skills if they

a only drive in safe conditions.
b have a variety of different driving experiences.
c mainly practise driving on long straight roads.

26. 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

27. 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.

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

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

29. 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

30. 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.

31. The speed limit is 10 km/h. What else does this sign indicate?

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a Vehicles must give way to pedestrians.
b Pedestrians must give way to vehicles.
c The road is divided into two lanes. One lane is for pedestrians and the other for vehicles.

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

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a Vehicle A
b Vehicle B
c Vehicle C