Practice learner permit test

Note: This is not a learner permit or licence

  • Practice Test Ref #: 2493788
  • Date Printed: 13/06/2026

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. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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

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 driving vehicle A. How should you manage the driving risk?

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a Complete your turn.
b Wait until you can see where the cyclist is going.
c Wait until the traffic lights are red before you turn.

6. You approach this set of traffic lights. The yellow light is flashing and there are no pedestrians waiting to cross. What should you do?

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a Stop.
b Drive through carefully.
c Wait for a green light.

7. 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.

8. Speeding increases the risk of a crash because it

a slows your reflexes.
b increases the number of road hazards.
c reduces the time for scanning the driving situation.

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. When is vehicle A allowed to turn right?

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a Before vehicle B turns right
b After vehicle B has turned right
c Vehicle A is not allowed to turn right.

12. When are you allowed to park for three hours on either side of this sign?

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a At 10.00 am on a Saturday
b At 8.30 am on a Monday
c At 10.00 am on a Friday

13. 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.

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

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

15. What should be the main aim of a learner driver?

a To pass their licence test
b To drive consistently with no mistakes
c To take their licence test after less than ten lessons

16. 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

17. You are entering a lane of traffic from the side of the road. How long must you signal with your indicators before you pull out?

a Up to 2 seconds
b At least 5 seconds
c More than 10 seconds

18. You are sharing a lane with a cyclist. What is the minimum distance you should leave between your vehicle and the cyclist?

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a 1 metre
b 2 metres
c 3 metres

19. 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

20. You are driving vehicle A when a tennis ball rolls onto the road ahead of you. You should

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a immediately brake as hard as possible.
b swerve into the opposite (oncoming) lane.
c touch the brakes and prepare to slow down.

21. 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.

22. 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.

23. 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

24. Which statement applies to this sign?

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a It is 440 kilometres to Korumburra.
b Leongatha is a destination along this road.
c You will reach Poowong if you continue on road B440.

25. 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.

26. You are driving vehicle A. You want to turn left. How must you approach the intersection?

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a As close to the left side of the road as possible
b As close to the left side of the broken white line as possible
c As close to the middle of the lane as possible

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

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

28. 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.

29. 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.

30. You are driving along a road with overhead lane signals. Which lane are you allowed to use?

a Any lane
b A lane under a red X
c Any lane under a green or white arrow

31. 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.

32. 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.