Practice learner permit test

Note: This is not a learner permit or licence

  • Practice Test Ref #: 2544314
  • Date Printed: 28/09/2026

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 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.

2. You are driving a car. You need to move into a bus lane to turn. What is the maximum distance you may travel in a bus lane?

a 100 metres
b 150 metres
c 200 metres

3. You are driving vehicle A. You must give way to

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a pedestrian I only.
b pedestrian II only.
c both pedestrians I and II.

4. 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.

5. What should you do with your eyes while driving?

a Focus your eyes on the vehicle in front.
b Keep watching the traffic all around you.
c Keep your eyes fixed on the rear view mirror.

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

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a Give way to vehicle B.
b Speed up to overtake vehicle B.
c Flash your headlights.

7. Which vehicles are allowed to park to the left of this sign?

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a Any vehicle carrying goods
b Vehicles engaged in construction work in or near the zone
c Trucks only

8. What should you do when a worker on the road in front of you is holding this sign?

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a Proceed slowly.
b Proceed at the speed limit.
c Stop and wait until it is safe to proceed slowly.

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

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a Vehicle A
b Vehicle B
c Vehicle C

10. You are driving vehicle A. There are no oncoming vehicles. Which diagram shows a situation where overtaking is allowed?

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a Diagram I
b Diagram II
c Diagram III

11. This sign indicates that

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a there are curves in the road for the next 45 kilometres.
b 45 km/h is the minimum speed you should drive around the curve.
c 45 km/h is the maximum speed you should drive around the curve in good conditions.

12. Who has the highest risk of crashing?

a Learner permit drivers
b P1 probationary licence drivers
c P2 probationary licence drivers

13. Which vehicle must give way?

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

14. What does this sign mean?

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

15. 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.

16. 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

17. 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.

18. Which driver needs to do a head check to see the other vehicle?

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a The driver of vehicle A only
b The driver of vehicle B only
c Both drivers

19. 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.

20. You are driving while very tired. You suddenly realise you cannot remember the last few kilometres of road. You should

a open a window and keep driving.
b drive faster to frighten yourself into staying awake.
c pull over and sleep.

21. What does this sign mean?

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a Vehicles must stop and give way.
b Pedestrians must stop.
c Vehicles must stop only when another vehicle is coming.

22. 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

23. 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

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. 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.

26. 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

27. 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.

28. 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

29. What does this sign warn you about?

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

30. 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.

31. 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

32. 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%