Practice learner permit test : VicRoads

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. What does this sign warn you about?

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

2. Before you go for your licence you should practise driving with your supervising driver

a	only during the daylight hours.
b	at different times of the day and night.
c	only when the roads are not busy.

3. Good drivers can predict what may happen around them. How do they get this skill?

a	They have a natural ability to drive well.
b	They have had lots of experience driving in different situations.
c	They only drive in the same areas.

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

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

5. 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

6. 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.

7. You are driving vehicle A. What should you do as you enter the freeway?

a	Stop.
b	Slow down.
c	Adjust your speed to match the freeway traffic.

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

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

9. You are driving vehicle A. Which path must your vehicle take?

a	Path I
b	Path II
c	Either Path I or Path II

10. Vehicles A and B have collided. The most likely cause of this collision is that

a	the driver of vehicle A failed to give way to vehicle B.
b	the driver of vehicle B was not concentrating and didn't see vehicle A.
c	the driver of vehicle B was travelling too fast to enter the intersection safely.

11. You are approaching a stationary tram. What must you do?

a	Stop at the rear of the tram and give way to both pedestrians.
b	Drive slowly around the pedestrians.
c	Sound your horn to warn the pedestrians to wait for you to drive past.

12. Which statement applies to this sign?

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.

13. What does this road sign indicate?

a	There is a T-intersection ahead.
b	The left lane ends, prepare to move into another lane.
c	Travel slowly if you are in the left lane.

14. When are you allowed to drive above the speed limit?

a	When overtaking on a freeway
b	In an emergency
c	Never

15. 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.

16. 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.

17. This sign indicates

a	a bend in the road.
b	a slippery road surface.
c	a bumpy road.

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

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

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

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

20. What type of intersection is ahead?

a	Cross-road
b	T-intersection
c	Staggered side road junction

21. Which vehicle is NOT allowed to make a U-turn?

a	Vehicle A
b	Vehicle B
c	Vehicle C

22. Which vehicle must give way?

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

23. What does this sign indicate will happen between 3.30-6.30 pm Monday to Friday?

a	Tow trucks are allowed to park in this area.
b	Your vehicle will be towed away if you park in this area.
c	Tow trucks have right of way over vehicles in this area.

24. 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.

25. Vehicles B and C have collided. The most likely cause of this collision is that

a	vehicle A stopped without any warning.
b	vehicle C was travelling too fast.
c	vehicle B moved to the left lane without checking for a clear space.

26. Which vehicle must give way?

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

27. 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

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

a	the cyclist only.
b	the pedestrian only.
c	both the cyclist and the pedestrian.

29. You are driving vehicle A out of the driveway. When should you sound your horn?

a	Always
b	When you don't have a clear view of the footpath
c	Never

30. 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.

31. 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

32. 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.

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