Practice learner permit test

Note: This is not a learner permit or licence

  • Practice Test Ref #: 2528457
  • Date Printed: 19/08/2026

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. 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

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

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a both vehicle B and vehicle C.
b vehicle B only.
c neither vehicle B nor vehicle C.

3. 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.

4. It is said that driving is like playing sport. This is because sport and driving both

a involve physical effort.
b need a lot of practice.
c are competitive.

5. "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.

6. 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.

7. Janelle has a P1 probationary licence. She pulls over to the side of the road but does not park her car. What is she NOT allowed to do?

a Listen to music from the car's stereo.
b Talk to a passenger in the back seat.
c Make a call on a hands-free mobile phone.

8. 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

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

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

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

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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.

11. 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.

12. 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

13. 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

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

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a vehicle B only.
b vehicle C only.
c neither vehicle B nor vehicle C.

15. 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.

16. 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.

17. This sign indicates a railway level crossing. It is important to realise that

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a trains will be coming from one direction only.
b trains will not travel in the same direction on the two tracks.
c after one train has passed, another may be coming immediately from either direction.

18. You are approaching a railway crossing. A railway employee is signalling you to stop. You cannot see any trains coming. What should you do?

a Stop.
b Slow down and drive carefully across.
c Sound your horn and drive across as quickly as possible.

19. Which vehicle must give way?

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

20. You park at the side of the road. You leave three metres of the road clear. Which road lines are you allowed to park opposite?

a A continuous yellow edge line at the side of the road
b Continuous double white lines in the centre of the road
c A broken white line in the centre of the road

21. You want to drive on the tram tracks to turn right. A tram is in the tram lane next to you. What should you do?

a Let the tram pass, then turn.
b Move ahead quickly to pass the tram so you can turn.
c Continue straight ahead, because you are not allowed to turn across the tram tracks.

22. 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.

23. Which vehicles are allowed to load or unload here?

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a Passenger cars
b Courier cars
c Vehicles with a gross vehicle mass over 4.5 tonnes

24. 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

25. 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.

26. 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.

27. 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

28. 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.

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

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

30. 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

31. 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.

32. What does this sign tell you?

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a The minimum speed at which you can travel
b The maximum speed at which you can travel
c The recommended speed at which you should travel