ACT Road Rules Knowledge Test Practice Test
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- 1. Signs & Signals
A red circle with a red diagonal line through a symbol (for example a car) means:
- a.The action shown is recommended
- b.The action shown is prohibited
- c.Warning of the action ahead
- d.Parking is allowed for that vehicle
Answer: b
Explanation: A red circle with a diagonal slash is a prohibition sign; whatever it shows is not allowed. (ACT Road Rules Handbook, regulatory signs)
- 2. Signs & Signals
A black arrow bending on a yellow diamond background warns you that:
- a.The road is closed
- b.You must turn
- c.Parking ends
- d.There is a curve or bend ahead
Answer: d
Explanation: Yellow diamond warning signs alert you to conditions ahead such as a curve or bend so you can slow down in time. (ACT Road Rules Handbook, warning signs)
- 3. Give-Way Rules
At a cross-intersection with no signs or lights, you give way to:
- a.Vehicles on your left
- b.Vehicles approaching from your right
- c.Larger vehicles only
- d.No one
Answer: b
Explanation: The give-way-to-the-right rule applies at uncontrolled intersections in the ACT. (ACT Road Rules Handbook, giving way)
- 4. Give-Way Rules
You are entering a roundabout. You must:
- a.Give way to vehicles already in the roundabout
- b.Always stop even if it is clear
- c.Give way only to vehicles on your left
- d.Enter first because you are turning left
Answer: a
Explanation: Give way to any vehicle already circulating in the roundabout, and signal left as you leave. (ACT Road Rules Handbook, roundabouts)
- 5. Give-Way Rules
When you drive out of a driveway or property and cross a footpath, you must:
- a.Sound the horn and drive out
- b.Give way to pedestrians and to traffic on the road
- c.Assume pedestrians will stop
- d.Reverse out quickly
Answer: b
Explanation: You must give way to pedestrians on the footpath and to traffic when driving out of a driveway. (ACT Road Rules Handbook, giving way)
- 6. Safely Sharing the Road
When you pass a cyclist you must:
- a.Pass as close as possible
- b.Leave a safe distance (at least 1 metre at low speed limits, more at higher speeds)
- c.Force them onto the footpath
- d.Overtake on a blind bend
Answer: b
Explanation: Give bicycle riders a safe side gap when overtaking and only pass when it is safe to do so. (ACT Road Rules Handbook, cyclists)
- 7. Speed & Conditions
Unless a sign shows otherwise, the default speed limit in a built-up area of the ACT is:
- a.50 km/h
- b.40 km/h
- c.60 km/h
- d.70 km/h
Answer: a
Explanation: The default urban limit is 50 km/h where no other limit is signed. (ACT Road Rules Handbook, speed limits)
- 8. Speed & Conditions
Choosing a safe speed means you should:
- a.Always drive at the maximum limit
- b.Ignore the weather
- c.Adjust your speed for traffic, weather and road conditions, up to the limit
- d.Drive faster than trucks
Answer: c
Explanation: The posted limit is a maximum for good conditions; slow down for rain, fog, traffic or unfamiliar roads. (ACT Road Rules Handbook, safe speed)
- 9. Speed & Conditions
If you are travelling near the limit and it starts to rain heavily, you should:
- a.Ease off the accelerator and increase your following gap
- b.Brake hard immediately
- c.Keep your speed to stay ahead of traffic
- d.Turn off your lights
Answer: a
Explanation: Wet roads reduce grip; slow gradually and leave more space to stop safely. (ACT Road Rules Handbook, driving conditions)
- 10. Alcohol & Penalties
For a fully licensed driver, the general legal blood alcohol limit is under:
- a.0.00
- b.0.02
- c.0.05
- d.0.10
Answer: c
Explanation: Fully licensed drivers must stay under 0.05; novice drivers must remain at zero. (ACT Road Rules Handbook, alcohol)