ACT Road Rules Knowledge Test — All Questions

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

A red circle with a diagonal slash is a prohibition sign; whatever it shows is not allowed. (ACT Road Rules Handbook, regulatory signs)

A flashing yellow (amber) traffic light at an intersection means:

• a.Slow down and proceed with caution, giving way as normal✓
• b.Stop and wait for green
• c.You have absolute right of way
• d.The lights are turned off, ignore the intersection

A flashing amber signal means the lights are on caution mode; slow down, take care and obey the normal give-way rules. (ACT Road Rules Handbook, traffic 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✓

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)

Double continuous (unbroken) dividing lines in the centre of the road mean:

• a.You may overtake when clear
• b.They apply only to trucks
• c.Neither driver may cross the lines to overtake✓
• d.You are on a motorway

You must not cross double continuous centre lines to overtake; keep to the left of them. (ACT Road Rules Handbook, road markings)

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

The give-way-to-the-right rule applies at uncontrolled intersections in the ACT. (ACT Road Rules Handbook, giving way)

When you and an oncoming vehicle are both turning right at an intersection (across each other), you should generally:

• a.Both cut in front of each other
• b.Race through first
• c.Reverse and wait
• d.Pass to the right of each other (turn in front of one another) unless signs or markings say otherwise✓

When two vehicles turn right across each other they normally pass in front of one another (right side to right side) unless markings direct otherwise. (ACT Road Rules Handbook, turning right)

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

Give way to any vehicle already circulating in the roundabout, and signal left as you leave. (ACT Road Rules Handbook, roundabouts)

At a STOP sign you must:

• a.Slow to walking pace and continue
• b.Stop only if traffic is coming
• c.Stop completely at the line, then give way before proceeding✓
• d.Give way but not stop

A STOP sign requires a complete stop at the line every time, followed by giving way to all traffic and pedestrians. (ACT Road Rules Handbook, stop and give-way signs)

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

You must give way to pedestrians on the footpath and to traffic when driving out of a driveway. (ACT Road Rules Handbook, giving way)

The recommended minimum following distance in good conditions is:

• a.A gap of at least three seconds to the vehicle ahead✓
• b.One car length at any speed
• c.Ten metres regardless of speed
• d.No gap is needed on wide roads

Keep at least a three-second gap and increase it in poor conditions so you have room to stop. (ACT Road Rules Handbook, safe distances)

When a bus is stopped and picking up school children, or a 40 km/h bus zone applies, you should:

• a.Overtake quickly
• b.Sound the horn
• c.Slow down and watch for children stepping out✓
• d.Speed up to pass before they cross

Children may cross unexpectedly near buses; slow down and be ready to stop. (ACT Road Rules Handbook, 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

Give bicycle riders a safe side gap when overtaking and only pass when it is safe to do so. (ACT Road Rules Handbook, cyclists)

On a learner licence in the ACT you must:

• a.Drive without supervision after dark
• b.Remove your L plates on highways
• c.Only drive to work
• d.Display L plates and be supervised by a fully licensed driver✓

Learners must display L plates and drive only while supervised by an appropriately licensed driver. (ACT Road Rules Handbook, learner 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

The default urban limit is 50 km/h where no other limit is signed. (ACT Road Rules Handbook, speed limits)

In a marked school zone during the signed times, the speed limit is commonly:

• a.60 km/h
• b.40 km/h✓
• c.80 km/h
• d.100 km/h

School zones use a reduced limit (commonly 40 km/h) during the days and times shown on the signs to protect children. (ACT Road Rules Handbook, school zones)

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

The posted limit is a maximum for good conditions; slow down for rain, fog, traffic or unfamiliar roads. (ACT Road Rules Handbook, safe speed)

The main reason speed limits are lower in residential streets is that:

• a.Cars use less fuel
• b.It looks tidier
• c.Roads are wider there
• d.There are more pedestrians, children and driveways✓

Lower limits in residential areas reduce the chance and severity of crashes involving pedestrians and children. (ACT Road Rules Handbook, speed limits)

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

Wet roads reduce grip; slow gradually and leave more space to stop safely. (ACT Road Rules Handbook, driving conditions)

The blood alcohol concentration limit for a learner or provisional driver in the ACT is:

• a.0.05
• b.Zero (0.00)✓
• c.0.02
• d.0.08

Learner and provisional drivers must have a zero blood alcohol reading. (ACT Road Rules Handbook, alcohol)

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

Fully licensed drivers must stay under 0.05; novice drivers must remain at zero. (ACT Road Rules Handbook, alcohol)

Demerit points on your licence:

• a.Never lead to any penalty
• b.Can only be given to trucks
• c.Reset every week
• d.Can lead to suspension if you accrue too many, with a lower limit for learner and provisional drivers✓

Offences add demerit points; too many within the set period lead to suspension, and novice drivers reach the threshold with fewer points. (ACT Road Rules Handbook, demerit points)

Using a hand-held mobile phone while driving is:

• a.Illegal for all drivers, and fully banned in any form for learners and P-platers✓
• b.Fine for everyone
• c.Only banned at night
• d.Allowed when stopped at lights

No driver may use a hand-held phone; learner and provisional drivers must not use a phone in any way, including hands-free. (ACT Road Rules Handbook, distraction)