ACT Road Rules Knowledge Test — All Questions

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)