ACT Road Rules Knowledge Test — All Questions

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)