Queensland Learner Written Test Practice Test
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A full bank of original Queensland Learner Written Test practice questions across the official content areas, weighted like the real exam, with explanations. Free, no signup.
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A multiple-choice exam. Practice by topic here, then take the full timed mock exam to gauge readiness.
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Sample practice questions
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- 1. Signs & Signals
You come to a red octagonal STOP sign where a road meets a busier road. What must you do?
- a.Roll through slowly if it looks clear
- b.Come to a complete stop behind the line, then give way before entering
- c.Stop only when a car is coming
- d.Give a hand signal and keep driving
Answer: b
Explanation: A STOP sign means a full stop behind the line every time, then give way before you enter. (Your Keys to Driving in Queensland)
- 2. Signs & Signals
Above a lane, an overhead signal displays a red 'X'. What does it mean for that lane?
- a.Drive faster to clear the lane
- b.The lane is for buses only
- c.The lane is closed; you must not drive in it
- d.Overtaking is allowed in that lane
Answer: c
Explanation: A red 'X' overhead means the lane is closed and you must not drive in it; move safely into an open lane. (Your Keys to Driving in Queensland)
- 3. Signs & Signals
A yellow (amber) traffic light appears as you approach the intersection. What should you do?
- a.Always speed up to get through
- b.Stop if you can do so safely; the light is about to turn red
- c.Treat it exactly like a green light
- d.Stop only if a camera is present
Answer: b
Explanation: A yellow light means stop if it is safe to do so, because the light is about to turn red. Only continue if stopping would be dangerous. (Your Keys to Driving in Queensland)
- 4. Give Way Rules
You are turning right at an intersection while an oncoming car is going straight ahead. Who goes first?
- a.You do, because you signalled first
- b.Whoever is the larger vehicle
- c.You do, because you are turning
- d.The oncoming car; you must give way to it
Answer: d
Explanation: When turning right you must give way to oncoming vehicles going straight ahead or turning left. (Your Keys to Driving in Queensland)
- 5. Give Way Rules
At a T-intersection with no signs, which driver must give way?
- a.The driver on the continuing road
- b.The vehicle already stopped
- c.The driver on the road that ends (the terminating road)
- d.Neither driver
Answer: c
Explanation: At a T-intersection the driver on the terminating road (the one that ends) must give way to traffic on the continuing road. (Your Keys to Driving in Queensland)
- 6. Sharing the Road Safely
As a Queensland learner or P1 driver, when may you use your mobile phone while driving?
- a.Hands-free calls are allowed
- b.When stopped at the lights
- c.For maps and music only
- d.Never; learner and P1 drivers must not use a mobile phone at all while driving
Answer: d
Explanation: Learner and P1 drivers in Queensland must not use a mobile phone at all while driving, including hands-free and while stopped in traffic. (Your Keys to Driving in Queensland)
- 7. Sharing the Road Safely
Two lanes are merging into one where the lane lines end. What is the correct thing to do?
- a.Force your way in front
- b.Give way to any vehicle that is ahead of you as the lanes merge (zip merge)
- c.Speed up so you are never behind
- d.Stop in the lane and wait for a large gap
Answer: b
Explanation: Where lane lines end and traffic merges, give way to any vehicle that is ahead of you and merge like a zip, one after the other. (Your Keys to Driving in Queensland)
- 8. Speed & Road Conditions
What is the maximum speed a Queensland learner or P1 driver may travel, even where the posted limit is higher?
- a.80 km/h
- b.90 km/h
- c.100 km/h
- d.There is no special limit
Answer: c
Explanation: Learner and P1 drivers in Queensland must not exceed 100 km/h, even where the posted limit is higher. (Your Keys to Driving in Queensland)
- 9. Speed & Road Conditions
The road is wet after heavy rain. How does this affect your stopping distance?
- a.It shortens it
- b.It has no effect
- c.It only matters at night
- d.It lengthens it, so you should slow down and leave a bigger gap
Answer: d
Explanation: Wet roads increase stopping distance because tyres have less grip, so reduce speed and increase your following gap beyond the usual 3 seconds. (Your Keys to Driving in Queensland)
- 10. Alcohol, Drugs & Demerit Points
What is the general blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for a fully licensed (open licence) driver in Queensland?
- a.0.00
- b.0.02
- c.Under 0.05
- d.0.08
Answer: c
Explanation: An open licence holder must stay under 0.05, but learner and provisional drivers must remain at zero until they gain an open licence. (Your Keys to Driving in Queensland)