Queensland Learner Written Test — All Questions
22 questions
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
A STOP sign means a full stop behind the line every time, then give way before you enter. (Your Keys to Driving in Queensland)
A triangular GIVE WAY sign faces you. What does it require?
- a.Slow down and, if necessary, stop, so you can give way to other traffic and pedestrians✓
- b.Come to a complete stop every time
- c.Give way only to vehicles turning right
- d.Nothing, it is only a suggestion
A GIVE WAY sign means slow down and be prepared to stop to give way to traffic and pedestrians before you proceed. (Your Keys to Driving in Queensland)
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
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)
You see a yellow diamond-shaped sign showing a bend symbol. What is this sign telling you?
- a.It is a legal speed limit for the bend
- b.Parking is allowed on the bend
- c.The road is closed ahead
- d.It is a warning of a curve ahead, so prepare and slow if needed✓
Yellow diamond signs are warnings. A curve symbol warns of a bend ahead so you can slow to a safe speed. (Your Keys to Driving in Queensland)
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
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)
At a cross intersection with no signs or traffic lights, to whom must you give way?
- a.Vehicles coming from your left
- b.Vehicles coming from your right✓
- c.Nobody, you have priority
- d.Only motorcycles
At an uncontrolled intersection you must give way to any vehicle approaching from your right. (Your Keys to Driving in Queensland)
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✓
When turning right you must give way to oncoming vehicles going straight ahead or turning left. (Your Keys to Driving in Queensland)
You are entering a roundabout as another vehicle is already going around it. What must you do?
- a.Give way to the vehicle already in the roundabout✓
- b.Enter first because you were there first
- c.Give way only to vehicles on your left
- d.Accelerate to merge ahead of it
You must give way to any vehicle already in the roundabout before you enter, and signal left as you leave where practical. (Your Keys to Driving in Queensland)
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
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)
You are turning at an intersection into a road where pedestrians are crossing. What must you do?
- a.Continue, as turning drivers have priority
- b.Give way to the pedestrians crossing the road you are turning into✓
- c.Sound your horn so they move
- d.Give way only if they are on your right
When turning at an intersection you must give way to pedestrians crossing the road you are turning into. (Your Keys to Driving in Queensland)
You are overtaking a bicycle rider on a road with a 60 km/h limit. What minimum passing distance must you leave?
- a.No minimum applies
- b.0.5 metres
- c.At least 1 metre✓
- d.At least 2.5 metres
You must leave at least 1 metre when passing a bicycle rider where the limit is 60 km/h or less, and at least 1.5 metres where it is over 60 km/h. (Your Keys to Driving in Queensland)
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✓
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)
You are driving a long distance and start to feel drowsy. What is the safest action?
- a.Take a break and rest; stop driving when you feel fatigued✓
- b.Turn up the radio and keep going
- c.Wind the window down and drive faster to finish sooner
- d.Ignore it, as tiredness does not affect driving
Fatigue slows reaction time and judgement. On long Queensland trips, plan rest stops and stop driving when you feel tired. (Your Keys to Driving in Queensland)
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
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)
You are in a built-up area in Queensland with no speed signs. What is the default speed limit?
- a.40 km/h
- b.50 km/h✓
- c.60 km/h
- d.80 km/h
In a built-up area with no signs the default limit is 50 km/h. Drive to the posted limit where signs are shown. (Your Keys to Driving in Queensland)
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
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)
You approach a stationary police car on the roadside displaying flashing lights, in a 70 km/h zone. What must you do?
- a.Slow to 40 km/h and pass with care✓
- b.Keep at 70 km/h
- c.Stop completely on the road
- d.Speed up to pass quickly
You must slow to 40 km/h when passing a stationary emergency vehicle displaying flashing lights, then pass safely. (Your Keys to Driving in Queensland)
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✓
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)
What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for a Queensland learner or P1 driver?
- a.Zero (0.00)✓
- b.0.02
- c.0.05
- d.0.08
Learner, P1 and P2 provisional drivers in Queensland must have a zero (0.00) blood alcohol concentration whenever they drive. (Your Keys to Driving in Queensland)
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
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)
How does the demerit point threshold for a learner or provisional driver compare with an open licence holder?
- a.It is higher for learners
- b.It is lower; new drivers reach their limit and face action with fewer points than open licence holders✓
- c.It is exactly the same
- d.Demerit points do not apply to learners
Learner and provisional drivers have a lower demerit point threshold than open licence holders, so a smaller number of offences can lead to suspension. Check the current figure with the official source. (Your Keys to Driving in Queensland)
Which statement about drug driving in Queensland is correct?
- a.Only alcohol can be tested at the roadside
- b.Illegal drugs are acceptable if you feel fine
- c.Medicines never affect driving ability
- d.It is an offence to drive with certain drugs present, and police conduct roadside drug testing✓
It is an offence to drive with prescribed illegal drugs in your system; police carry out roadside saliva testing, and some medicines can also impair driving. (Your Keys to Driving in Queensland)