SA Learner's Permit Theory Test — All Questions
22 questions
You approach a red octagonal STOP sign. What must you do?
- a.Slow and roll through if clear
- b.Come to a complete stop behind the line, then give way before entering✓
- c.Stop only if traffic is coming
- d.Give way but do not stop
A STOP sign requires a complete stop behind the line every time, then give way before you enter. (The Driver's Handbook)
A triangular GIVE WAY sign faces you. What does it require?
- a.Slow down and, if necessary, stop, to give way to traffic and pedestrians✓
- b.A full stop every time
- c.Give way only to vehicles on your left
- d.Nothing, it is only advice
A GIVE WAY sign means slow down and be ready to stop so you can give way to traffic and pedestrians before proceeding. (The Driver's Handbook)
You see a rectangular sign with white writing on a blue background. What kind of information does this usually give?
- a.A warning of a hazard
- b.A prohibition you must obey
- c.A speed limit
- d.Guidance or services information, such as directions or facilities✓
Blue and white signs generally give guidance and service information, such as directions, parking or facilities, rather than a legal rule or a hazard warning. (The Driver's Handbook)
A yellow diamond-shaped sign shows a symbol of a slippery road. What is this sign?
- a.A legal speed limit
- b.A guide sign
- c.A warning that the road may be slippery, so slow down and take care✓
- d.A no-entry sign
Yellow diamond signs are warnings. A slippery-road symbol warns you the surface may be slippery so you should slow down and drive with care. (The Driver's Handbook)
You are at traffic lights and a red arrow shows for the direction you want to go. What must you do?
- a.Proceed slowly with care
- b.Wait; you must not go in that direction until the arrow turns green✓
- c.Treat it as a give way
- d.Turn if no pedestrians are present
A red arrow means you must not travel in that direction until the arrow turns green. Wait behind the line. (The Driver's Handbook)
At a cross intersection with no signs or traffic lights, to whom must you give way?
- a.Vehicles on your left
- b.Vehicles on your right✓
- c.Nobody, you have priority
- d.Only buses and trucks
At an uncontrolled intersection you must give way to any vehicle approaching from your right. (The Driver's Handbook)
You are turning right and an oncoming car is going straight ahead. Who must give way?
- a.The oncoming car
- b.Whoever signalled first
- c.You must give way to the oncoming car✓
- d.Neither driver
A driver turning right must give way to oncoming vehicles going straight ahead or turning left. (The Driver's Handbook)
You are about to enter a roundabout while another vehicle is already travelling in it. What must you do?
- a.Give way to the vehicle already in the roundabout✓
- b.Enter first because you reached the line first
- c.Give way only to vehicles on your left
- d.Accelerate to merge in front
When entering a roundabout you must give way to any vehicle already in it, and signal left as you leave where practical. (The Driver's Handbook)
At a T-intersection with no signs, which driver must give way?
- a.The driver on the continuing road
- b.The slower driver
- c.Neither driver
- d.The driver on the road that ends (the terminating road)✓
At a T-intersection the driver on the terminating road must give way to all traffic on the continuing road. (The Driver's Handbook)
You are turning into a side street where a pedestrian has started to cross. What must you do?
- a.Continue, because turning drivers go first
- b.Give way to the pedestrian crossing the road you are turning into✓
- c.Sound your horn to hurry them
- d.Give way only if a vehicle is also turning
When turning at an intersection you must give way to pedestrians crossing the road you are entering. (The Driver's Handbook)
You are overtaking a bicycle rider on a road with a 50 km/h limit. What is the minimum passing distance?
- a.No minimum
- b.0.5 metres
- c.At least 1 metre✓
- d.At least 3 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. (The Driver's Handbook)
As a South Australian learner or P1 driver, when may you use a mobile phone while driving?
- a.Hands-free is allowed
- b.When stopped at the lights
- c.For navigation only
- d.Never; learner and P1 drivers must not use a mobile phone at all while driving✓
Learner and P1 drivers in South Australia must not use a mobile phone at all while driving, including hands-free and while stopped in traffic. (The Driver's Handbook)
What is a safe minimum following distance behind the vehicle ahead in good conditions?
- a.One car length at any speed
- b.At least a 3-second gap, increased in poor conditions✓
- c.Half a car length
- d.As close as possible
Keep at least a 3-second gap in good conditions and increase it in rain, at night, or behind vehicles that block your view. (The Driver's Handbook)
A motorcyclist is riding near your vehicle in traffic. Why do you need to take extra care?
- a.Motorcycles are smaller and can be hidden in your blind spots, so check carefully before changing lanes✓
- b.Motorcycles are always slower than cars
- c.Motorcyclists never need signalling
- d.Motorcycles cannot be affected by your movements
Motorcyclists are smaller and easier to miss. Check mirrors and blind spots and signal early so riders can anticipate your movements. (The Driver's Handbook)
You are in a built-up area in South Australia with no speed limit signs. What is the default limit?
- a.40 km/h
- b.50 km/h✓
- c.60 km/h
- d.70 km/h
The default speed limit in a built-up area with no signs is 50 km/h. Drive to the posted limit where signs are shown. (The Driver's Handbook)
What is the maximum speed a South Australian learner (L) 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 South Australia must not exceed 100 km/h, even where the posted limit is higher. (The Driver's Handbook)
In South Australia you are passing a stationary emergency vehicle that is displaying flashing red or blue lights. To what speed must you slow?
- a.25 km/h✓
- b.40 km/h
- c.60 km/h
- d.No change is needed
In South Australia you must slow to 25 km/h when passing a stationary emergency vehicle displaying flashing lights, then pass with care. (The Driver's Handbook)
The road is wet and visibility is poor in heavy rain. How should you drive?
- a.Keep to the posted limit no matter what
- b.Follow closer to the car ahead
- c.Turn your lights off to cut glare
- d.Slow down below the limit and increase your following distance, because stopping takes longer✓
The limit is a maximum for good conditions. In rain, slow down, leave a bigger gap, and use headlights, because grip is reduced and stopping distances grow. (The Driver's Handbook)
What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for a South Australian learner or P1 driver?
- a.Zero (0.00)✓
- b.0.02
- c.0.05
- d.0.08
Learner and provisional (P1 and P2) drivers in South Australia must have a zero (0.00) blood alcohol concentration whenever they drive. (The Driver's Handbook)
What is the general blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for a fully licensed driver in South Australia?
- a.0.00
- b.0.02
- c.Under 0.05✓
- d.0.08
A fully licensed driver must stay under 0.05, but learner and provisional drivers must remain at zero until they gain a full licence. (The Driver's Handbook)
How does the demerit point threshold for a learner or P1 driver compare with a full licence holder in South Australia?
- a.It is higher for new drivers
- b.It is lower; new drivers face disqualification after accumulating fewer demerit points✓
- c.It is exactly the same
- d.Demerit points do not apply to new drivers
Learner and P1 drivers face disqualification after accumulating fewer demerit points than a full licence holder. Confirm the current figure with the official source. (The Driver's Handbook)
Which statement about drug driving in South Australia is correct?
- a.Only alcohol is tested by police
- b.Illegal drugs are acceptable if you feel able to drive
- c.Medicines never affect driving
- 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, and police carry out roadside saliva testing. Some medicines can also impair driving. (The Driver's Handbook)