Victoria Learner Permit Test — All Questions

You approach a red octagonal STOP sign at an intersection. What must you do?

• a.Slow down and drive through if the way looks clear
• b.Come to a complete stop, then give way before entering the intersection✓
• c.Stop only if another vehicle is already there
• d.Sound your horn and keep moving

A STOP sign requires you to come to a complete stop behind the stop line every time, then give way before you enter. (Road to Solo Driving)

A triangular GIVE WAY sign faces you as you approach an intersection. What does it require?

• a.Come to a full stop on every occasion
• b.Give way only to vehicles on your left
• c.Slow down and, if necessary, stop to give way to other traffic and pedestrians✓
• d.Nothing, it is only advice

A GIVE WAY sign means slow down and be ready to stop so you can give way to other traffic and to pedestrians before proceeding. (Road to Solo Driving)

You see a yellow diamond-shaped sign with a black symbol on it. What kind of sign is this?

• a.A warning sign alerting you to a hazard ahead✓
• b.A regulatory sign you must obey by law
• c.A parking information sign
• d.A tourist direction sign

Diamond-shaped yellow signs are warning signs; they tell you about a possible hazard ahead so you can prepare, but they are not a law you 'obey' like a red or black-and-white regulatory sign. (Road to Solo Driving)

At a set of traffic lights a red arrow is showing for the direction you want to turn. What must you do?

• a.Turn slowly with extra care
• b.Turn if there are no pedestrians
• c.Treat it the same as a green light
• d.Do not turn in that direction until the arrow turns green✓

A red arrow means you must not turn in that direction; wait behind the line until the arrow turns green. (Road to Solo Driving)

A single continuous (unbroken) line is painted along the centre of the road on your side. What does it mean?

• a.You may cross it whenever you want to overtake
• b.You must not cross or straddle it, except in limited situations such as entering a property✓
• c.It marks the edge of a bicycle lane
• d.It shows the start of a school zone

You must not cross or straddle a single continuous centre line except in limited cases, for example to enter or leave a property. It is there to keep opposing traffic apart. (Road to Solo Driving)

You reach a cross intersection that has no signs and no traffic lights. To whom must you give way?

• a.Vehicles approaching from your left
• b.Vehicles approaching from your right✓
• c.Nobody, because you have priority
• d.Only trucks and buses

At an unmarked, uncontrolled intersection you must give way to any vehicle approaching from your right. (Road to Solo Driving)

You are turning right at an intersection. To whom must you give way?

• a.Vehicles behind you
• b.Pedestrians only
• c.Oncoming vehicles going straight ahead or turning left✓
• d.Nobody

A driver turning right must give way to oncoming vehicles that are going straight ahead or turning left, because they are not crossing your path from the side. (Road to Solo Driving)

As you approach a roundabout, another vehicle is already travelling around it. What must you do?

• a.Give way to the vehicle already in the roundabout before you enter✓
• b.Enter first because you arrived at the line
• c.Give way only to vehicles on your left
• d.Speed up to merge ahead of it

When entering a roundabout you must give way to any vehicle already in it. Signal left as you leave, where practical. (Road to Solo Driving)

At a T-intersection, which driver must give way?

• a.The driver on the wider road
• b.The faster driver
• c.Neither driver has to give way
• d.The driver on the road that ends (the terminating road)✓

At a T-intersection the driver on the road that ends must give way to all traffic on the continuing road. (Road to Solo Driving)

In central Melbourne a sign shows a hook turn is required. To make a hook turn to the right you should:

• a.Turn right from the right-hand lane as usual
• b.Move to the far left, wait in front of the intersection, then complete the right turn when the lights on the road you are entering turn green✓
• c.Turn right against a red light
• d.You cannot turn right at all

A hook turn is used in parts of central Melbourne so cars do not block trams. You wait at the far left of the intersection and complete the right turn when the lights for the road you are entering go green. (Road to Solo Driving)

You are overtaking a bicycle rider on a road with a speed limit of 60 km/h. What is the minimum gap you must leave?

• a.No minimum applies
• b.0.5 metres
• c.At least 1 metre✓
• d.At least 3 metres

When passing a bicycle rider you must leave at least 1 metre where the speed limit is 60 km/h or less, and at least 1.5 metres where the limit is over 60 km/h. (Road to Solo Driving)

A tram has stopped at a tram stop that has no raised safety zone. What must you do?

• a.Stop level with the rear of the tram and give way to pedestrians getting on or off✓
• b.Overtake the tram quickly on the right
• c.Sound your horn so people move
• d.Drive between the tram and the kerb at normal speed

Where there is no safety zone you must stop level with the rear of the tram and give way to pedestrians moving to or from the tram before proceeding at low speed. (Road to Solo Driving)

As a learner permit holder in Victoria, when may you use a hand-held or hands-free mobile phone while driving?

• a.When stopped at traffic lights
• b.When using hands-free only
• c.For navigation apps only
• d.Never; learner drivers must not use a mobile phone at all while driving✓

Learner and P1 drivers in Victoria must not use a mobile phone at all while driving, including hands-free and while stopped in traffic. This helps a new driver avoid distraction. (Road to Solo Driving)

You are approaching a pedestrian (zebra) crossing and a person is waiting to step onto it. What should you do?

• a.Continue, because they have not started crossing
• b.Slow down and be ready to stop, and give way once they step onto the crossing✓
• c.Sound your horn to warn them
• d.Speed up to clear the crossing first

You must give way to pedestrians on a marked pedestrian crossing; approach ready to stop and let them cross safely. (Road to Solo Driving)

You are driving in a built-up area in Victoria and there are no speed limit signs. What is the default speed 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, where no signs are posted, is 50 km/h. Always drive to the posted limit where signs are shown. (Road to Solo Driving)

What is the maximum speed a Victorian learner permit holder is allowed to drive, even on a road with a higher posted limit?

• a.80 km/h
• b.90 km/h
• c.100 km/h✓
• d.There is no maximum

Learner permit holders in Victoria must not exceed 100 km/h, even where the posted limit is higher. (Road to Solo Driving)

You are passing a stationary emergency vehicle (such as police or ambulance) that is displaying flashing red or blue lights. What must you do?

• a.Slow to 40 km/h and be ready to stop as you pass✓
• b.Keep your normal speed
• c.Speed up to clear the area
• d.Stop completely on the road

You must slow to 40 km/h when passing a stationary emergency vehicle displaying flashing lights, then pass with care. (Road to Solo Driving)

It has started raining and the road is wet. How should you adjust your following distance?

• a.Keep the same gap as in dry conditions
• b.Reduce the gap so you do not fall behind
• c.Drive closer to see the car ahead better
• d.Increase your following distance because stopping distances are longer on wet roads✓

A minimum 3-second following gap should be increased in the wet, at night, or in poor visibility, because it takes longer to stop. (Road to Solo Driving)

What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for a Victorian learner permit holder?

• a.Zero (0.00)✓
• b.0.02
• c.0.05
• d.0.08

Learner and probationary drivers in Victoria must have a zero (0.00) blood alcohol concentration whenever they drive. (Road to Solo Driving)

What is the general blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for a fully licensed driver in Victoria?

• 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 probationary drivers must remain at zero. Alcohol slows reaction time even below the limit. (Road to Solo Driving)

Compared with a fully licensed driver, how many demerit points can a Victorian learner or probationary driver accumulate before facing suspension?

• a.The same as a full licence holder
• b.Fewer points; a learner or probationary driver is suspended after 5 demerit points in any 12-month period✓
• c.More points, because they are still learning
• d.Demerit points do not apply to learners

Learner and probationary drivers have a lower threshold: incurring 5 or more demerit points within any 12-month period leads to a licence sanction. (Road to Solo Driving)

Which statement about drug driving in Victoria is correct?

• a.Only alcohol is tested at the roadside
• b.Illegal drugs are fine if you feel able to drive
• c.Prescription medicines never affect your driving
• d.It is an offence to drive with certain illegal drugs in your body, and police conduct roadside drug testing✓

It is an offence to drive with prescribed illegal drugs present, and police carry out roadside saliva testing. Some medicines can also impair driving. (Road to Solo Driving)