WA Learner's Permit Theory Test Practice Test
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Sample practice questions
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- 1. Signs & Signals
You reach a red octagonal STOP sign at an intersection. What must you do?
- a.Slow and continue if it seems clear
- b.Come to a complete stop behind the line, then give way before entering
- c.Stop only if a vehicle is approaching
- d.Flash your headlights and drive on
Answer: b
Explanation: A STOP sign means a complete stop behind the line every time, then give way before you enter. (Drive Safe)
- 2. Signs & Signals
You see a round sign showing a red circle with a red line through a symbol. What does this type of sign generally indicate?
- a.A warning about wildlife
- b.A place to park
- c.A tourist route
- d.A prohibition; something you must not do
Answer: d
Explanation: A red circle with a diagonal line through a symbol is a prohibition sign, telling you what you must not do (for example, no right turn). (Drive Safe)
- 3. Signs & Signals
The traffic light shows a yellow (amber) light as you approach. What should you do?
- a.Always accelerate through
- b.Stop if you can do so safely, as the light is about to turn red
- c.Ignore it and continue at your speed
- d.Reverse away from the intersection
Answer: b
Explanation: A yellow light means stop if it is safe to do so; only continue if stopping would be unsafe. (Drive Safe)
- 4. Give Way Rules
You are turning right and an oncoming vehicle is going straight ahead. Who must give way?
- a.The oncoming vehicle
- b.Whoever arrived first
- c.You must give way to the oncoming vehicle
- d.Neither of you
Answer: c
Explanation: A driver turning right must give way to oncoming vehicles going straight ahead or turning left. (Drive Safe)
- 5. Give Way Rules
At a T-intersection with no signs, which driver gives way?
- a.The driver on the continuing road
- b.The larger vehicle
- c.Neither driver
- d.The driver on the road that ends (the terminating road)
Answer: d
Explanation: At a T-intersection the driver on the terminating road must give way to all traffic on the continuing road. (Drive Safe)
- 6. Sharing the Road Safely
You are following a long road train on a country highway and want to overtake. What is the safest approach?
- a.Only overtake when you can clearly see a long, safe gap of oncoming road, because road trains take much longer to pass
- b.Overtake immediately, road trains are slow
- c.Tailgate closely so you can dart past
- d.Overtake on a crest to save time
Answer: a
Explanation: Road trains are very long, so overtaking takes far more distance and time. Only pass when you have a long, clear view of the road ahead and enough room to return safely. (Drive Safe)
- 7. Sharing the Road Safely
What is a safe minimum following distance behind the vehicle in front in good conditions?
- a.One car length
- b.At least a 3-second gap, increased in poor conditions
- c.Half a second
- d.As close as possible to save fuel
Answer: b
Explanation: Use at least a 3-second gap in good conditions and increase it in rain, at night, or behind large vehicles that block your view. (Drive Safe)
- 8. Speed & Road Conditions
On a rural WA road outside a built-up area with no speed signs, what is the default maximum speed limit?
- a.80 km/h
- b.100 km/h
- c.110 km/h
- d.130 km/h
Answer: c
Explanation: In Western Australia the default speed limit outside built-up areas, where no signs are posted, is 110 km/h. Always obey lower posted limits where shown. (Drive Safe)
- 9. Speed & Road Conditions
Heavy rain has reduced your visibility and grip. What is the safest response?
- a.Reduce your speed and increase your following distance
- b.Maintain the posted limit regardless
- c.Drive closer to the car ahead to follow its path
- d.Turn off your headlights to reduce glare
Answer: a
Explanation: The speed limit is a maximum for good conditions. In rain, reduce speed, increase your following gap, and use headlights so you can see and be seen. (Drive Safe)
- 10. Alcohol, Drugs & Demerit Points
How does the drink-driving limit for a novice (learner or provisional) driver compare with a fully licensed driver?
- a.It is higher for novices
- b.It is stricter (lower) than the general 0.05 limit
- c.It is exactly the same
- d.There is no limit for novices
Answer: b
Explanation: Novice drivers must keep their blood alcohol level below the stricter novice limit, which is lower than the general 0.05 limit. The safest choice for any new driver is not to drink before driving. Confirm the exact figure with the official source. (Drive Safe)