WA Learner's Permit Theory Test — All Questions
22 questions
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
A STOP sign means a complete stop behind the line every time, then give way before you enter. (Drive Safe)
A triangular GIVE WAY sign faces you. What does it mean?
- a.Stop completely every time
- b.Give way only to vehicles on your left
- c.Slow down and, if necessary, stop, to give way to traffic and pedestrians✓
- d.It is only advisory
A GIVE WAY sign means slow down and be ready to stop so you can give way to traffic and pedestrians. (Drive Safe)
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✓
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)
A yellow diamond-shaped sign shows a symbol of two children. What is it telling you?
- a.A warning that children may be nearby, so slow down and take care✓
- b.A legal minimum speed you must maintain
- c.That parking is allowed here
- d.That the road ahead is closed
Yellow diamond signs are warnings. A children symbol warns you to slow down and watch for children, for example near a school or crossing. (Drive Safe)
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
A yellow light means stop if it is safe to do so; only continue if stopping would be unsafe. (Drive Safe)
At a cross intersection with no signs or lights, to whom must you give way?
- a.Vehicles on your left
- b.Vehicles on your right✓
- c.Nobody, you have priority
- d.Only heavy vehicles
At an uncontrolled intersection you must give way to any vehicle approaching from your right. (Drive Safe)
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
A driver turning right must give way to oncoming vehicles going straight ahead or turning left. (Drive Safe)
You are about to enter a roundabout while a vehicle is already travelling around it. What must you do?
- a.Give way to the vehicle already in the roundabout✓
- b.Enter first if you reached the line first
- c.Give way only to vehicles on your left
- d.Speed up to merge in front
You must give way to any vehicle already in the roundabout before entering, and signal left as you leave where practical. (Drive Safe)
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)✓
At a T-intersection the driver on the terminating road must give way to all traffic on the continuing road. (Drive Safe)
You are turning left into a side road and a pedestrian is crossing that road. What must you do?
- a.Continue, since you are turning
- b.Give way to the pedestrian crossing the road you are turning into✓
- c.Sound your horn
- d.Give way only if a car is also crossing
When turning at an intersection you must give way to pedestrians crossing the road you are entering. (Drive Safe)
You are overtaking a bicycle rider on a road with a speed limit of 60 km/h. What minimum gap must you allow?
- 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. (Drive Safe)
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
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)
Which statement about using a hand-held mobile phone while driving in WA is correct?
- a.It is allowed at low speed
- b.It is allowed when stopped in traffic
- c.It is allowed for short calls
- d.It is not permitted; using a hand-held phone while driving is an offence✓
Using a hand-held mobile phone while driving is an offence. New drivers should avoid all phone use to prevent distraction. (Drive Safe)
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
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)
You are in a built-up area in WA and there are 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. (Drive Safe)
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
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)
You are driving through a school zone during its operating times. How should you respond to the reduced speed limit sign?
- a.Keep to the normal road limit
- b.Speed up to leave the zone quickly
- c.Ignore it outside term time only if you are a learner
- d.Slow to the reduced school-zone limit shown on the sign and watch for children✓
School zones have a reduced speed limit during posted times to protect children. Slow to the signed limit and stay alert for children near the road. (Drive Safe)
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
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)
What is the general blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for a fully licensed driver in WA?
- a.0.00
- b.0.02
- c.Under 0.05✓
- d.0.08
A fully licensed driver must stay under 0.05. Novice drivers are held to a stricter limit than fully licensed drivers. (Drive Safe)
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
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)
What happens if you accumulate too many demerit points on your driving record in WA?
- a.Nothing changes
- b.You are given more points
- c.Your speed limit increases
- d.You can lose your licence through suspension or disqualification✓
Demerit points are recorded for driving offences. Reaching the demerit point limit leads to suspension or disqualification, and new drivers have less margin. Check current figures with the official source. (Drive Safe)
Which statement about drug driving in WA is correct?
- a.It is an offence to drive with certain illegal drugs present, and police can test drivers at the roadside✓
- b.Only alcohol is tested by police
- c.Illegal drugs are fine if you feel capable
- d.Prescription medicines can never impair driving
It is an offence to drive with prescribed illegal drugs in your system, and police conduct roadside drug testing. Some medicines can also impair driving. (Drive Safe)