WA Learner's Permit Theory Test — All Questions
4 questions
You are overtaking a bicycle rider on a road with a speed limit of 60 km/h. What minimum gap must you allow?
- a.0.5 metres
- b.At least 3 metres
- c.No minimum
- d.At least 1 metre✓
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.Overtake on a crest to save time
- b.Tailgate closely so you can dart past
- c.Only overtake when you can clearly see a long, safe gap of oncoming road, because road trains take much longer to pass✓
- d.Overtake immediately, road trains are slow
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 not permitted; using a hand-held phone while driving is an offence✓
- b.It is allowed when stopped in traffic
- c.It is allowed at low speed
- d.It is allowed for short calls
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.Half a second
- b.As close as possible to save fuel
- c.At least a 3-second gap, increased in poor conditions✓
- d.One car length
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)