NSW Right-of-Way and Hazard Scenarios 2026
Picture practice for the NSW Driver Knowledge Test, written from the Road User Handbook and the NSW road rules. Each question shows a top-down road scene: decide who must give way or spot the hazard. This is not the official test and not the Hazard Perception Test, which uses video clips on a touchscreen.
Quick answer
There is no time limit. It is run by Transport for NSW (tests through Service NSW). Practise here for free with 23 questions, each with the answer and an explanation. Checked against official sources on October 18, 2026.
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Question 1 of 23
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Answer: A. Car A, because it is on the road that ends
NSW Road Rules, rule 73: at a T-intersection with no signs or lights, a driver turning from the road that ends must give way to all vehicles on the continuing road. The give way to the right rule does not apply here.
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Question 2 of 23
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Answer: D. Car A must give way to car B
NSW Road Rules, rule 72: at an intersection with no signs or lights, a driver going straight ahead must give way to any vehicle approaching from the right.
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Question 3 of 23
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Answer: C. Car B must give way to car A
Under rule 72, a driver going straight ahead must give way to a vehicle approaching from the right. Car A is on car B's right, so car B gives way.
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Question 4 of 23
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Answer: D. Wait until oncoming traffic clears or there is a safe gap, then turn
When there is a green light but no right arrow, wait until oncoming traffic clears or breaks, and then turn.
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Question 5 of 23
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Answer: C. Car A must give way to car B
NSW Road Rules, rule 72: when you turn right at an intersection without signs or lights, you must give way to an oncoming vehicle going straight ahead or turning left.
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Question 6 of 23
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Answer: C. Stop at the line and give way to car B
NSW Road Rules, rule 67: at a 'Stop' sign you must stop, then give way to vehicles in, entering or approaching the intersection. This includes vehicles coming from your left.
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Question 7 of 23
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Answer: C. Slow down or stop and give way to car B
At a roundabout you must slow down or stop to give way to all vehicles already in the roundabout.
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Question 8 of 23
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Answer: B. Signal left, if it is practical to do so
When exiting a roundabout you must signal left, if it is practical to do so.
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Question 9 of 23
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Answer: D. Slow down and stop to give way to P
NSW Road Rules, rules 80 and 81: you must give way to any pedestrian on a pedestrian crossing, and approach at a speed that lets you stop safely before the crossing.
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Question 10 of 23
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Answer: B. Give way to P
When you're turning at an intersection, you must give way to pedestrians crossing the road that you're turning into.
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Question 11 of 23
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Answer: C. Give way and move out of its path as soon as it is safe to do so
NSW Road Rules, rules 78 and 79: you must give way to an emergency vehicle that has flashing blue or red lights or is sounding a siren, and move out of its path as soon as you can do so safely.
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Question 12 of 23
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Answer: B. Slow down to 40 km/h while passing police car B
NSW Road Rules, rule 78-1: where the speed limit is 80 km/h or less, you must not drive faster than 40 km/h when passing a stopped emergency vehicle, such as a police car, with flashing blue or red lights.
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Question 13 of 23
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Answer: C. Give way and let the bus pull out
In a built-up area, you must give way to a bus in front of you that shows a 'give way to buses' sign when it is about to pull out into your lane from the side of the road.
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Question 14 of 23
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Answer: A. 40 km/h
You must not drive faster than the speed limit in a school zone on school days during the times shown on the sign.
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Question 15 of 23
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Answer: B. 1 metre
You must leave at least 1 m between your vehicle and a bicycle rider when the speed limit is 60 km/h or less, and at least 1.5 m when it is over 60 km/h.
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Question 16 of 23
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Answer: A. Slow down and be ready to stop, because a child may run out after the ball
Watch for children playing near the edge of the road and for people walking between parked cars. A ball rolling out is a warning that a child may follow, so slow down and be prepared to stop.
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Question 17 of 23
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Answer: A. Slow down and give the door room, or stop if there is no safe space
Watch out for people walking between parked cars or opening car doors. Always slow down and be prepared to stop if there is a danger of a collision.
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Question 18 of 23
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Answer: B. The rider may swerve out into the lane, so hang back and leave room
A door opened into a rider's path is a serious hazard: people must not open a door into the path of a bicycle. When you see a potential hazard, slow down and prepare to stop.
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Question 19 of 23
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Answer: B. Brake in a controlled way and do not swerve
If an animal is on the road, slow down and apply your brakes in a controlled way. Never swerve to avoid an animal.
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Question 20 of 23
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Answer: B. 4 seconds or more
Most drivers need a 3-second gap in good conditions. Increase it to 4 or more seconds in poor conditions, such as on wet roads.
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Question 21 of 23
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Answer: B. Car A may be in the truck's blind spot, so the truck driver may not see it
Trucks and buses have larger blind spots than an average vehicle, so the driver may not be able to see you. Take care when driving next to them and do not stay beside them.
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Question 22 of 23
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Answer: C. P may step out from in front of the bus without seeing car A
Pedestrians may not be paying attention around bus and tram stops. When you see a potential hazard, slow down and prepare to stop.
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Question 23 of 23
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Answer: C. Check all around, reverse slowly and be ready to stop for the child
Pedestrians, particularly children, are at greater risk when vehicles are reversing. Look all around, reverse slowly and be prepared to stop.
Keyboard: 1–4 to answer, Enter for the next question.
What to know before the test
- You must pass the Driver Knowledge Test to apply for a car learner licence. It asks about road rules and safe driving behaviour.
- The Hazard Perception Test is a computer test with short traffic videos. Learner drivers must pass it before the driving test.
- At a T-intersection, the driver on the road that ends must give way to all vehicles on the continuing road, unless a sign says otherwise.
- At a roundabout, you must slow down or stop to give way to all vehicles already in the roundabout.
- When you pass a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing blue or red lights and the limit is 80 km/h or less, you must slow down to 40 km/h.
Frequently asked questions
Is this the Hazard Perception Test?
No. These are still pictures with multiple-choice answers to help with the Driver Knowledge Test. The real Hazard Perception Test is a separate computer test with short traffic videos, where you touch the screen to show when you would slow down, overtake or turn.
Do I give way to the right at a T-intersection?
No. At a T-intersection, the driver on the road that ends gives way to all vehicles on the continuing road, unless a sign says otherwise. Give way to the right applies at other intersections with no signs or lights, but not at roundabouts.
What should I do near a bus with flashing lights?
If a bus shows a '40 when lights flash' sign and the lights on top are flashing, you must not overtake it at more than 40 km/h when you are going the same way.
Which side of the road do the pictures show?
Every scene shows traffic driving on the left, as in Australia. The letters A, B, C and so on mark the road users each question asks about.
Sources
- Road User Handbook (Transport for NSW)
- NSW Government: Intersections
- NSW Government: Roundabouts
- NSW Government: Pedestrian crossings
- NSW Government: Traffic lights
- NSW Government: Passing emergency vehicles
- NSW Government: Speed limits (school zones)
- NSW Government: Sharing the road with bicycle riders
- NSW Government: Sharing the road with pedestrians
- NSW Government: Sharing the road with trucks and buses
- NSW Government: Road hazards
- NSW Government: Safe stopping distance
- NSW Road Rules 2014 (rules 67, 72, 73, 78 to 81)
- NSW Government: Road rules for buses
- NSW Government: Driver Knowledge Test
- NSW Government: Hazard Perception Test