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ACT Road Rules Test Practice 2026: Practice test 5

Practice test 5 of 8 for the ACT Road Rules Test Practice: 25 more questions with answers and explanations.

  • Driving
  • Australian Capital Territory
  • 205 questions
  • Checked October 11, 2026

  1. Question 1 of 25

    Why should you never overtake a heavy vehicle that is approaching a crossroad?
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    Answer: B. A vehicle hidden by the truck could enter from the side

    The truck can hide a vehicle waiting to enter from a side road, which could pull out in front of you.

  2. Question 2 of 25

    When entering a roundabout, who must you give way to?
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    Answer: A. All vehicles already in the roundabout

    You give way to every vehicle already in the roundabout, whether it is on your left, right or straight ahead.

  3. Question 3 of 25

    You are on the road that ends at a T-intersection. There are no signs or lines. Who must you give way to?
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    Answer: B. Vehicles on the continuing road, from both directions

    At a T-intersection, drivers on the road that ends must give way to vehicles on the continuing road, except vehicles making a U-turn.

  4. Question 4 of 25

    A child is 3 years old. Which restraint is allowed?
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    Answer: D. A rearward-facing restraint or a forward-facing seat with an inbuilt harness

    Children from 6 months to under 4 years must use a rearward-facing restraint or a forward-facing seat with an inbuilt harness.

  5. Question 5 of 25

    Unless a sign says otherwise, how close to an intersection WITHOUT traffic lights may you stop?
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    Answer: B. No closer than 10 m

    You must not stop within 10 m of an intersection without traffic lights (some exceptions apply at T-intersections), unless a sign permits it.

  6. Question 6 of 25

    What does this sign mean?
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    Answer: C. A GIVE WAY sign is ahead

    This warning sign tells you a GIVE WAY sign is coming up, so be ready to slow down and give way.

  7. Question 7 of 25

    What does this sign mean?
    RIGHT TURNFROM LEFTONLY
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    Answer: C. To turn right, you must make a hook turn from the left lane

    This sign is used at some intersections, mainly in central Melbourne. You start a right turn from the far left side of the road instead of the centre.

  8. Question 8 of 25

    Hook turns (turning right from the left lane) are a local rule mainly used where?
    RIGHT TURNFROM LEFTONLY
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    Answer: A. In central Melbourne

    States can add local rules. Hook turns at signed intersections in central Melbourne are an example.

  9. Question 9 of 25

    An ambulance behind you has its siren on and red and blue lights flashing. What must you do?
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    Answer: C. Give way and let it have a clear path, moving out of the way when it is safe

    You must give way to police and emergency vehicles with a siren or flashing red and/or blue lights so they have a clear and uninterrupted path.

  10. Question 10 of 25

    What does this sign mean?
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    Answer: C. A path shared by bicycle riders and pedestrians

    A shared path may be used by both pedestrians and bicycle riders, so everyone must watch out for each other.

  11. Question 11 of 25

    What does this sign mean?
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    Answer: C. A divided road begins ahead

    This sign warns that a divided road, with a median between the two directions of traffic, is about to begin.

  12. Question 12 of 25

    What does a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.05 mean?
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    Answer: A. 0.05 grams of alcohol in every 100 mL of blood

    BAC is measured in grams of alcohol per 100 mL of blood. A BAC of 0.05 means 0.05 g per 100 mL.

  13. Question 13 of 25

    How far may a car usually drive in a bus lane to enter or leave the road or turn?
    BUSLANE
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    Answer: A. Up to 100 m

    Drivers may use a special purpose lane such as a bus lane for up to 100 m to enter or leave the road or turn (up to 50 m in a bike lane), at least in Queensland; check your own state.

  14. Question 14 of 25

    In this picture, car 1 takes the first exit on the left. Which lane and signal should it use?
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    Answer: A. Left lane, signalling left on approach

    To turn left at a roundabout, use the left lane and signal left as you approach and enter, keeping the signal on until you exit.

  15. Question 15 of 25

    You want to change lanes. Who must you give way to?
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    Answer: C. Vehicles in the lane you are moving into

    When you change lanes you must give way to vehicles already in the lane you are moving into, even if your lane is ending.

  16. Question 16 of 25

    When turning at an intersection, who must you give way to as well as other vehicles?
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    Answer: A. Pedestrians crossing the road you are turning into

    When turning, you must give way to pedestrians and riders on or entering the road you are turning into, even when you have a green light.

  17. Question 17 of 25

    What does this sign mean?
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    Answer: A. Roadwork is ahead

    This sign warns of roadwork ahead. Slow down and obey any lower speed limits and traffic controllers.

  18. Question 18 of 25

    This sign is under a curve warning sign. What does it tell you?
    45km/h
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    Answer: B. The recommended safe speed for the curve in good conditions

    A yellow advisory speed sign gives the highest speed that is comfortable for the hazard in good conditions. Slow down even more in poor conditions.

  19. Question 19 of 25

    What does this sign mean?
    ONE WAY
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    Answer: D. Traffic on this road may only travel in the direction of the arrow

    A ONE WAY sign shows that all traffic must travel in the direction of the arrow.

  20. Question 20 of 25

    Under the Australian Road Rules, what is the default speed limit in a built-up area where no sign shows a limit?
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    Answer: D. 50 km/h

    The Australian Road Rules set a default of 50 km/h in built-up areas, and most states use it. The Northern Territory is different: its default is 60 km/h, unless a town sets a lower limit.

  21. Question 21 of 25

    A multi-lane road has a KEEP LEFT UNLESS OVERTAKING sign. When may you drive in the right-hand lane?
    KEEPLEFTUNLESSOVERTAKING
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    Answer: A. When overtaking, turning right, making a U-turn or avoiding an obstruction

    The right lane may be used to overtake, turn right, make a U-turn, avoid an obstruction, in congested traffic or in a special lane you are allowed to use.

  22. Question 22 of 25

    At a two-lane roundabout with no lane arrows, which lane may you use to go straight ahead?
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    Answer: C. Either lane

    To go straight ahead, you may use either lane unless arrows or signs show otherwise.

  23. Question 23 of 25

    Outside a built-up area, you need to stop near a crest. When is this allowed?
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    Answer: C. Only if drivers coming the same way can see your vehicle from at least 100 m

    Outside built-up areas you must not stop on a crest or curve unless your vehicle can be seen for at least 100 m by drivers coming the same way.

  24. Question 24 of 25

    What does this sign mean?
    BUSLANE
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    Answer: B. A bus lane: only buses and certain other vehicles may use it

    Most vehicles may only enter a bus lane for a short distance, for example to turn. In Queensland that is up to 100 m.

  25. Question 25 of 25

    When may you use your horn?
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    Answer: D. To warn other road users of your approach or position

    The horn may be used only to warn other road users or animals of your vehicle's approach or position.

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