QLD Learner Licence Test Practice 2026: Practice test 4

Practice test 4 of 8 for the QLD Learner Licence Test Practice: 25 more questions with answers and explanations.

Driving
Queensland
205 questions
Checked October 11, 2026

Question 1 of 25
In this picture, car 1 takes the first exit on the left. Which lane and signal should it use?
- Left lane, signalling left on approach
- Left lane, with no signal
- Right lane, signalling right
- Right lane, signalling left
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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.
Question 2 of 25
You are about to pull out from a parked position at the side of the road. What must you do?
- Sound your horn and move off
- Pull out quickly without signalling
- Signal for 1 second and pull out
- Signal for at least 5 seconds and give way to all traffic
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Answer: D. Signal for at least 5 seconds and give way to all traffic
Before moving off from the side of the road or a median strip, give way to all other vehicles and signal for at least 5 seconds.
Question 3 of 25
What does a flashing yellow traffic light mean?
- Stop and wait for green
- Go with caution and follow the give way rules
- The intersection is closed
- Only buses may go
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Answer: B. Go with caution and follow the give way rules
At a flashing yellow light or arrow you may go with caution, but you must follow the normal give way rules.
Question 4 of 25
Your phone is in a commercially made mount fixed to the car. Which of these may a fully licensed driver do while driving?
- Read a text message
- Make or answer a call by touching the phone
- Send an email
- Make a video call
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Answer: B. Make or answer a call by touching the phone
With the phone in a proper mount, calls are allowed. Reading or sending texts, emails or video calls is an offence even if the phone is mounted.
Question 5 of 25
What is the only thing that lowers your BAC?
- Time
- Black coffee
- A cold shower
- Exercise
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Answer: A. Time
Only time reduces your BAC. Coffee, cold showers, exercise, fresh air and food do not.
Question 6 of 25
When turning at an intersection, who must you give way to as well as other vehicles?
- Pedestrians crossing the road you are turning into
- Pedestrians on the road you are leaving only
- Only pedestrians who wave at you
- No pedestrians, if your light is green
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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.
Question 7 of 25
You are turning right at an intersection with no signs or lights. An oncoming car is going straight ahead. What must you do?
- Turn first because you signalled
- Give way to the oncoming car
- Flash your lights and turn
- Turn at the same time as the other car
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Answer: B. Give way to the oncoming car
When turning right, you must give way to oncoming vehicles that are going straight ahead or turning left.
Question 8 of 25
When entering a roundabout, who must you give way to?
- All vehicles already in the roundabout
- Nobody, if you reach it first
- Only vehicles approaching from your right
- Only vehicles approaching from your left
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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.
Question 9 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- Single lane bridge ahead
- Detour to the right
- Turn right only
- Traffic on this road may only travel in the direction of the arrow
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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.
Question 10 of 25
How close to a fire hydrant may you stop?
- Not within 1 m
- Not within 10 m
- Not within 20 m
- There is no rule
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Answer: A. Not within 1 m
You must not stop within 1 m of a fire hydrant or a hydrant indicator.
Question 11 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- Left lane ends
- You must not turn left
- Left turn only
- Keep left
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Answer: B. You must not turn left
A red circle with a slash across a left-turn arrow means you must not turn left here.
Question 12 of 25
A school crossing supervisor holds up a STOP sign. When may you drive on?
- When you hear a whistle
- As soon as the children pass your lane
- When everyone has crossed and the supervisor is back on the footpath
- After 30 seconds
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Answer: C. When everyone has crossed and the supervisor is back on the footpath
Wait until all pedestrians have crossed and the supervisor has returned to the footpath.
Question 13 of 25
A painted island is surrounded by a single continuous line. How far may you drive on it to enter a turning lane that starts right after it?
- Up to 50 m
- Up to 200 m
- As far as you like
- You may never drive on it
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Answer: A. Up to 50 m
You may drive on a painted island with a single continuous line for up to 50 m to enter or leave a road or a turning lane that starts right after the island.
Question 14 of 25
You are waiting in a break in a median strip to turn onto the far side of a divided road. Who must you give way to?
- Nobody, because you are already in the median
- Only vehicles coming from your left on the near side
- Vehicles on the roadway you are entering
- Only trucks
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Answer: C. Vehicles on the roadway you are entering
When turning through a break in a median strip, you give way to vehicles on the part of the divided road you are entering.
Question 15 of 25
In a built-up area with street lights and no speed limit sign, what is the default speed limit under the Australian Road Rules?
- 60 km/h
- 40 km/h
- 70 km/h
- 50 km/h
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Answer: D. 50 km/h
The Australian Road Rules set a default limit of 50 km/h in built-up areas when no other limit is signed. The Northern Territory default is 60 km/h instead.
Question 16 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- Two-way traffic ahead
- You must not overtake or pass other vehicles here
- Slow vehicles must pull over
- Overtaking is allowed on the left only
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Answer: B. You must not overtake or pass other vehicles here
This regulatory sign tells you not to overtake or pass vehicles where it applies, for example on a narrow bridge.
Question 17 of 25
A multi-lane road has a KEEP LEFT UNLESS OVERTAKING sign. When may you drive in the right-hand lane?
- When overtaking, turning right, making a U-turn or avoiding an obstruction
- Never
- Only at night
- Whenever you are at the speed limit
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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.
Question 18 of 25
You and another driver each face a STOP or GIVE WAY sign at the same intersection. You are going straight and the oncoming driver is turning right. What is correct?
- The driver at the STOP sign always goes last
- The driver turning right gives way to you
- You must give way to the driver turning right
- Neither of you needs to give way
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Answer: B. The driver turning right gives way to you
When both drivers face a STOP or GIVE WAY sign, they first give way to other traffic, then apply the normal rules to each other, so the right-turning driver gives way.
Question 19 of 25
To pass a bicycle rider safely at the required distance, may you cross a double continuous centre line?
- No, never
- Yes, if you have a clear view and it is safe
- Only if the rider waves you on
- Only at night
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Answer: B. Yes, if you have a clear view and it is safe
Drivers may cross centre lines, including double continuous lines, to pass a bicycle rider at the minimum distance, but only when it is safe.
Question 20 of 25
A passenger in your car is 17 years old. Who is responsible for making sure they wear a seatbelt?
- Only the car owner
- Only the police
- Nobody, seatbelts are optional for adults
- The passenger is legally responsible, and the driver should make sure everyone is buckled up
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Answer: D. The passenger is legally responsible, and the driver should make sure everyone is buckled up
Passengers aged 16 or over commit an offence if they do not wear an available seatbelt. In some states, such as South Australia, the driver is responsible too.
Question 21 of 25
The traffic lights are green, but the road on the other side of the intersection is blocked by queued traffic. What should you do?
- Sound your horn
- Drive into the intersection and wait
- Use the shoulder to go around
- Wait behind the stop line until there is room
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Answer: D. Wait behind the stop line until there is room
You may go on green only if the intersection is clear. Do not enter if the road ahead is blocked.
Question 22 of 25
What must you do in a shared zone, where pedestrians and vehicles share the road?
- Sound your horn so people move
- Give way to pedestrians and keep to the signed speed
- Pedestrians must give way to you
- Drive at the default speed of 50 km/h
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Answer: B. Give way to pedestrians and keep to the signed speed
In a shared zone, drivers give way to pedestrians and keep to the speed shown on the sign.
Question 23 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- No pedestrians allowed
- Footpath ends ahead
- A pedestrian crossing is ahead
- Shared zone begins
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Answer: C. A pedestrian crossing is ahead
This sign warns of a pedestrian (zebra) crossing ahead. Be ready to stop for anyone on or entering it.
Question 24 of 25
Why should you never overtake a heavy vehicle that is approaching a crossroad?
- It is only illegal at night
- A vehicle hidden by the truck could enter from the side
- Trucks have priority at all intersections
- Trucks always turn right at crossroads
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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.
Question 25 of 25
A fully licensed driver is stopped at red traffic lights. May they hold their phone to read a message?
- Yes, because the car is not moving
- Yes, for up to 10 seconds
- Yes, if the handbrake is on
- No, hand-held use is not allowed while stationary in traffic
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Answer: D. No, hand-held use is not allowed while stationary in traffic
You must not use a hand-held phone while your vehicle is moving or stationary in traffic, such as at traffic lights. You may use it when parked.

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