QLD Learner Licence Test Practice 2026: Practice test 8

Practice test 8 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
What does this sign mean?
- Cattle or other stock may be on the road
- Cattle saleyard entrance
- Animals must be led
- Farm road, no through traffic
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Answer: A. Cattle or other stock may be on the road
This sign warns of stock such as cattle on the road ahead. Slow down and be ready to stop.
Question 2 of 25
What must you do at a pedestrian (zebra) crossing?
- Give way to any pedestrian or bicycle rider on or entering it
- Give way only to pedestrians in your lane
- Sound your horn to warn pedestrians
- Stop only if police are present
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Answer: A. Give way to any pedestrian or bicycle rider on or entering it
At a pedestrian crossing you must give way to anyone on or entering the crossing, and approach at a speed that lets you stop.
Question 3 of 25
When may you overtake a vehicle on its left?
- Never
- When the driver is going below the limit
- Whenever the left lane is empty
- When it is turning right or U-turning from the centre and signalling right
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Answer: D. When it is turning right or U-turning from the centre and signalling right
You may overtake on the left when the vehicle is turning right or making a U-turn from the centre and signalling, on a multi-lane road using a marked lane, or when it is stationary.
Question 4 of 25
At a two-lane roundabout with no lane arrows, which lane may you use to go straight ahead?
- Neither; you must turn
- The left lane only
- Either lane
- The right lane only
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Answer: C. Either lane
To go straight ahead, you may use either lane unless arrows or signs show otherwise.
Question 5 of 25
You are joining a motorway from an on-ramp. What should you do?
- Drive slowly onto the motorway
- Expect motorway traffic to stop for you
- Stop at the end of the ramp and wait
- Build up speed on the ramp and merge into a safe gap
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Answer: D. Build up speed on the ramp and merge into a safe gap
Use the on-ramp to match the speed of motorway traffic, then merge into a safe gap in the nearest lane.
Question 6 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- You must not make a U-turn
- Winding road ahead
- U-turn permitted
- Turn right only
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Answer: A. You must not make a U-turn
The slash across the U-shaped arrow means U-turns are not allowed where this sign applies.
Question 7 of 25
Being awake for more than 17 hours affects driving about as much as which BAC?
- 0.01
- 0.05
- 0.15
- 0.00
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Answer: B. 0.05
Not sleeping for more than 17 hours affects driving like a BAC of 0.05, and 24 hours like 0.10.
Question 8 of 25
You are turning left using a slip lane (a left-turn lane separated by an island). Who must you give way to?
- Only pedestrians
- Nobody, because slip lanes have priority
- Pedestrians in the slip lane and traffic on the road you are entering
- Only vehicles on your left
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Answer: C. Pedestrians in the slip lane and traffic on the road you are entering
In a slip lane you give way to pedestrians and riders on or entering the slip lane, and to traffic already on the road you are entering (except vehicles doing a U-turn).
Question 9 of 25
Is it legal to go over the speed limit while overtaking?
- Yes, by up to 10 km/h
- No, never
- Yes, if you are quick
- Yes, on country roads
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Answer: B. No, never
You must not exceed the speed limit, even when overtaking.
Question 10 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- Ramp to a ferry
- Steep climb ahead
- There is a steep downhill slope ahead
- Truck stop ahead
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Answer: C. There is a steep downhill slope ahead
This sign warns of a steep descent. Use a lower gear so you do not have to ride the brakes.
Question 11 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- Your lane becomes a turning lane
- Traffic from another road will join your road ahead
- Narrow bridge
- Divided road ahead
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Answer: B. Traffic from another road will join your road ahead
This sign warns that traffic from another road joins your road ahead. Watch for merging vehicles and leave room for them.
Question 12 of 25
When must you dip your high-beam headlights?
- When a vehicle is within 50 m
- Only in built-up areas
- Only when a truck approaches
- When a vehicle is within 200 m ahead of you, either coming towards you or going the same way
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Answer: D. When a vehicle is within 200 m ahead of you, either coming towards you or going the same way
Do not use high beam if another vehicle is within 200 m, whether you are following it or it is coming towards you.
Question 13 of 25
You want to make a U-turn on a road with a single continuous centre line. Is it allowed?
- Yes, if there is no oncoming traffic
- Yes, at night only
- Yes, if you signal
- No, you must not U-turn across it
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Answer: D. No, you must not U-turn across it
U-turns are not allowed across a single or double continuous centre line, or across a painted centre island.
Question 14 of 25
On a long trip, how often should you take a break?
- At least every 2 hours, for about 15 minutes
- Every 6 hours
- Never, so you arrive sooner
- Only when you need fuel
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Answer: A. At least every 2 hours, for about 15 minutes
Take a break of about 15 minutes at least every 2 hours.
Question 15 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- U-turn permitted
- No right turns at any time
- To turn right, you must make a hook turn from the left lane
- Right turn from the right lane only
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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.
Question 16 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- Pedestrian mall
- School crossing supervisor
- A traffic controller is ahead, so be prepared to stop
- Police checkpoint
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Answer: C. A traffic controller is ahead, so be prepared to stop
This sign warns of a person with a stop/slow bat directing traffic ahead. You must follow their directions.
Question 17 of 25
You see this sign where two lanes of traffic must merge into one with no lane lines. Who gives way?
- The faster vehicle goes first
- The vehicle on the right always goes first
- You give way to any vehicle that is ahead of you
- The larger vehicle always goes first
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Answer: C. You give way to any vehicle that is ahead of you
Where lines of traffic merge and there are no lane markings, you give way to any vehicle ahead of you.
Question 18 of 25
What is the default speed limit outside built-up areas where no sign shows a limit?
- There is no limit
- 80 km/h
- 110 km/h
- 100 km/h in most places
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Answer: D. 100 km/h in most places
The Australian Road Rules set a default of 100 km/h outside built-up areas, unless state or territory law says otherwise. In the Northern Territory the default is 110 km/h.
Question 19 of 25
When may you drive on the road shoulder outside a continuous edge line for up to 100 m?
- To overtake on the left on a single-lane road at any time
- When entering or leaving the road, turning, or stopping at the roadside
- Whenever traffic is slow
- Never
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Answer: B. When entering or leaving the road, turning, or stopping at the roadside
You may cross an edge line and travel up to 100 m to enter or leave a single-lane road, turn at an intersection or stop at the roadside, unless signs say otherwise.
Question 20 of 25
You see this sign facing you. What should you do?
- Stop when it is safe and go back, because you are going against the traffic
- Keep going and use your hazard lights
- Move to the right lane
- Speed up to leave the road quickly
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Answer: A. Stop when it is safe and go back, because you are going against the traffic
WRONG WAY GO BACK signs stop drivers going the wrong way, for example up a motorway exit ramp. Stop and go back when it is safe.
Question 21 of 25
You pass this sign. What is the legal maximum speed in good conditions?
- 100 km/h
- 110 km/h
- 90 km/h
- There is no limit
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Answer: A. 100 km/h
The sign sets a 100 km/h limit. In poor conditions you should drive slower than the limit.
Question 22 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- Overtaking lane ahead
- The road ahead carries traffic in both directions
- Two lanes in your direction
- One-way road ahead
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Answer: B. The road ahead carries traffic in both directions
This sign warns that you are moving onto a road with traffic coming the other way, often after a one-way or divided section.
Question 23 of 25
Where must you not stop near a marked pedestrian crossing?
- Only on the crossing itself
- Within 50 m on either side
- Within 3 m on either side
- On it, within 20 m before it or within 10 m after it
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Answer: D. On it, within 20 m before it or within 10 m after it
You must not stop on a pedestrian crossing, within 20 m before it or within 10 m after it, unless a sign allows it.
Question 24 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- Two-way traffic ahead
- Road narrows
- A divided road begins ahead
- Divided road ends ahead
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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.
Question 25 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- Pedestrian crossing with lights ahead
- Walking track ahead, cars not allowed
- School zone starts here
- Watch for pedestrians on or near the road
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Answer: D. Watch for pedestrians on or near the road
This warning sign shows that people on foot may be on or crossing the road ahead.

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