SA Learner's Theory Test Practice 2026: Practice test 4

Practice test 4 of 8 for the SA Learner's Theory Test Practice: 25 more questions with answers and explanations.

Driving
South Australia
205 questions
Checked October 11, 2026

Question 1 of 25
When may you drive in a motorway emergency stopping lane?
- Only to avoid a crash, stop in an emergency or when your car breaks down
- To overtake on the left
- To make a phone call
- When traffic is slow
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Answer: A. Only to avoid a crash, stop in an emergency or when your car breaks down
Keep the emergency stopping lane free. Use it only to avoid a crash, stop in an emergency or if your vehicle is damaged or broken down.
Question 2 of 25
In which direction does traffic travel around a roundabout in Australia?
- Either way
- It depends on the time of day
- Clockwise, keeping the centre island on your right
- Anticlockwise, keeping the centre island on your left
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Answer: C. Clockwise, keeping the centre island on your right
Australians drive on the left, so traffic goes clockwise around a roundabout with the centre island on the right.
Question 3 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- A roundabout is ahead
- U-turns are allowed ahead
- Traffic merges from both sides
- One-way loop road ahead
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Answer: A. A roundabout is ahead
The three arrows in a circle warn that a roundabout is ahead. Slow down and be ready to give way.
Question 4 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- Yield to trains ahead
- You have priority at the next intersection
- A GIVE WAY sign is ahead
- Road narrows ahead
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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.
Question 5 of 25
What do STOP lines or GIVE WAY lines painted on the road mean when there is no sign?
- They have the same meaning as the matching sign
- They are only advice
- They mark a parking area
- They apply only to trucks
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Answer: A. They have the same meaning as the matching sign
Stop and give way lines have the same meaning and legal force as STOP and GIVE WAY signs, even where no sign is installed.
Question 6 of 25
You are turning right at a roundabout. When should you signal left?
- Only if a car is behind you
- Just before you exit, if practical
- As soon as you enter
- You never signal left when turning right
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Answer: B. Just before you exit, if practical
When turning right, signal right on approach and entry, then signal left before you leave the roundabout, and cancel it once you have exited.
Question 7 of 25
Where no sign says otherwise, may you make a U-turn at an intersection without traffic lights?
- No, never
- Yes, if it is safe and there is no NO U-TURN sign
- Only if you are in a truck
- Only with a U-turn permitted sign
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Answer: B. Yes, if it is safe and there is no NO U-TURN sign
U-turns are allowed at intersections without traffic lights and at breaks in a centre island unless a NO U-TURN sign applies.
Question 8 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- Only taxis may stop
- You may stop for up to 2 minutes
- You must not stop here at any time, even briefly
- You may park after 6 pm
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Answer: C. You must not stop here at any time, even briefly
A NO STOPPING sign means you must not stop your vehicle on that length of road for any reason.
Question 9 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- Bus stop
- Taxi rank
- Free parking for all cars
- Space set aside for vehicles that are loading or unloading goods
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Answer: D. Space set aside for vehicles that are loading or unloading goods
A loading zone is kept for vehicles that are loading or unloading goods. Other drivers must not park there.
Question 10 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 11 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- Bicycle riders may be on the road ahead
- Bicycle parking
- Bicycles are not allowed
- Bicycle lane only
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Answer: A. Bicycle riders may be on the road ahead
This yellow warning sign tells you to watch for bicycle riders using the road ahead.
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
Warning lights are flashing at a level crossing, but you cannot see a train. What must you do?
- Sound your horn and continue
- Drive across quickly
- Drive around the boom gates
- Stop and wait until the lights stop
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Answer: D. Stop and wait until the lights stop
Do not enter a level crossing while lights or bells are operating, or while a boom gate is closed or moving.
Question 14 of 25
What are the Australian Road Rules?
- A federal law that overrides all state laws
- Rules that apply only on national highways
- Guidelines with no legal force
- National model rules that each state and territory has adopted into its own law
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Answer: D. National model rules that each state and territory has adopted into its own law
The Australian Road Rules are model laws. Each state and territory has largely copied them into its own law, with some local differences.
Question 15 of 25
A child is 5 years old. Which restraint is allowed?
- No restraint is needed
- A rearward-facing infant capsule only
- An adult seatbelt with no booster
- A forward-facing seat with an inbuilt harness, or a booster seat with a properly fastened seatbelt
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Answer: D. A forward-facing seat with an inbuilt harness, or a booster seat with a properly fastened seatbelt
From 4 to under 7 years, a child must use a forward-facing seat with an inbuilt harness, or a booster seat with a properly adjusted lap-sash seatbelt or child safety harness.
Question 16 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 17 of 25
On a road with a single lane in your direction, where should you drive?
- Anywhere you like
- As close as possible to the centre line
- As close as practical to the left side of the road
- In the middle of the road
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Answer: C. As close as practical to the left side of the road
On a road without marked lanes or with one lane each way, keep as close as practical to the left side.
Question 18 of 25
Before overtaking on a two-way road, what must you be sure of?
- You have a clear view and enough distance to pass and return safely
- The driver in front waves you past
- You can exceed the speed limit for a short time
- Your horn works
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Answer: A. You have a clear view and enough distance to pass and return safely
Only overtake when it is safe: the road ahead must be clear for long enough and you must be able to return without endangering anyone.
Question 19 of 25
You are crossing a bicycle lane to turn left. What must you do?
- Sound your horn
- Give way to bicycle riders in the lane
- Expect riders to give way to you
- Drive in the lane for as long as you like
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Answer: B. Give way to bicycle riders in the lane
Drivers must give way to bicycle riders when moving into a bicycle lane and may use it only for a short distance.
Question 20 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 21 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- Pedestrian crossing with no lights
- Railway crossing ahead
- Traffic lights are ahead
- Roadwork with a traffic controller ahead
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Answer: C. Traffic lights are ahead
This sign warns that there are traffic lights ahead. Be ready to stop if they change.
Question 22 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 23 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- A 40 km/h limit applies during the times shown on school days
- Parking for school buses only
- Children must cross here
- A 40 km/h limit applies at all times
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Answer: A. A 40 km/h limit applies during the times shown on school days
School zone signs show a lower speed limit and the times it applies. Outside those times the normal limit applies.
Question 24 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 25 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.

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