SA Learner's Theory Test Practice 2026: Practice test 5

Practice test 5 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
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 2 of 25
An angle parking sign does not show the angle. How should you park?
- Parallel to the kerb
- At 45 degrees, front to the kerb
- At 90 degrees, rear to the kerb
- At any angle
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Answer: B. At 45 degrees, front to the kerb
If angle parking is shown without an exact angle, park at 45 degrees with the front of the vehicle to the kerb.
Question 3 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 4 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 5 of 25
May a driver rest their phone on their lap while driving?
- Yes, on country roads
- No, the phone must not rest on or touch your body
- Yes, if it is switched to silent
- Yes, if it is on speaker
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Answer: B. No, the phone must not rest on or touch your body
A phone must not rest on or touch your body while you drive, even if you are not using it.
Question 6 of 25
Is a passenger allowed to ride in the open back tray of a ute?
- No, passengers must sit in a proper seat and be restrained
- Yes, on country roads
- Yes, if they are over 16
- Yes, under 60 km/h
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Answer: A. No, passengers must sit in a proper seat and be restrained
Riding in the back of a ute is an offence. Passengers must sit in the enclosed passenger area and be restrained.
Question 7 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.
Question 8 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 9 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- The divided road ends and traffic will come towards you on the same road
- A divided road begins
- Road narrows on the right
- Lanes merge from the left
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Answer: A. The divided road ends and traffic will come towards you on the same road
The divided road is about to finish, so there will be no median between you and oncoming traffic.
Question 10 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 11 of 25
An ambulance behind you has its siren on and red and blue lights flashing. What must you do?
- Speed up to stay ahead of it
- Stop immediately wherever you are, even in the middle of an intersection
- Give way and let it have a clear path, moving out of the way when it is safe
- Keep driving at the same speed in your lane
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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.
Question 12 of 25
You are turning right on a green arrow. Do you need to give way to oncoming traffic?
- Yes, always
- Only to trucks
- No, but you must still give way to pedestrians crossing the road you enter
- Only if the arrow is flashing
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Answer: C. No, but you must still give way to pedestrians crossing the road you enter
With a green arrow you need not give way to oncoming vehicles, but you must still give way to pedestrians and bicycle riders crossing the road you enter.
Question 13 of 25
What does a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.05 mean?
- 0.05 grams of alcohol in every 100 mL of blood
- 5 standard drinks
- 5% of your blood is alcohol
- 0.05 litres of alcohol in your body
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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.
Question 14 of 25
A yellow sign under a curve warning shows "45 km/h". What does it mean?
- The minimum speed
- A recommended safe speed for the curve in good conditions
- The legal speed limit
- The speed for trucks only
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Answer: B. A recommended safe speed for the curve in good conditions
A yellow advisory speed sign recommends a speed for the hazard in good conditions. It is not a legal limit, but going faster increases risk.
Question 15 of 25
You drank a lot last night. Which statement is true the next morning?
- Sleep always removes all the alcohol
- You are fine once you feel awake
- You may still be over the limit for much of the day
- A big breakfast makes you safe to drive
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Answer: C. You may still be over the limit for much of the day
After heavy drinking you may still be over the limit the next day. If in doubt, do not drive.
Question 16 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 17 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- Right lane ends
- Turn right at the next street
- Detour to the right
- The road curves to the right ahead
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Answer: D. The road curves to the right ahead
The bent arrow warns of a curve to the right. Slow down before you reach it.
Question 18 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 19 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 20 of 25
How far may a car usually drive in a bus lane to enter or leave the road or turn?
- Up to 100 m
- Up to 500 m
- Not at all
- Any distance
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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.
Question 21 of 25
How close to a railway level crossing may you stop?
- Not within 5 m
- Not within 20 m on either side of the nearest rail
- You may stop on the tracks if no train is coming
- Not within 100 m
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Answer: B. Not within 20 m on either side of the nearest rail
You must not stop within 20 m before or after the nearest rail of a level crossing.
Question 22 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 23 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- Left lane ends ahead
- Pass to the left of the sign or traffic island
- Turn left at the next street
- Keep left unless overtaking
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Answer: B. Pass to the left of the sign or traffic island
A KEEP LEFT sign means you must drive to the left of the sign, which is usually on a traffic island or median.
Question 24 of 25
You are turning right on a green light (no arrow). What must you do?
- Give way to oncoming traffic and turn through a safe gap
- Wait until the light turns red, then turn
- Turn immediately because the light is green
- Turn only if a pedestrian is crossing
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Answer: A. Give way to oncoming traffic and turn through a safe gap
On a plain green light you may turn right only through a safe gap in oncoming traffic, and you must give way to pedestrians crossing the road you enter.
Question 25 of 25
In ideal conditions, what is the minimum gap you should keep behind the vehicle in front?
- 10 metres at any speed
- At least 2 seconds
- Half a second
- One car length
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Answer: B. At least 2 seconds
Keep at least a 2-second gap in good conditions, which is usually much longer than one car length. NSW recommends at least 3 seconds.

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