SA Learner's Theory Test Practice 2026: Practice test 8

Practice test 8 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 parallel parking with no marked bays, how much space must you leave from the vehicles in front and behind?
- At least 5 m
- At least 1 m
- At least 3 m
- At least 10 cm
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Answer: B. At least 1 m
Leave at least 1 m between your vehicle and the vehicles in front and behind.
Question 2 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- Zoo ahead
- Kangaroos may be on or crossing the road
- Wildlife park entrance
- Animals are not allowed
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Answer: B. Kangaroos may be on or crossing the road
This sign warns that wild animals such as kangaroos may be on or crossing the road. Slow down and be ready to stop.
Question 3 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- Right turn only
- Right lane closed
- No U-turn
- You must not turn right
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Answer: D. You must not turn right
A red circle with a slash across a right-turn arrow means right turns are not allowed here.
Question 4 of 25
You want to change lanes. Who must you give way to?
- Only vehicles in front of you
- Nobody, if you signal first
- Vehicles in the lane you are moving into
- Only trucks
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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.
Question 5 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 6 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 7 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- Playground ahead, no stopping
- School bus stop
- Children may be crossing the road ahead
- Pedestrian mall
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Answer: C. Children may be crossing the road ahead
This sign warns that children often cross here. Slow down and watch for them.
Question 8 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- Roadwork is ahead
- Workers may not be on the road
- Parking for work vehicles only
- Gardening area
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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.
Question 9 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 10 of 25
Do child restraints have to be used when the car is stopped at traffic lights?
- Only at night
- Only on highways
- No, only when moving
- Yes, the rules apply when the vehicle is moving or stationary in traffic
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Answer: D. Yes, the rules apply when the vehicle is moving or stationary in traffic
Child restraint rules apply while the vehicle is moving or stopped in traffic, but not when it is parked.
Question 11 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?
- Nobody, because you arrived first
- Vehicles on the continuing road, from both directions
- Only vehicles coming from your right
- Only vehicles coming from your left
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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.
Question 12 of 25
Your BAC is under 0.05, but alcohol has affected your driving. Can you be charged?
- No, you are under the limit
- Only if you crash
- Only if you are a learner
- Yes, you can be charged with driving under the influence
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Answer: D. Yes, you can be charged with driving under the influence
If alcohol or drugs impair your ability to control the vehicle, you can be charged even with a BAC below 0.05.
Question 13 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- Bus parking
- A bus lane: only buses and certain other vehicles may use it
- A bus stop
- Buses must use the left lane
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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.
Question 14 of 25
Under the Australian Road Rules, what is the default speed limit in a built-up area where no sign shows a limit?
- 40 km/h
- 60 km/h
- 70 km/h
- 50 km/h
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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.
Question 15 of 25
You are involved in a crash and someone is injured. What must you do?
- Leave if your car is not damaged
- Stop, help, call an ambulance, give your details and report it to police
- Move the injured person into your car
- Only swap details with the other driver
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Answer: B. Stop, help, call an ambulance, give your details and report it to police
You must stop, give your details, help injured people (including calling an ambulance) and report the crash to police if anyone is injured or killed.
Question 16 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- No stopping on this road
- One-way road ahead
- Road closed for roadworks only at night
- You must not drive into this road
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Answer: D. You must not drive into this road
The red circle with a white bar and the words NO ENTRY means vehicles must not enter the road from this direction.
Question 17 of 25
Unless a sign says otherwise, how close to an intersection WITHOUT traffic lights may you stop?
- Right up to the corner
- No closer than 10 m
- No closer than 50 m
- No closer than 3 m
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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.
Question 18 of 25
At a NO PARKING sign, what may you do?
- Park for 1 hour
- Stop for up to 2 minutes to drop off or pick up, staying within 3 m of the car
- Nothing; you must not stop at all
- Leave the car while you go into a shop
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Answer: B. Stop for up to 2 minutes to drop off or pick up, staying within 3 m of the car
At a NO PARKING sign you may stop briefly to drop off or pick up passengers or goods, staying within 3 m of the vehicle and leaving within 2 minutes.
Question 19 of 25
You approach a GIVE WAY sign and there is no traffic or pedestrian in sight. What must you do?
- Stop completely at the line
- Sound your horn and drive through
- Speed up to clear the intersection
- Slow down and be ready to stop, but you may continue without stopping
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Answer: D. Slow down and be ready to stop, but you may continue without stopping
At a GIVE WAY sign you do not have to stop if there is no danger, but you must slow down and be ready to stop.
Question 20 of 25
You are turning right at an intersection and an oncoming car is turning left (not using a slip lane). Who gives way?
- The oncoming car gives way to you
- Whoever is closer goes first
- You give way to the oncoming car
- Both cars must stop and wait
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Answer: C. You give way to the oncoming car
A driver turning right gives way to oncoming vehicles turning left, unless they are turning left from a slip lane.
Question 21 of 25
What should you do before opening your car door next to traffic?
- Open it quickly so it is visible
- Sound your horn first
- Nothing, traffic must avoid you
- Check mirrors and look behind for bicycle riders and vehicles
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Answer: D. Check mirrors and look behind for bicycle riders and vehicles
You must not open a door in a way that causes a hazard. Check your mirrors so you do not open it into a rider's path.
Question 22 of 25
This sign is under a curve warning sign. What does it tell you?
- The legal minimum speed
- The recommended safe speed for the curve in good conditions
- The speed limit for trucks only
- The distance to the curve in metres
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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.
Question 23 of 25
In a built-up area with a speed limit of 70 km/h or less, a bus with a GIVE WAY TO BUSES sign on its back is signalling to pull out from a bus stop. What must you do?
- The bus must wait for you
- Give way to the bus
- Sound your horn
- Speed up and pass it
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Answer: B. Give way to the bus
In built-up areas (70 km/h or less), drivers must give way to a signalling bus displaying the give way to buses sign as it enters traffic from the kerb or a bus stop.
Question 24 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 25 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- Merge without checking
- Slow down and stop if needed to let other traffic go first
- You have right of way over cross traffic
- You must always stop fully at the line
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Answer: B. Slow down and stop if needed to let other traffic go first
Giving way means slowing down and, if needed, stopping so you do not cause a crash. Only go when it is safe.

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