Tasmania Learner Licence Test Practice 2026: Practice test 7

Practice test 7 of 8 for the Tasmania Learner Licence Test Practice: 25 more questions with answers and explanations.

Driving
Tasmania
205 questions
Checked October 11, 2026

Question 1 of 25
Someone is overtaking you. What must you do?
- Brake hard
- Move to the centre of the road
- Keep left and do not speed up until they have passed
- Speed up so they cannot pass
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Answer: C. Keep left and do not speed up until they have passed
When being overtaken, keep to the left if it is safe and do not increase your speed until the other vehicle has passed and returned to its lane.
Question 2 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 3 of 25
After overtaking a truck, when should you move back into the left lane?
- When you can see both of the truck's headlights in your rear-view mirror
- After exactly 2 seconds
- When the truck flashes its lights
- As soon as your rear bumper passes its cab
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Answer: A. When you can see both of the truck's headlights in your rear-view mirror
Return to your lane only when you can see both headlights of the truck in your rear-view mirror, and do not slow down in front of it.
Question 4 of 25
You reach this sign at a level crossing with no lights or booms. What must you do?
- Sound your horn and keep going
- Drive on without looking, as trains must give way
- Speed up to clear the tracks quickly
- Slow down, look and listen, and give way to any train
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Answer: D. Slow down, look and listen, and give way to any train
At a crossing without lights or booms, slow down (or stop if there is a STOP sign), look and listen, and give way to trains.
Question 5 of 25
Warning lights are flashing at the level crossing marked by this sign, but you cannot see a train. What must you do?
- Drive around the boom gates
- Sound your horn and go
- Cross quickly if no train is visible
- Stop and wait until the lights stop flashing
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Answer: D. Stop and wait until the lights stop flashing
You must not enter a level crossing while warning lights or bells are operating or a boom is closed or moving.
Question 6 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 7 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 8 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 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
You feel very tired while driving. What actually fixes fatigue?
- Sleep
- Opening the window
- Drinking coffee
- Turning up the radio
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Answer: A. Sleep
There is no substitute for sleep. Radio, coffee and fresh air do not prevent fatigue on long trips.
Question 11 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 12 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 13 of 25
Unless a sign says otherwise, how close to an intersection WITH traffic lights may you stop?
- No closer than 5 m
- No closer than 20 m
- No closer than 100 m
- No closer than 10 m
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Answer: B. No closer than 20 m
You must not stop within 20 m of an intersection with traffic lights, unless a sign permits it.
Question 14 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- The minimum speed is 50 km/h
- The maximum speed is 50 km/h
- The advised speed for a curve is 50 km/h
- The speed limit ends here
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Answer: B. The maximum speed is 50 km/h
A number inside a red circle is a speed limit sign. You must not drive faster than that speed.
Question 15 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 16 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 17 of 25
Can you make a U-turn at an intersection with traffic lights?
- Only at night
- Only if a U-turn permitted sign is displayed
- Only on a red light
- Yes, at any time
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Answer: B. Only if a U-turn permitted sign is displayed
At traffic lights, U-turns are allowed only where a U-turn permitted sign is shown.
Question 18 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.
Question 19 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 20 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 21 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 22 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 23 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- Footpath for children only
- Road for cars and bicycles
- A path shared by bicycle riders and pedestrians
- Bicycles must dismount
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Answer: C. A path shared by bicycle riders and pedestrians
A shared path may be used by both pedestrians and bicycle riders, so everyone must watch out for each other.
Question 24 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- A lane for bicycle riders
- Bicycle parking only
- Bicycle shop ahead
- Bicycles are not allowed
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Answer: A. A lane for bicycle riders
A bicycle lane is shown by this sign or by a bike symbol and the word LANE. Drivers may only enter it for a short distance and must give way to riders.
Question 25 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.

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