VicRoads Learner Permit Test Practice 2026: Practice test 2

Practice test 2 of 8 for the VicRoads Learner Permit Test Practice: 25 more questions with answers and explanations.

Driving
Victoria
205 questions
Checked October 11, 2026

Question 1 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 2 of 25
When making a U-turn, who must you give way to?
- Only vehicles from your right
- All vehicles and pedestrians
- Nobody, if you signal
- Only pedestrians
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Answer: B. All vehicles and pedestrians
A driver making a U-turn must give way to all other vehicles and pedestrians, even those facing a STOP or GIVE WAY sign.
Question 3 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- Lane change ahead
- A series of curves is ahead
- Slippery road
- Road narrows
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Answer: B. A series of curves is ahead
A winding arrow warns of several bends in a row. Keep your speed down through all of them.
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
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 6 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 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
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 9 of 25
You want to use your phone for GPS directions. What is the safest legal way?
- Put it on your lap
- Type the address while driving slowly
- Set the destination before you leave, with the phone in a commercial mount
- Hold it in your hand to see the map
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Answer: C. Set the destination before you leave, with the phone in a commercial mount
Use GPS only with the phone in a commercially made mount, and set the destination before you start. Pull over and park to change it.
Question 10 of 25
You approach a crest or bend and cannot see far ahead. May you overtake?
- Yes, if you sound your horn
- No, you must not overtake without a clear view far enough ahead
- Yes, if you go quickly
- Yes, on country roads
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Answer: B. No, you must not overtake without a clear view far enough ahead
Overtaking is not allowed approaching a crest, bend or dip if you cannot see far enough ahead.
Question 11 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 12 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 13 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 14 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 15 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 16 of 25
When parking on a road with a continuous dividing line, how much room must you leave between your car and the line?
- At least 1 m
- At least 50 cm
- At least 3 m
- At least 10 m
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Answer: C. At least 3 m
You must leave at least 3 m between your vehicle and a continuous dividing line or strip, unless a sign permits otherwise.
Question 17 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 18 of 25
You are towing a 6 m caravan in good conditions. Roughly what following gap should you allow?
- 2 seconds
- 10 seconds
- 1 second
- About 4 seconds
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Answer: D. About 4 seconds
Add 1 second for every 3 m of trailer length to the basic 2 seconds: 2 + 2 = 4 seconds.
Question 19 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 20 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- You should drive at exactly 60 km/h
- Trucks only must keep to 60 km/h
- You must not drive faster than 60 km/h
- Recommended speed in wet weather
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Answer: C. You must not drive faster than 60 km/h
This is a regulatory speed limit sign. It shows the highest legal speed for the road.
Question 21 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 22 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 23 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 24 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 25 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.

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