VicRoads Learner Permit Test Practice 2026: Practice test 4

Practice test 4 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 do double continuous centre lines mean?
- They only apply to trucks
- You may overtake if the road is clear
- Do not cross, except when safely passing a bicycle rider
- You may U-turn across them
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Answer: C. Do not cross, except when safely passing a bicycle rider
Double continuous lines must not be crossed, except to pass a bicycle rider safely.
Question 2 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 3 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 4 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 5 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- Do not drive in the right lane unless overtaking or another exception applies
- Only trucks must keep left
- Overtaking is not allowed
- The left lane is closed
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Answer: A. Do not drive in the right lane unless overtaking or another exception applies
Where this sign is shown on a multi-lane road, you must not use the right lane except to overtake, turn right, make a U-turn, avoid an obstruction, in congested traffic or in a special lane you may use.
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
A transit lane sign shows no times of operation. When does the restriction apply?
- Only in peak hours
- Never
- Only on weekdays
- At all times
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Answer: D. At all times
If a transit lane sign shows no times, the lane is a transit lane at all times.
Question 8 of 25
Outside built-up areas, a long vehicle of 7.5 m or more follows another long vehicle on a two-lane road. What minimum gap must it keep?
- 20 metres
- 10 metres
- 200 metres
- 60 metres
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Answer: D. 60 metres
Outside built-up areas, long vehicles must keep at least 60 m behind another long vehicle (200 m for road trains), unless overtaking or on a multi-lane road.
Question 9 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- Train station parking
- A railway level crossing is ahead
- Old steam train museum
- Tram lane ahead
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Answer: B. A railway level crossing is ahead
This sign warns of a railway level crossing. Slow down, look and listen for trains.
Question 10 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- There is a dip in the road ahead
- Speed hump for cyclists only
- Drive-in theatre ahead
- Road ends ahead
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Answer: A. There is a dip in the road ahead
A dip can hide oncoming vehicles and may hold water. Slow down before you reach it.
Question 11 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 12 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- Cattle or other stock may be on the road
- Cattle saleyard entrance
- Animals must be led
- Farm road, no through traffic
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Answer: A. Cattle or other stock may be on the road
This sign warns of stock such as cattle on the road ahead. Slow down and be ready to stop.
Question 13 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 14 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 15 of 25
How close to a fire hydrant may you stop?
- Not within 1 m
- Not within 10 m
- Not within 20 m
- There is no rule
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Answer: A. Not within 1 m
You must not stop within 1 m of a fire hydrant or a hydrant indicator.
Question 16 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 17 of 25
What should truck drivers do where this sign is shown?
- Use the right lane only
- Change to a low gear before going down the hill
- Leave the road at the next exit
- Stop and check their brakes
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Answer: B. Change to a low gear before going down the hill
On steep routes, trucks and buses must use a gear low enough to control their speed without relying on the main brakes.
Question 18 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 19 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- Road clear of trucks only
- You must not stop on the road during the times shown
- No speed limit
- You may park for up to 2 hours
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Answer: B. You must not stop on the road during the times shown
A clearway keeps lanes open for traffic in busy times. During the times shown you must not stop (buses are among the few exceptions), and vehicles may be fined or towed.
Question 20 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 21 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 22 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- Stop completely at the stop line, then give way
- Slow down and go if the road looks clear
- Stop only if another vehicle is coming
- Give way to vehicles on your left only
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Answer: A. Stop completely at the stop line, then give way
At a STOP sign you must stop completely before the line, then give way to other traffic and go only when it is safe.
Question 23 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 24 of 25
At a two-lane roundabout with no lane arrows, which lane should you use to turn right?
- The lane with less traffic
- The right lane
- Either lane
- The left lane
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Answer: B. The right lane
Without lane arrows or signs, use the right lane to turn right or make a U-turn at a multi-lane roundabout.
Question 25 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- Overtaking lane ahead
- The road ahead carries traffic in both directions
- Two lanes in your direction
- One-way road ahead
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Answer: B. The road ahead carries traffic in both directions
This sign warns that you are moving onto a road with traffic coming the other way, often after a one-way or divided section.

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