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

Practice test 8 of 8 for the WA Learner's Theory Test Practice: 25 more questions with answers and explanations.

Driving
Western Australia
205 questions
Checked October 11, 2026

Question 1 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.
Question 2 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 3 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 4 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 5 of 25
Who may drive in a T3 transit lane while it operates?
- Any vehicle
- Trucks only
- Vehicles with 3 or more people, plus buses, motorcycles and other allowed vehicles
- Any vehicle with 2 people
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Answer: C. Vehicles with 3 or more people, plus buses, motorcycles and other allowed vehicles
A T3 lane is for vehicles carrying at least 3 people. Some vehicles, such as buses, taxis and motorcycles, are allowed too.
Question 6 of 25
Two drivers reach this sign and a GIVE WAY sign at the same time. Which statement is correct?
- The STOP sign driver always goes last
- Neither driver needs to give way
- The GIVE WAY sign driver always goes first
- Both drivers must give way to other traffic before giving way to each other
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Answer: D. Both drivers must give way to other traffic before giving way to each other
A STOP sign is not "stronger" than a GIVE WAY sign. Both drivers apply the normal give way rules.
Question 7 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 8 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 9 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- First aid station
- Railway crossing
- A crossroad is ahead
- Hospital ahead
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Answer: C. A crossroad is ahead
The cross shape warns that a road crosses the one you are on. Be ready to give way.
Question 10 of 25
Hook turns (turning right from the left lane) are a local rule mainly used where?
- In central Melbourne
- In Darwin only
- On every Australian motorway
- At all roundabouts
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Answer: A. In central Melbourne
States can add local rules. Hook turns at signed intersections in central Melbourne are an example.
Question 11 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 12 of 25
There is a continuous line to the left of a broken centre line and you are on the broken-line side. What may you do?
- Overtake, turn or U-turn across it when safe
- Cross only in an emergency
- Never cross it
- Cross only to park
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Answer: A. Overtake, turn or U-turn across it when safe
If the broken line is on your side, you may cross to overtake, turn or U-turn when it is safe.
Question 13 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- Left lane ends
- You must not turn left
- Left turn only
- Keep left
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Answer: B. You must not turn left
A red circle with a slash across a left-turn arrow means you must not turn left here.
Question 14 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 15 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 16 of 25
Two lines of traffic merge into one where there are no lane markings. Who gives way?
- The vehicle on the left always goes first
- The vehicle on the right always goes first
- You give way to any vehicle that is ahead of you
- The larger vehicle 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 lines, a driver gives way to any vehicle that is ahead (zip merging).
Question 17 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 18 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 19 of 25
A long truck displays a DO NOT OVERTAKE TURNING VEHICLE sign and is signalling to turn left. What must you do?
- Pass it quickly on the left
- Sound your horn and pass
- Drive onto the footpath to get around
- Do not pass it on the left while it turns
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Answer: D. Do not pass it on the left while it turns
You must not overtake on the side of a vehicle with a DO NOT OVERTAKE TURNING VEHICLE sign if it is signalling and turning to that side.
Question 20 of 25
You are driving out of a driveway onto a road. Who must you give way to?
- Only pedestrians
- Pedestrians and riders on the footpath, and vehicles on the road
- Only vehicles on the road
- Nobody if you are reversing
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Answer: B. Pedestrians and riders on the footpath, and vehicles on the road
When entering or leaving a road from a driveway or private land, you give way to pedestrians, bicycle riders and vehicles, whether you go forwards or in reverse.
Question 21 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 22 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 23 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 24 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 25 of 25
What does a continuous yellow edge line along the side of the road mean?
- Bicycle lane
- No stopping
- Loading zone
- Parking allowed for 2 hours
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Answer: B. No stopping
A continuous yellow edge line means you must not stop or park there.

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