SA Learner's Theory Test Practice 2026: Test de práctica 3

1. Pregunta 1 de 25

   In a built-up area with street lights and no speed limit sign, what is the default speed limit under the Australian Road Rules?

   • A60 km/h
   • B40 km/h
   • C70 km/h
   • D50 km/h
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: D. 50 km/h

   The Australian Road Rules set a default limit of 50 km/h in built-up areas when no other limit is signed. The Northern Territory default is 60 km/h instead.

2. Pregunta 2 de 25

   A fully licensed driver is stopped at red traffic lights. May they hold their phone to read a message?

   • AYes, because the car is not moving
   • BYes, for up to 10 seconds
   • CYes, if the handbrake is on
   • DNo, hand-held use is not allowed while stationary in traffic
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: D. No, hand-held use is not allowed while stationary in traffic

   You must not use a hand-held phone while your vehicle is moving or stationary in traffic, such as at traffic lights. You may use it when parked.

3. Pregunta 3 de 25

   A child is 5 months old. What restraint must they use?

   • AA forward-facing seat with no harness
   • BAn adult seatbelt
   • CAn approved rearward-facing infant restraint
   • DA booster seat
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: C. An approved rearward-facing infant restraint

   Children under 6 months must use an approved rearward-facing restraint.

4. Pregunta 4 de 25

   When parking on a road with a continuous dividing line, how much room must you leave between your car and the line?

   • AAt least 1 m
   • BAt least 50 cm
   • CAt least 3 m
   • DAt least 10 m
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: 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.

5. Pregunta 5 de 25

   When may you use your horn?

   • ATo tell a slow driver to hurry up
   • BTo greet a friend
   • CAt any time
   • DTo warn other road users of your approach or position
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: D. To warn other road users of your approach or position

   The horn may be used only to warn other road users or animals of your vehicle's approach or position.

6. Pregunta 6 de 25

   At an unsigned crossroads, you are going straight and a car approaches from your right, about to turn. Who goes first?

   • AWhoever is faster
   • BThe car on your right must wait for you to pass
   • CYou, because you are going straight
   • DThe car on your right
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: D. The car on your right

   The give way to the right rule applies even if one vehicle is turning and the other is going straight.

7. Pregunta 7 de 25

   Why should you never overtake a heavy vehicle that is approaching a crossroad?

   • AIt is only illegal at night
   • BA vehicle hidden by the truck could enter from the side
   • CTrucks have priority at all intersections
   • DTrucks always turn right at crossroads
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: B. A vehicle hidden by the truck could enter from the side

   The truck can hide a vehicle waiting to enter from a side road, which could pull out in front of you.

8. Pregunta 8 de 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?

   • ASound your horn
   • BDrive into the intersection and wait
   • CUse the shoulder to go around
   • DWait behind the stop line until there is room
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: 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.

9. Pregunta 9 de 25

   A transit lane sign shows no times of operation. When does the restriction apply?

   • AOnly in peak hours
   • BNever
   • COnly on weekdays
   • DAt all times
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: D. At all times

   If a transit lane sign shows no times, the lane is a transit lane at all times.

10. Pregunta 10 de 25

    A vehicle ahead has stopped at a pedestrian crossing. What must you do?

    • ASound your horn
    • BOvertake it on the left
    • CDo not overtake it; be ready to stop
    • DOvertake it carefully on the right
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: C. Do not overtake it; be ready to stop

    You must not overtake or pass a vehicle that is stopping or has stopped at a pedestrian or children's crossing.

11. Pregunta 11 de 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ALoose gravel ahead
    • BWinding road ahead
    • CCar wash ahead
    • DThe road may be slippery, especially when wet
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: D. The road may be slippery, especially when wet

    This sign warns that the road surface can be slippery. Slow down and avoid harsh braking or steering.

12. Pregunta 12 de 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AYou should drive at exactly 60 km/h
    • BTrucks only must keep to 60 km/h
    • CYou must not drive faster than 60 km/h
    • DRecommended speed in wet weather
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: 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.

13. Pregunta 13 de 25

    At a level crossing with no lights or boom gates and no STOP sign, what should you do?

    • AUse your horn and keep going
    • BSlow down, look both ways and listen for trains
    • CSpeed up to cross quickly
    • DStop on the tracks to look
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: B. Slow down, look both ways and listen for trains

    At a crossing without lights or booms, slow down, look and listen, and give way to any train.

14. Pregunta 14 de 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ALane change ahead
    • BA series of curves is ahead
    • CSlippery road
    • DRoad narrows
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: 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.

15. Pregunta 15 de 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ATrain station parking
    • BA railway level crossing is ahead
    • COld steam train museum
    • DTram lane ahead
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: B. A railway level crossing is ahead

    This sign warns of a railway level crossing. Slow down, look and listen for trains.

16. Pregunta 16 de 25

    You want to use your phone for GPS directions. What is the safest legal way?

    • APut it on your lap
    • BType the address while driving slowly
    • CSet the destination before you leave, with the phone in a commercial mount
    • DHold it in your hand to see the map
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: 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.

17. Pregunta 17 de 25

    How should you change your following distance in rain or at night?

    • ADouble it to at least 4 seconds
    • BHalve it so you can see the car's tail lights
    • CKeep it at 2 seconds
    • DUse one car length
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: A. Double it to at least 4 seconds

    In poor conditions, double your following distance.

18. Pregunta 18 de 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • APedestrian mall
    • BSchool crossing supervisor
    • CA traffic controller is ahead, so be prepared to stop
    • DPolice checkpoint
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: C. A traffic controller is ahead, so be prepared to stop

    This sign warns of a person with a stop/slow bat directing traffic ahead. You must follow their directions.

19. Pregunta 19 de 25

    You feel very tired while driving. What actually fixes fatigue?

    • ASleep
    • BOpening the window
    • CDrinking coffee
    • DTurning up the radio
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: A. Sleep

    There is no substitute for sleep. Radio, coffee and fresh air do not prevent fatigue on long trips.

20. Pregunta 20 de 25

    You reach this sign at a level crossing with no lights or booms. What must you do?

    • ASound your horn and keep going
    • BDrive on without looking, as trains must give way
    • CSpeed up to clear the tracks quickly
    • DSlow down, look and listen, and give way to any train
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: 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.

21. Pregunta 21 de 25

    What is the only thing that lowers your BAC?

    • ATime
    • BBlack coffee
    • CA cold shower
    • DExercise
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: A. Time

    Only time reduces your BAC. Coffee, cold showers, exercise, fresh air and food do not.

22. Pregunta 22 de 25

    You are towing a 6 m caravan in good conditions. Roughly what following gap should you allow?

    • A2 seconds
    • B10 seconds
    • C1 second
    • DAbout 4 seconds
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: D. About 4 seconds

    Add 1 second for every 3 m of trailer length to the basic 2 seconds: 2 + 2 = 4 seconds.

23. Pregunta 23 de 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AOvertaking lane ahead
    • BThe road ahead carries traffic in both directions
    • CTwo lanes in your direction
    • DOne-way road ahead
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: 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.

24. Pregunta 24 de 25

    What do double continuous centre lines mean?

    • AThey only apply to trucks
    • BYou may overtake if the road is clear
    • CDo not cross, except when safely passing a bicycle rider
    • DYou may U-turn across them
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: 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.

25. Pregunta 25 de 25

    In Queensland and South Australia, what is the minimum gap when passing a bicycle rider where the speed limit is 60 km/h or less?

    • A1.5 metres
    • B30 cm
    • C2 metres
    • D1 metre
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: D. 1 metre

    You must leave at least 1 m when the limit is 60 km/h or less, and at least 1.5 m when it is higher. Other states have similar rules; check yours.

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