ACT Road Rules Test Practice 2026: Test d’entraînement 5

1. Question 1 sur 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
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: 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.

2. Question 2 sur 25

   When entering a roundabout, who must you give way to?

   • AAll vehicles already in the roundabout
   • BNobody, if you reach it first
   • COnly vehicles approaching from your right
   • DOnly vehicles approaching from your left
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: 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.

3. Question 3 sur 25

   You are on the road that ends at a T-intersection. There are no signs or lines. Who must you give way to?

   • ANobody, because you arrived first
   • BVehicles on the continuing road, from both directions
   • COnly vehicles coming from your right
   • DOnly vehicles coming from your left
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: 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.

4. Question 4 sur 25

   A child is 3 years old. Which restraint is allowed?

   • AAn adult seatbelt only
   • BA booster seat with a lap belt only
   • CSitting on an adult's lap
   • DA rearward-facing restraint or a forward-facing seat with an inbuilt harness
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: D. A rearward-facing restraint or a forward-facing seat with an inbuilt harness

   Children from 6 months to under 4 years must use a rearward-facing restraint or a forward-facing seat with an inbuilt harness.

5. Question 5 sur 25

   Unless a sign says otherwise, how close to an intersection WITHOUT traffic lights may you stop?

   • ARight up to the corner
   • BNo closer than 10 m
   • CNo closer than 50 m
   • DNo closer than 3 m
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: B. No closer than 10 m

   You must not stop within 10 m of an intersection without traffic lights (some exceptions apply at T-intersections), unless a sign permits it.

6. Question 6 sur 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AYield to trains ahead
   • BYou have priority at the next intersection
   • CA GIVE WAY sign is ahead
   • DRoad narrows ahead
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: 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.

7. Question 7 sur 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AU-turn permitted
   • BNo right turns at any time
   • CTo turn right, you must make a hook turn from the left lane
   • DRight turn from the right lane only
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: 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.

8. Question 8 sur 25

   Hook turns (turning right from the left lane) are a local rule mainly used where?

   • AIn central Melbourne
   • BIn Darwin only
   • COn every Australian motorway
   • DAt all roundabouts
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: A. In central Melbourne

   States can add local rules. Hook turns at signed intersections in central Melbourne are an example.

9. Question 9 sur 25

   An ambulance behind you has its siren on and red and blue lights flashing. What must you do?

   • ASpeed up to stay ahead of it
   • BStop immediately wherever you are, even in the middle of an intersection
   • CGive way and let it have a clear path, moving out of the way when it is safe
   • DKeep driving at the same speed in your lane
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: 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.

10. Question 10 sur 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AFootpath for children only
    • BRoad for cars and bicycles
    • CA path shared by bicycle riders and pedestrians
    • DBicycles must dismount
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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.

11. Question 11 sur 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ATwo-way traffic ahead
    • BRoad narrows
    • CA divided road begins ahead
    • DDivided road ends ahead
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. A divided road begins ahead

    This sign warns that a divided road, with a median between the two directions of traffic, is about to begin.

12. Question 12 sur 25

    What does a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.05 mean?

    • A0.05 grams of alcohol in every 100 mL of blood
    • B5 standard drinks
    • C5% of your blood is alcohol
    • D0.05 litres of alcohol in your body
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. 0.05 grams of alcohol in every 100 mL of blood

    BAC is measured in grams of alcohol per 100 mL of blood. A BAC of 0.05 means 0.05 g per 100 mL.

13. Question 13 sur 25

    How far may a car usually drive in a bus lane to enter or leave the road or turn?

    • AUp to 100 m
    • BUp to 500 m
    • CNot at all
    • DAny distance
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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.

14. Question 14 sur 25

    In this picture, car 1 takes the first exit on the left. Which lane and signal should it use?

    • ALeft lane, signalling left on approach
    • BLeft lane, with no signal
    • CRight lane, signalling right
    • DRight lane, signalling left
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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.

15. Question 15 sur 25

    You want to change lanes. Who must you give way to?

    • AOnly vehicles in front of you
    • BNobody, if you signal first
    • CVehicles in the lane you are moving into
    • DOnly trucks
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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.

16. Question 16 sur 25

    When turning at an intersection, who must you give way to as well as other vehicles?

    • APedestrians crossing the road you are turning into
    • BPedestrians on the road you are leaving only
    • COnly pedestrians who wave at you
    • DNo pedestrians, if your light is green
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Pedestrians crossing the road you are turning into

    When turning, you must give way to pedestrians and riders on or entering the road you are turning into, even when you have a green light.

17. Question 17 sur 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ARoadwork is ahead
    • BWorkers may not be on the road
    • CParking for work vehicles only
    • DGardening area
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Roadwork is ahead

    This sign warns of roadwork ahead. Slow down and obey any lower speed limits and traffic controllers.

18. Question 18 sur 25

    This sign is under a curve warning sign. What does it tell you?

    • AThe legal minimum speed
    • BThe recommended safe speed for the curve in good conditions
    • CThe speed limit for trucks only
    • DThe distance to the curve in metres
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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.

19. Question 19 sur 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ASingle lane bridge ahead
    • BDetour to the right
    • CTurn right only
    • DTraffic on this road may only travel in the direction of the arrow
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Traffic on this road may only travel in the direction of the arrow

    A ONE WAY sign shows that all traffic must travel in the direction of the arrow.

20. Question 20 sur 25

    Under the Australian Road Rules, what is the default speed limit in a built-up area where no sign shows a limit?

    • A40 km/h
    • B60 km/h
    • C70 km/h
    • D50 km/h
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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.

21. Question 21 sur 25

    A multi-lane road has a KEEP LEFT UNLESS OVERTAKING sign. When may you drive in the right-hand lane?

    • AWhen overtaking, turning right, making a U-turn or avoiding an obstruction
    • BNever
    • COnly at night
    • DWhenever you are at the speed limit
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. When overtaking, turning right, making a U-turn or avoiding an obstruction

    The right lane may be used to overtake, turn right, make a U-turn, avoid an obstruction, in congested traffic or in a special lane you are allowed to use.

22. Question 22 sur 25

    At a two-lane roundabout with no lane arrows, which lane may you use to go straight ahead?

    • ANeither; you must turn
    • BThe left lane only
    • CEither lane
    • DThe right lane only
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Either lane

    To go straight ahead, you may use either lane unless arrows or signs show otherwise.

23. Question 23 sur 25

    Outside a built-up area, you need to stop near a crest. When is this allowed?

    • AWhenever you turn on hazard lights
    • BOnly at night
    • COnly if drivers coming the same way can see your vehicle from at least 100 m
    • DNever
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Only if drivers coming the same way can see your vehicle from at least 100 m

    Outside built-up areas you must not stop on a crest or curve unless your vehicle can be seen for at least 100 m by drivers coming the same way.

24. Question 24 sur 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ABus parking
    • BA bus lane: only buses and certain other vehicles may use it
    • CA bus stop
    • DBuses must use the left lane
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. A bus lane: only buses and certain other vehicles may use it

    Most vehicles may only enter a bus lane for a short distance, for example to turn. In Queensland that is up to 100 m.

25. Question 25 sur 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
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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.

Clavier : 1–4 pour répondre, Entrée pour la question suivante.

L’examen réel : All mandatory questions correct, and no more than 4 wrong on the general knowledge questions (at best 31 of 35)