ACT Road Rules Test Practice 2026: Oefenexamen 8

1. Vraag 1 van 25

   At some traffic lights there is a bicycle storage area (a box painted in front of the stop line). Where must a car driver stop on red?

   • AAt the second stop line
   • BInside the bicycle box
   • CAnywhere, as long as bicycles can get past
   • DAt the first stop line, behind the bicycle box
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. At the first stop line, behind the bicycle box

   Drivers of cars must not enter the bicycle storage area on red. They stop at the first stop line.

2. Vraag 2 van 25

   Two drivers reach this sign and a GIVE WAY sign at the same time. Which statement is correct?

   • AThe STOP sign driver always goes last
   • BNeither driver needs to give way
   • CThe GIVE WAY sign driver always goes first
   • DBoth drivers must give way to other traffic before giving way to each other
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: 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.

3. Vraag 3 van 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • ARamp to a ferry
   • BSteep climb ahead
   • CThere is a steep downhill slope ahead
   • DTruck stop ahead
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. There is a steep downhill slope ahead

   This sign warns of a steep descent. Use a lower gear so you do not have to ride the brakes.

4. Vraag 4 van 25

   How should you check your following distance?

   • ALook at your speedometer
   • BCount the white lines between you and the car ahead
   • CAsk a passenger
   • DCount seconds from when the car ahead passes a fixed object until you reach it
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. Count seconds from when the car ahead passes a fixed object until you reach it

   Pick a fixed object such as a pole. When the car in front passes it, count. If you reach it before 2 seconds, drop back.

5. Vraag 5 van 25

   At a NO PARKING sign, what may you do?

   • APark for 1 hour
   • BStop for up to 2 minutes to drop off or pick up, staying within 3 m of the car
   • CNothing; you must not stop at all
   • DLeave the car while you go into a shop
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. Stop for up to 2 minutes to drop off or pick up, staying within 3 m of the car

   At a NO PARKING sign you may stop briefly to drop off or pick up passengers or goods, staying within 3 m of the vehicle and leaving within 2 minutes.

6. Vraag 6 van 25

   A school crossing supervisor holds up a STOP sign. When may you drive on?

   • AWhen you hear a whistle
   • BAs soon as the children pass your lane
   • CWhen everyone has crossed and the supervisor is back on the footpath
   • DAfter 30 seconds
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. When everyone has crossed and the supervisor is back on the footpath

   Wait until all pedestrians have crossed and the supervisor has returned to the footpath.

7. Vraag 7 van 25

   A tram has stopped and pedestrians are crossing between the kerb and the tram. What must you do?

   • ASound your horn
   • BPass on the right of the tram
   • CStop and give way to those pedestrians
   • DDrive past slowly
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. Stop and give way to those pedestrians

   You must stop and give way to pedestrians between the road edge and a stationary tram.

8. Vraag 8 van 25

   You approach a crest or bend and cannot see far ahead. May you overtake?

   • AYes, if you sound your horn
   • BNo, you must not overtake without a clear view far enough ahead
   • CYes, if you go quickly
   • DYes, on country roads
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: 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.

9. Vraag 9 van 25

   The speed limit sign shows 80 km/h, but it is raining heavily and visibility is poor. What should you do?

   • ADrive faster to get out of the rain
   • BDrive slower than 80 km/h to suit the conditions
   • CTurn on your hazard lights and keep to 80 km/h
   • DDrive at 80 km/h because that is the limit
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. Drive slower than 80 km/h to suit the conditions

   A speed limit is the maximum in good conditions. In poor weather or hazards, drive below it.

10. Vraag 10 van 25

    What does a NO STOPPING sign mean?

    • AYou must not stop at all, even to drop someone off
    • BYou may stop to drop off passengers
    • CYou may stop for 2 minutes
    • DOnly trucks may stop
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. You must not stop at all, even to drop someone off

    Where a NO STOPPING sign applies, you must not stop at all, even briefly, unless an exemption such as avoiding a collision applies.

11. Vraag 11 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Double it to at least 4 seconds

    In poor conditions, double your following distance.

12. Vraag 12 van 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ACattle or other stock may be on the road
    • BCattle saleyard entrance
    • CAnimals must be led
    • DFarm road, no through traffic
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

13. Vraag 13 van 25

    Above a motorway lane you see an illuminated red cross (X). What does it mean?

    • ADo not drive in that lane
    • BSpeed cameras are in use
    • CThe lane is open
    • DThe lane is for buses only
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Do not drive in that lane

    A red diagonal cross above a lane means you must not travel in that lane. A flashing red cross means leave the lane as soon as it is safe.

14. Vraag 14 van 25

    Who may drive in a T3 transit lane while it operates?

    • AAny vehicle
    • BTrucks only
    • CVehicles with 3 or more people, plus buses, motorcycles and other allowed vehicles
    • DAny vehicle with 2 people
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

15. Vraag 15 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

16. Vraag 16 van 25

    Where no sign says otherwise, may you make a U-turn at an intersection without traffic lights?

    • ANo, never
    • BYes, if it is safe and there is no NO U-TURN sign
    • COnly if you are in a truck
    • DOnly with a U-turn permitted sign
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

17. Vraag 17 van 25

    When parallel parking with no marked bays, how much space must you leave from the vehicles in front and behind?

    • AAt least 5 m
    • BAt least 1 m
    • CAt least 3 m
    • DAt least 10 cm
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. At least 1 m

    Leave at least 1 m between your vehicle and the vehicles in front and behind.

18. Vraag 18 van 25

    A bicycle rider is ahead of you on the left and you want to turn left. What should you do?

    • ASlow down and turn behind the rider
    • BTurn from the right lane
    • CSound your horn so they stop
    • DOvertake the rider and turn in front of them
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Slow down and turn behind the rider

    Turn behind a rider going the same way. Overtaking and then cutting across a rider is very dangerous.

19. Vraag 19 van 25

    You see a single continuous white centre line. Which of these is allowed?

    • ACrossing it to overtake a car
    • BCrossing it to make a U-turn
    • CDriving along it
    • DCrossing it to enter or leave a property
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Crossing it to enter or leave a property

    You may cross a single continuous centre line to enter or leave a road or property, or to pass a bicycle rider safely, but not to overtake a vehicle or U-turn.

20. Vraag 20 van 25

    Can you make a U-turn at an intersection with traffic lights?

    • AOnly at night
    • BOnly if a U-turn permitted sign is displayed
    • COnly on a red light
    • DYes, at any time
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

21. Vraag 21 van 25

    May a driver rest their phone on their lap while driving?

    • AYes, on country roads
    • BNo, the phone must not rest on or touch your body
    • CYes, if it is switched to silent
    • DYes, if it is on speaker
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. No, the phone must not rest on or touch your body

    A phone must not rest on or touch your body while you drive, even if you are not using it.

22. Vraag 22 van 25

    You are driving alone in a car. May you drive along this lane while it is operating?

    • AYes, but only at night
    • BNo, you need at least 2 people in the car
    • CYes, any car may use it
    • DNo, it is for trucks only
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. No, you need at least 2 people in the car

    A T2 transit lane is for vehicles carrying 2 or more people (plus allowed vehicles such as buses and motorcycles) during the times shown.

23. Vraag 23 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

24. Vraag 24 van 25

    At a crossroads with no signs, lines or traffic lights, who must you give way to?

    • AVehicles approaching from your right
    • BNobody, if you are going straight ahead
    • CVehicles approaching from your left
    • DThe vehicle that is larger
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Vehicles approaching from your right

    At an intersection with no signs, signals or markings (not a T-intersection), you give way to any vehicle approaching from your right.

25. Vraag 25 van 25

    A child is 5 years old. Which restraint is allowed?

    • ANo restraint is needed
    • BA rearward-facing infant capsule only
    • CAn adult seatbelt with no booster
    • DA forward-facing seat with an inbuilt harness, or a booster seat with a properly fastened seatbelt
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

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