ACT DKT ROAD RULES PRACTICE TEST 01

Once you have prepared sufficiently for your exam, you need to make sure that you schedule and pay for your exam. On the day of the exam, you will be required to show specific types of identification so you need to know exactly what they are well in advance. For instance, you will need proof of identity and residency (i.e. current medical card, current student ID, and etc).

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ACT Road Rules Test 1

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When driving a motor vehicle on a learner driver licence, you must be accompanied by...?

Another holder of a learner driving licence

A holder of a full valid licence for your class of vehicle

Any other adult

A holder of any full valid licence

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On a single lane road you must give way to a bus signalling to pull out...?

Unless the road ahead is clear

Unless it has not started to move

In all circumstances

Unless you feel you can safely overtake

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You should be aware that the best road position for motorcyclist is usually...?

In the left-hand half of a lane

In the right-hand half of a lane

In the gutter

In the centre of a lane

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When you are driving, how big a gap should you leave to the vehicle in front of you for safety?

Three seconds

Two seconds

2 m

1 m

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When crossing a footpath to enter a driveway, you must give way to...?

Wheelchair users

Pedestrians

Cyclists

All of these

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To counter the effects of fatigue drivers should take a 15-minute break every...?

Hour

Four hours

Three hours

Two hours

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In normal circumstances, you must not park within what distance of a public postbox?

5 m

3 m

1 m

10 m

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Which of these vehicles has priority at a roundabout?

Vehicles going straight on

Vehicles joining from the right

Vehicles joining from the left

Vehicles already on the roundabout

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What is the minimum lateral distance you should maintain when overtaking a cyclist in a zone where the speed limit is below 60 km/h?

2 m

1.5 m

1 m

0.5 m

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You are approaching two cyclists from behind who are riding side-by-side. What should you do?

Overtake immediately

Slow down and wait until it is safe to overtake

Drive behind them until they leave the road

Sound your horn

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If you are driving a goods vehicle, what is the longest you are allowed to stay in a loading zone unless signs indicate otherwise?

30 minutes

20 minutes

60 minutes

15 minutes

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In ACT's shared zones, who has ultimate right-of-way?

Nobody

Cyclists

Motorists

Pedestrians

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You can overtake a stationary vehicle at a pedestrian crossing...?

If you can't see any pedestrians

If there is no oncoming traffic

Under no circumstances

If the pedestrians have already crossed

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When making a U-turn, you must give way to...?

All of these

Other vehicles

Cyclists

Pedestrians

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In a 'No Parking' zone, if you are stopping to pickup/set down passengers or goods, you must do so within...?

Five minutes

Two minutes

Ten minutes

One minute

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In order to overtake, it is permissible to exceed the speed limit by...?

15 km/h

5 km/h

10 km/h

0 km/h

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When passing a stationary or slow-moving emergency vehicle, you must cut your speed to...?

40 km/h

30 km/h

50 km/h

60 km/h

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The police can pull you over to test for alcohol and drugs...?

If you are seen leaving a pub or other entertainment premises

At any time

If they see an open alcohol container in your vehicle

If you are driving erratically

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Which of the should you not do when being overtaken?

Increase speed

Increase the gap to the vehicle in front

Decrease speed

Move to your left

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When overtaking motorcyclists, you should give them...?

Twice the space you would give a car

Half the space you would give a car

The same space as you would give a car

A quarter of the space you would give a car

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When changing lanes, what is the order you should follow?

Mirror, signal, head check

Head check, signal, mirror

Signal, mirror, head check

Signal, head check, mirror

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Which of these is a typical speed limit for a shared zone in the ACT?

35 km/h

45 km/h

10 km/h

25 km/h

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If anybody has been killed or injured in a crash in which you are involved, you must provide your details to a police officer within what time after the crash?

48 hours

24 hours

One week

72 hours

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When parking, you should always leave at least what distance to the cars in front and behind?

2 m

75 cm

50 cm

1 m

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When you have overtaken, you should pull back in...?

When you can see the whole of the overtaken vehicle in your mirror

When you can see half of the overtaken vehicle in your mirror

Once you can no longer hear the overtaken vehicle's engine

As soon as you possibly can

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Understanding the ACT Learners Practice Test

The Purpose and Significance for New Drivers

The ACT Learners Practice Test is more than just a stepping stone. It’s your initial introduction to the rules and regulations of the road, designed to give you a strong foundation in safe driving practices. By understanding the significance of this test, you begin to comprehend its essential role in the bigger picture of your driving career. With road safety being a key priority for ACT, this assessment ensures that every new driver is well-equipped to make sound driving decisions.

Test Format and Key Areas Covered

Knowing what’s ahead is half the battle. The ACT Learners Practice Test is divided into sections covering different aspects of driving, including general knowledge, road signs, and situational responses. Brushing up on your knowledge of ACT-specific road rules, which may vary from other states in Australia, is paramount. Expect questions that present road scenarios, where you’ll need to identify the best course of action according to legal parameters.