Practice Theory Test WA | Learners Permit Quiz

1.Driving faster than the maximum speed limit is:

Only permitted when other vehicles are going faster than the speed limit.

Never legally permitted.

Permitted only when passing another vehicle.

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2.When you see older people on or near the road, you should:

Slow down and take extra care because they may not see you until you are very close.

Drive around them to keep the traffic moving.

Sound your horn and keep going at the same speed so you do not hold up the traffic.

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3.Why should you avoid heavy braking on a wet road?

You might wet pedestrians walking along the footpath.

Your wheels may skid and cause a loss of control.

If the wheels lock up your handbrake may not work.

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4.You are in the purple vehicle, you may overtake the vehicle in front:

Only on its right-hand side.

On either side.

Not at anytime.

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5.At night you should:

Drive closer to the vehicle in front so they can see you better.

Use your hazard warning lights when overtaking another vehicle.

Leave a longer gap behind the vehicle in front.

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6.Stop signs or flashing lights at railway crossings should always be obeyed, because:

Trains are fast, heavy and cannot stop quickly.

Pedestrians might be crossing.

Car brakes often fail.

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7.You are in the right hand lane and are planning to go straight ahead through this roundabout. When should you signal left to exit the roundabout?

After point O

After point N

After point M

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8.You are driving a car and want to pick up a passenger. The lane you want to stop in is a BUS LANE. Are you permitted to stop there?

Yes, you are allowed to stop in a BUS LANE for as long as you like.

Yes, if you pick the passenger up and then immediately drive off.

No, unless you are driving a hire car or a taxi.

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9.You are driving in a 60 km/h zone, with only one lane for traffic in your direction. You see a bus ahead (with this sign displayed on the rear) signalling its intention to pull out from a bus stop, you should:

Continue at your normal speed as the bus does not have priority

Sound your horn to stop the bus from pulling out

Slow down and give way to the bus as it has priority

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10.If you are driving and it starts to rain, you should

Put your hazard warning lights on and increase your speed to avoid the rain.

Put your lights on high beam so you can see better.

Slow down using the brake gently, since rain and oil may create a slippery surface.

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11.A GIVE WAY sign at an intersection means that you must:

Slow down and only give way to traffic on your right.

Be ready to stop and give way to all other traffic if there is danger of a collision.

Stop completely at all times and have no right of way.

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12.What should you do on approaching a railway level crossing displaying a STOP sign?

Stop, only if a train is at the crossing.

Stop at all times and proceed when safe to do so.

Slow down to 10 km/h, then proceed through the crossing.

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13.You want to park your vehicle for a short time. It is night time. You should:

Leave your headlights on high beam.

Pick a visible position or leave the parking or hazard lights on.

Park on the footpath.

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14.Before taking any drugs and then driving it is most important to:

Have some food in your stomach.

Plan to have some other person with you.

Know what the effects of the drug are.

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15.What does this sign mean?

Railway level crossing with flashing signals ahead, slow down, drive carefully, and be prepared to stop.

Intersection ahead with traffic lights, prepare to stop.

Red light camera in use at traffic lights ahead.

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16.When driving past parked vehicles, which of the following is it most important to do:

Stay as close as possible to the vehicle in front of you.

Drive in the right-hand lane, if there is one.

Watch for pedestrians, animals and car doors opening.

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17.You are driving a vehicle that only has a seat belt for the driver. To reduce the danger of being in a vehicle without a seat belt, where is the best place for passengers to sit?

In the front seat sharing your seat belt.

In the back seat.

In the front seat.

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18.What does this sign mean?

You can overtake vehicles only on the left side.

You must stay in the left lane and must not overtake any vehicles.

You must stay in or move to the left lane, unless you are overtaking another vehicle.

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19.If you see a horse and rider on the road what should you do?

Follow them until they leave the road

Sound your horn to warn the rider.

Speed up to pass the horse.

Slow down and give them plenty of room.

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20.When going on a long trip, out of the following which is the most important to do?

Have a good meal before driving.

Get plenty of rest before starting out.

Make sure your horn is working.

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21.This bridge has only just enough room for two vehicles. As you come close to it you should:

Maintain your speed, keeping to the limit.

Slow down and pay extra attention.

Sound your horn to warn the other driver.

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22.A car is carrying a driver and 3 adult passengers. There are seat belts in all seating positions. By law, seat belts must be worn by:

Only the driver and front seat passenger.

All four people.

Only the driver.

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23.What does this sign mean?

You are on Highway 60.

You can go faster than 60 km/h.

You are not to exceed 60 km/h.

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24.What will happen if you offer a testing officer a bribe to pass your driving test?

Only the testing officer will be investigated

Action will be taken against you. The penalties are severe and include fines and imprisonment

Nothing, there is no penalty

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25.If you are driving through a road work zone in the left hand lane and you see this sign you should:

Merge to the right and give way to other traffic.

Speed up to get in front of any cars traveling in the right hand lane.

Stop and wait for directions.

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26.These lights mean that you:

Can turn left only if a sign 'TURN LEFT AT ANY TIME WITH CARE' is displayed.

Can turn left or go straight ahead.

Can turn left, but not go straight ahead.

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27.You are waiting at an intersection and the lights are red. The traffic lights change to green. You should:

Wait until the traffic behind you makes you move.

Cross the intersection as quickly as possible.

Check both sides of the intersection and then proceed.

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28.If you enter an intersection that is under the control of a traffic controller:

Stop at the intersection and then proceed slowly.

Sound your horn at the traffic controller and hope they get out of your way.

Follow the directions of the controller.

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29.What is the safest way to stay under the legal alcohol limit?

Exercising and drinking black coffee.

Buying a breathalyser (alcohol measuring instrument).

Not drinking any alcohol.

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30.You are driving at night and there is no other traffic around you. When can you use your headlights on high beam?

On any road, even if there are street lights.

On any road where the speed limit is above 80 km/h.

Only on roads that do not have street lights.

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31.The adult passenger in the rear is breaking the law because she is:

Distracting the driver.

Sitting in the back seat.

Not wearing the available seat belt.

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32.When driving near parked vehicles, you should:

Check for parked vehicles with turn signals on, or children about to step out.

Stop, if you see a car with its right-hand indicator on.

Sound your horn and flash your headlights to warn drivers not to pull out.

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33.When entering or leaving a driveway you must:

Blow your horn to warn other road users.

Give way to bicycles, vehicles and pedestrians.

Stop and give way only to vehicles.

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34.Before driving on a freeway, which of the following should you do?

Take your street directory in case you get lost

Make sure your vehicle has enough fuel, oil, water and the correct tyre pressure

Take something to calm your nerves before driving

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35.It is night time and you are driving home from the movies. You are travelling in a line of vehicles. What size gap should you leave between your vehicle and the vehicles in front of you?

A gap of about 2 seconds so you can watch the vehicles in front closely and see when they are stopping.

The same 3-second gap you would leave during the day.

A gap of about 4 seconds as it is easy to misjudge distances at night.

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36.If you are caught speeding through a road work zone you will:

Not receive any penalty as road works speed limits are only advisory.

Receive a warning letter in the mail.

Be liable for a speeding fine and loss of demerit points.

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37.It is important to scan while driving so you can see everything that is happening on the road. What does scanning involve?

Looking further ahead down the road when driving.

Continually looking ahead, to the sides and using all mirrors when driving.

Looking in the rear and side mirrors continually when driving.

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38.Which of the following attitudes is most likely to make you a safer driver?

When I drive, I have the main responsibility for my safety and the safety of other road users.

It is up to other drivers to avoid crashing into me.

Crashing or not crashing is a matter of luck.

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39.When driving in wet weather, your vehicle will:

Handle better, so you can go faster.

Take longer and further to stop, so slow down.

Stop in the same distance as on a dry road.

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40.You are in car A and want to turn right at this intersection. Car B facing you is also indicating to turn right. What path should you take?

Choose either depending on the traffic.

Pass behind each other.

Both pass in front of each other.

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41.When you come to an intersection and the road beyond is choked with vehicles going in the same direction, what should you do?

Travel into the intersection and wait until traffic ahead moves.

Proceed if there is no traffic on your right.

Wait until there is room for you to completely cross the intersection.

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42.As you leave a freeway, which of the following should you check?

Your speed

Fuel gauge

Windscreen wipers

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43.Having a radar detector or jammer in your car is against the law:

If you purchased it after 1998.

Only if it is turned on.

No matter what your reason is.

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44.The faster the vehicle in front of you is travelling, the:

More distance and time you need to overtake.

Less time you need to overtake.

Closer you must get before starting to overtake.

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45.You hear the siren of an ambulance approaching you from behind. You should:

Speed up as not to impede the ambulance.

Slow down to the speed of other traffic.

Continue at the same speed.

Move into the left lane.

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Car Test 17

1.Driving faster than the maximum speed limit is:

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2.When you see older people on or near the road, you should:

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3.Why should you avoid heavy braking on a wet road?

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4.You are in the purple vehicle, you may overtake the vehicle in front:

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5.At night you should:

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6.Stop signs or flashing lights at railway crossings should always be obeyed, because:

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7.You are in the right hand lane and are planning to go straight ahead through this roundabout. When should you signal left to exit the roundabout?

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8.You are driving a car and want to pick up a passenger. The lane you want to stop in is a BUS LANE. Are you permitted to stop there?

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9.You are driving in a 60 km/h zone, with only one lane for traffic in your direction. You see a bus ahead (with this sign displayed on the rear) signalling its intention to pull out from a bus stop, you should:

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10.If you are driving and it starts to rain, you should

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11.A GIVE WAY sign at an intersection means that you must:

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12.What should you do on approaching a railway level crossing displaying a STOP sign?

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13.You want to park your vehicle for a short time. It is night time. You should:

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14.Before taking any drugs and then driving it is most important to:

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15.What does this sign mean?

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16.When driving past parked vehicles, which of the following is it most important to do:

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17.You are driving a vehicle that only has a seat belt for the driver. To reduce the danger of being in a vehicle without a seat belt, where is the best place for passengers to sit?

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18.What does this sign mean?

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19.If you see a horse and rider on the road what should you do?

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20.When going on a long trip, out of the following which is the most important to do?

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