L driver license questions:

When is it advisable to drive more than the usual two seconds behind the vehicle in front?

a At all times

b When the driving conditions are ideal

c When the driving conditions are poor

You are driving at 100 km/h. What distance are you most likely to cover before you can stop?

a 40 metres

b 80 metres

c 140 metres (page 83)

How should you drive out of a bend in the road?

a Accelerate a little

b Slow down a little

c Continue at the same speed

Explanation: Slow down before entering a curve or bend and accelerate gently as you drive out of
the curve. It can be dangerous to brake on a curve or bend; you may lose control of your vehicle

You are driving vehicle A. How should you manage the

driving risk?

a Complete your turn.

b Wait until you can see where the cyclist is going.

c Wait until the traffic lights are red before you turn.
When is the surface of a sealed road likely to be most slippery?

a When it has not rained for weeks

b When it begins to rain

c After several hours of rain

Page 82: Slippery roads

Slippery roads can be caused by rain, mud, frost or ice. Not all areas that are slippery when
wet are signposted. Rain makes all roads slippery. When it first starts to rain, oil and dirt
are washed to the surface. Until further rain washes these away, skidding can occur. Slow
down and always keep your distance from the vehicle in front in these conditions

A tram stops ahead of your vehicle. Pedestrians get off the tram and wait to cross in front of you.
You must stop

a level with the driver's door.

b level with the rear of the tram.

c level with the rear door.

You are driving vehicle A. You want to turn right at the intersection. Which lane must you turn
from?

a You must move to the right lane to turn.

b You must stay in the left lane to turn.

c You may turn from either lane because it is a one-

way road.

Explanation: turning from one-way road to two-way road:

you must turn from the position close to the side you are
turning towards. (page 118).
 You are the driver of vehicle A. You are
parked and about to enter the stream of
traffic. You must give way to

a the cyclist only.

b vehicle B only.

c both the cyclist and vehicle B.

Which vehicle must signal to leave the roundabout if practical?

a Vehicle A only

b Vehicle B only

c Both vehicle A and vehicle B

Explanation: (page 119, 120)

Turning left: signal a left turn on your approach to the roundabout and keep the signal
on until you left the roundabout

Going straight ahead: Do not signal on your approach to the roundabout, but of
practicable, signal left as you exit.
 Turning right: signal a right turn on your approach, and signal left, if practicable, just
before the exit you are turning into, keeping the signal on until you have left the
roundabout.

What is the correct order for the pedestrian and the vehicles to go across the intersection?

a The pedestrian, then vehicle A, then vehicle B

b Vehicle A, then vehicle B, then the pedestrian

c Vehicle A, then the pedestrian, then vehicle B

Which vehicle is taking the safest path?

a Vehicle A

b Vehicle B

c Vehicle C

You are driving vehicle A. Which vehicles must you give way to?
 a Both vehicle B and vehicle C

b Vehicle B only

c Vehicle C only

Explanation: (page 102) when facing a Give

Way sign/ line or Stop Sign/ line at an
intersection, you must give way to any vehicle
in, entering or approaching the intersection,
except:

 A vehicle making U-turn

 A vehicle turning left using a slip lane
 An oncoming vehicle turning right if that
vehicle is also facing a Stop or Give Way
sign or line.

When entering a roundabout you must give way to

a all vehicles in the roundabout to your right only.

b all vehicles in the roundabout to your left only.

c all vehicles already in the roundabout.

Explanation: (page 107) always give way to vehicles already in the roundabout

Before entering the roundabout give way for vehicle in your right.
 What does this sign warn you about?

a Pedestrian crossing ahead

b Railway crossing ahead

c Traffic intersection ahead

You are in a vehicle waiting for a passenger who will get off a bus at a bus stop. Where is it best
to wait?

a Position I

b Position II

c Position III

You approach this set of traffic lights. The yellow light is flashing and there are no pedestrians
waiting to cross. What should you do?
 a Stop.

b Drive through carefully.

c Wait for a green light.

When is fatigue likely to be a significant problem for you as a driver?

a During those times when you are normally asleep

b After you drink coffee

c After you fail to take medication

What does this road sign indicate?

a There is a T-intersection ahead.

b The left lane ends, prepare to

move into another lane.

c Travel slowly if you are in the left

lane.

What does this sign mean?

 a You must overtake on the left.

b You must not overtake in the right

lane.

c You are only allowed to drive in

the right lane when overtaking or when
the traffic is congested.

What type of intersection is ahead?

a Cross-road

b T-intersection

c Staggered side road junction

There is a single white broken line painted in the centre of the road. Where must you drive?

a You must drive on the line.

b You must keep as close to the line as possible.

c You must keep to the left of the line and as close to the left side of the road as
possible.

You are driving vehicle A. Who must give way?

a Vehicle B must give way to you.

b You must give way to vehicle B.

 c The drivers can decide who gives way.

Explanation: (page 103) vehicle B must give way to

green vehicle A that is going straight ahead.

Hint: Look at the broken white lines to know that vehicle

A go straight ahead

You are driving a car. You need to move into a bus lane to turn. What is the maximum distance
you may travel in a bus lane?

a 100 metres

b 150 metres

c 200 metres

Explanation: (page 94 – Special purpose lane):

Special purpose lanes include bicycle lanes, bus lanes, transit lanes and tram lanes.
Signs and/or road markings are used to set aside lanes for special vehicles. If specifed on
the signs other vehicles may use these lanes. Drivers must keep out of these lanes
during the times marked on the signs or, if no time is specifed, at all times. However,
you may travel in these lanes for up to 100 metres (only up to 50 metres in a bicycle
lane or tram lane), only when necessary to do so, to enter or leave the road, or to avoid
an obstruction or turning vehicle

You are driving at 10 km/h below the speed limit on a straight road. You are about two seconds
behind the vehicle in front. The only reason for moving closer to the car in front is

a if you are holding up the traffic behind you.

b to pass it when it is safe to do so.

c because your passengers have asked you to do so.

Which vehicle is NOT allowed to make a U-turn?

a Vehicle A

b Vehicle B

c Vehicle C

Broken white lines Single continuous diving Two white lines with
lines broken closer to you
Overtake or U-turn if it is Must not overtake or U-turn Only overtake or U-turn if it
safe and if the road ahead is is safe and the road ahead is
clear clear
You may cross these lines to enter or leave the road

Who must give way to the pedestrian?

a Neither vehicle A nor vehicle B

b Both vehicle A and vehicle B

c Vehicle B only

You are driving along a road with overhead lane signals. Which lane are you allowed to use?

a Any lane

b A lane under a red X

c Any lane under a green or white arrow

Explanation: overhead lane signals (page 93)

Travel in the lanes over which there is a speed limit sign,

or green,

or white arrow.

If you are travelling in a lane and you then see a green or white arrow, indicating
one or more directions, you must drive in that direction by safely changing lanes.

You are driving vehicle A. You must give way to

a vehicle B only.

b vehicle C only.

c neither vehicle B nor vehicle C.

 This sign means that vehicles must give way to
buses in built-up areas

a at all times.

b only when the bus is changing lanes.

c only when the bus is about to pull out

from the kerb into the left lane. (page 141).

You are driving vehicle A. What should you do?

a Give way to vehicle B.

b Speed up to overtake vehicle B.

c Flash your headlights.

Page 110

Changing lanes: vehicle B must give way to green vehicle A

A tram has stopped at a tram stop. All pedestrians have got off the tram and reached the kerb.
The tram has closed its doors. How fast are you allowed to drive past the tram?
 a Up to 10 km/h

b Up to 20 km/h

c Up to that road's speed limit

If you have a tyre blowout, you should

a immediately pull up the hand brake.

b make sure the car is under control before using the brakes.

c take your hands off the steering wheel and allow the car to slow down.

If you have a tyre blowout while driving,

remember to keep a frm grip on the steering
wheel, take your foot off the accelerator and
brake gently once you feel the vehicle is under
some control.(page 59).

Janelle has a P1 probationary licence. She pulls over to the side of the road but does not park her
car. What is she NOT allowed to do?

a Listen to music from the car's stereo.

b Talk to a passenger in the back seat.

c Make a call on a hands-free mobile phone. (Page 22,23; compared to page 15)

Who has the highest risk of crashing?

a Learner permit drivers

b P1 probationary licence drivers

c P2 probationary licence drivers

 page 31: The highest crash risk is associated with new P plate drivers. When you start to
drive on your probationary licence you will have the highest risk of crashing that you will
ever have as a driver. This is why Victoria has special requirements for new drivers and a
Graduated Licensing System (GLS).

Learner drivers with 120 hours of practice decrease their risk of crashing after they get their
licence compared to drivers who have less practice. How much is the risk decreased?

a 10%

b 20%

c 30%

When is vehicle A allowed to turn right?

a Before vehicle B turns right

b After vehicle B has turned right

c Vehicle A is not allowed to turn right.

You are driving vehicle A. You are about to collide with a cyclist who has pulled out ahead of
you. To avoid collisions like this, you should

a not drive in built-up areas.

b slow down when approaching parked cars so you can

see and respond to hazards.

c sound your horn when approaching any situation which

might be hazardous.
You are driving vehicle A. When can you complete a hook turn?

a When the road you are leaving is clear of oncoming

traffic

b When the traffic lights in the road you are leaving

turn orange

c When the traffic lights in the road you are

entering turn green

Your licence has been cancelled. You are

a not allowed to drive under any circumstances.

b allowed to drive only in an emergency.

c allowed to drive to work if there is no other type of transport available.

You are driving vehicle A. How can you avoid a head-on collision with vehicle B?

a Slow down as safely as you can, and move off the

road to the left if possible.

b Turn your headlights on and sound your horn.

c Continue straight ahead, since vehicle B is in the

wrong.

Vehicle A is parked. What is the minimum time you must signal before driving out of the
parking bay?
 a 1 second

b 5 seconds

c 10 seconds

You are driving vehicle A. How can you turn safely?"

a Signal for 30 metres before you turn.

b Slow down, drive past vehicle B, then signal and

turn.

c Stop, give way to vehicle B, then signal and turn.