29 questions · Based on public Transport WA quiz material and the Drive Safe handbook · English explanations and handbook references
Answer: B
Built-up areas default to 50 km/h.
📖 Reference: 3.1.1 — Speed Limits. In a ‘built-up’ area, the default speed limit is 50 km/h unless a sign shows a different speed. Learner drivers: 100 km/h. Vehicles towing caravans or trailers: 100 km/h. Roadworks: obey the speed limit shown on the sign.
Answer: B
When being overtaken, keep left and do not accelerate.
📖 Reference: 3.16 — Overtaking. To overtake safely you must get a good view of the road ahead, check mirrors and blind spots, and only overtake when it is safe. You must not exceed the speed limit to overtake, and you must not overtake unless it can be done safely.
Answer: C
The provided text is already in English. Here’s a more natural, concise version for the app: Vehicle Y is turning right across the path of Vehicle X, which is going straight. So Vehicle Y must give way to the oncoming vehicle.
📖 Reference: 3.13 — Intersections (give way). Give way to all traffic coming from the left or right, including turning vehicles. A vehicle entering a road from a driveway or terminating road must give way to traffic on the continuing road.
Answer: B
STOP no stop line: stop as close as possible to the intersection without entering it.
📖 Reference: 3.13.1 — Controlled intersections. At an intersection controlled by a ‘STOP’ sign, you must stop your vehicle and give way to all traffic travelling along or turning from the intersecting road. If there is no line, stop as close to the intersection as practicable but before entering it.
Answer: C
Police directions take priority over traffic signals.
📖 Reference: 3.13.1 — Controlled intersections. When a Police Officer or an authorised person is directing traffic, take your directions from that person. Their directions overrule traffic control signals and signs.
Answer: B
Those aged 65 and over must also wear seat belts.
📖 Reference: 1.4.4 — Who must wear a seat belt?. The driver and each passenger must be appropriately restrained and in a seated position. Seat belts must be worn by pregnant women. Children under 7 years must wear a suitable child restraint. You do not have to wear a seat belt when reversing.
Answer: C
Parking is prohibited within 10 meters of the departure side of a bus stop or pedestrian crossing (Handbook 3.17).
📖 Reference: 3.6 — Buses and Taxis. You must give way to a bus moving out from a bus stop in a ‘built-up’ area providing the bus is indicating and has a ‘GIVE WAY’ sign displayed on the back.
Answer: C
Lane change procedure: check mirrors → signal early → turn your head to check the blind spot → yield.
📖 Reference: 3.15 — Changing Lanes. To change lanes safely you should: check your internal and external mirrors; indicate/signal for a sufficient distance to warn other drivers; look over your shoulder to check your blind spot; and give way to traffic in the other lane.
Answer: C
Manual 3.14.2: Before turning right on an unmarked road, position yourself on the left side of the centre line (as close as possible to the left of the centre), and do not cross the centre.
📖 Reference: 3.14.2 / 3.4 — Turning / Keeping to the Left. When turning left you must move close to the left side of the road. When lanes are not marked, before turning right move as close as possible to the left of the centre of the road. If not preparing to turn, keep as far to the left of the road as practicable.
Answer: A
In heavy rain, turn on your lights and watch out for pedestrians and cyclists.
📖 Reference: 3.3.2 — Driving in wet or hazardous weather. When the road is wet, braking distance increases; braking hard on a wet road may cause your car to skid. To improve safety in wet weather, use your headlights and watch out for pedestrians, cyclists and other hazards.
Answer: B
At a roundabout, you must give way to vehicles approaching from your right, so vehicle X must wait for both Z and Y. Vehicle Z goes before Y because it is farther ahead in the lane.
📖 Reference: 3.13 — Intersections (give way). Give way to all traffic coming from the left or right, including turning vehicles. A vehicle entering a road from a driveway or terminating road must give way to traffic on the continuing road.
Answer: B
Refusing a breath test is illegal.
📖 Reference: 1.3.3 / 1.3.4 — Blood alcohol concentration (BAC). All novice drivers are subject to a zero blood alcohol limit (0.00%). The BAC limit for full licence drivers is 0.05%. Alcohol slows down your reaction time to road hazards and gives you a false sense of confidence.
Answer: A
When turning at a signalized intersection, yield to pedestrians crossing the road.
📖 Reference: 3.10.1 — Intersection traffic control signals. Red means STOP. When the light is red, you must wait behind the stop line. A green arrow permits movement in the direction of the arrow; other lights still apply to other directions.
Answer: B
At an intersection with no traffic lights or signs, you must give way to vehicles coming from your right. Since Vehicle Y is on Vehicle X's right, Vehicle X must yield to Vehicle Y.
📖 Reference: 3.13 — Intersections (give way). Give way to all traffic coming from the left or right, including turning vehicles. A vehicle entering a road from a driveway or terminating road must give way to traffic on the continuing road.
Answer: A
Seat belts reduce the probability of injury.
📖 Reference: 3.13 — Intersections (give way). Give way to all traffic coming from the left or right, including turning vehicles. A vehicle entering a road from a driveway or terminating road must give way to traffic on the continuing road.
Answer: B
In rainy conditions, brake gently to avoid skidding.
📖 Reference: 3.3.2 — Driving in wet or hazardous weather. When the road is wet, braking distance increases; braking hard on a wet road may cause your car to skid. To improve safety in wet weather, use your headlights and watch out for pedestrians, cyclists and other hazards.
Answer: C
Alcohol slows reaction time.
📖 Reference: 3.13 — Intersections (give way). Give way to all traffic coming from the left or right, including turning vehicles. A vehicle entering a road from a driveway or terminating road must give way to traffic on the continuing road.
Answer: B
On a two-way road with no marked lanes, you must not overtake a vehicle on the left (unless it is turning right). The diagram shows Vehicle X positioned to pass on the left side.
📖 Reference: 3.13 — Intersections (give way). Give way to all traffic coming from the left or right, including turning vehicles. A vehicle entering a road from a driveway or terminating road must give way to traffic on the continuing road.
Answer: A
Signal for long enough before overtaking.
📖 Reference: 3.16 — Overtaking. To overtake safely you must get a good view of the road ahead, check mirrors and blind spots, and only overtake when it is safe. You must not exceed the speed limit to overtake, and you must not overtake unless it can be done safely.
Answer: C
L-plate learners are limited to 100 km/h.
📖 Reference: 3.1.1 — Speed Limits. In a ‘built-up’ area, the default speed limit is 50 km/h unless a sign shows a different speed. Learner drivers: 100 km/h. Vehicles towing caravans or trailers: 100 km/h. Roadworks: obey the speed limit shown on the sign.
Answer: B
The light is still flashing, so crossing is prohibited.
📖 Reference: 3.5 — Railway Crossings. You must stop if warning bells or flashing red lights are operating, boom gates are down, or a train is coming. You may drive on only when it is safe and no train is approaching; if lights are still flashing you must not cross.
Answer: B
When turning at an intersection, drivers must yield to pedestrians crossing the road they are turning into.
📖 Reference: 3.13 — Intersections (give way). Give way to all traffic coming from the left or right, including turning vehicles. A vehicle entering a road from a driveway or terminating road must give way to traffic on the continuing road.
Answer: B
Official answer: Vehicle Y yields (confirmed by official scoring).
📖 Reference: 3.13 — Intersections (give way). Give way to all traffic coming from the left or right, including turning vehicles. A vehicle entering a road from a driveway or terminating road must give way to traffic on the continuing road.
Answer: A
When turning right on a solid green light, you must give way to oncoming traffic and pedestrians, and only proceed with the turn when it is safe to do so.
📖 Reference: 3.10.1 / 3.13.1 — Traffic control signals / Intersections. When turning right at a green light you must give way to oncoming traffic and pedestrians. Green means proceed only if the way is clear.
Answer: B
📖 Reference: 3.8 — Traffic Signs. Signs are installed along our roads to make them safer for all users. Regulatory signs control traffic and must be obeyed; warning signs (diamond-shaped) alert you to hazards ahead.
Answer: B
For a full driver’s licence, the legal limit is BAC < 0.05%.
📖 Reference: 1.3.3 / 1.3.4 — Blood alcohol concentration (BAC). All novice drivers are subject to a zero blood alcohol limit (0.00%). The BAC limit for full licence drivers is 0.05%. Alcohol slows down your reaction time to road hazards and gives you a false sense of confidence.
Answer: C
When entering a roundabout, you must give way to all vehicles already in the roundabout and vehicles approaching from your right. Since Vehicle Y is approaching from Vehicle X's right, Vehicle X must give way.
📖 Reference: 3.13 — Intersections (give way). Give way to all traffic coming from the left or right, including turning vehicles. A vehicle entering a road from a driveway or terminating road must give way to traffic on the continuing road.
Answer: A
Official answer: X is the correct path (the correct path for a right turn).
📖 Reference: 3.14.2 — Turning. When turning right you must: indicate/signal before you turn; when lanes are not marked, move as close as possible to the left of the centre of the road and turn to the right of the centre of the intersection; give way to pedestrians.
Answer: A,B,C
Official answer (multi-select: all three): do not panic, confirm where the emergency vehicle is coming from and yield; move left if you can; if you cannot move left, slow down or stop and let the emergency vehicle go around.
📖 Reference: 3.1.3 — Passing incident response vehicles. It is an offence not to give way to an emergency vehicle. Slow down and, if safe to do so, move over when passing stationary incident response vehicles displaying flashing lights (Slow Down, Move Over – SLOMO).