ACT DKT ROAD RULES PRACTICE TEST 03

The ACT learner’s practice test is an essential tool for anyone preparing to get their driver’s licence in Australia. Designed to mirror the official driver knowledge test, it helps learner drivers familiarise themselves with key road rules, road signs, and safe driving practices.

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ACT Road Rules Test 3

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You should not enter a level crossing unless...?

You can't see a train coming

The exit is clear

The gates haven't dropped

The lights aren't on

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Legally, you must carry your driving licence with you...?

When driving on freeways

24 hours a day

Whenever you drive

When driving out of state

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If you are forced onto the gravel at the side of the road, you should...?

Steer back to the road immediately

Keep driving in a straight line

Brake hard

Accelerate

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If a two-way road is marked with one solid white line in the left lane and one broken white line in the right lane, what does this mean?

Only drivers in the right lane may overtake

Drivers in either lane may overtake

Only drivers in the left lane may overtake

Drivers in neither lane may overtake

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You can only enter a painted island on the road if...?

You need to get around stationary traffic

There is an emergency

You are pulling into a parking space

You want to access a turning

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Which of these offences will collect three penalty points?

Failure to dip headlamps

Exceeding the speed limit by 15 km/h or less

Driving on the wrong side of double lines/divided highway

Turning improperly

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When a lane is marked as T3, you can drive in it provided you are carrying at least how many passengers?

Two

Four

One

Three

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For general driving, seatbelts must be worn...?

After dark

On freeways

In urban environments

At all times

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For which of these purposes can you use a mobile phone in your hand when driving?

Text messaging

Video messaging

None of them

Navigation

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At an intersection controlled by traffic lights, you must not make a U-turn unless...?

A sign says you can

The lights are green in your favour

There is no alternative for your journey

There is no other traffic present

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What is the maximum number of penalty points that may be put on your licence for driving under the influence of alcohol?

20 points

15 points

25 points

10 points

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School crossings are operative...?

At certain times of day

At certain seasons of the year

At all times

When a sign or flag is placed on or near them

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A yellow traffic light means you should stop unless...?

The other side of the junction is clear

You are driving fast enough to get across the junction before it turns red

Stopping sharply would cause an accident

You are in a hurry

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When two lanes are merging into a single lane, and two vehicles are approaching the merge point, who has right-of-way?

The faster vehicle

The vehicle in front

The vehicle behind

The larger vehicle

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If you are entering a roundabout and intending to take the first exit, when should you start indicating left?

You shouldn't indicate

As sooner you enter the roundabout

Just before your turn

Before entering the roundabout

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Which of these is the best thing to do when driving through an area where there may be children?

Get through as quickly as possible

Rev your engine loudly

Sound your horn regularly

Reduce your speed

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Directional arrows painted on the road surface must be obeyed...?

With some exceptions

Unless it's more convenient not to

At all times

Only after dark

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When you leave your vehicle, you must remove the key from the ignition unless it is occupied by a person over the age of...?

12 years

14 years

18 years

16 years

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Who has right-of-way in a painted bicycle lane?

Motor vehicles

Cyclists

Nobody

Pedestrians

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When you stop at a STOP sign, how should your vehicle be positioned?

The whole of the vehicle behind the hold line

The front wheels resting on the hold line

The hold line passing below the driver's seat

The hold line running through the middle of the vehicle

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Learner driver licence holders will have their licence suspended for three months if they incur how many demerit points within three years?

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At a T junction, which vehicle has right-of-way?

The faster vehicle

The larger vehicle

The vehicle on the terminating street

The vehicle on the continuing street

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In a rear wheel skid you should...?

Keep steering straight

Steer away from the skid

Let go of the steering wheel

Steer into the skid

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Holders of provisional driver licences must display plates with the letter...?

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Which of these is a way of lowering your BAC?

Black coffee

None of them

Cold showers

Sleep

Your score is

The practice test is usually available online through state or territory road authority websites. It includes multiple-choice questions that reflect real exam scenarios, giving learners a chance to build confidence and identify areas where they need more study.