Road Rules Guide · Queensland

Stopping distances: Queensland road rules

Key points on stopping distances for the Queensland learner test. Each answer is checked against the official Queensland handbook or road rules; use the practice-question links to test yourself.

Unless a sign allows it, how close to an intersecting road can you normally stop at a crossroad that has no traffic lights?

Answer: No closer than 10 metres

At an intersection without traffic lights you must not stop within 10 m of the nearest point of the intersecting road (20 m where there are traffic lights).

Practice question 144 · official source

How far before a children's crossing must you not stop your vehicle?

Answer: 20 metres

You must not stop on a children's crossing, within 20 m before it, or within 10 m after it.

Practice question 145 · official source

How close to a fire hydrant or fire hydrant indicator must you not stop in Queensland?

Answer: Within 1 metre

Queensland road rules prohibit stopping within 1 m of a fire hydrant, fire hydrant indicator or fire plug indicator.

Practice question 146 · official source