DKTKey points on more road rules 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.
At a pedestrian crossing with traffic lights, the yellow light starts flashing after the red. What does that mean?
Answer: You may drive through if there are no pedestrians on the crossing
At some pelican crossings a yellow light flashes after the red. When it flashes you can drive through only if there are no pedestrians on the crossing.
Practice question 102 · official source
A police officer directs traffic with hand signals that differ from the traffic lights. What must you do?
Answer: Obey the police officer's signals instead of the lights
You must obey a police officer's direction even if it conflicts with traffic lights or signs.
Practice question 103 · official source
You are driving through roadworks that have a reduced speed limit. What must you do?
Answer: Slow down and keep to the reduced speed limit
Speed signs at roadworks are regulatory signs. You must not drive faster than the speed limit shown.
Practice question 108 · official source
You approach a crossing and see the scene in the picture. What should you do?
Answer: Slow down and stop until the supervisor lowers the sign
Stop and stay stopped until all pedestrians have left the crossing and the supervisor is no longer showing the STOP sign.
Practice question 128 · official source
You are driving in a shared zone with pedestrians walking about. Who must you give way to?
Answer: Any pedestrian in the zone
In a shared zone, pedestrians may use the road, and a driver must give way to any pedestrian in the zone.
Practice question 129 · official source
You are going straight at a crossroads with no sign on your road. A vehicle on your right faces a give way sign. Must you give way to it?
Answer: No, it must give way to you, but stay alert in case it does not
The give way to the right rule does not apply when a stop or give way sign or line applies to the other driver. Even so, be ready to avoid a collision.
Practice question 134 · official source
Can you go over the speed limit to overtake a slower vehicle?
Answer: No, the speed limit applies when overtaking too
You must not drive faster than the speed limit. When overtaking, stay under the speed limit.
Practice question 135 · official source
There are no speed limit signs on a street in a built-up area. What is the default speed limit?
Answer: 50 km/h
Where there is no speed limit sign, the default limit in a built-up area (street lights and buildings close together) is 50 km/h.
Practice question 136 · official source
How does a stop sign differ from a give way sign in what you must do?
Answer: A stop sign needs a full stop; give way needs a stop only if needed
Give way at a stop sign means remaining stationary until safe. At a give way sign it means slowing down and stopping only if needed to avoid a collision.
Practice question 137 · official source
A stop sign has a white stop line across your lane. Where must you stop your vehicle?
Answer: As close as is practical to the line, but before reaching it
You must stop as near as practicable to, but before reaching, the stop line. Stopping past it blocks the view and the path of other road users.