Safe Driving Guide · Queensland

More safe driving (part 1 of 7): Queensland safe driving

Key points on more safe driving 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.

Does an airbag replace the need to wear a seatbelt?

Answer: No, airbags are designed to work together with seatbelts

Airbags are a supplementary restraint system. They work best with a properly worn seatbelt, not instead of one.

Practice question 321 · official source

What is a blind spot?

Answer: An area beside or behind your car that your mirrors do not show

Blind spots are areas around your vehicle you cannot see in your mirrors, so you must look over your shoulder.

Practice question 338 · official source

What is the safest order when changing lanes?

Answer: Check mirrors, signal, check your blind spot, then move if clear

Check mirrors and blind spot and signal early. Move only when the gap is clear.

Practice question 343 · official source

You are driving near children who are playing or walking near the edge of the road. What should you do?

Answer: Slow down and be ready to stop safely

Take extra care near children playing or walking near the road edge. They are unpredictable, so slow down and be ready to stop.

Practice question 354 · official source

You see children on or near the road. What should you do?

Answer: Slow down and take care, as they may move suddenly

Children are still learning about traffic and can act unpredictably, so slow down and be ready to stop.

Practice question 355 · official source

What counts as a driving distraction?

Answer: Anything that takes your eyes, hands or mind off driving

A distraction is anything that takes your eyes off the road, hands off the wheel or mind off driving, inside or outside the car.

Practice question 356 · official source

You are driving in heavy traffic in an area you do not know. What should you do with the music?

Answer: Turn it down or off so you can concentrate

Turn off or lower the radio and music in new or challenging traffic situations to reduce distraction.

Practice question 357 · official source

Which is part of a good driving position?

Answer: Setting the head restraint for your height, seat upright

A good position gives a clear view and control: seat upright, head restraint set for your height, arms bent and belt low on the hips.

Practice question 358 · official source

The sign shows 100 km/h, but the road is wet and visibility is poor. What should you do?

Answer: Slow to a speed that suits the conditions

The posted limit is the maximum in good conditions. You must slow down when rain, fog or a poor surface make 100 km/h unsafe.

Practice question 359 · official source

Which drugs does the Queensland police roadside saliva test check for?

Answer: Methylamphetamine, MDMA, THC and cocaine

The roadside test checks for methylamphetamine (speed and ice), MDMA (ecstasy), THC (cannabis) and cocaine. Any trace is an offence.

Practice question 360 · official source