DKTKey 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.
You are driving towards the people on the road ahead, as shown. What should you do?
Answer: Stop and give way if there is a danger of hitting them
Slow down and be ready to stop whenever there is any danger of colliding with a pedestrian. Children can move unpredictably.
Practice question 424 · official source
You approach people who are crossing the road. What should you do?
Answer: Slow down or stop to avoid hitting them
Be prepared to give way to pedestrians. Slow down or stop so you do not hit them.
Practice question 425 · official source
You are stopped at red traffic lights. May you send a text message on your phone?
Answer: No, you are still driving, so it is illegal
A vehicle stopped in traffic or at lights is still being driven. Drivers must not touch or use a phone for texting while driving.
Practice question 426 · official source
What is the safest way to manage your phone before you start driving?
Answer: Silence it and put it out of your reach
Reducing distractions reduces crash risk. Put the phone on silent and out of reach, or switch it off.
Practice question 427 · official source
Why must you always obey STOP signs and flashing lights at railway crossings?
Answer: Trains are fast and heavy and cannot stop quickly
Trains cannot stop quickly, so you must not enter a crossing when lights, bells or signs say a train is coming.
Practice question 428 · official source
A police officer signals you to stop for a random breath test. What must you do?
Answer: Stop and take the test as directed
Police can test any driver at any time and you must not refuse. Refusing a test is a serious offence.
Practice question 429 · official source
Which of these makes your reaction time longer?
Answer: Alcohol, drugs or fatigue
A fit, alert driver needs about 1.5 seconds to react. Alcohol, drugs and fatigue all slow reactions and judgement.
Practice question 430 · official source
What is the best way to check behind you before reversing?
Answer: Look behind directly as well as using your mirrors
Mirrors do not show everything. Turn and look directly behind the vehicle.
Practice question 431 · official source
Another driver fails to give way when you should have priority. What should you do?
Answer: Slow down or stop to avoid a crash, even if you had priority
Road rules say who must give way, but no one gets absolute right of way. Do not force a dangerous situation; avoid the crash first.
Practice question 432 · official source
Why should you leave some room beside parked cars when you drive past them?
Answer: A door might open or a person might step out
Leaving a buffer lets you avoid opening doors and people stepping out from between parked vehicles.