Safe Driving Guide · Victoria

More safe driving (part 1 of 8): Victoria safe driving

Key points on more safe driving for the Victoria learner test. Each answer is checked against the official Victoria 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 317 · 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 332 · 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 337 · 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 348 · 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 349 · official source

You are first to arrive at a crash with injured people. According to the Victorian handbook, what is the first step?

Answer: Survey the scene to check it is safe, and call 000

The first of four steps is to survey the scene: check it is safe, count the injured and call 000. Then protect the area, check casualties and stop heavy bleeding.

Practice question 350

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 351 · 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 352 · official source

What is the legal blood alcohol limit for a Victorian P2 licence holder?

Answer: Zero (0.00)

Learner, P1 and P2 drivers must have a zero BAC at all times when driving. There are no exceptions.

Practice question 353 · 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 354 · official source