DKTKey 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.
Elderly people or children are on a pedestrian crossing. What will you probably need to do?
Answer: Wait extra time so they can cross safely
If children or elderly people are crossing, you may need to give them extra time to cross.
Practice question 419 · official source
This person is standing on a pedestrian refuge. If they step into your lane, what must you do?
Answer: Give way if there is any danger of hitting them
Pedestrian refuges let people cross in two stages. Slow down, watch for them and be ready to stop if they step out.
Practice question 420 · official source
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 421 · 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 422 · 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 423 · 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 424 · official source
Your phone rings while you are driving on a Victorian learner permit. May you answer it using a voice command?
Answer: No, learners cannot touch a phone or use voice control
Learner and probationary drivers cannot touch a phone or use voice commands. Navigation and audio must be set up before you drive.
Practice question 425 · 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 426 · 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 427 · 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.