DKTKey points on overtaking for the Western Australia learner test. Each answer is checked against the official Western Australia handbook or road rules; use the practice-question links to test yourself.
When may you overtake a vehicle on its left side?
Answer: When it is turning right and signalling, and it is safe
In WA you may pass on the left only on a multi-lane road, when directed by police, or when a vehicle is signalling a right turn (you may also pass vehicles stopped behind it).
Practice question 79 · official source
Can you go over the speed limit to finish overtaking another vehicle?
Answer: No, the limit applies while you overtake
The speed limit still applies while you overtake. Check there is enough clear road to pass without speeding.
Practice question 80 · official source
When must you not overtake another vehicle?
Answer: When you cannot see that the road ahead is clear
You may overtake only if you have a clear view of approaching traffic and can do it safely.
Practice question 81 · official source
You are approaching a crest or curve and cannot see whether traffic is coming. May you overtake?
Answer: No, you need a clear view of approaching traffic
You must not overtake when you cannot clearly see approaching traffic, for example before a crest or curve or in limited visibility.
Practice question 82 · official source
On a road with one lane in each direction you normally overtake on the right. When may you overtake on the left?
Answer: When the vehicle ahead is waiting to turn right from the centre of the road
WA allows left passing only on a multi-lane road, when police direct you, or when a vehicle is signalling a right turn from the centre of the road (and vehicles stopped behind it).
Practice question 83 · official source
When should you move back in front of a vehicle you have overtaken?
Answer: When you can see the vehicle in your rear vision mirror
Make sure there is room to move back into the lane. You should be able to see the vehicle you passed in your rear vision mirror, and indicate when you move in.
Practice question 84 · official source
The faster the vehicle in front is travelling, how does that affect overtaking it?
Answer: You need more distance and time to overtake
The faster a vehicle is travelling, the more distance and time you need to overtake it safely.
Practice question 85 · official source
You are not sure there is enough distance to overtake the vehicle ahead. What should you do?
Answer: Wait for a better opportunity with more distance
If you have any doubts about overtaking, wait until it is safer.
Practice question 86 · official source
You are in the red vehicle behind a vehicle that is travelling normally and not turning. On which side should you overtake it?
Answer: On its right-hand side only
You normally pass on the right. In WA you may pass on the left only on a multi-lane road, when police direct you, or when a vehicle is signalling a right turn.
Practice question 87 · official source
What should you do before you start to overtake another vehicle?
Answer: Check the road, mirrors and blind spot, then indicate
Before overtaking, check the road ahead is clear, check your mirrors and blind spots, and indicate your intention.