NT learners test practice

10 free sample questions

1. Road Signs & Markings

   What colour and shape are most warning signs?

   1. Red circle with a white background
   2. Blue rectangle with white writing
   3. Green rectangle with white writing
   4. Yellow diamond with black symbols or writing
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   D. Yellow diamond with black symbols or writing

   Warning signs are usually yellow diamonds. They warn of hazards such as curves, crossings or animals ahead.

   Source: NT Road Users' Handbook — Section 5: General Road Rules (Signs and road markings)

2. Intersections & Giving Way

   At an intersection with no signs or lights, you should give way to vehicles:

   1. That are larger than yours
   2. Approaching from your left
   3. Approaching from your right
   4. That are going faster than you
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   C. Approaching from your right

   At uncontrolled intersections the 'give way to the right' rule applies: give way to any vehicle approaching from your right.

   Source: NT Road Users' Handbook — Section 5: General Road Rules

3. Road Rules

   What does a red turning arrow at traffic lights mean?

   1. Turn when the road is clear of traffic
   2. Wait at the stop line until it turns green
   3. Give way to oncoming traffic, then turn
   4. Turn after stopping, if no one is coming either way
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   B. Wait at the stop line until it turns green

   A red arrow means you must wait behind the stop line until it turns green, even if the road is empty.

   Source: NT Road Users' Handbook — Section 5: General Road Rules

4. Speed & Stopping

   A learner is driving on a section of the Stuart Highway signed at 130 km/h. Their supervisor is a parent with a full licence. How fast may the learner drive?

   1. Up to 130 km/h, if the supervisor agrees
   2. Up to 110 km/h, the open-road default
   3. Up to 100 km/h, the provisional limit
   4. No more than 80 km/h
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   D. No more than 80 km/h

   NT learner drivers must not drive faster than 80 km/h, even where the posted limit is higher. (nt.gov.au notes an exception only when the learner is with a licensed driving instructor.)

   Source: nt.gov.au — Speed limits

5. Licence Conditions

   What is the maximum speed a learner driver may drive in the NT when supervised by a fully licensed driver?

   1. 100 km/h
   2. 90 km/h
   3. 110 km/h
   4. 80 km/h
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   D. 80 km/h

   NT learner drivers must not drive faster than 80 km/h, even if the posted limit is higher. (nt.gov.au notes an exception only when with a licensed driving instructor.)

   Source: nt.gov.au — Speed limits

6. Alcohol & Drugs

   What is the blood alcohol limit for a fully licensed car driver in the NT who is not on a Z condition?

   1. Zero
   2. Under 0.02
   3. Under 0.05
   4. Under 0.08
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   C. Under 0.05

   Full licence holders without a Z condition must have a BAC under 0.05.

   Source: nt.gov.au — Alcohol, drugs and driving

7. Safe Driving

   On a long drive, how often does the NT recommend you take a rest break?

   1. Stop once a day
   2. Stop for 15 minutes every two hours
   3. Stop for 5 minutes every five hours
   4. Only stop when you need fuel
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   B. Stop for 15 minutes every two hours

   Stop for a 15-minute break every two hours of driving to reduce fatigue.

   Source: nt.gov.au — Fatigue and driving

8. Sharing the Road

   You are overtaking a cyclist in a 60 km/h zone. What is the minimum gap you must leave?

   1. 2 metres
   2. 1.5 metres
   3. 0.5 metres
   4. 1 metre
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   D. 1 metre

   When passing a cyclist in a zone of 60 km/h or less, leave at least 1 metre.

   Source: NT Road Users' Handbook — Section 5: General Road Rules

9. Remote & Outback Driving

   How long can road trains in the NT be?

   1. About 10 metres long
   2. Never more than 25 metres
   3. Over 50 metres long
   4. About 20 metres long
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   C. Over 50 metres long

   Road trains are big and heavy and can be over 50 metres long, often with three trailers. Give them plenty of room.

   Source: NT Road Users' Handbook — Section 5: General Road Rules

10. Road Signs & Markings

    Regulatory signs, such as KEEP LEFT or ONE WAY, are signs that:

    1. Only give advice
    2. You must obey by law
    3. Only apply to heavy vehicles
    4. Only show tourist information
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    B. You must obey by law

    Regulatory signs tell you what you must or must not do. Breaking them is an offence.

    Source: NT Road Users' Handbook — Section 5: General Road Rules (Signs and road markings)

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