ACT Road Rules Knowledge Test cheat sheet

Keep left of the centre line on two-way roads; overtake only when the line is broken and the road ahead is clear.

Default urban speed limit is 50 km/h unless signs show otherwise; school zones apply in posted hours and are commonly 40 km/h.

Following distance: use the 3-second gap in dry conditions, extend to at least 4 seconds in rain and more on gravel or at night.

Seat belts and approved child restraints are mandatory for all occupants; children under 7 must use a suitable restraint.

Mobile phones may only be used hands-free or while parked; learner and provisional drivers cannot use any phone while driving.

Headlights are required from sunset to sunrise and whenever visibility is reduced; high beam must be dipped within 200 m of oncoming traffic.

Indicate for at least 5 seconds before changing lanes or diverging, and cancel the indicator after completing the manoeuvre.

A driver involved in a crash must stop, exchange details, and report to police if anyone is injured or property damage exceeds the reporting threshold.

Fatigue and alcohol are leading crash causes; a zero blood-alcohol limit applies to learner and provisional licence holders.

Regulatory signs (red circle or red slash) state a legal requirement; ignoring one is an offence, not merely unsafe.

Warning signs are yellow diamonds or triangles with black symbols and indicate hazards ahead, usually 50-150 m before them.

A broken white centre line permits crossing to overtake; a solid white line prohibits crossing except to avoid an obstruction.

Double continuous lines mean neither direction may cross; a single continuous line on your side bars you from crossing.

Stop signs require a complete stop at the stop line; give-way signs require slowing and yielding only if traffic is approaching.

A yellow painted box junction must not be entered unless the exit is clear, to prevent blocking the intersection.

Edge lines mark the road boundary; a broken edge line may be crossed, a continuous one should not be.

Temporary signs and markings for roadworks override permanent ones and must be obeyed as legal directions.

At an unmarked intersection, give way to any vehicle already in the intersection and to vehicles approaching from your right.

At a roundabout, give way to traffic already circulating; enter clockwise and indicate left to exit.

When turning across oncoming traffic at an intersection, give way to vehicles going straight ahead and to pedestrians crossing.

A flashing yellow traffic signal means proceed with caution after giving way; a red arrow means stop for that movement only.

A green light permits proceeding only if the intersection is clear; do not enter if you would block it.

At a pedestrian crossing, give way to pedestrians on or entering the crossing; do not overtake a vehicle stopped at one.

Turning left from a one-way street into a two-way street requires giving way to traffic from the right and oncoming vehicles where applicable.

Emergency vehicles with flashing lights and sirens have priority; move left and stop clear of the intersection.

Do not park within 10 m of an intersection, 20 m of a traffic light, or on the approach side of a pedestrian crossing.

Do not park within 1 m of a fire hydrant, within 3 m of a bus stop, or in a bus lane during operating hours.

Parking is prohibited on the right side of a two-way road facing against traffic; vehicles must face the direction of travel.

A continuous yellow line means no stopping at any time; a broken yellow line means no parking during posted times.

Angle parking requires reversing into the space where signed, and exiting in the direction of the flow of traffic.

Loading zones are for commercial vehicles actively loading; private vehicles stopping there attract a fine.

When parking on a hill, turn the wheels toward the kerb facing downhill and away from the kerb facing uphill, and apply the handbrake.

Disabled parking bays require a valid permit displayed; misuse is an offence with substantial penalties.

Learner permit holders must display L plates and drive only with a supervising full licence holder seated beside them.

Provisional licence holders must display P plates, observe a zero alcohol limit, and adhere to passenger or night restrictions where applicable.

Demerit points accumulate for traffic offences; reaching the threshold triggers suspension or a good-behaviour option depending on the jurisdiction.

Drink-driving penalties escalate with blood-alcohol concentration and repeat offences, including licence disqualification and vehicle impoundment.

Driving while suspended or disqualified is a serious offence carrying heavy fines and possible imprisonment.

Licences must be carried or produced on request; address changes must be notified to the licensing authority within the prescribed period.

Unpaid fines can lead to licence suspension or vehicle registration cancellation until the debt is resolved.

Speeding fines increase with the margin over the limit; excessive speeding may result in immediate licence suspension.