ACT Road Rules Knowledge Test flashcards
ACT Road Rules Knowledge Test · Build recall with a focused review session.
32 cards. Read the term and the definition here. The deck at the top of this page is optional.
- Default urban speed limit
- In built-up areas the limit is 50 km/h unless a sign states otherwise. Drivers must adjust speed below this for traffic, weather, and visibility.
- Three-second following rule
- Choose a fixed point and count three seconds after the vehicle ahead passes it. If you reach it sooner, you are too close.
- School zone speed limit
- Usually 40 km/h during posted school hours. The reduced limit applies on school days and is enforced by cameras and patrols.
- Mobile phone rule
- Full licence holders may use phones only hands-free or while parked. Learner and provisional drivers cannot use any phone while driving.
- High beam dipping
- High beam must be switched to low beam within 200 m of oncoming traffic or when following another vehicle closely, to avoid dazzling other drivers.
- Crash reporting duty
- After a crash you must stop, exchange details, and report to police if anyone is injured or damage exceeds the reporting threshold.
- Zero alcohol for novices
- Learner and provisional licence holders must have a zero blood-alcohol concentration. Any reading above zero is an offence regardless of quantity consumed.
- Regulatory sign meaning
- Regulatory signs use red circles or slashes and state a legal requirement. Disobeying one is an offence, not just unsafe driving.
- Warning sign shape
- Warning signs are yellow diamonds or triangles with black symbols. They alert drivers to hazards ahead, typically 50 to 150 metres before them.
- Broken white centre line
- A broken white line may be crossed to overtake or change lanes when it is safe. You must still ensure the road ahead is clear.
- Solid white centre line
- A continuous white line must not be crossed, except to avoid a stationary obstruction when it is safe to do so.
- Double continuous lines
- Two solid lines mean neither direction may cross them. A solid line on your side alone bars you from crossing.
- Stop sign requirement
- A stop sign requires a complete stop at the stop line before proceeding. You must give way to all traffic before entering the intersection.
- Give-way sign requirement
- A give-way sign requires slowing and yielding to approaching traffic. You need not stop if the way is clearly and safely clear.
- Yellow box junction
- A painted yellow box must not be entered unless your exit is clear. This prevents vehicles from blocking the intersection during congestion.
- Roadworks signage priority
- Temporary signs and markings for roadworks override permanent ones. They carry the same legal force and must be obeyed.
- Unmarked intersection rule
- At an unmarked intersection, give way to vehicles already in it and to any vehicle approaching from your right.
- Roundabout give-way rule
- At a roundabout, give way to traffic already circulating. Enter clockwise and indicate left before exiting.
- Turning across traffic
- When turning across oncoming traffic, give way to vehicles going straight ahead and to pedestrians crossing the road you enter.
- Flashing yellow signal
- A flashing yellow traffic signal means proceed with caution after giving way. It often indicates a faulty signal or a pedestrian-activated crossing.
- Red arrow signal
- A red arrow means stop for that specific movement only. Other movements may proceed if their own signal permits.
- Green light condition
- A green light permits proceeding only if the intersection is clear. Entering when you would block it is an offence.
- Pedestrian crossing duty
- At a marked pedestrian crossing, give way to pedestrians on or entering it. Do not overtake a vehicle stopped at a crossing.
- Emergency vehicle priority
- Emergency vehicles using flashing lights and sirens have priority. Move left and stop clear of the intersection until they pass.
- Parking near intersections
- Do not park within 10 m of an intersection or 20 m of a traffic light. These limits keep sightlines and turning paths clear.
- Fire hydrant clearance
- Parking within 1 m of a fire hydrant is prohibited. Access must remain clear for emergency services at all times.
- Continuous yellow line
- A continuous yellow line at the kerb means no stopping at any time. A broken yellow line means no parking during posted hours.
- Facing traffic when parked
- On a two-way road, park facing the direction of travel. Parking against traffic on the wrong side is prohibited.
- Hill parking wheels
- Facing downhill, turn wheels toward the kerb. Facing uphill, turn them away from the kerb. Always apply the handbrake.
- Learner permit conditions
- Learner permit holders must display L plates and drive only with a supervising full licence holder seated beside them.
- Demerit point system
- Traffic offences add demerit points to your record. Reaching the threshold triggers suspension or a good-behaviour option depending on jurisdiction.
- Driving while suspended
- Driving while suspended or disqualified is a serious offence carrying heavy fines and possible imprisonment. Vehicle impoundment may also apply.