Queensland Road Rules Knowledge Test cheat sheet

At an unmarked intersection, give way to any vehicle approaching from your right; if turning across oncoming traffic, give way to vehicles going straight ahead.

At a roundabout, give way to vehicles already circulating; enter only when there is a safe gap, and indicate left to exit before leaving.

When turning right at an intersection, you must give way to oncoming vehicles travelling straight ahead and to oncoming vehicles turning left.

A driver entering a road from a driveway, private property, or car park must give way to all road users already on the road.

When merging lanes, the vehicle changing lanes must give way; a 'form one lane' situation requires the vehicle behind to yield where lanes converge.

Pedestrians at a marked crossing have right of way; drivers must slow and stop, and must not overtake a vehicle stopped at a crossing.

Keep left unless overtaking on multi-lane roads with a speed limit over 80 km/h, and stay in the left lane generally.

A U-turn is permitted only where not signed as prohibited and where it can be done safely without obstructing traffic.

A red circle with a white bar means 'no entry'; a red circle with a slash over a symbol means that action or vehicle type is prohibited.

A yellow diamond sign warns of a hazard ahead; a red-bordered circle sign states a mandatory rule such as a speed limit.

A broken (dashed) centre line permits crossing to overtake when safe; a solid (unbroken) line prohibits crossing.

Double solid centre lines prohibit crossing from either direction; a single solid line on your side prohibits crossing from your side.

A stop line is a solid white line across the lane; you must stop and give way before it at a stop sign or red light.

A painted median or chevroned area between lanes is not to be driven on; it separates opposing traffic flows.

A 'give way' sign requires slowing and stopping if necessary to give way; a 'stop' sign requires a full stop every time.

School zone signs apply during the times shown; the reduced speed limit is enforceable only within those posted times.

The general default urban speed limit is 50 km/h in built-up areas; always obey posted signs where they differ.

A safe following distance in good conditions is at least 2 seconds; in rain, at night, or with a heavy load, increase to 3-4 seconds.

In a 60 km/h zone, stopping distance is roughly 45 metres; at 100 km/h it exceeds 90 metres, so speed dramatically increases risk.

Fatigue impairs reaction time comparably to alcohol; take a 15-minute break every 2 hours and do not drive when drowsy.

A learner or provisional driver must have a zero blood alcohol concentration; any alcohol is a hazard and illegal for them.

When a hazard appears, scan far ahead and check mirrors; avoid sudden braking on wet roads where skidding risk rises.

In fog or heavy rain, use low-beam headlights, reduce speed, and increase following distance; do not use high beams in fog.

Mobile phone use while driving is illegal unless hands-free; even hands-free use increases distraction and crash risk.

A learner permit holder must display L plates and be supervised by a fully licensed driver; a provisional driver displays P plates.

Learner drivers must log a required number of supervised driving hours (e.g., 100 hours in Queensland) before a practical test.

A vehicle must be registered and have compulsory third party (CTP) insurance to be driven on a public road.

Drivers must carry a current licence when driving and produce it on request by police; demerit points accrue for offences.

Accumulating too many demerit points within a set period results in licence suspension; the limit is lower for provisional drivers.

A vehicle must be roadworthy; owners are responsible for keeping it in safe condition including tyres, brakes, and lights.

Report a crash involving injury or property damage to police; exchange details with other parties at the scene.

Driving unregistered or uninsured is an offence; registration must be renewed before expiry to remain legal on the road.