Queensland Road Rules Knowledge Test flashcards
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- Give way at unmarked intersection
- At an intersection with no signs or lines, you must give way to any vehicle approaching from your right, and to oncoming traffic when turning across it.
- Roundabout entry rule
- When entering a roundabout you must give way to all vehicles already circulating on it, entering only when a safe gap allows.
- Turning right across traffic
- When turning right at an intersection you must give way to oncoming vehicles going straight ahead and to oncoming vehicles turning left.
- Entering from driveway
- A driver leaving a driveway, private property, or car park must give way to all vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians already on the road.
- Pedestrian crossing duty
- Drivers must slow down and stop for pedestrians at a marked crossing and must not overtake a vehicle stopped at one.
- Keep left rule
- On multi-lane roads with a speed limit above 80 km/h you must keep left unless overtaking, and stay left generally.
- U-turn conditions
- A U-turn is allowed only where no sign prohibits it and where it can be completed safely without obstructing other traffic.
- Merging lanes duty
- The vehicle changing lanes must give way; where lanes converge under a form-one-lane arrangement, the trailing vehicle yields.
- No entry sign
- A red circle containing a white horizontal bar means no entry; you must not drive past it into that road or lane.
- Prohibition sign shape
- A red circle with a diagonal slash over a symbol means the depicted action or vehicle type is prohibited at that location.
- Warning sign shape
- A yellow diamond-shaped sign warns of a hazard ahead, while a red-bordered circle states a mandatory rule such as a speed limit.
- Broken centre line
- A dashed centre line permits crossing to overtake or turn when it is safe to do so, provided no other rule forbids it.
- Solid centre line
- A solid centre line on your side of the road prohibits crossing it; double solid lines prohibit crossing from either direction.
- Stop line meaning
- A solid white line across your lane marks where you must stop and give way at a stop sign or red traffic light.
- Chevroned median area
- A painted median or chevroned area separates opposing traffic flows and must not be driven on except in an emergency.
- Stop versus give way
- A stop sign requires a complete stop every time, while a give way sign requires slowing and stopping only if needed to yield.
- School zone signs
- School zone speed limits apply only during the times shown on the sign and are enforceable within those posted periods.
- Default urban speed limit
- In built-up areas the general default speed limit is 50 km/h unless a posted sign shows a different limit.
- Two-second following rule
- In good conditions stay at least two seconds behind the vehicle ahead; increase to three or four seconds in rain or at night.
- Stopping distance example
- At 60 km/h total stopping distance is roughly 45 metres; at 100 km/h it exceeds 90 metres, so higher speed sharply raises risk.
- Fatigue countermeasure
- Fatigue slows reaction time like alcohol; take a 15-minute break at least every two hours and avoid driving while drowsy.
- Zero alcohol for novices
- Learner and provisional drivers must have a zero blood alcohol concentration; any alcohol is illegal and impairs driving ability.
- Driving in fog
- In fog or heavy rain use low-beam headlights, reduce speed, and increase following distance; high beams worsen glare in fog.
- Mobile phone rule
- Using a hand-held mobile phone while driving is illegal; even hands-free calls distract and increase crash risk.
- Hazard scanning technique
- Scan far ahead and check mirrors regularly so hazards are spotted early, allowing smooth braking instead of sudden reactions.
- Learner plate requirement
- A learner permit holder must display L plates and drive only while supervised by a fully licensed driver seated beside them.
- Provisional licence plates
- A provisional licence holder must display P plates and obey conditions such as lower demerit limits and zero alcohol.
- Supervised hours requirement
- Learner drivers must log a set number of supervised driving hours, such as 100 hours in Queensland, before the practical test.
- Registration and CTP
- A vehicle must be registered and covered by compulsory third party insurance to be legally driven on a public road.
- Carry your licence
- Drivers must carry a current licence while driving and produce it on request by police; offences attract demerit points.
- Demerit point suspension
- Accruing too many demerit points within a set period results in licence suspension, with lower limits applying to provisional drivers.
- Crash reporting duty
- A crash involving injury or property damage must be reported to police, and drivers must exchange details at the scene.