Queensland Road Rules Knowledge Test key terms

To let another road user go first. You slow down or stop and only proceed when there is a safe gap, so the other vehicle, rider or pedestrian does not have to change speed or direction.

A solid white line painted across your lane at an intersection or crossing. At a stop sign you must come to a complete stop at or before this line before moving off.

A red octagon with white lettering that requires you to bring the vehicle to a full stop at the line or sign, give way to all traffic, and proceed only when it is safe.

A triangular sign with a red border and white centre, pointing downward, that warns you must yield to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing, stopping if necessary.

A circular intersection where traffic moves in one direction around a central island. You give way to vehicles already circulating and to trams, then signal to leave at your exit.

A crossroad with no traffic lights, stop signs or give way signs. Default give-way rules apply, such as giving way to the right, or to a vehicle already in the intersection.

A rule that a vehicle turning across oncoming traffic, or turning from a slip lane, must give way to vehicles going straight ahead and to pedestrians crossing the road it is entering.

A marked section of road, often with stripes or signals, where people on foot have priority. Drivers must slow down, give way and not block the crossing while waiting in traffic.

A pedestrian crossing marked by broad white stripes on the road with no traffic lights. Drivers must give way to pedestrians on or stepping onto the stripes and must not overtake a vehicle stopped there.

A signed area near a school where the speed limit is reduced during set school travel times. You must obey the lower limit and watch closely for children crossing or stepping out.

A sign showing the maximum speed permitted on that stretch of road in kilometres per hour. The limit applies in good conditions; in rain, fog or heavy traffic you should drive slower.

The gap you keep behind the vehicle ahead so you can stop if it brakes suddenly. A common guide is at least two seconds in good conditions and more when wet or dark.

The distance a vehicle travels from the moment the brakes are applied until it stops. It grows quickly with speed and is longer on wet, gravel or oily surfaces.

The delay between noticing a hazard and starting to act, such as moving your foot to the brake. Tiredness, alcohol and distraction make this delay longer and stopping distances greater.

Following another vehicle too closely, leaving little room to stop if it slows. It is dangerous and intimidating, and it removes the safety margin needed for sudden braking.

The skill of scanning ahead and spotting risks early, such as pedestrians, parked cars or changing lights, so you can adjust speed and position smoothly before a situation becomes an emergency.

Continually moving your eyes across mirrors, ahead and to the sides while driving, rather than staring at one point, so you build an up-to-date picture of traffic around you.

The area beside and behind your vehicle that mirrors do not show. You must turn your head to check it before changing lanes, merging or reversing, because a vehicle may be hidden there.

A brief look over your shoulder into the blind spot before changing lanes, merging or pulling out. It confirms what mirrors show and reveals vehicles or cyclists alongside you.

Looking in the interior and side mirrors to monitor traffic behind and beside you. Checks are needed before braking, turning, changing lanes, opening a door and moving off from a kerb.

Moving from one marked lane to another. You must signal, check mirrors and the blind spot, and give way to traffic already in the lane you intend to enter.

The flashing light on a vehicle used to signal an intention to turn, change lanes, overtake or leave a roundabout. You should signal early enough for others to react.

Painted lines on the road that separate lanes and show where driving is allowed. A solid line means do not cross; a broken line means you may cross when it is safe.

The line dividing traffic moving in opposite directions. A broken line may be crossed to overtake when safe; a solid line must not be crossed, and double lines carry stricter rules.

Passing a slower vehicle travelling in the same direction. It must be done only where permitted and safe, with clear sight distance and enough room to return to the lane.

Choosing a speed that suits the conditions, the road and the traffic, not simply the posted limit. It means slowing for bends, rain, poor visibility and busy areas where hazards may appear.

Tiredness that slows reactions, reduces concentration and can cause micro-sleeps at the wheel. The safe response is to stop, rest and, on long trips, share the driving or take regular breaks.

Anything that takes your attention away from driving, such as a phone, navigation device, food or passengers. Even a brief glance away can cause you to miss a hazard.

The amount of alcohol in your blood, measured for legal limits and testing. Learner and provisional drivers must have zero alcohol, and alcohol always increases crash risk.

A roadside police check where a driver provides a breath sample to detect alcohol. Refusing a lawful test is an offence, and exceeding the legal limit brings heavy penalties.

A rule that applies to learner and provisional licence holders and some other drivers, meaning no alcohol at all may be present in the blood while driving.

A permit for someone learning to drive under supervision. It requires displaying L plates, carrying a supervising driver, keeping a logbook of hours and obeying specific restrictions.

A licence held after passing the driving test, before a full licence. It carries conditions such as displaying P plates, passenger and speed limits, and a zero alcohol limit.

A record learner drivers use to document supervised driving hours and conditions required before a practical test. Accurate entries are checked when the learner applies to progress.

Penalty points added to your driving record for traffic offences. If you collect too many within a set period, your licence can be suspended or disqualified.

A period during which your driving licence is withdrawn because of offences, demerit points or other breaches. Driving while suspended is a serious offence with heavy penalties.

The official recording of a vehicle so it may legally be used on roads, shown by a label or plate. An unregistered vehicle must not be driven, and registration must be renewed on time.

Insurance included with vehicle registration that covers injury claims to other people in a crash. It does not cover damage to vehicles or property, which needs separate cover.

The duty to stop after a crash, give assistance, exchange details and report the incident to police when someone is injured or property is damaged and details cannot be exchanged.