ACT knowledge test give way and intersections practice questions

Question 1

You are turning right at an intersection and an oncoming car is going straight ahead. Who goes first?

• The oncoming car, because you must give way to itCorrect answer
• You, because a turning vehicle has priority
• Whoever reaches the middle of the intersection first
• You, if you have already started to move

A driver turning right across the path of oncoming traffic must give way to any oncoming vehicle going straight ahead or turning left. Wait for a gap large enough to complete the turn without making the other driver brake.

Rule cited: Australian Road Rules r 28, as adopted in the Australian Capital Territory

Question 2

You arrive at a T intersection on the road that ends. What must you do?

• Give way only if a give way sign is posted
• Give way to all vehicles on the continuing roadCorrect answer
• Proceed if you arrived first
• Give way only to vehicles coming from your right

At a T intersection the road that ends must give way to traffic on the road that continues through, in both directions. This applies whether or not a sign is present.

Rule cited: ACT Road Rules Handbook, topic: giving way at T intersections

Question 3

You are at a stop sign at an intersection with a stop line painted on the road. What must you do?

• Slow to walking pace and continue if clear
• Stop only when other traffic is present
• Stop behind the stop line, then give way before enteringCorrect answer
• Stop level with the sign itself

A stop sign means you must come to a complete stop behind the stop line every time, even when the road looks empty, then give way to any traffic before you move into the intersection.

Rule cited: Australian Road Rules r 67, as adopted in the Australian Capital Territory

Question 4

At an unmarked crossroads with no signs or lines, two cars arrive at the same time. Which one gives way?

• The driver on the wider road gives way
• The larger vehicle gives way
• Neither, both may proceed slowly
• The driver with a vehicle approaching from the right gives wayCorrect answer

Where no signs or markings decide priority, the give way to the right rule applies at a crossroads. Slow down enough to stop if the other driver does not follow the rule.

Rule cited: ACT Road Rules Handbook, topic: giving way at intersections without signs

Question 5

You are leaving a shopping centre car park and driving onto a public road. What must you do?

• Give way to all vehicles and pedestrians on or near the roadCorrect answer
• Give way only to vehicles coming from your right
• Sound your horn and move out slowly
• Nothing, vehicles on the road must let you in

When you enter a road from a driveway, car park or any private land, you must give way to everything already using the road, including people walking across the driveway.

Rule cited: ACT Road Rules Handbook, topic: entering a road from a driveway or private property

Question 6

You are approaching a give way sign at an intersection. When may you continue without stopping?

• Whenever your side of the road is a main road
• Only if you first stop for at least two seconds
• Only when the road is dry
• When you can enter safely without making anyone slow or swerveCorrect answer

A give way sign does not require a full stop, but it does require you to slow down and be ready to stop. You may continue only if you will not force any other road user to change speed or direction.

Rule cited: Australian Road Rules r 73, as adopted in the Australian Capital Territory

Question 7

Traffic ahead is banked up and the intersection you want to cross is already full of cars. What should you do?

• Wait before the intersection until you can clear it fullyCorrect answer
• Enter the intersection to hold your place in the queue
• Move in as far as possible then reverse if needed
• Use the opposing lane to get past the queue

Entering an intersection you cannot clear blocks cross traffic and often blocks people crossing on foot. Hold back until there is space on the far side for your whole vehicle.

Rule cited: ACT Road Rules Handbook, topic: keeping intersections clear

Question 8

You are turning left at an intersection. Which road users must you give way to?

• Only vehicles already in the road you are entering
• Nobody, a left turn always has priority
• Pedestrians crossing the road you are turning intoCorrect answer
• Only cyclists in a marked bicycle lane

A turning driver must give way to anyone crossing the road being entered. Check the footpath and kerb before you commit to the turn, because people often step out as you swing around.

Rule cited: Australian Road Rules r 27, as adopted in the Australian Capital Territory

Question 9

You are doing a U turn at an intersection where U turns are permitted. Who must you give way to?

• Only vehicles behind you
• All other vehicles and pedestriansCorrect answer
• Only oncoming vehicles
• Nobody, since you are already in the intersection

A U turn gives way to everyone. Because the manoeuvre is slow and takes up the full road width, you need a long clear gap in both directions before you start.

Rule cited: ACT Road Rules Handbook, topic: U turns

Question 10

You want to make a U turn but a sign at the intersection reads NO U TURN. What does the sign cover?

• Only U turns made during business hours
• U turns are allowed if you give way first
• Only heavy vehicles are affected
• U turns at that intersection are not allowedCorrect answer

A no U turn sign is an outright ban at that location for all light vehicles. Drive on and turn around somewhere the manoeuvre is permitted and safe.

Rule cited: ACT Road Rules Handbook, topic: U turn signs