ACT knowledge test pedestrians and vulnerable road users practice questions

Question 1

You are approaching a marked pedestrian crossing and someone is waiting to step onto it. What must you do?

• Continue if you can pass before they reach your side
• Slow down and be ready to stop, and give way to themCorrect answer
• Sound your horn so they wait
• Stop only if they are already halfway across

You must approach a pedestrian crossing at a speed that lets you stop, and give way to anyone on the crossing or entering it. Never overtake another vehicle stopped at a crossing.

Rule cited: ACT Road Rules Handbook, topic: pedestrian crossings

Question 2

In the ACT, what is the minimum passing distance when overtaking a bicycle rider at 60 km/h or less?

• One metreCorrect answer
• Half a metre
• One and a half metres
• Two metres

At 60 km/h or below you must leave at least one metre between your vehicle and the rider. Above 60 km/h the required gap increases, so wait for room rather than squeezing past.

Rule cited: ACT Road Rules Handbook, topic: minimum passing distance for bicycle riders

Question 3

In the ACT, what is the minimum passing distance when overtaking a bicycle rider where the limit is above 60 km/h?

• One metre
• One and a half metresCorrect answer
• Two metres
• Three metres

Above 60 km/h the required gap widens because the air pressure from a passing vehicle can push a rider off line. You may cross a centre line to give the space, if it is safe and clear.

Rule cited: ACT Road Rules Handbook, topic: minimum passing distance for bicycle riders

Question 4

A person using a mobility scooter is crossing the road ahead of you. How should you treat them?

• As a slow vehicle that must give way to you
• As a pedestrian, giving way as you would to a person walkingCorrect answer
• As a bicycle, requiring a one metre gap only
• As an obstruction you may drive around

Motorised wheelchairs and mobility scooters used by people with limited mobility are treated as pedestrians. Give them time and space, as they can be slower and less able to move aside.

Rule cited: ACT Road Rules Handbook, topic: pedestrians and mobility devices

Question 5

You have parked on a busy street and are about to open your driver's door. What should you do?

• Open quickly so you are clear of traffic sooner
• Open the door and step out in one movement
• Rely on the mirror alone, since it shows the lane
• Check mirrors and look back for cyclists and traffic before openingCorrect answer

Dooring a rider can throw them into moving traffic. Look in the mirror and then over your shoulder, and open the door only as far as you need.

Rule cited: ACT Road Rules Handbook, topic: opening doors safely

Question 6

Children are walking near the kerb on a suburban street. What should you assume?

• They will step out without warning, so slow down and cover the brakeCorrect answer
• They have seen you because your car is easy to see
• They will stay on the footpath if you keep to the limit
• An adult nearby will control them

Children misjudge speed and distance and can dart onto the road chasing a ball or a friend. Cut your speed and be ready to stop well before you reach them.

Rule cited: ACT Road Rules Handbook, topic: children near roads

Question 7

In the ACT, who is allowed to ride a bicycle on a footpath?

• Only children under 12
• Nobody, footpath riding is banned
• Riders of any age, if they give way to pedestriansCorrect answer
• Only riders wearing high visibility clothing

Footpath riding is permitted in the ACT, so expect riders to appear at driveways and side streets. Riders must keep left and give way to people walking.

Rule cited: ACT Road Rules Handbook, topic: bicycles on footpaths

Question 8

A bus with a 70 km/h or lower limit on that road is signalling to pull out from a bus stop. What must you do?

• Maintain speed, as buses must give way
• Give way to the bus if you can do so safelyCorrect answer
• Overtake before the bus moves out
• Stop and wait for the bus to reach the next stop

On roads signed at 70 km/h or less you must give way to a bus signalling to move out from the kerb. Slow early so the bus driver can see your intention.

Rule cited: Australian Road Rules r 77, as adopted in the Australian Capital Territory

Question 9

You are turning left and a cyclist is riding in a bicycle lane on your left, going straight ahead. What must you do?

• Turn ahead of the cyclist to clear the lane
• Accelerate to complete the turn quickly
• Give way to the cyclist before crossing the bicycle laneCorrect answer
• Signal and expect the cyclist to stop

Crossing a bicycle lane to turn means giving way to riders already in it. Check the mirror and over your left shoulder before you begin the turn.

Rule cited: ACT Road Rules Handbook, topic: turning across bicycle lanes