QLD PrepL signals and lane use practice questions

Question 1

You are about to move out from a parking space at the kerb. What must you do first?

• Signal only if another car is close
• Sound your horn instead of signalling
• Move out immediately so traffic sees you
• Signal, check mirrors and blind spots, then move when there is a safe gapCorrect answer

You must give way to all traffic when moving off from the kerb, and the head check catches cyclists and motorcycles the mirrors miss.

Rule cited: Your Keys to Driving in Queensland handbook, topic: moving off and signalling

Question 2

On a road with a speed limit above 80 km/h and two lanes in your direction, where should you drive?

• In the left lane, unless overtaking, turning right or the left lane is blockedCorrect answer
• Straddling both lanes so nobody can pass
• Whichever lane keeps you away from trucks
• In the right lane at all times

Keep left applies above 80 km/h and wherever a KEEP LEFT UNLESS OVERTAKING sign is posted.

Rule cited: Your Keys to Driving in Queensland handbook, topic: lane use

Question 3

What is a head check and when do you use it?

• A check of your headlights before night driving
• A look over your shoulder into the blind spot before changing lanes or mergingCorrect answer
• A glance in the rear view mirror before braking
• A quick look at the dashboard warning lights

Mirrors leave a blind spot big enough to hide a motorcycle or a small car, so a physical head check comes before every lateral move.

Rule cited: Your Keys to Driving in Queensland handbook, topic: observation and blind spots

Question 4

You are turning left from a slip lane controlled by a GIVE WAY sign. What must you do?

• Enter without slowing because slip lanes have priority
• Give way only to vehicles, not pedestrians
• Give way to traffic in the road you are entering and to pedestrians crossing itCorrect answer
• Stop completely for at least three seconds

A slip lane give way covers both the traffic you are joining and anyone on foot crossing the slip lane.

Rule cited: Your Keys to Driving in Queensland handbook, topic: turning at intersections

Question 5

A lane is marked BUS LANE with times displayed. When may you drive in it?

• Only when carrying two or more passengers
• Never, under any circumstances
• At any time, since buses can go around you
• Outside the signed times, or briefly for the limited reasons the rules allowCorrect answer

Special purpose lanes are restricted during the hours shown. Short entries to turn or to enter a driveway are the usual exceptions.

Rule cited: Your Keys to Driving in Queensland handbook, topic: special purpose lanes

Question 6

How long before a turn or a lane change should you signal?

• Only after you have started to move across
• Long enough to give other road users clear warning before you moveCorrect answer
• Exactly one second, no more and no less
• Only if there is a vehicle directly behind you

A signal is a warning, so it goes on before the movement. Signalling as you swing across tells other drivers what you are already doing.

Rule cited: Your Keys to Driving in Queensland handbook, topic: signalling

Question 7

When is it appropriate to switch on your hazard lights?

• To let you park briefly where parking is banned
• To thank a driver who has let you in
• When your vehicle is stopped in a place that puts others at risk, or to warn traffic of a hazard aheadCorrect answer
• Whenever it is raining heavily

Hazard lights say there is danger here. Using them as a parking permit is not allowed and it hides your indicators.

Rule cited: Your Keys to Driving in Queensland handbook, topic: vehicle lights

Question 8

What does a continuous white line painted between two lanes going the same way mean?

• The lane on the left is for buses only
• You may cross it only at night
• You may cross it whenever you signal first
• Stay in your lane, do not cross the lineCorrect answer

Continuous lane lines mark places where changing lanes is risky, such as approaches to intersections and narrow bridges.

Rule cited: Your Keys to Driving in Queensland handbook, topic: road markings

Question 9

Where should your vehicle be positioned before you turn left from a two way road?

• As near as practical to the left side of the roadCorrect answer
• In the centre of the road so you can swing wide
• Close to the centre line so following traffic can pass on your left
• Anywhere in the lane, as long as you signal

Keeping left before the turn stops another vehicle or a cyclist slipping up your inside as you swing across.

Rule cited: Your Keys to Driving in Queensland handbook, topic: turning at intersections

Question 10

You are turning right from a two way road with a centre line. Where should you position your vehicle first?

• Hard against the left kerb so you can swing across
• Just to the left of the centre line, in the right part of your side of the roadCorrect answer
• Across the centre line into the oncoming lane
• In the middle of your lane, since position does not matter

Sitting close to the centre line leaves room for traffic to pass on your left and shows other drivers exactly what you intend.

Rule cited: Your Keys to Driving in Queensland handbook, topic: turning at intersections