WA theory test giving way and intersections practice questions

Question 1

You are on the road that ends at a T intersection. There are no signs or lines. Who do you give way to?

• All vehicles on the continuing road, from both directionsCorrect answer
• Only vehicles coming from your right
• Only vehicles coming from your left
• Nobody, because the continuing road gives way to you

At a T intersection the road that ends gives way. That applies to traffic from both directions on the continuing road.

Rule cited: Drive Safe handbook (WA Department of Transport), Giving way

Question 2

You reach a cross intersection with no signs, lines or traffic lights, and another vehicle arrives at the same time on your right. What must you do?

• Give way to the vehicle on your rightCorrect answer
• Give way to the vehicle on your left
• Proceed first because you are going straight ahead
• Give way only if the other vehicle is larger

At an uncontrolled intersection the give way to the right rule decides who goes first. Make eye contact and be ready in case the other driver does not follow it.

Rule cited: Drive Safe handbook (WA Department of Transport), Giving way

Question 3

You are turning right at an intersection and a vehicle is coming towards you and going straight ahead. What must you do?

• Give way to the oncoming vehicleCorrect answer
• Turn quickly in front of it before it arrives
• Proceed because turning traffic has priority
• Give way only if the oncoming vehicle is signalling

A driver turning right across the path of oncoming traffic must give way to vehicles going straight ahead or turning left.

Rule cited: Drive Safe handbook (WA Department of Transport), Turning

Question 4

You and an oncoming driver are both turning right at a cross intersection with no markings telling you otherwise. How should you pass each other?

• Pass in front of each other, turning to the right of the other vehicleCorrect answer
• Pass behind each other, turning to the left of the other vehicle
• The larger vehicle turns first and the other waits
• Both drivers must stop and one must reverse

Unless signs or road markings say otherwise, both drivers pass in front of each other. Doing it any other way puts you in each other's blind spots.

Rule cited: Drive Safe handbook (WA Department of Transport), Turning

Question 5

You are driving out of a private driveway onto the road. Who must you give way to?

• All traffic on the road and all pedestrians on the footpathCorrect answer
• Only traffic coming from your right
• Only pedestrians, because vehicles must let you in
• Nobody, provided you sound your horn first

Leaving a driveway or a car park, you give way to everything already on the road and to anyone on the footpath you cross.

Rule cited: Drive Safe handbook (WA Department of Transport), Giving way

Question 6

You are making a U turn where U turns are allowed. Who must you give way to?

• All other vehicles and pedestriansCorrect answer
• Only vehicles coming from behind you
• Only vehicles coming towards you
• Nobody, because a U turn has right of way once you signal

A U turn is one of the few moves where you give way to everyone. Only start the turn when you have a clear view and a large enough gap.

Rule cited: Drive Safe handbook (WA Department of Transport), U turns

Question 7

You are turning left into a side street and a pedestrian is already crossing that street. What must you do?

• Give way to the pedestrian and wait until they have crossedCorrect answer
• Turn behind them as long as you leave one metre
• Sound your horn so they hurry across
• Proceed, because pedestrians must give way to turning vehicles

When you turn into a road you must give way to any pedestrian crossing that road, whether or not there are crossing markings.

Rule cited: Drive Safe handbook (WA Department of Transport), Pedestrians

Question 8

You are using a slip lane to turn left and a pedestrian is crossing the slip lane. What must you do?

• Give way to the pedestrianCorrect answer
• Continue, because the pedestrian must wait for the slip lane to clear
• Give way only if there are crossing lines painted on the slip lane
• Stop only if the pedestrian is a child

Drivers using a slip lane must give way to pedestrians crossing it. Slip lanes carry traffic at higher speeds, so people on foot need the priority.

Rule cited: Drive Safe handbook (WA Department of Transport), Pedestrians

Question 9

An ambulance is approaching from behind with its siren on and lights flashing. What should you do?

• Move out of its path as soon as you can do so safely, then stop if neededCorrect answer
• Brake hard and stop immediately wherever you are
• Speed up to stay ahead of it until the next side street
• Ignore it, because emergency vehicles will find their own way through

You must give way to an emergency vehicle sounding an alarm or showing flashing lights. Move left when there is a safe gap rather than stopping in the middle of traffic.

Rule cited: Drive Safe handbook (WA Department of Transport), Emergency vehicles

Question 10

A railway level crossing has a GIVE WAY sign and no flashing lights. What must you do?

• Cross at your normal speed, because a sign without lights is advisory
• Slow down, look both ways along the track and be ready to stop for a trainCorrect answer
• Come to a complete stop every time before crossing
• Cross only after sounding your horn

A give way sign at a crossing means you must be able to stop if a train is coming. Trains cannot stop for you and are closer than they look.

Rule cited: Drive Safe handbook (WA Department of Transport), Railway level crossings

Question 11

You are already waiting in the middle of the intersection to turn right when the light turns yellow. What should you do?

• Reverse back behind the stop line
• Stay where you are until the light is green again
• Complete the turn as soon as it is safe, so that you clear the intersectionCorrect answer
• Stop in the middle of the intersection and wait for the next green

Once you are lawfully in the intersection your job is to clear it. A gap normally opens as the oncoming traffic stops.

Rule cited: Drive Safe handbook (WA Department of Transport), Traffic signals

Question 12

A police officer is directing traffic at an intersection and waves you to stop, but the signal is green. What must you do?

• Follow the traffic signal, because a signal overrides a person
• Stop and wait until the officer has left the intersection
• Follow whichever instruction lets you move sooner
• Follow the officer's direction, even when it differs from the signalCorrect answer

Directions from a police officer or an authorised person override signals and signs. They can see something you cannot.

Rule cited: Drive Safe handbook (WA Department of Transport), Traffic signals

Question 13

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

• Turn first, because a turning vehicle has priority over a bicycle
• Give way to the rider and let them pass before you turnCorrect answer
• Speed up so you complete the turn before the rider reaches you
• Sound your horn and complete the turn

Turning across a bicycle lane puts the rider in your path with nowhere to go. Check your left mirror and blind spot before every left turn.

Rule cited: Drive Safe handbook (WA Department of Transport), Sharing the road with cyclists