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Key Facts: ACT Road Rules Knowledge Test Exam

35

Official Test Questions (from 377-question pool)

Access Canberra / Safe Plates

0.05 / Zero

BAC Limit: Full Licence / L & P Drivers

ACT Road Rules Handbook

50 km/h

Default Urban Speed Limit in ACT

ACT Road Rules Handbook

3 seconds

Recommended Safe Following Distance

ACT Road Rules Handbook

The ACT Road Rules Knowledge Test has 35 multiple-choice questions drawn from a 377-question pool. All mandatory-knowledge questions must be answered correctly and no more than four general-knowledge answers may be wrong. The test is untimed and taken on a computer as part of the Road Ready course. Key ACT figures: 50 km/h urban default, 40 km/h school zones, 100 km/h rural default, BAC 0.05 for full licence holders, zero BAC for learner/provisional/probationary drivers, and 3-second following distance.

Sample ACT Road Rules Knowledge Test Practice Questions

Try these sample questions to test your ACT Road Rules Knowledge Test exam readiness. Each question includes a detailed explanation. Start the interactive quiz above for the full 100+ question experience with AI tutoring.

1What is the default speed limit in a built-up area in the ACT?
A.60 km/h
B.50 km/h
C.40 km/h
D.70 km/h
Explanation: The default speed limit in a built-up area in the ACT is 50 km/h, unless a sign shows a higher or lower limit. Houses and streetlights, combined with the absence of speed signs, denote a built-up area where this 50 km/h default applies.
2What is the default speed limit in a rural area in the ACT?
A.80 km/h
B.90 km/h
C.100 km/h
D.110 km/h
Explanation: The default speed limit in a rural area in the ACT is 100 km/h, unless a sign shows a different limit. Drivers must always adjust their speed to suit road, weather, and traffic conditions even within this limit.
3What speed limit applies in an ACT school zone when the sign is in the 'open' position?
A.25 km/h
B.30 km/h
C.40 km/h
D.50 km/h
Explanation: When an ACT school zone sign is in the 'open' (active) position, the speed limit is 40 km/h. This applies from 8 am to 4 pm on gazetted school days, including staff development days. The limit must be observed even if no school children are visible.
4What blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit applies to a fully licensed ACT driver who is not driving a public passenger vehicle?
A.Zero (0.00)
B.Under 0.03
C.Under 0.05
D.Under 0.08
Explanation: A fully licensed driver in the ACT must have a BAC of under 0.05. This is the general legal limit for drivers not subject to a zero-BAC condition. Being at or above 0.05 constitutes a drink-driving offence.
5What BAC limit applies to ACT learner driver licence holders?
A.Under 0.05
B.Under 0.02
C.Under 0.01
D.Zero (0.00)
Explanation: Holders of a learner driver licence in the ACT must have a zero BAC — they must not have consumed any alcohol before driving. This zero limit also applies to provisional, probationary, and restricted licence holders.
6How many demerit points will a full ACT licence holder accumulate before their licence is suspended for three months?
A.6 or more
B.8 or more
C.10 or more
D.12 or more
Explanation: A holder of a full or heavy vehicle driver licence in the ACT who incurs 12 to 15 demerit points within a three-year period will attract a three-month suspension. Incurring 16–19 points results in four months, and 20 or more results in five months suspension.
7How many demerit points does a driver incur for exceeding the ACT speed limit by more than 45 km/h?
A.3 points
B.4 points
C.5 points
D.6 points
Explanation: Exceeding the speed limit by 45 km/h or more attracts 6 demerit points in the ACT — the highest penalty in the demerit schedule. Speeding in this range is extremely dangerous and carries serious consequences including immediate licence action.
8At an unmarked T-intersection in the ACT, which vehicle must give way?
A.The vehicle on the wider road
B.The vehicle approaching from the left
C.The vehicle on the road that ends (the terminating road)
D.The vehicle travelling at a higher speed
Explanation: At a T-intersection where neither road is marked with give way or stop signs, the driver on the road that ends (the terminating road) must give way to vehicles on the continuing road. This is a fundamental give-way rule in Australia.
9At an uncontrolled cross-intersection in the ACT, which vehicle must give way?
A.The vehicle turning right
B.The vehicle travelling straight ahead
C.The vehicle approaching from the right
D.The vehicle approaching from the left
Explanation: At an uncontrolled cross-intersection (no signs or signals), a driver must give way to any vehicle approaching from their right. This means the vehicle approaching from the left must give way to the vehicle on its right.
10When entering a roundabout in the ACT, who must you give way to?
A.Vehicles approaching the roundabout from the right
B.Vehicles already travelling in the roundabout
C.Vehicles exiting the roundabout
D.All vehicles regardless of position
Explanation: When approaching a roundabout, you must give way to any vehicles already travelling in the roundabout. Roundabouts are common in Canberra and this rule is frequently tested. Always signal left when exiting.

About the ACT Road Rules Knowledge Test Exam

The ACT Road Rules Knowledge Test (RRKT) is the written theory exam required to obtain an ACT learner driver licence for a car. Administered through the Road Ready Pre-Learner Licence Course, the test consists of 35 multiple-choice questions drawn from a pool of 377 questions on the Safe Plates computerised testing platform. The questions cover mandatory and general road rules, give-way laws, traffic signs, speed limits, vulnerable road users, alcohol and drugs, and defensive driving. Some questions are mandatory knowledge and must be answered correctly; a maximum of four incorrect answers is allowed on the general-knowledge questions. The test is untimed and self-paced.

Questions

35 scored questions

Time Limit

Untimed (computerised, self-paced)

Passing Score

All mandatory-knowledge questions correct; maximum 4 incorrect on general-knowledge questions

Exam Fee

Included in the Road Ready course fee (~AUD $169–185 with two free attempts); additional attempts ~$40 each (Access Canberra, ACT Government)

ACT Road Rules Knowledge Test Exam Content Outline

30%

General Road Rules

ACT mandatory and general road rules including licence types, parking, vehicle security, L and P plates, demerit points, and crash obligations

15%

Give Way Laws and Intersections

Give-way rules at T-intersections, cross-intersections, roundabouts, driveways, and when turning left or right

14%

Traffic Signs and Road Markings

Regulatory, warning, and information signs; centre line types, lane arrows, KEEP CLEAR markings, and speed restriction signs

12%

Speed Limits, Lanes and Roundabouts

Default ACT speed limits (50 km/h urban, 100 km/h rural, 40 km/h school zone), lane-keeping, overtaking, and merging rules

10%

Vulnerable Road Users

Pedestrian crossings, cyclist overtaking distances (1 m at ≤60 km/h; 1.5 m at >60 km/h), shared paths, and bus give-way rules

9%

Alcohol, Drugs and Fatigue

BAC limits, zero-BAC conditions, drug-driving offences (cannabis/meth/ecstasy), fatigue recognition, and stop-revive-survive

10%

Defensive Driving and Restraints

3-second following distance, seatbelts, child restraints by age group, headlight use, Vision Zero, and crash-avoidance

How to Pass the ACT Road Rules Knowledge Test Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: All mandatory-knowledge questions correct; maximum 4 incorrect on general-knowledge questions
  • Exam length: 35 questions
  • Time limit: Untimed (computerised, self-paced)
  • Exam fee: Included in the Road Ready course fee (~AUD $169–185 with two free attempts); additional attempts ~$40 each

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

ACT Road Rules Knowledge Test Study Tips from Top Performers

1Read the ACT Road Rules Handbook cover to cover — every question in the RRKT comes from it, and key numbers (50 km/h urban, 0.05 BAC, 3-second gap) appear repeatedly
2Practise the official Safe Plates online test at safeplatestesting.act.gov.au using the same question pool as the real test
3Memorise ACT-specific demerit point values: 6 points for extreme speeding, 3 for failing to give way or phone use, 4 for the standard provisional threshold
4Learn the BAC rules by licence colour: green (L) = zero, red (P) = zero, gold (full) = under 0.05
5Focus on roundabout, T-intersection, and give-way rules — ACT test data shows these are among the most commonly failed areas in the practical test

Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are on the ACT Road Rules Knowledge Test?

The ACT Road Rules Knowledge Test has 35 multiple-choice questions drawn from a pool of 377 training questions on the Safe Plates computerised testing platform. Our free practice set has 100 questions covering all topic areas to help you prepare thoroughly.

What is the pass mark for the ACT Road Rules Knowledge Test?

To pass the ACT Road Rules Knowledge Test you must answer all mandatory-knowledge questions correctly and get no more than four general-knowledge questions wrong. There is no single percentage pass mark — the mandatory questions are an absolute requirement, while you can miss up to four of the general knowledge questions.

What are the ACT speed limits I need to know for the test?

Key ACT speed limits are: 50 km/h in built-up (urban) areas unless otherwise signed; 100 km/h in rural areas unless signed; 40 km/h in school zones when the sign is 'open' (8 am–4 pm on school days). Always obey posted signs, which override the default limits.

What is the BAC limit for ACT learner and provisional drivers?

Learner, provisional, probationary, and restricted licence holders must have a zero blood alcohol concentration (BAC) — they must not consume any alcohol before driving. Fully licensed drivers must have a BAC of under 0.05. Supervisors of learner drivers must also have a zero BAC.

How is the ACT Road Rules Knowledge Test administered?

The test is computerised and self-paced (untimed). It is normally taken as part of the Road Ready Pre-Learner Licence Course. The course fee (~AUD $169–185) includes two free test attempts. Additional attempts cost approximately $40 each. The test certificate is valid for two years.

What illicit drugs make it illegal to drive in the ACT?

In the ACT, any trace of cannabis, methamphetamine, or ecstasy in your system while driving is an offence — unlike alcohol, which has a 0.05 legal limit for full licence holders. Police conduct random roadside drug testing using saliva samples. If you fail a drug or alcohol test you must also complete an alcohol and drug awareness course before any further licence is issued.

Is this ACT practice test free?

Yes — this ACT Road Rules Knowledge Test practice is completely free, with 100 questions covering all seven topic areas tested in the official 35-question RRKT. Every question includes a full explanation with the correct ACT local figure (speed limit, BAC, demerit points, etc.) to help you learn, not just pass.