ACT Road Rules by Category

ACT knowledge-test rules explained by the six exam categories. Four are must-pass categories that fail you on a single wrong answer — start there.

• IntersectionsIntersections is one of the four must-pass ACT test categories — one wrong answer fails you. Learn give-way priority, Stop vs Give Way, and how to read intersection diagrams.
• Alcohol and DrugsACT learner (L) and provisional (P) drivers must have a 0.00 BAC. This is a must-pass test category — learn the BAC limits, zero-tolerance drug rules and common traps.
• Seat BeltsSeat Belts is a must-pass ACT test category. Learn the driver's legal responsibility, age-based child restraint rules, front-seat limits and common mistakes.
• Vulnerable Road UsersVulnerable Road Users is a must-pass ACT category. Learn the minimum passing distance for cyclists (1m/1.5m), pedestrian priority, school zones and motorcyclist rules.
• Driving GeneralDriving General is the largest ACT test category. Learn default speed limits, the 3-second following gap, overtaking, signalling and what to do at an amber light.
• Car GeneralCar General covers parking, U-turns, mobile phone use and vehicle safety in the ACT test. Learn the high-frequency points and key terms to pass this large category.