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ACT Road Rules Test Practice 2026

To get your learner licence in the ACT you complete a Pre-Learner Licence Course and pass the ACT Road Rules Knowledge Test. This practice covers the ACT's own licence rules, plus national road rules and Australian road signs.

  • Driving
  • Australian Capital Territory
  • 205 questions
  • Checked October 11, 2026

Quick answer

The ACT Road Rules Knowledge Test (learner licence) has 35 questions. Pass mark: All mandatory questions correct, and no more than 4 wrong on the general knowledge questions (at best 31 of 35). It is run by Access Canberra (ACT Road Transport Authority). Minimum age: 15 years and 9 months. Practise here for free with 205 questions, each with the answer and an explanation. Checked against official sources on October 11, 2026.

Read before you practiseStart with the ACT Road Rules Test Study Guide: plain-language notes, diagrams and the numbers to remember.

  1. Question 1 of 25

    What is the minimum age to get a learner licence in the ACT?
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    Answer: D. 15 years and 9 months

    In the ACT you must be at least 15 years and 9 months old to get your learner licence.

  2. Question 2 of 25

    What must you complete before you can apply for an ACT learner licence?
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    Answer: C. A Pre-Learner Licence Course and the ACT Road Rules test

    You must complete a Pre-learner licence course and pass the ACT Road Rules test, then apply at an Access Canberra Service Centre.

  3. Question 3 of 25

    How long is the ACT Pre-Learner Licence Course in total?
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    Answer: D. 10 hours

    The ACT Pre-Learner Licence Course is a 10-hour program split into four modules.

  4. Question 4 of 25

    How many multiple-choice questions are on the ACT Road Rules Knowledge Test?
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    Answer: C. 35

    The test has 35 multiple-choice questions picked at random from a bank of over 300.

  5. Question 5 of 25

    Some questions on the ACT Road Rules Knowledge Test are mandatory. How many of these may you get wrong?
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    Answer: A. None: every mandatory question must be right

    All mandatory questions must be answered correctly. They cover required competency areas.

  6. Question 6 of 25

    How many of the general knowledge questions on the ACT Road Rules Knowledge Test may you get wrong and still pass?
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    Answer: C. Four

    Four incorrect answers are allowed on the general knowledge questions, as long as all mandatory questions are right.

  7. Question 7 of 25

    Before the Road Rules Knowledge Test, what score do you need on the Course Content Test in the ACT pre-learner course?
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    Answer: D. 50%

    You must finish the learning modules and score at least 50% on the Course Content Test.

  8. Question 8 of 25

    How long is a pass in the ACT Road Rules test valid?
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    Answer: B. 2 years

    The ACT Road Rules test is valid for 2 years, so apply for your learner licence within that time.

  9. Question 9 of 25

    How long is an ACT learner licence valid?
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    Answer: A. 5 years

    A learner licence in the ACT is valid for 5 years.

  10. Question 10 of 25

    Where do you do your eyesight test for an ACT learner licence?
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    Answer: A. At an Access Canberra Service Centre when you apply

    You take an eye test on the day you apply at an Access Canberra Service Centre.

  11. Question 11 of 25

    A learner under 25 in the ACT must log how many driving hours before getting their Ps?
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    Answer: A. 100, including 10 at night

    Learners under 25 need 100 hours, including 10 hours at night.

  12. Question 12 of 25

    You were 27 when your ACT learner licence was issued. How many logbook hours do you need?
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    Answer: A. 50, including 5 at night

    If you were 25 or older when your learner licence was issued, you need 50 hours, including 5 at night.

  13. Question 13 of 25

    In the ACT, how many logbook hours does each hour of driving with an accredited driving instructor count as?
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    Answer: D. 3 hours (up to a set limit)

    Each supervised hour with an accredited instructor counts as 3 hours, up to a maximum. Other hours count one for one.

  14. Question 14 of 25

    How many logbook hours can an eligible ACT learner under 25 earn by completing the Safer Driver Course?
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    Answer: A. 20

    The optional Safer Driver Course counts as 20 hours for learners under 25 who have held their Ls for at least 3 months.

  15. Question 15 of 25

    How long must you have held your ACT learner licence before you can try the Hazard Perception Test?
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    Answer: C. 3 months

    You cannot attempt the Hazard Perception Test until you have held your learner licence for 3 months.

  16. Question 16 of 25

    Once you pass the ACT Hazard Perception Test, when does the pass expire?
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    Answer: D. It does not expire

    A Hazard Perception Test pass in the ACT does not expire.

  17. Question 17 of 25

    If you were under 25 when your learner licence was issued, how long must you hold it before applying for ACT Ps?
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    Answer: A. 12 months

    You must hold your Ls for at least 12 months, or 6 months if you were 25 or older when they were issued.

  18. Question 18 of 25

    What is the minimum age for a provisional (P) licence in the ACT?
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    Answer: B. 17

    In the ACT you must be at least 17 to get a provisional licence.

  19. Question 19 of 25

    How long does the ACT provisional licence period last in total?
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    Answer: C. 3 years: 1 year on red Ps (P1), then 2 years on green Ps (P2)

    The provisional licence lasts 3 years: P1 (red) for 1 year, then P2 (green) for the remaining 2 years.

  20. Question 20 of 25

    You get your ACT Ps at age 26. What happens?
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    Answer: B. You are a P2 (green P) driver for the full 3 years

    If you get your Ps at 25 or older, you are a P2 driver for the full 3 years.

  21. Question 21 of 25

    What phone use is allowed for an ACT learner or provisional driver while driving?
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    Answer: C. None: no mobile device use, including hands-free or loudspeaker

    Learner and provisional drivers must not use a mobile device, including hands-free or loudspeaker, while driving or stopped but not parked.

  22. Question 22 of 25

    What is the alcohol limit for a person supervising an ACT learner driver?
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    Answer: C. Zero

    Supervising drivers must not exceed the zero blood alcohol limit and must not have drugs in their system.

  23. Question 23 of 25

    Between 11 pm and 5 am, how many passengers aged 16 to 22 may an ACT P1 driver carry (unless an exemption applies)?
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    Answer: B. One

    From 11 pm to 5 am, P1 drivers may carry only one passenger aged 16 to 22. There are exemptions for work, school and family.

  24. Question 24 of 25

    What is the towing limit for ACT learner and P1 drivers?
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    Answer: A. No trailer over 750 kg

    Learner and P1 drivers must not tow a trailer weighing over 750 kg.

  25. Question 25 of 25

    An ACT learner or provisional driver can lose their licence if they reach how many demerit points in 3 years?
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    Answer: C. 4

    Learner and provisional licences may be suspended or disqualified at 4 or more demerit points in a 3-year period.

What to know before the test

  • The Road Rules Knowledge Test has 35 multiple-choice questions drawn at random from a bank of over 300. It is computerised and self-correcting.
  • All mandatory questions must be answered correctly, and you may get no more than four general knowledge questions wrong.
  • The test is part of the 10-hour Pre-Learner Licence Course run by approved providers. You must score 50% on the Course Content Test first.
  • A Road Rules test pass is valid for 2 years, and a learner licence is valid for 5 years.
  • Learners under 25 log 100 hours (10 at night). Learners aged 25 or over log 50 hours (5 at night).
  • Learner and P drivers must not use a mobile device at all while driving, including hands-free or loudspeaker.
  • Provisional licences last 3 years: 1 year on red P1 plates and 2 years on green P2 plates.

Frequently asked questions

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

35 multiple-choice questions, randomly picked from a bank of over 300.

What is the pass mark?

You must get every mandatory question right and can get no more than four general knowledge questions wrong. That means at least 31 of 35, and more if you miss a mandatory question.

Where do I take the test?

At the end of a Pre-Learner Licence Course with an approved ACT training provider. Some ACT schools offer the course free to Year 10 students.

Is there a time limit?

The official ACT sources we checked do not state a time limit for the test.

How old do I have to be?

At least 15 years and 9 months for a learner licence, and 17 for a provisional licence.

What do I bring to get my learner licence?

Your certificate showing you passed the ACT Road Rules test, proof of identity and residency, and the fee. You do an eyesight test at the Access Canberra Service Centre.

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