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QLD Learner Licence Test Practice 2026

To get your car learner licence in Queensland you pass PrepL online or the written road rules test at a customer service centre. This practice covers Queensland's own licence rules, plus national road rules and Australian road signs.

  • Driving
  • Queensland
  • 205 questions
  • Checked October 11, 2026

Quick answer

The Queensland written road rules test (learner licence) has 30 questions. Pass mark: Written test: 9 of 10 giving-way questions and 18 of 20 road rules questions. PrepL: 27 of 30 (90%). It is run by Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR), Queensland. Minimum age: 16 (PrepL from 15 years 11 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 Queensland Driver Licence Study Guide: plain-language notes, diagrams and the numbers to remember.

  1. Question 1 of 25

    In Queensland, what is the minimum age to get a car learner licence?
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    Answer: A. 16

    You can apply for a learner licence once you are at least 16 and have passed PrepL or the written road rules test.

  2. Question 2 of 25

    From what age can you enrol in PrepL, the online learner course in Queensland?
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    Answer: C. 15 years and 11 months

    You can enrol in PrepL from 15 years and 11 months, so you can get your learner licence on your 16th birthday.

  3. Question 3 of 25

    How many questions are on the Queensland written road rules test for a car learner licence?
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    Answer: B. 30

    Both PrepL and the written road rules test have 30 multiple-choice questions.

  4. Question 4 of 25

    The written road rules test starts with a section on giving way. How many of its 10 questions must you get right?
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    Answer: D. 9

    You must answer at least 9 of the 10 giving-way questions correctly.

  5. Question 5 of 25

    The second section of the written road rules test has 20 questions on road rules and licence rules. How many must you get right?
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    Answer: C. 18

    You need at least 18 of the 20 road rules and licence questions correct.

  6. Question 6 of 25

    What score do you need to pass the PrepL test?
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    Answer: C. 90% (27 of 30)

    You need 90%, which is 27 out of 30, to pass PrepL.

  7. Question 7 of 25

    About how long does the PrepL online course take?
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    Answer: C. 4 to 6 hours

    PrepL combines learning and the test and takes around 4 to 6 hours. You have 12 months from enrolment to finish.

  8. Question 8 of 25

    You fail the written road rules test at a customer service centre. When can you try again?
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    Answer: B. The next day at the earliest, paying the fee again

    You can only take the test once a day, and you pay the fee for each attempt.

  9. Question 9 of 25

    How long is a pass in the Queensland written road rules test valid?
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    Answer: B. 5 years

    If you pass the test, your result is valid for 5 years.

  10. Question 10 of 25

    How long is a Queensland learner licence valid?
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    Answer: B. 3 years

    A learner licence is valid for 3 years.

  11. Question 11 of 25

    Who may supervise a Queensland learner driver?
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    Answer: A. A person who has held an open licence for that vehicle class for at least 1 year, sitting beside you

    Your supervisor must hold a valid open licence for the vehicle class, have held it for at least 1 year, and sit beside you.

  12. Question 12 of 25

    From how far away must the L on a Queensland L plate be visible?
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    Answer: B. 20 metres

    L plates (black L on yellow) must be visible from 20 metres at the front and rear of a car.

  13. Question 13 of 25

    How many demerit points can a Queensland learner get for not displaying L plates correctly?
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    Answer: D. 2

    A learner gets 2 demerit points for incorrect L plate display, and the supervisor can also be fined.

  14. Question 14 of 25

    A Queensland learner driver is aged 19. May they take a call using a Bluetooth hands-free kit while driving?
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    Answer: C. No, learners under 25 cannot use hands-free, Bluetooth or loudspeaker

    Learners under 25 cannot use hands-free kits, Bluetooth accessories, wireless headsets or loudspeaker.

  15. Question 15 of 25

    You are an 18-year-old learner driving in Queensland. What phone use is banned for your supervisor and passengers?
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    Answer: C. Using a phone on loudspeaker

    While an under-25 learner drives, the supervisor and passengers must not use a phone on loudspeaker.

  16. Question 16 of 25

    What happens to a Queensland learner who gets 4 or more demerit points in 12 months?
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    Answer: C. Their licence is suspended for 3 months

    A learner with 4 or more demerit points in 12 months has their licence suspended for 3 months.

  17. Question 17 of 25

    How many hours of supervised driving must a Queensland learner under 25 record in their logbook?
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    Answer: A. 100

    Learners under 25 must record at least 100 hours of supervised driving, including 10 hours at night.

  18. Question 18 of 25

    Of the 100 logbook hours in Queensland, how many must be at night (sunset to sunrise)?
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    Answer: A. 10

    At least 10 of the 100 hours must be night driving between sunset and sunrise.

  19. Question 19 of 25

    A learner aged 26 applies for a car licence in Queensland. Must they complete the 100-hour logbook?
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    Answer: A. No, but logging hours is recommended

    Learners aged 25 or over do not have to complete logbook hours, but Queensland recommends recording them.

  20. Question 20 of 25

    In Queensland, how is a daytime lesson with an accredited driver trainer counted in your logbook?
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    Answer: C. As 3 hours for every hour

    A trip with a driver trainer can count as triple time. A night trip counts either as triple time or as night hours, not both.

  21. Question 21 of 25

    What is the minimum age for a Queensland P1 provisional licence?
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    Answer: C. 17

    You must be at least 17 to get a P1 licence.

  22. Question 22 of 25

    How long must you hold your Queensland learner licence before you can get a P1 licence?
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    Answer: A. At least 1 year

    You must hold your learner licence for at least 1 year before you can upgrade to P1.

  23. Question 23 of 25

    Besides the practical driving test, which test must you pass before getting your Queensland P1 licence?
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    Answer: B. The hazard perception test

    To get a P1 licence you must complete the car hazard perception test and pass the practical driving test.

  24. Question 24 of 25

    A 19-year-old P1 driver in Queensland is driving at midnight. Who can they carry?
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    Answer: B. Only 1 passenger under 21 who is not an immediate family member

    Between 11 pm and 5 am, P1 drivers under 25 can carry only 1 passenger under 21 who is not an immediate family member.

  25. Question 25 of 25

    Which Queensland drivers face the high-powered vehicle restriction?
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    Answer: C. P1 and P2 drivers under 25

    P1 and P2 licence holders under 25 must not drive high-powered vehicles without an exemption.

What to know before the test

  • The written road rules test has 30 multiple-choice questions in two parts: 10 on giving way (pass 9) and 20 on road rules and licence requirements (pass 18).
  • PrepL is an online course of about 4 to 6 hours with a 30-question test. You need 90% (27 of 30) to pass, and you have 12 months to finish.
  • You can enrol in PrepL from 15 years and 11 months. The written test at a centre is for people aged 16 or over.
  • You can sit the written test only once a day and pay for each attempt. A pass is valid for 5 years.
  • Learners under 25 must log 100 hours of supervised driving, including 10 at night, and hold their learner licence for at least 1 year before P1.
  • Learners and P1 drivers under 25 cannot use a phone at all while driving, not even hands-free or on loudspeaker.
  • P1 drivers under 25 may carry only 1 passenger under 21 (not immediate family) between 11 pm and 5 am.

Frequently asked questions

How many questions are on the Queensland learner licence test?

30 multiple-choice questions, both in PrepL and in the written road rules test at a customer service centre.

What is the pass mark?

In the written test you need 9 of the 10 giving-way questions and 18 of the 20 road rules questions. In PrepL you need 90%, which is 27 of 30.

Should I do PrepL or the written test?

PrepL is online, self-paced and includes learning, and you can start it at 15 years and 11 months. The written test is done in person at a customer service centre once you are 16.

Is there a time limit?

The Queensland Government pages we checked do not state a time limit for the written test. PrepL takes about 4 to 6 hours and you have 12 months to finish it.

What happens if I fail the written test?

You can sit it again on another day. You can only take the test once a day and must pay the fee each time.

Is there an official practice test?

Yes. The Department of Transport and Main Roads has a free online practice road rules test.

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