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SA Learner's Theory Test Practice 2026

To get your car learner's permit (L's) in South Australia you pass a learner's theory test, either inside the myLs online course or at a Service SA centre. This practice covers South Australian licence rules from the Driver's Handbook, plus national road rules and Australian road signs.

  • Driving
  • South Australia
  • 205 questions
  • Checked October 11, 2026

Quick answer

It is run by Department for Infrastructure and Transport (Service SA). Minimum age: 16 to apply (myLs course from 15 years 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 South Australia Driver's Handbook Study Guide: plain-language notes, diagrams and the numbers to remember.

  1. Question 1 of 25

    In South Australia, what is the minimum age to apply for a car learner's permit?
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    Answer: A. 16

    You must be at least 16 to apply for a learner's permit in South Australia.

  2. Question 2 of 25

    What is the youngest age at which you can start the myLs online learner course in South Australia?
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    Answer: C. 15 years and 9 months

    You can access myLs from 15 years and 9 months, but you must be 16 to apply for the permit.

  3. Question 3 of 25

    After you enrol in myLs, how long do you have to finish the course and pass the learner theory test?
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    Answer: C. 12 months

    Your myLs enrolment lasts 12 months from the date you enrol.

  4. Question 4 of 25

    You fail the learner theory test inside myLs. What happens next?
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    Answer: D. You can try again as often as you need within your 12 months, at no extra cost

    The myLs test can be attempted as many times as you need during your enrolment, with no additional fee.

  5. Question 5 of 25

    You choose to sit the learner's theory test in person at a Service SA centre instead of using myLs. How is it paid for?
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    Answer: A. You book and pay for each attempt

    For the in-office test you must book and pay for each attempt.

  6. Question 6 of 25

    How must L plates look in South Australia?
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    Answer: A. A black letter L on a yellow background

    L plates have a black L on a yellow background and must be visible from the front and rear of a car.

  7. Question 7 of 25

    What blood alcohol concentration is allowed for a learner driver in South Australia?
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    Answer: B. Zero: no alcohol at all

    Learners must not drive with any concentration of alcohol in their blood.

  8. Question 8 of 25

    You are a learner on a road where the speed limit is 110 km/h. What is the fastest you may drive?
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    Answer: B. 100 km/h

    Learner and provisional drivers must not drive over 100 km/h, even where the limit is higher.

  9. Question 9 of 25

    As a learner or provisional driver, which speeding offence also breaches your licence conditions?
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    Answer: B. Going 10 km/h or more over the limit

    For learners and provisional drivers, exceeding the limit by 10 km/h or more breaches licence conditions and leads to disqualification.

  10. Question 10 of 25

    Learner and provisional drivers in South Australia must not build up how many demerit points?
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    Answer: D. 4 or more

    Accumulating four or more demerit points during the permit or provisional period breaches your conditions.

  11. Question 11 of 25

    Can a South Australian learner driver take a call through a hands-free Bluetooth system while driving?
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    Answer: B. No, learners must not use any mobile phone function while driving

    Learners must not use any phone function while driving, including hands-free, Bluetooth and loudspeaker.

  12. Question 12 of 25

    How long must a qualified supervising driver have held a full licence for the vehicle class?
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    Answer: C. The past 2 years

    A qualified supervising driver needs a full licence for the past two years. Learner and provisional licences do not count.

  13. Question 13 of 25

    What blood alcohol rule applies to a learner's qualified supervising driver in South Australia?
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    Answer: A. Their BAC must be below 0.05

    It is an offence for the supervising driver to have a BAC of 0.05 or more. Police can breath test them too.

  14. Question 14 of 25

    How many hours of supervised driving must a car learner log before getting a P1 licence?
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    Answer: A. At least 75 hours, including 15 at night

    You must log at least 75 hours of supervised driving, with at least 15 hours at night.

  15. Question 15 of 25

    A 19-year-old gets a learner's permit. How long must they hold it before applying for a P1 licence?
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    Answer: C. At least 12 months

    Learners under 25 must hold the permit for at least 12 months. Those aged 25 or over need at least 6 months.

  16. Question 16 of 25

    Which test must a learner pass before getting a P1 provisional licence?
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    Answer: D. The Hazard Perception Test

    The Hazard Perception Test is compulsory to move from learner to P1.

  17. Question 17 of 25

    What are the two ways to earn a certificate of competency for a P1 licence in South Australia?
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    Answer: B. The Vehicle On Road Test (VORT) or Competency Based Training and Assessment (CBT&A)

    You can pass a VORT with a licensed instructor, or complete CBT&A with a series of assessments. Either gives you a certificate of competency.

  18. Question 18 of 25

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

    The minimum age for P1 is 17.

  19. Question 19 of 25

    What do P1 plates look like in South Australia?
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    Answer: C. A red letter P on a white background

    P1 drivers display a red P on a white background, visible from the front and rear.

  20. Question 20 of 25

    A 19-year-old P1 driver has no exemption and no supervisor. When must they NOT drive?
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    Answer: C. Between midnight and 5 am

    P1 drivers under 25 must not drive between midnight and 5 am unless a qualified supervising driver is next to them or they have an exemption.

  21. Question 21 of 25

    A 20-year-old P1 driver wants to drive friends to the beach. What is the passenger limit for friends aged 16 to 20?
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    Answer: A. One, not counting immediate family

    P1 drivers under 25 may carry only one passenger aged 16 to 20, not counting immediate family, unless supervised or exempt.

  22. Question 22 of 25

    Do P2 drivers in South Australia have to display P plates?
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    Answer: B. No, P plates are only required on P1

    The P plate rule applies only to P1. P2 drivers do not display plates.

  23. Question 23 of 25

    What is the minimum age to get a full (unconditional) car licence in South Australia?
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    Answer: C. 20

    You must be at least 20 and have held provisional licences for three years in total.

  24. Question 24 of 25

    In South Australia, how fast may you drive in a school zone when a child is present?
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    Answer: C. 25 km/h

    Slow to 25 km/h in a school zone whenever a child is present, even outside school hours.

  25. Question 25 of 25

    You approach a stopped police car with flashing blue and red lights. What is the speed limit while you pass it?
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    Answer: A. 25 km/h

    In South Australia you must slow to 25 km/h when passing a stationary emergency vehicle with flashing blue or red lights.

What to know before the test

  • You can take the learner's theory test inside myLs, an online course of about four hours, or in person at a Service SA centre.
  • With myLs you have 12 months from enrolment and can retry the theory test as many times as you need at no extra cost. In-office attempts are booked and paid one at a time.
  • You can start myLs at 15 years and 9 months, but you must be 16 to apply for the learner's permit.
  • Learners need zero alcohol, a maximum of 100 km/h, L plates front and rear, and no mobile phone use at all, not even hands-free.
  • Log at least 75 hours of supervised driving, including 15 at night. Hold your permit 12 months if under 25, or 6 months if 25 or over.
  • Before P1 you must pass the Hazard Perception Test and either the Vehicle On Road Test (VORT) or CBT&A.
  • South Australia uses a 25 km/h limit in school zones when children are present, when passing a stopped school bus, and when passing stopped emergency vehicles with flashing lights.

Frequently asked questions

How many questions are on the SA learner's theory test?

Service SA's public pages do not give the number of questions or the pass mark. The official practice test gives you 14 random questions from the real test, including give-way questions.

Can I do the learner's theory test online in South Australia?

Yes. The myLs online course includes the learner theory test. You enrol in person at a Service SA centre, then complete the course and test online within 12 months.

How long does the myLs theory test take?

Service SA says the test takes about 30 minutes and must be done in one sitting. Some questions have more than one correct answer, and you must pick all of them.

How old do I have to be to get my L's in SA?

16. You can start myLs from 15 years and 9 months so you are ready on your birthday.

Can I take the test with an interpreter?

If you need a translator, you can sit the test in person at a Service SA centre. Book by phone first.

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