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Tasmania Learner Licence Test Practice 2026

To get a learner licence in Tasmania you pass the driver knowledge test, usually online at the end of the Plates Plus course. The test has 30 questions and you need 27 correct. This practice covers Tasmanian licence rules plus national road rules and Australian road signs.

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

Quick answer

The Tasmania driver knowledge test (learner licence) has 30 questions. Pass mark: 27 of 30 (90%). It is run by Transport Tasmania (Plates Plus and Service Tasmania). Minimum age: 16 for the licence (test 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 Tasmania Learner Licence Study Guide: plain-language notes, diagrams and the numbers to remember.

  1. Question 1 of 25

    How many questions are on the Tasmanian driver knowledge test for a learner licence?
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    Answer: D. 30

    The driver knowledge test has 30 questions.

  2. Question 2 of 25

    How many questions must you answer correctly to pass the Tasmanian driver knowledge test?
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    Answer: C. 27 of 30

    You need 27 correct answers out of 30. No single question is compulsory.

  3. Question 3 of 25

    What is the earliest age you can attempt the driver knowledge test in Tasmania?
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    Answer: A. 15 years and 11 months

    You can sit the knowledge test from 15 years and 11 months.

  4. Question 4 of 25

    At what age can a learner licence be issued in Tasmania?
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    Answer: C. 16

    Your learner licence is only issued once you are 16, whichever test you completed.

  5. Question 5 of 25

    You fail the online driver knowledge test in the Plates Plus course. When can you try again?
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    Answer: D. After 12 hours

    There is a 12-hour lockout after a fail. You can try once every 12 hours.

  6. Question 6 of 25

    After enrolling in Plates Plus, how long do you have to finish the course and pass the knowledge test?
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    Answer: D. 365 days

    You have 12 months (365 days) from your first enrolment to complete the course and pass the test.

  7. Question 7 of 25

    Which Plates Plus course section must you complete first?
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    Answer: D. Your driving attitude

    Your driving attitude comes first. Signs and rules and Sharing the road can then be done in any order.

  8. Question 8 of 25

    You want to sit the knowledge test at a Service Tasmania shop with an interpreter. What applies?
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    Answer: A. A professional translator or interpreter is free for the test

    A professional translator or interpreter is provided free for the test at a Service Tasmania shop.

  9. Question 9 of 25

    What is the maximum speed for a learner driver in Tasmania, even where a higher limit applies?
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    Answer: B. 90 km/h

    Learners must drive no faster than 90 km/h, even when the speed limit is higher.

  10. Question 10 of 25

    What blood alcohol content must a Tasmanian learner driver have?
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    Answer: C. 0.00

    All novice stages, including learners, must have a blood alcohol content of 0.00.

  11. Question 11 of 25

    Can a Tasmanian learner driver tow a trailer?
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    Answer: A. No, learners must never tow a trailer or another vehicle

    Learners must never tow another vehicle or a trailer.

  12. Question 12 of 25

    How many logbook hours must a learner complete in Tasmania before the P1 assessment?
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    Answer: B. 80 hours, including 15 at night

    Learners need 80 logbook hours, including at least 15 hours at night.

  13. Question 13 of 25

    How many logbook hours is one hour of driving with a certified driving instructor worth?
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    Answer: C. 2 hours, up to a maximum of 20 credited hours

    Each one-hour lesson with a certified instructor counts as 2 logbook hours, capped at 20 hours.

  14. Question 14 of 25

    What is the minimum time you must hold a learner licence in Tasmania?
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    Answer: D. 12 continuous months

    Learners must hold their licence for at least 12 continuous months as well as complete 80 logbook hours.

  15. Question 15 of 25

    Who can be a supervisory driver for a Tasmanian learner?
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    Answer: A. Someone with a full Australian car licence (not restricted) held continuously for the past 12 months

    A supervisor needs a full, non-restricted Australian car licence held continuously for the previous 12 months.

  16. Question 16 of 25

    When can you take the online Hazard Perception Test in Tasmania?
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    Answer: C. From three months before your earliest P1 assessment date

    The Hazard Perception Test can be done online from three months before your earliest P1 practical assessment date.

  17. Question 17 of 25

    What is the minimum age to sit the P1 practical driving assessment in Tasmania?
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    Answer: D. 17

    You must be at least 17 and have met the learner hours and licence period requirements.

  18. Question 18 of 25

    What colour P plates do P1 drivers display in Tasmania?
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    Answer: A. Red on white

    P1 drivers display red on white P plates, visible from the front and back.

  19. Question 19 of 25

    What is the maximum speed for a P1 driver in Tasmania, even where a higher limit applies?
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    Answer: D. 100 km/h

    P1 drivers must drive no faster than 100 km/h even when a higher limit applies.

  20. Question 20 of 25

    A 19-year-old P1 driver wants to carry friends. Which passengers does the peer passenger restriction cover?
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    Answer: A. Passengers aged 16 to 21

    P1 drivers under 25 have restrictions on carrying passengers aged 16 to 21, unless an exemption applies.

  21. Question 21 of 25

    How long must you hold a P1 licence before moving to P2 in Tasmania?
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    Answer: C. At least 12 continuous months

    The P1 stage has the same minimum of 12 continuous months as the learner stage.

  22. Question 22 of 25

    What colour P plates do P2 drivers display in Tasmania?
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    Answer: C. Green on white

    P2 drivers display green on white P plates, visible from the front and back.

  23. Question 23 of 25

    You are 20 when you move to a P2 licence in Tasmania. How long is your P2 period?
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    Answer: B. 2 years

    Drivers under 23 when they upgrade to P2 hold it for two years.

  24. Question 24 of 25

    You are 26 when you move to a P2 licence in Tasmania. How long is your P2 period?
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    Answer: C. 12 months

    Drivers aged 25 or older when they upgrade hold P2 for 12 months.

  25. Question 25 of 25

    You pass your P1 practical assessment in an automatic car. What licence do you get?
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    Answer: A. An automatic licence that lets you drive automatic cars only

    The car used in the P1 assessment decides the licence type. Passing in an automatic gives an automatic-only licence.

What to know before the test

  • The driver knowledge test has 30 questions. You need 27 correct to pass, and it takes about 30 to 40 minutes in one sitting.
  • Most people take the test online at the end of the free Plates Plus course, which takes about four to six hours. A standalone test is still offered at Service Tasmania.
  • You can start from 15 years and 11 months, try the online test once every 12 hours, and have 365 days to pass. The licence is issued at 16.
  • Learners must keep to 90 km/h or less, have 0.00 blood alcohol, show L plates front and back, not use a phone and never tow.
  • Before the P1 assessment you need 12 continuous months on your learner licence, 80 logbook hours including 15 at night, and a pass in the Hazard Perception Test.
  • P1 drivers show red P plates and keep to 100 km/h or less. P2 drivers show green P plates. Every novice stage requires 0.00 blood alcohol.

Frequently asked questions

How many questions are on the Tasmanian learner test?

The driver knowledge test has 30 questions, and you must get 27 right to pass.

Can I take the Tasmanian knowledge test online?

Yes. Complete the Plates Plus course online and take the test at the end. You can also sit a standalone test at a Service Tasmania shop, but there is no practice test for it, and Plates Plus is recommended.

What happens if I fail the Plates Plus knowledge test?

You are locked out for 12 hours, then you can try again. You have 365 days from enrolment to pass.

How old do I need to be to get my L's in Tasmania?

You can sit the knowledge test from 15 years and 11 months, but the learner licence is only issued at 16.

Can I use an interpreter for the Tasmanian knowledge test?

Yes. A professional translator or interpreter is free for the test at a Service Tasmania shop. For the online course, you are encouraged to work with someone who can translate.

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