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VicRoads Learner Permit Test Practice 2026

To get your car learner permit in Victoria you pass the VicRoads learner permit test, online or at a Customer Service Centre. This practice covers Victoria's own licence rules from The Road to Solo Driving, plus national road rules and Australian road signs.

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

Quick answer

The Victoria learner permit test has 32 questions. Pass mark: 78% (25 of 32). There is no time limit. It is run by VicRoads (Department of Transport and Planning, Victoria). Minimum age: 16. 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 Victoria Road to Solo Driving Study Guide: plain-language notes, diagrams and the numbers to remember.

  1. Question 1 of 25

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

    You must be 16 or older to get a learner permit in Victoria.

  2. Question 2 of 25

    How many questions are on the Victorian learner permit test?
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    Answer: D. 32

    VicRoads says its practice test has 32 questions, like the real learner permit test.

  3. Question 3 of 25

    What pass mark does VicRoads give for its learner permit practice test, which is set up like the real test?
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    Answer: B. 78%

    The practice test has 32 questions and a 78% pass mark, which means about 25 correct answers.

  4. Question 4 of 25

    Which VicRoads handbook are the learner permit test questions based on?
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    Answer: C. The Road to Solo Driving

    The questions come from all four chapters of The Road to Solo Driving handbook.

  5. Question 5 of 25

    About how long does the online learner permit course and test take to complete in Victoria?
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    Answer: C. 4 to 6 hours

    VicRoads says the online course and end test take about 4 to 6 hours, and you can take as much time as you need.

  6. Question 6 of 25

    After you enrol in the online learner permit course in Victoria, how long do you have to finish it?
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    Answer: A. 12 months

    You have 12 months after enrolling to finish the online course.

  7. Question 7 of 25

    What does your first attempt at the online learner permit test cost in Victoria?
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    Answer: C. It is free

    The first online attempt is free. If you fail, you can try again, but you pay a fee.

  8. Question 8 of 25

    Who is the in-person learner permit test at a VicRoads Customer Service Centre mainly for?
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    Answer: C. People without a computer or who need an interpreter

    VicRoads offers the in-person test for people who do not have a computer or who need an interpreter.

  9. Question 9 of 25

    When do you do your eyesight test for a Victorian learner permit?
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    Answer: B. At the VicRoads Customer Service Centre when you get your permit

    The eyesight test is done at the Customer Service Centre visit. Bring your glasses or contact lenses if you wear them.

  10. Question 10 of 25

    How long is a Victorian learner permit valid?
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    Answer: B. 10 years or until you get your Ps

    A learner permit is valid for 10 years or until you get your probationary licence.

  11. Question 11 of 25

    If you are under 21, how many hours of supervised driving must you log before your Ps in Victoria?
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    Answer: A. 120 hours

    Learners under 21 must log at least 120 hours of supervised driving.

  12. Question 12 of 25

    Of the 120 logbook hours a Victorian learner under 21 needs, how many must be at night?
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    Answer: B. 20 hours

    At least 20 of the 120 hours must be driven at night.

  13. Question 13 of 25

    If you are under 21, how long must you hold your Victorian learner permit before getting your Ps?
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    Answer: A. At least 12 months, without a break

    Learners under 21 must stay on their Ls for at least 12 months, continuously and without a break.

  14. Question 14 of 25

    What is the youngest age you can sit the Hazard Perception Test in Victoria?
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    Answer: B. 17 years and 11 months

    You must be at least 17 years and 11 months old to take the Hazard Perception Test.

  15. Question 15 of 25

    What is the minimum age to get a probationary (P) licence in Victoria?
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    Answer: D. 18

    In Victoria you must be at least 18 to get your P licence.

  16. Question 16 of 25

    What blood alcohol concentration (BAC) must a Victorian learner driver have?
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    Answer: D. Zero

    Learner drivers in Victoria must have a zero BAC at all times when they drive.

  17. Question 17 of 25

    What is the highest BAC allowed for a fully licensed person supervising a Victorian learner (not a driving instructor)?
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    Answer: C. Below 0.05

    A regular supervising driver must have a BAC below 0.05. Driving instructors must have zero.

  18. Question 18 of 25

    A Victorian learner wants to use a phone mounted in a cradle for GPS directions. Is this allowed?
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    Answer: A. No, learners must not use a phone in any way while driving

    Learners and P drivers must not use a portable device in any way while driving, including for calls and navigation.

  19. Question 19 of 25

    May a Victorian learner driver tow a trailer?
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    Answer: A. No, learners must not tow anything

    Learner drivers must not tow a trailer, caravan or another vehicle.

  20. Question 20 of 25

    Where must L plates be shown on a car driven by a Victorian learner?
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    Answer: D. Front and back, visible from at least 20 metres

    L plates must be on the front and back of the vehicle and visible from at least 20 metres away.

  21. Question 21 of 25

    Who can supervise a learner driver in Victoria?
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    Answer: A. A person with a current full licence for that vehicle type, sitting in the front passenger seat

    The supervisor must hold a current full (not probationary) licence for the vehicle type and sit in the front passenger seat.

  22. Question 22 of 25

    What colour are the plates for the first (P1) probationary stage in Victoria?
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    Answer: A. Red P on white

    P1 drivers show red P plates. P2 drivers show green P plates.

  23. Question 23 of 25

    A Victorian P1 driver is taking friends to the beach. How many passengers aged 16 to under 22 may they carry?
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    Answer: A. One (not counting a spouse, partner or sibling)

    P1 drivers must not carry more than one peer passenger aged 16 to under 22. Partners and siblings do not count as peers.

  24. Question 24 of 25

    What phone use is allowed for a Victorian P2 (green P) driver while driving?
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    Answer: A. None: no use of portable devices in any way

    P2 drivers have the same ban as learners and P1 drivers: no use of portable devices in any way, including calls and navigation.

  25. Question 25 of 25

    What does a Victorian driver get for finishing four years on P plates with no traffic-related offences?
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    Answer: C. A free three-year driver licence

    Finishing four years on Ps with no traffic-related offences earns a free three-year licence.

What to know before the test

  • The learner permit test has 32 multiple-choice questions and a 78% pass mark. Questions are drawn at random from all four chapters of The Road to Solo Driving.
  • The online course and test take about 4 to 6 hours. You have 12 months to finish, and you can take as much time as you need.
  • Your first online attempt is free. Each retry after a fail costs a fee.
  • The in-person test is offered in 13 languages besides English, and you can book an interpreter for others.
  • Learners under 21 must log 120 hours of supervised driving, including 20 at night, and hold their Ls for at least 12 months.
  • Learners need zero BAC, L plates front and back, a fully licensed supervisor beside them, and no phone use of any kind. They must not tow.
  • You can get your Ps at 18. P1 drivers show red plates and may carry only one passenger aged 16 to under 22.

Frequently asked questions

How many questions are on the VicRoads learner permit test?

32 multiple-choice questions. The pass mark is 78%, which is 25 correct answers.

Can I do the learner permit test online in Victoria?

Yes. You enrol in a free online course in myVicRoads and pass the end test, then visit a Customer Service Centre with your documents to get your permit and do an eyesight test.

Is there a time limit on the online test?

VicRoads says you can take as much time as you need. The course and test take about 4 to 6 hours, and you have 12 months to finish after enrolling.

What happens if I fail?

You can try the online test again, but each retry after the free first attempt costs a fee. If you fail the in-person test, you can take the online test once more for free.

Can I take the test in another language?

The in-person test is available in languages including Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), Persian, Spanish and Vietnamese. For other languages, book an interpreter at a Customer Service Centre.

How old do I have to be to get my Ls in Victoria?

16. Your learner permit is then valid for 10 years or until you get your Ps.

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