Victoria Motorcycle Learner Permit Test Practice 2026
In Victoria, the motorcycle learner permit knowledge test is part of a two-day learner course run by accredited training providers. It has 32 multiple-choice questions and you need 25 correct. These questions cover Victorian learner and restricted licence rules and the safe riding skills in the Victorian Rider Handbook.
Quick answer
The Victorian motorcycle learner permit knowledge test has 32 questions. Pass mark: 25 of 32 (78%). It is run by Department of Transport and Planning (Transport Victoria); course and test by accredited providers. Minimum age: 18. Practise here for free with 90 questions, each with the answer and an explanation. Checked against official sources on October 11, 2026.
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Question 1 of 30
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Answer: D. 18
You must be 18 or older to get a motorcycle learner permit in Victoria.
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Question 2 of 30
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Answer: A. Complete a two-day learner course with an accredited provider
You must complete a two-day learner course. It includes an eyesight test, the learner permit knowledge test and on-road and off-road assessments.
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Answer: A. 32
The motorcycle learner permit knowledge test has 32 multiple-choice questions.
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Answer: A. 25 of 32
You need 25 correct answers out of 32, a pass mark of about 78%.
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Answer: A. As part of the two-day learner course
The paper-based knowledge test is part of the two-day learner course run by accredited providers.
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Answer: B. 15 months
The learner permit is issued for 15 months and cannot be extended.
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Answer: D. At least one month before the licence assessment
A check ride must be completed at least one month before you go for your licence assessment.
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Answer: A. 20 metres
The L plate must be displayed so it can be seen from 20 metres.
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Answer: D. A securely fastened high-visibility vest or jacket
Learner riders must wear a high-visibility vest or jacket that meets the listed standard and is securely fastened.
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Question 10 of 30
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Answer: C. Only LAMS-approved motorcycles
Learner riders must ride a LAMS-approved motorcycle.
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Question 11 of 30
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Answer: D. No pillion passenger, but a passenger in a sidecar is allowed
Learners must not carry a pillion passenger. A motorcycle with a sidecar may carry a passenger in the sidecar.
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Answer: B. No, learner riders must not tow a trailer or another vehicle
Learner riders must not tow a trailer or another vehicle.
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Answer: C. At all times
Learner riders must ride with the headlight on at all times.
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Question 14 of 30
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Answer: C. Navigation and audio, with only simple adjustments
Phone use is limited to navigation and audio, and you may only make simple adjustments.
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Answer: A. A continuous 3 months immediately before the licence is granted
You must have held a learner permit for a continuous three months immediately before the licence is granted.
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Answer: B. A Hazard Perception Test
Riders who do not already hold a driver licence must pass a Hazard Perception Test.
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Answer: C. At least 4 weeks before the learner permit expires
The learner permit cannot be renewed, so book your assessment at least 4 weeks before it expires.
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Question 18 of 30
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Answer: C. 3 years
A new motorcycle licence has a restricted period of 3 years.
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Answer: B. Zero
Restricted riders must ride with a zero blood alcohol concentration.
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Answer: C. Only LAMS-approved motorcycles
Restricted riders must keep riding LAMS-approved motorcycles.
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Answer: B. No, except a passenger in a sidecar
Restricted riders must not carry a pillion passenger. Sidecar passengers are allowed.
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Answer: D. Only automatic motorcycles for three years, unless reassessed on a manual
Passing on an automatic limits you to automatic motorcycles for three years unless you are reassessed on a manual.
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Answer: B. 20 metres
Probationary riders must display a P plate that can be seen from 20 metres.
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Question 24 of 30
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Answer: C. No, overseas learner permits are not recognised
Overseas learner permits are not recognised. Overseas or interstate full motorcycle licences held within the past five years can be used to apply.
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Question 25 of 30
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Answer: C. People converting an overseas motorcycle licence
People converting an overseas motorcycle licence, or who have held one, do not need the check ride. Some interstate permit holders are also exempt.
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Question 26 of 30
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Answer: C. On a footpath, if it does not block pedestrians, vehicles or public transport users
Unless a sign says otherwise, a motorcycle may be parked on a footpath as long as it does not get in anyone's way.
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Question 27 of 30
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Answer: C. The right-hand wheel track
The handbook suggests the right-hand wheel track and warns against the centre of the lane, where oil and debris build up.
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Question 28 of 30
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Answer: B. Avoid it
The handbook tells riders to avoid lane splitting. Lane filtering at low speed is different, and learners may not do either.
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Question 29 of 30
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Answer: C. AS 1698-1988, AS/NZS 1698:2006 or later, or ECE 22.05 or later
Helmets must be certified to an accepted Australian or ECE standard and marked to show it.
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Answer: D. Riders with an unrestricted licence
Only riders with an unrestricted licence may carry a pillion passenger, and only one.
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The real test: 25 of 32 (78%)
What to know before the test
- You must be 18 or older and a Victorian resident to get a motorcycle learner permit.
- The two-day learner course includes an eyesight test, the learner permit knowledge test and on-road and off-road assessments.
- The knowledge test is a paper test with 32 questions. You need 25 correct (78%) to pass.
- The learner permit lasts 15 months and cannot be extended. You must do a check ride at least one month before your licence assessment.
- Learners must show an L plate, wear a hi-vis vest or jacket, ride a LAMS motorcycle with the headlight on, have zero BAC, carry no pillion and not lane filter.
- New motorcycle licences have a 3-year restricted period: zero BAC, LAMS motorcycles only and no pillion passenger.
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are on the Victorian motorcycle learner permit test?
32 multiple-choice questions. You need 25 correct, a pass mark of about 78%.
Where do I sit the motorcycle learner permit test in Victoria?
It is part of the two-day learner course with an accredited training provider, not a separate test at a service centre.
How old do I need to be for motorcycle Ls in Victoria?
18 or older.
Is there a time limit on the test?
The official pages we checked do not state a time limit. Ask your training provider.
How long must I wait before getting my motorcycle licence?
You must hold your learner permit for a continuous 3 months, complete a check ride, and pass the licence assessment. Riders without a driver licence must also pass a Hazard Perception Test.