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WA Learner's Theory Test Practice 2026

To get your car learner's permit in Western Australia you pass the Computerised Theory Test (CTT) on WA road rules. This practice covers WA's own licence rules from the Drive Safe handbook, plus national road rules and Australian road signs.

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

Quick answer

The Western Australia Computerised Theory Test (learner's permit) has 30 questions. Pass mark: 24 of 30 (80%). It is run by Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure (DTMI), Western Australia. 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 WA Drive Safe Handbook Study Guide: plain-language notes, diagrams and the numbers to remember.

  1. Question 1 of 25

    What is the minimum age to apply for a car learner's permit in Western Australia?
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    Answer: B. 16

    You must be at least 16 to apply for a learner's permit to drive a car in WA.

  2. Question 2 of 25

    What is the WA learner's permit theory test called?
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    Answer: B. The Computerised Theory Test (CTT)

    To get a learner's permit in WA you pass the Computerised Theory Test, which checks your knowledge of WA road rules.

  3. Question 3 of 25

    How many multiple-choice questions are on the WA Computerised Theory Test?
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    Answer: B. 30

    The CTT has 30 multiple-choice questions.

  4. Question 4 of 25

    How many of the 30 theory test questions must you answer correctly to pass in WA?
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    Answer: B. 24

    You need at least 24 of the 30 questions correct to pass.

  5. Question 5 of 25

    What may you use during the WA Computerised Theory Test?
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    Answer: B. Nothing: no phone, device or Drive Safe handbook

    You cannot use any mobile phone or device, or refer to the Drive Safe handbook, during the test.

  6. Question 6 of 25

    Once you pass the WA Computerised Theory Test, how long is the pass valid?
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    Answer: A. 5 years

    A theory test pass result is valid for 5 years.

  7. Question 7 of 25

    Which WA school program lets students skip the Computerised Theory Test if they bring their certificate?
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    Answer: B. Keys4Life

    Students who complete Keys4Life at school do not have to sit the theory test. They show their Keys4Life certificate when they apply.

  8. Question 8 of 25

    You get your car learner's permit in WA. How long is it valid before you must reapply?
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    Answer: A. 3 years

    A learner's permit is valid for 3 years. After it expires, you must reapply.

  9. Question 9 of 25

    Besides the theory test, which other test must you pass when you apply for a WA learner's permit?
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    Answer: D. An eyesight test

    When you apply in person you must pass an eyesight test, and declare any medical conditions or medicines.

  10. Question 10 of 25

    If you are under 25, how many supervised driving hours must you log before your WA Practical Driving Assessment?
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    Answer: C. 50

    Learners under 25 must record at least 50 supervised driving hours.

  11. Question 11 of 25

    Of the 50 logbook hours a WA learner under 25 needs, how many must be at night?
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    Answer: C. 5

    5 of the 50 hours must be driven at night, between sunset and sunrise.

  12. Question 12 of 25

    What blood alcohol content must a WA learner driver have?
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    Answer: A. 0.00%

    Learner drivers in WA must not have a blood alcohol content above 0.00%.

  13. Question 13 of 25

    A WA learner is driving on a road signed at 110 km/h. What is the fastest they may go?
    100
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    Answer: D. 100 km/h

    Learners must not exceed the posted limit and can never go faster than 100 km/h.

  14. Question 14 of 25

    Which well-known Perth area are WA learner drivers not allowed to drive in?
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    Answer: C. Kings Park

    Learners cannot drive or ride in certain areas, such as Kings Park.

  15. Question 15 of 25

    How many demerit points will get a WA learner's permit suspended or disqualified?
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    Answer: B. 4

    If a learner builds up 4 demerit points, their permit is suspended or disqualified.

  16. Question 16 of 25

    What is the minimum age to sit the Hazard Perception Test (HPT) in WA?
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    Answer: A. 16 years and 6 months

    You must be at least 16 years and 6 months old to sit the HPT.

  17. Question 17 of 25

    How long must you have held your WA learner's permit before you can sit the Hazard Perception Test?
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    Answer: B. 6 months

    You must have held your learner's permit for at least 6 months before you sit the HPT.

  18. Question 18 of 25

    What do you do during the WA Hazard Perception Test for a car licence?
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    Answer: C. You click the mouse when it is safe to act in filmed traffic scenes

    The HPT is a computer-based test showing traffic situations. You click when it is safe to start a manoeuvre or act to reduce risk.

  19. Question 19 of 25

    What is the minimum age to sit the Practical Driving Assessment (PDA) in WA?
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    Answer: B. 17

    You must be at least 17 years old to sit the PDA.

  20. Question 20 of 25

    In WA, which test must you pass before you can take your Practical Driving Assessment?
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    Answer: A. The Hazard Perception Test

    You must pass the HPT before you can take your PDA.

  21. Question 21 of 25

    For how long must a new WA provisional driver display red P plates?
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    Answer: D. 6 months

    You display red P plates for the first 6 months, then green P plates for the rest of the provisional period.

  22. Question 22 of 25

    How long does a WA provisional licence last?
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    Answer: B. 2 years, or until you turn 19, whichever is longer

    You are on a provisional licence for 2 years or until age 19, whichever period is longer.

  23. Question 23 of 25

    In the first 6 months on red P plates in WA, when must you not drive (unless an exemption applies)?
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    Answer: B. Midnight to 5 am

    Red P drivers must not drive between midnight and 5 am, except for work or school travel by the shortest route.

  24. Question 24 of 25

    How many passengers may a WA red P plate driver usually carry?
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    Answer: A. One

    Red P drivers may carry only 1 passenger. Exceptions include immediate family and a passenger who has held a full car licence for at least 4 years.

  25. Question 25 of 25

    What is the demerit point limit for a WA driver from the start of the learner's permit until the end of the first year on P plates?
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    Answer: A. 4 points

    Novice drivers have a 4-point limit until the end of their first year on P plates, then 8 points until the end of the second year.

What to know before the test

  • The Computerised Theory Test has 30 multiple-choice questions. You need at least 24 correct to pass.
  • You can sit the theory test on the same day you apply for your learner's permit. No phones, devices or the Drive Safe handbook are allowed.
  • A theory test pass is valid for 5 years. If you fail, you resit and pay a resit fee.
  • Students who complete the Keys4Life school program do not have to sit the theory test.
  • Learners need 0.00% BAC, L plates front and back, and may never go over 100 km/h.
  • Before the Practical Driving Assessment you must be 17, have held your permit 6 months, log 50 hours (5 at night) if under 25, and pass the Hazard Perception Test.
  • Red P plates last 6 months, with a midnight to 5 am curfew and a one-passenger limit. The provisional period is 2 years or until 19, whichever is longer.

Frequently asked questions

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

30 multiple-choice questions. You must get at least 24 right to pass.

Is there a time limit on the WA theory test?

The Department of Transport pages we checked do not state a time limit.

Can I take the theory test online?

No online test is offered on the official pages. You sit the computerised test when you apply for your learner's permit at a service centre or regional agent. The free online Road Rules theory test quiz is for practice.

What happens if I fail?

You must resit the test and pay a resit fee. Check the current fee with a Driver and Vehicle Services centre or regional agent.

How old do I need to be?

16 for a learner's permit, 16 and a half for the Hazard Perception Test, and 17 for the Practical Driving Assessment.

Do I have to sit the theory test if I did Keys4Life?

No. Bring your Keys4Life certificate when you apply for your learner's permit.

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