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Victoria Heavy Vehicle Knowledge Test Practice 2026

To drive a vehicle over 4.5 tonnes GVM in Victoria you need a heavy vehicle licence. You must pass a heavy vehicle knowledge test, based on the Victorian Bus and Truck Drivers' Handbook, before your practical assessments. These questions cover Victorian licence rules and the national heavy vehicle rules on fatigue, loads, brakes and safe driving.

  • Vehículo comercial
  • Victoria
  • 90 preguntas
  • Revisado el 11 de octubre de 2026

Respuesta rápida

Lo organiza: Department of Transport and Planning (Transport Victoria); assessments by accredited providers. Practica aquí gratis con 90 preguntas, cada una con la respuesta y una explicación. Contrastado con fuentes oficiales el 11 de octubre de 2026.

Lee antes de practicarEmpieza por Australia Heavy Vehicle Licence Study Guide: notas en lenguaje sencillo, diagramas y las cifras que hay que recordar.

  1. Pregunta 1 de 30

    Above what gross vehicle mass do you need a heavy vehicle licence in Victoria?
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: B. 4.5 tonnes

    You need a Victorian heavy vehicle licence to drive a vehicle with a GVM of more than 4.5 tonnes.

  2. Pregunta 2 de 30

    Which of these is a step in getting a Victorian heavy vehicle licence?
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: D. Passing a heavy vehicle knowledge test and on-road and off-road assessments

    You must pass an eyesight test, a heavy vehicle knowledge test, an on-road driving assessment and an off-road skills assessment.

  3. Pregunta 3 de 30

    Which Victorian heavy vehicle licence applicants must also complete a formal training course?
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: D. Heavy combination and multi-combination

    A formal training course is required only for heavy combination (HC) and multi-combination (MC) applicants.

  4. Pregunta 4 de 30

    Who conducts heavy vehicle licence assessments in Victoria?
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: D. Accredited providers approved by the Department of Transport and Planning

    Assessments are carried out by DTP-accredited providers using national competency and assessment standards.

  5. Pregunta 5 de 30

    What medical standard must Victorian heavy vehicle licence applicants meet?
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: C. National medical standards for private and commercial vehicle drivers

    Applicants must meet the national medical standards for private and commercial vehicle drivers.

  6. Pregunta 6 de 30

    Which handbook should you read to prepare for a Victorian heavy vehicle licence?
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: B. The Victorian Bus and Truck Drivers' Handbook

    VicRoads recommends the Victorian Bus and Truck Drivers' Handbook. The knowledge test is based on it.

  7. Pregunta 7 de 30

    What must a learner display on a heavy vehicle while learning to drive it in Victoria?
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: A. Driver Under Instruction plates at the front and back

    Display 'Driver Under Instruction' plates at the front and rear while learning.

  8. Pregunta 8 de 30

    Who must accompany a person learning to drive a heavy vehicle in Victoria?
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: B. A person with a valid licence for that type of vehicle

    A learner must be accompanied by someone with a valid licence for that type of vehicle.

  9. Pregunta 9 de 30

    After passing a Victorian heavy vehicle assessment, what do you receive that day?
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: A. A temporary paper licence

    You get a temporary paper licence on the day. The card with the heavy vehicle endorsement arrives within 7 to 10 working days.

  10. Pregunta 10 de 30

    What extra accreditation does a bus driver in Victoria need?
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: D. Commercial Passenger Vehicle and Bus Driver Accreditation through Safe Transport Victoria

    Bus driving requires a Commercial Passenger Vehicle and Bus Driver Accreditation from Safe Transport Victoria.

  11. Pregunta 11 de 30

    In Victoria, what does a Light Rigid (LR) licence cover?
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: B. Vehicles over 4.5 t up to 8 t GVM, or seating more than 12 people including the driver

    LR covers rigid vehicles over 4.5 t up to 8 t GVM, or vehicles seating more than 12 people including the driver.

  12. Pregunta 12 de 30

    In Victoria, what does a Medium Rigid (MR) licence cover?
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: D. Any two-axle rigid vehicle over 8 t GVM

    MR covers any two-axle rigid vehicle over 8 t GVM.

  13. Pregunta 13 de 30

    In Victoria, how long must you have held a car licence before getting a Heavy Rigid (HR) licence?
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: D. 2 years

    You can apply for HR after holding a car licence for 2 years.

  14. Pregunta 14 de 30

    In Victoria, how long must you have held a car licence before getting an LR or MR licence?
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: A. 1 year

    LR and MR are available after 1 year holding an Australian car licence.

  15. Pregunta 15 de 30

    In Victoria, what is needed for a Heavy Combination (HC) licence?
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: A. 2 years holding a licence, including at least 1 year on MR or HR, plus an approved training course

    HC needs 2 years holding a licence, at least 1 year of it on MR or HR, and an approved training course.

  16. Pregunta 16 de 30

    In Victoria, what is needed for a Multi Combination (MC) licence?
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: B. 1 year holding an HC or HR licence, plus an approved training course

    MC needs 1 year on an HC or HR licence and an approved training course.

  17. Pregunta 17 de 30

    How often must you pass the Victorian heavy vehicle knowledge (theory) assessment?
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: C. Once for rigid vehicles and once for articulated vehicles

    The theory assessment must be passed once for rigid vehicles and once for articulated vehicles, before the practical assessments.

  18. Pregunta 18 de 30

    In Victoria, which drivers must have a zero BAC at all times?
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: B. Drivers of any bus or any heavy vehicle over 4.5 t GVM, and drivers showing Driver Under Instruction plates

    Zero BAC applies to drivers of any bus, any heavy vehicle over 4.5 t GVM and any vehicle with Driver Under Instruction plates.

  19. Pregunta 19 de 30

    Which drugs can Victorian police detect with roadside saliva tests?
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: C. Methamphetamine, cannabis (THC) and MDMA

    Roadside saliva tests detect methamphetamine, THC and MDMA. Driving with them in your system is an offence.

  20. Pregunta 20 de 30

    Is it legal for a heavy vehicle to go faster than 100 km/h anywhere in Victoria?
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: B. No, it is an offence anywhere in Victoria

    It is an offence for a heavy vehicle to exceed 100 km/h anywhere in Victoria, even in a 110 km/h zone.

  21. Pregunta 21 de 30

    What is the speed limit for a heavy vehicle in an unsigned built-up area in Victoria?
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: D. 50 km/h

    In a built-up area with no speed sign, the limit is 50 km/h.

  22. Pregunta 22 de 30

    What is the maximum speed for a vehicle with any non-pneumatic (solid) tyre in Victoria?
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: A. 25 km/h

    A vehicle with any non-pneumatic tyre is limited to 25 km/h on any road.

  23. Pregunta 23 de 30

    In a Victorian built-up area, how long may a heavy vehicle over 4.5 t GVM (or 7.5 m or longer) park, unless a sign or the council allows it?
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: B. No more than one hour

    Unless a sign or council permits it, or goods are being loaded, these vehicles may not park in a built-up area for more than one hour.

  24. Pregunta 24 de 30

    Your heavy vehicle has broken down on a road with a speed limit under 80 km/h and cannot be seen from 200 m. Where should the warning triangles go?
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: D. 50 to 150 metres behind and in front, plus one at the side

    On roads under 80 km/h, place triangles 50 to 150 m behind and in front of the vehicle, plus one beside it.

  25. Pregunta 25 de 30

    Your heavy vehicle has broken down on a road with a speed limit of 80 km/h or more. Where should the front and rear warning triangles go?
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: B. 200 to 250 metres behind and in front

    On roads of 80 km/h or more, place triangles 200 to 250 m behind and in front, plus one at the side.

  26. Pregunta 26 de 30

    A bus that seats more than 12 adults comes to an uncontrolled railway crossing in Victoria. What must the driver do?
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: C. Stop between 3 and 12 metres from the nearest rail and not change gears while crossing

    Bus drivers must stop 3 to 12 m from the nearest rail at an uncontrolled crossing and avoid changing gears until across.

  27. Pregunta 27 de 30

    What must heavy vehicles wider than 2.2 metres have working at night?
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: A. Clearance and side marker lights visible for 200 metres

    Vehicles wider than 2.2 m must have clearance and side marker lights on at night, visible for 200 m in all directions.

  28. Pregunta 28 de 30

    What must you do if a police or Transport Safety Services officer signals your heavy vehicle to stop in Victoria?
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: C. Stop; refusing to have the vehicle weighed is an offence

    Drivers must stop when signalled by police or authorised officers. It is an offence to refuse to have the vehicle weighed.

  29. Pregunta 29 de 30

    When checking hydraulic brakes before a trip, what does a slowly sinking pedal show?
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: A. A leak in the system

    Pump the pedal three times, then hold it for five seconds. If it sinks, there may be a leak.

  30. Pregunta 30 de 30

    Who is responsible for the daily inspection of a heavy vehicle?
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: A. The driver, whoever maintains the vehicle

    Daily inspections are the driver's responsibility, regardless of who does the maintenance.

Qué debes saber antes del examen

  • You need a Victorian heavy vehicle licence to drive a vehicle with a GVM over 4.5 tonnes.
  • Steps include an eyesight test, a heavy vehicle knowledge test, an on-road driving assessment and an off-road skills assessment with an accredited provider.
  • Heavy combination and multi-combination applicants must also complete a formal training course.
  • The theory assessment must be passed once for rigid vehicles and once for articulated vehicles.
  • Zero BAC applies to drivers of any bus, any heavy vehicle over 4.5 t GVM and any vehicle showing Driver Under Instruction plates.
  • It is an offence for a heavy vehicle to go faster than 100 km/h anywhere in Victoria.

Preguntas frecuentes

How many questions are on the Victorian heavy vehicle knowledge test?

The Transport Victoria and VicRoads pages we checked do not state the number of questions or the pass mark. The test is based on the Victorian Bus and Truck Drivers' Handbook.

Who runs heavy vehicle assessments in Victoria?

Assessment providers accredited by the Department of Transport and Planning. You book with them and pay their fees directly.

Do I need L plates to learn to drive a truck in Victoria?

You display Driver Under Instruction plates at the front and back, and you must be accompanied by someone licensed for that type of vehicle.

What do I need for a bus licence in Victoria?

A heavy vehicle licence for the bus size, plus Commercial Passenger Vehicle and Bus Driver Accreditation through Safe Transport Victoria.

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