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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.

  • Véhicule lourd
  • Victoria
  • 90 questions
  • Vérifié le 11 octobre 2026

En bref

Organisé par : Department of Transport and Planning (Transport Victoria); assessments by accredited providers. Entraînez-vous ici gratuitement avec 90 questions, chacune avec la réponse et une explication. Vérifié à partir des sources officielles le 11 octobre 2026.

À lire avant de vous entraînerCommencez par le guide « Australia Heavy Vehicle Licence Study Guide » : des notes en langage clair, des schémas et les chiffres à retenir.

  1. Question 1 sur 30

    Above what gross vehicle mass do you need a heavy vehicle licence in Victoria?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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. Question 2 sur 30

    Which of these is a step in getting a Victorian heavy vehicle licence?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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. Question 3 sur 30

    Which Victorian heavy vehicle licence applicants must also complete a formal training course?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Heavy combination and multi-combination

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

  4. Question 4 sur 30

    Who conducts heavy vehicle licence assessments in Victoria?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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. Question 5 sur 30

    What medical standard must Victorian heavy vehicle licence applicants meet?
    Voir la réponse

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

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

  6. Question 6 sur 30

    Which handbook should you read to prepare for a Victorian heavy vehicle licence?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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. Question 7 sur 30

    What must a learner display on a heavy vehicle while learning to drive it in Victoria?
    Voir la réponse

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

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

  8. Question 8 sur 30

    Who must accompany a person learning to drive a heavy vehicle in Victoria?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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. Question 9 sur 30

    After passing a Victorian heavy vehicle assessment, what do you receive that day?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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. Question 10 sur 30

    What extra accreditation does a bus driver in Victoria need?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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. Question 11 sur 30

    In Victoria, what does a Light Rigid (LR) licence cover?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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. Question 12 sur 30

    In Victoria, what does a Medium Rigid (MR) licence cover?
    Voir la réponse

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

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

  13. Question 13 sur 30

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

    Réponse: D. 2 years

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

  14. Question 14 sur 30

    In Victoria, how long must you have held a car licence before getting an LR or MR licence?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. 1 year

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

  15. Question 15 sur 30

    In Victoria, what is needed for a Heavy Combination (HC) licence?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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. Question 16 sur 30

    In Victoria, what is needed for a Multi Combination (MC) licence?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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. Question 17 sur 30

    How often must you pass the Victorian heavy vehicle knowledge (theory) assessment?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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. Question 18 sur 30

    In Victoria, which drivers must have a zero BAC at all times?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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. Question 19 sur 30

    Which drugs can Victorian police detect with roadside saliva tests?
    Voir la réponse

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

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

  20. Question 20 sur 30

    Is it legal for a heavy vehicle to go faster than 100 km/h anywhere in Victoria?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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. Question 21 sur 30

    What is the speed limit for a heavy vehicle in an unsigned built-up area in Victoria?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. 50 km/h

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

  22. Question 22 sur 30

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

    Réponse: A. 25 km/h

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

  23. Question 23 sur 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?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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. Question 24 sur 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?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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. Question 25 sur 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?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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. Question 26 sur 30

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

    Réponse: 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. Question 27 sur 30

    What must heavy vehicles wider than 2.2 metres have working at night?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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. Question 28 sur 30

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

    Réponse: 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. Question 29 sur 30

    When checking hydraulic brakes before a trip, what does a slowly sinking pedal show?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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. Question 30 sur 30

    Who is responsible for the daily inspection of a heavy vehicle?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. The driver, whoever maintains the vehicle

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

À savoir avant l’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.

Questions fréquentes

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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