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.
En bref
L’examen officiel comporte 30 questions. Pour réussir : 24 of 30 (80%). Organisé par : Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure (DTMI), Western Australia. Âge minimum : 16. Entraînez-vous ici gratuitement avec 205 questions, chacune avec la réponse et une explication. Vérifié à partir des sources officielles le 11 octobre 2026.
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Question 1 sur 25
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Réponse: B. 16
You must be at least 16 to apply for a learner's permit to drive a car in WA.
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Question 2 sur 25
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Réponse: 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.
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Question 3 sur 25
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Réponse: B. 30
The CTT has 30 multiple-choice questions.
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Question 4 sur 25
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Réponse: B. 24
You need at least 24 of the 30 questions correct to pass.
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Question 5 sur 25
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Réponse: 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.
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Question 6 sur 25
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Réponse: A. 5 years
A theory test pass result is valid for 5 years.
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Question 7 sur 25
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Réponse: B. Keys4Life
Students who complete Keys4Life at school do not have to sit the theory test. They show their Keys4Life certificate when they apply.
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Question 8 sur 25
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Réponse: A. 3 years
A learner's permit is valid for 3 years. After it expires, you must reapply.
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Question 9 sur 25
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Réponse: D. An eyesight test
When you apply in person you must pass an eyesight test, and declare any medical conditions or medicines.
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Question 10 sur 25
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Réponse: C. 50
Learners under 25 must record at least 50 supervised driving hours.
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Question 11 sur 25
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Réponse: C. 5
5 of the 50 hours must be driven at night, between sunset and sunrise.
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Question 12 sur 25
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Réponse: A. 0.00%
Learner drivers in WA must not have a blood alcohol content above 0.00%.
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Question 13 sur 25
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Réponse: D. 100 km/h
Learners must not exceed the posted limit and can never go faster than 100 km/h.
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Question 14 sur 25
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Réponse: C. Kings Park
Learners cannot drive or ride in certain areas, such as Kings Park.
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Question 15 sur 25
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Réponse: B. 4
If a learner builds up 4 demerit points, their permit is suspended or disqualified.
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Question 16 sur 25
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Réponse: A. 16 years and 6 months
You must be at least 16 years and 6 months old to sit the HPT.
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Question 17 sur 25
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Réponse: B. 6 months
You must have held your learner's permit for at least 6 months before you sit the HPT.
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Question 18 sur 25
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Réponse: 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.
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Question 19 sur 25
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Réponse: B. 17
You must be at least 17 years old to sit the PDA.
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Question 20 sur 25
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Réponse: A. The Hazard Perception Test
You must pass the HPT before you can take your PDA.
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Question 21 sur 25
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Réponse: D. 6 months
You display red P plates for the first 6 months, then green P plates for the rest of the provisional period.
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Question 22 sur 25
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Réponse: 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.
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Question 23 sur 25
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Réponse: 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.
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Question 24 sur 25
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Réponse: 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.
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Question 25 sur 25
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Réponse: 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.
Clavier : 1–4 pour répondre, Entrée pour la question suivante.
L’examen réel : 24 of 30 (80%)
À savoir avant l’examen
- 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.
Questions fréquentes
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.
Sources
- WA Department of Transport: Get a licence to drive a car
- WA Department of Transport: Take the Computerised Theory Test
- WA Department of Transport: Apply for your learner's permit
- WA Department of Transport: Learn to drive and log your hours
- WA Department of Transport: Sit a Hazard Perception Test
- WA Department of Transport: Book your Practical Driving Assessment
- WA Department of Transport: Get your provisional licence
- WA Department of Transport: Driving on your P plates
- WA Department of Transport: Road Rules theory test quiz