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.

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  • Vérifié le 11 octobre 2026

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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.

À lire avant de vous entraînerCommencez par le guide « WA Drive Safe Handbook Study Guide » : des notes en langage clair, des schémas et les chiffres à retenir.
  1. Question 1 sur 25

    What is the minimum age to apply for a car learner's permit in Western Australia?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. 16

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

  2. Question 2 sur 25

    What is the WA learner's permit theory test called?
    Voir la réponse

    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.

  3. Question 3 sur 25

    How many multiple-choice questions are on the WA Computerised Theory Test?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. 30

    The CTT has 30 multiple-choice questions.

  4. Question 4 sur 25

    How many of the 30 theory test questions must you answer correctly to pass in WA?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. 24

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

  5. Question 5 sur 25

    What may you use during the WA Computerised Theory Test?
    Voir la réponse

    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.

  6. Question 6 sur 25

    Once you pass the WA Computerised Theory Test, how long is the pass valid?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. 5 years

    A theory test pass result is valid for 5 years.

  7. Question 7 sur 25

    Which WA school program lets students skip the Computerised Theory Test if they bring their certificate?
    Voir la réponse

    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.

  8. Question 8 sur 25

    You get your car learner's permit in WA. How long is it valid before you must reapply?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. 3 years

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

  9. Question 9 sur 25

    Besides the theory test, which other test must you pass when you apply for a WA learner's permit?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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 sur 25

    If you are under 25, how many supervised driving hours must you log before your WA Practical Driving Assessment?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. 50

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

  11. Question 11 sur 25

    Of the 50 logbook hours a WA learner under 25 needs, how many must be at night?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. 5

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

  12. Question 12 sur 25

    What blood alcohol content must a WA learner driver have?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. 0.00%

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

  13. Question 13 sur 25

    A WA learner is driving on a road signed at 110 km/h. What is the fastest they may go?
    100
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. 100 km/h

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

  14. Question 14 sur 25

    Which well-known Perth area are WA learner drivers not allowed to drive in?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Kings Park

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

  15. Question 15 sur 25

    How many demerit points will get a WA learner's permit suspended or disqualified?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. 4

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

  16. Question 16 sur 25

    What is the minimum age to sit the Hazard Perception Test (HPT) in WA?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. 16 years and 6 months

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

  17. Question 17 sur 25

    How long must you have held your WA learner's permit before you can sit the Hazard Perception Test?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. 6 months

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

  18. Question 18 sur 25

    What do you do during the WA Hazard Perception Test for a car licence?
    Voir la réponse

    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.

  19. Question 19 sur 25

    What is the minimum age to sit the Practical Driving Assessment (PDA) in WA?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. 17

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

  20. Question 20 sur 25

    In WA, which test must you pass before you can take your Practical Driving Assessment?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. The Hazard Perception Test

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

  21. Question 21 sur 25

    For how long must a new WA provisional driver display red P plates?
    Voir la réponse

    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.

  22. Question 22 sur 25

    How long does a WA provisional licence last?
    Voir la réponse

    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.

  23. Question 23 sur 25

    In the first 6 months on red P plates in WA, when must you not drive (unless an exemption applies)?
    Voir la réponse

    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.

  24. Question 24 sur 25

    How many passengers may a WA red P plate driver usually carry?
    Voir la réponse

    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.

  25. Question 25 sur 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?
    Voir la réponse

    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.

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.

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