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.
Mabilis na sagot
Pinapatakbo ito ng Department of Transport and Planning (Transport Victoria); assessments by accredited providers. Magsanay dito nang libre gamit ang 90 tanong, bawat isa ay may sagot at paliwanag. Sinuri laban sa mga opisyal na sanggunian noong Oktubre 11, 2026.
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Tanong 1 ng 30
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: B. 4.5 tonnes
You need a Victorian heavy vehicle licence to drive a vehicle with a GVM of more than 4.5 tonnes.
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Tanong 2 ng 30
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: 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.
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Tanong 3 ng 30
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: D. Heavy combination and multi-combination
A formal training course is required only for heavy combination (HC) and multi-combination (MC) applicants.
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Tanong 4 ng 30
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: 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.
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Tanong 5 ng 30
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: C. National medical standards for private and commercial vehicle drivers
Applicants must meet the national medical standards for private and commercial vehicle drivers.
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Tanong 6 ng 30
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: B. The Victorian Bus and Truck Drivers' Handbook
VicRoads recommends the Victorian Bus and Truck Drivers' Handbook. The knowledge test is based on it.
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Tanong 7 ng 30
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: A. Driver Under Instruction plates at the front and back
Display 'Driver Under Instruction' plates at the front and rear while learning.
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Tanong 8 ng 30
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: 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.
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Tanong 9 ng 30
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: 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.
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Tanong 10 ng 30
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: 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.
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Tanong 11 ng 30
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: 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.
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Tanong 12 ng 30
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: D. Any two-axle rigid vehicle over 8 t GVM
MR covers any two-axle rigid vehicle over 8 t GVM.
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Tanong 13 ng 30
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: D. 2 years
You can apply for HR after holding a car licence for 2 years.
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Tanong 14 ng 30
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: A. 1 year
LR and MR are available after 1 year holding an Australian car licence.
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Tanong 15 ng 30
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: 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.
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Tanong 16 ng 30
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: 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.
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Tanong 17 ng 30
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: 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.
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Tanong 18 ng 30
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: 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.
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Tanong 19 ng 30
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: C. Methamphetamine, cannabis (THC) and MDMA
Roadside saliva tests detect methamphetamine, THC and MDMA. Driving with them in your system is an offence.
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Tanong 20 ng 30
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: 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.
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Tanong 21 ng 30
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: D. 50 km/h
In a built-up area with no speed sign, the limit is 50 km/h.
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Tanong 22 ng 30
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: A. 25 km/h
A vehicle with any non-pneumatic tyre is limited to 25 km/h on any road.
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Tanong 23 ng 30
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: 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.
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Tanong 24 ng 30
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: 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.
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Tanong 25 ng 30
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: 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.
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Tanong 26 ng 30
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: 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.
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Tanong 27 ng 30
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: 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.
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Tanong 28 ng 30
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: 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.
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Tanong 29 ng 30
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: 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.
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Tanong 30 ng 30
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: A. The driver, whoever maintains the vehicle
Daily inspections are the driver's responsibility, regardless of who does the maintenance.
Keyboard: 1–4 para sumagot, Enter para sa susunod na tanong.
Ang dapat malaman bago ang pagsusulit
- 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.
Mga madalas itanong
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.