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.
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主办机构:Department of Transport and Planning (Transport Victoria); assessments by accredited providers。 在这里免费练习90道题,每道题都附有答案和解释。 已于2026年10月11日根据官方资料核对。
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第1题,共30题
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答案: 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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第2题,共30题
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答案: 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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第3题,共30题
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答案: 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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第4题,共30题
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答案: 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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第5题,共30题
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答案: 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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第6题,共30题
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答案: 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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第7题,共30题
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答案: 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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第8题,共30题
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答案: 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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第9题,共30题
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答案: 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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第10题,共30题
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答案: 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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第11题,共30题
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答案: 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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第12题,共30题
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答案: 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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第13题,共30题
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答案: D. 2 years
You can apply for HR after holding a car licence for 2 years.
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第14题,共30题
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答案: A. 1 year
LR and MR are available after 1 year holding an Australian car licence.
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第15题,共30题
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答案: 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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第16题,共30题
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答案: 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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第17题,共30题
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答案: 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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第18题,共30题
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答案: 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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第19题,共30题
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答案: 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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第20题,共30题
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答案: 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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第21题,共30题
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答案: D. 50 km/h
In a built-up area with no speed sign, the limit is 50 km/h.
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答案: A. 25 km/h
A vehicle with any non-pneumatic tyre is limited to 25 km/h on any road.
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第23题,共30题
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答案: 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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第24题,共30题
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答案: 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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第25题,共30题
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答案: 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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第26题,共30题
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答案: 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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第27题,共30题
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答案: 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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第28题,共30题
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答案: 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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第29题,共30题
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答案: 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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第30题,共30题
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答案: A. The driver, whoever maintains the vehicle
Daily inspections are the driver's responsibility, regardless of who does the maintenance.
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考前须知
- 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.
常见问题
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.