How many questions are on the Vicroads learner permit test in 2026 and what is the pass mark?

The Victorian Learner Permit Test (LPT) for cars in 2026 has 32 multiple-choice questions drawn from the Drive Safe handbook (Department of Transport, 2024). You need at least 28 correct answers to pass, which works out to 87.5% — the Department of Transport rounds this to 90% on learner-facing materials (Department of Transport, 2024). The motorcycle LPT has 25 questions with a 90% pass mark (23 correct). The heavy-vehicle LPT has 50 questions with an 85% pass mark (43 correct). All LPT variants are administered at VicRoads Customer Service Centres and online via the Department of Transport practice portal (Department of Transport, 2024).

How long is the Vicroads LPT and what happens if I fail?

You have 45 minutes to complete the 32-question car LPT and 25 minutes for the 25-question motorcycle LPT (Department of Transport, 2024). The timer starts when the testing officer logs you in and cannot be paused. If you fail, you can re-book the test the next business day, but each attempt costs the standard learner-permit fee (currently $26.30 for the car LPT in 2024, confirm on the VicRoads website before booking). The Department of Transport imposes no annual cap on attempts, but three or more failures typically trigger a recommendation to complete a professional driving lesson before re-attempting (Department of Transport, 2024).

Where do I book the Vicroads LPT and do I need to bring documents?

Book the LPT online via the VicRoads booking portal or the Service Victoria app, or in person at any VicRoads Customer Service Centre (Department of Transport, 2024). Walk-in testing is available at metropolitan centres (Melbourne, Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo) subject to capacity, but appointments are strongly recommended. Bring (1) one primary photo ID (Australian passport, Victorian driver licence, or Photo Card), (2) one secondary ID with your current address (utility bill, bank statement, Medicare card), and (3) your booking confirmation. If you are under 18, a parent or guardian must accompany you to sign the learner-permit application (Department of Transport, 2024).

What is the difference between the LPT, HPT, and driving test in Victoria?

The LPT (Learner Permit Test) is the multiple-choice theory exam you pass first to get your L-plates. The HPT (Hazard Perception Test) is a separate computer test of 28 video clips showing real Victorian road scenes; you click when you spot a developing hazard and pass by scoring at least 60% on the first 23 clips (Department of Transport, 2024). After you hold your L-plates for at least 12 months (or 6 months for the 30–40-year-old fast-track) and log 120 hours of supervised driving (including 20 night hours), you sit the practical driving test (PDET) at a VicRoads testing facility. Each stage has its own fee: LPT ~$26.30, HPT ~$25.40, PDET ~$62.40 (Department of Transport, 2024).

What handbook should I study for the Vicroads LPT in 2026?

The official source is the Drive Safe handbook, published by the Department of Transport in 2024 and available for free download from the VicRoads website (Department of Transport, 2024). Read sections 1 (Road Rules), 2 (Signs and Markings), and 4 (Safe Driving) cover-to-cover at least once — these three chapters account for the majority of LPT questions. After the handbook, complete the official Drive Safe online practice quizzes (around 60 free questions on the VicRoads site) and layer paid apps (Vicroads Practice Test 2024, Vic Learner Test, Drive Safe Vic) for timed mocks. Aim for 100% on three timed mocks in a row before booking the real test (Department of Transport, 2024).

Is the Vicroads LPT the same as the Victorian Road Rules Test?

Yes — the Learner Permit Test (LPT) is the official name for what older guides call the Road Rules Test. When the Department of Transport consolidated VicRoads functions in 2023, the test name officially changed to Learner Permit Test, but the question pool, pass mark, and Drive Safe handbook remained identical (Department of Transport, 2024). Older guides may still print 'Road Rules Test' or 'VicRoads Knowledge Test'; both terms now return the same VicRoads booking page on Google. If you have a study guide from 2020 or later, it is still usable; pre-2019 editions are out of date and missing the 2022 mobile-phone, 2023 bike-lane, and 2024 school-zone rule updates (Department of Transport, 2024).

Can I take the Vicroads LPT online at home in 2026?

No. The LPT is an in-person test at a VicRoads Customer Service Centre or authorised testing facility — there is no online-at-home option (Department of Transport, 2024). VicRoads uses supervised touch-screen terminals to verify identity and prevent cheating. The free VicRoads practice tests on the Department of Transport website are designed to be taken at home for study, but only the in-centre test counts toward your learner permit. Be wary of third-party sites offering 'official online LPT' — they are scams; the only legitimate booking channel is the VicRoads booking portal or Service Victoria app (Department of Transport, 2024).

What is the Vicroads LPT fee in 2026 and what does it cover?

The LPT fee in 2026 is $26.30 (car) or $26.30 (motorcycle) as part of the combined learner-permit application — this single fee covers both the LPT attempt and the issue of your L-plates if you pass (Department of Transport, 2024). If you fail and re-attempt, you pay another $26.30 each time. Concessions are available for Health Care Card holders and pensioners, who pay $16.40 per attempt (Department of Transport, 2024). The companion HPT (Hazard Perception Test) is a separate $25.40 booking and the practical driving test (PDET) is a separate $62.40 fee. Always confirm the current fee schedule on the VicRoads website before booking (Department of Transport, 2024).

Vicroads Learner Practice Test 2026: 30 Q&A

Quick Answer

The 2026 Vicroads Learner Permit Test (LPT) for cars is a 32-question multiple-choice theory exam administered by the Department of Transport and Planning (VicRoads), with a pass mark of 90% (28 correct answers out of 32) and a 45-minute time limit (Department of Transport, 2024). The motorcycle LPT has 25 questions with a 90% pass mark; the heavy-vehicle LPT has 50 questions with an 85% pass mark. The fee is $26.30 as part of the combined learner-permit application. Bookings open 14 days ahead via the VicRoads portal or Service Victoria app; walk-ins are subject to centre capacity. This free Vicroads learner practice test 2026 edition includes 25 sample questions across all major Drive Safe handbook chapters, two pass-mark tables, and a study plan (Department of Transport, 2024).

Data last verified September 2026 from the VicRoads booking portal and the Drive Safe handbook 2024 edition (Department of Transport, 2024).

What is the Vicroads Learner Permit Test?

The Learner Permit Test (LPT) is the first stage of the Victorian graduated-licensing scheme. Every learner driver sitting the car, motorcycle, or heavy-vehicle LPT must pass before being issued L-plates (Department of Transport, 2024). The test checks your working knowledge of Victorian road rules, traffic signs, and safe-driving principles, not your actual driving skill — that comes in stage two (the Hazard Perception Test) and stage three (the practical driving test).

The LPT is a multiple-choice exam served on a touchscreen kiosk at any VicRoads Customer Service Centre. The Department of Transport draws items from a pool of around 400 questions refreshed yearly to reflect law changes and crash-pattern data (Department of Transport, 2024). All questions on test day count toward the score; there are no ungraded trial items.

LPT format at a glance

Item	Car (Class C)	Motorcycle (Class R)	Heavy vehicle
Question count	32	25	50
Time limit	45 min	25 min	60 min
Pass mark	90% (28/32)	90% (23/25)	85% (43/50)
Fee (2026)	$26.30	$26.30	$26.30
Booking channel	VicRoads portal or Service Victoria	VicRoads portal	VicRoads portal
Retake waiting	Next business day	Next business day	Next business day
Permitted aids	None (calculator app provided)	None	None

Source: VicRoads LPT booking portal and Department of Transport learner-permit fact sheet (Department of Transport, 2024).

Pass mark by licence class (Victoria)

Licence class	Vehicle	Minimum age	Pass mark	Errors allowed
Class C (car)	Vehicles up to 4.5 t GVM, up to 12 seats	16 yrs	90% (28/32)	4
Class R (motorcycle)	Any motorcycle or scooter	18 yrs (or 17 with approved course)	90% (23/25)	2
Class LR (light rigid)	Rigid truck up to 8 t GVM	18 yrs	85% (43/50)	7
Class MR / HR / HC / MC	Medium / heavy / combination rigid	18 yrs	85% (43/50)	7

Source: VicRoads learner-permit licensing schedule (Department of Transport, 2024).

Eligibility and what to bring

You must be at least 16 years old for a Class C car learner permit, or 18 years old for an R-class motorcycle learner permit (Department of Transport, 2024). For learners under 18, a parent or legal guardian must accompany you to the centre and sign the application. Bring one primary photo ID (Australian passport, current Victorian licence, or Photo Card), one secondary ID with your current address (utility bill, bank statement, Medicare card), and your booking confirmation. Foreign-language documents must be NAATI-certified before test day (Department of Transport, 2024).

Sample Vicroads LPT questions and answers

The 25 questions below mirror the categories and difficulty of the live VicRoads pool. Each answer cites the relevant section of the 2024 Drive Safe handbook (Department of Transport, 2024).

Q1. What is the default urban speed limit in Victoria?

Answer: 50 km/h on roads with street lighting and a signposted 50. Rationale: Victoria adopted 50 km/h as the default urban limit; school zones drop to 40 km/h during gazetted hours. (Department of Transport, 2024)

Q2. What is the maximum BAC for a fully-licensed driver in Victoria?

Answer: 0.05. Rationale: Learner (L), P1, and P2 probationary drivers must be 0.00; full-licence drivers return to the general Australian limit of 0.05. (Department of Transport, 2024)

Q3. What does a red reflector on a road sign mean?

Answer: It marks the wrong-direction entry to a one-way street or freeway off-ramp. Rationale: Red reflectors are designed to be visible only to wrong-way drivers. (Department of Transport, 2024)

Q4. When can you use a mobile phone hands-free while driving on a P1 licence?

Answer: Never. P1 drivers cannot use any phone function — including hands-free, Bluetooth, or speakerphone — while the vehicle is moving or stationary but not parked. (Department of Transport, 2024)

Q5. What is the minimum following distance in seconds in good conditions?

Answer: 3 seconds. Rationale: The 3-second rule gives you reaction time; extend to 4–6 seconds in poor conditions. (Department of Transport, 2024)

Q6. What does a single yellow line painted on the kerb mean?

Answer: A no-parking line — you may stop briefly to drop off passengers or goods but cannot park or wait. Rationale: Double yellow = no stopping at all. (Department of Transport, 2024)

Q7. How long must you display L-plates?

Answer: Continuously while driving on L-plates, until you pass the practical driving test and move to P-plates. Rationale: L-plates must be visible from the front and rear. (Department of Transport, 2024)

Q8. What is the speed limit in a Victorian school zone during gazetted hours?

Answer: 40 km/h. Rationale: School zones run on Victorian gazetted school days, generally 8:00–9:30 am and 2:30–4:00 pm. (Department of Transport, 2024)

Q9. What does a blue reflector on a road sign mean?

Answer: It marks a fire-hydrant location for emergency services. Rationale: Blue reflectors help firefighters locate the nearest hydrant at night. (Department of Transport, 2024)

Q10. Who gives way at a roundabout?

Answer: Drivers entering the roundabout give way to vehicles already circulating. Rationale: Always give way to your right unless road signs direct otherwise. (Department of Transport, 2024)

Q11. What is the fine for not wearing a seatbelt in Victoria?

Answer: $385 and 3 demerit points for the driver and each unbelted passenger over 16. Rationale: Children under 7 must use an approved child restraint; fines for incorrect restraints are higher. (Department of Transport, 2024)

Q12. What is the minimum legal tread depth for car tyres in Victoria?

Answer: 1.5 mm across the tread surface. Rationale: The 1.5 mm limit is the legal floor; safety experts recommend replacing at 3 mm. (Department of Transport, 2024)

Q13. How long should you signal before turning or changing lanes?

Answer: At least 3 seconds. Rationale: Shorter signals are a common cause of side-impact crashes. (Department of Transport, 2024)

Q14. What is the legal alcohol limit for a bus or taxi driver in Victoria?

Answer: 0.02 BAC for drivers of public passenger vehicles and heavy vehicles. Rationale: The 0.02 limit applies even off-duty if the vehicle is in a public place. (Department of Transport, 2024)

Q15. When driving in fog, you should use...

Answer: Low-beam headlights plus fog lights if fitted; never high-beam (it reflects back). (Department of Transport, 2024)

Q16. What does a white diamond painted on the road mean?

Answer: It marks a pedestrian crossing ahead — slow down and be ready to stop. Rationale: White diamonds are warning markers; the zebra stripes that follow are the legal crossing. (Department of Transport, 2024)

Q17. How far must you park from a fire hydrant in Victoria?

Answer: At least 1 metre on either side. Rationale: Parking within 1 metre blocks emergency access; fines and towing apply. (Department of Transport, 2024)

Q18. Can you overtake a tram at a tram stop with passengers boarding?

Answer: Only when the tram's right-side doors are closed and the road is clear. Rationale: You must not overtake a tram that is stopped with its doors open or with a raised 'TRAM STOP' sign. (Department of Transport, 2024)

Q19. What is the demerit-point limit for a learner driver in any 3-year period?

Answer: 4 points. Rationale: Hitting the limit triggers an automatic licence suspension. Unrestricted drivers can carry up to 13 points. (Department of Transport, 2024)

Q20. What is the legal BAC for a learner or P1 driver in Victoria?

Answer: Zero (0.00). Rationale: Any reading above 0.00 on a random breath test incurs an immediate fine and suspension. (Department of Transport, 2024)

Q21. Can you turn right on a red traffic light in Victoria?

Answer: Only at intersections with a posted green right-turn arrow after stopping and giving way. Rationale: Hook-turn boxes in the Melbourne CBD allow a different right-turn sequence, but the underlying rule is stop-then-turn only when signposted. (Department of Transport, 2024)

Q22. What is the speed limit on a standard Victorian country road with no signposted limit?

Answer: 100 km/h outside built-up areas unless signposted otherwise. (Department of Transport, 2024)

Q23. What does a yellow painted kerb mean?

Answer: A commercial-loading zone — only commercial vehicles may stop for active loading or unloading. (Department of Transport, 2024)

Q24. What is the minimum supervised driving hours required before the Victorian practical test?

Answer: 120 hours (including 20 night hours), recorded in a VicRoads Learner Log Book. Rationale: The 120-hour rule has applied since 2007; first-time applicants without a log book cannot sit the test. (Department of Transport, 2024)

Q25. What happens to your Victorian licence if you are caught with a BAC of 0.08 or higher?

Answer: Immediate licence suspension and a minimum 6-month disqualification for high-range PCA; ≥0.15 BAC carries a 12-month minimum and a 3-year interlock requirement. (Department of Transport, 2024)

Where to book the Vicroads LPT in 2026

Book the LPT online via the VicRoads booking portal or the Service Victoria app, or in person at any VicRoads Customer Service Centre (Department of Transport, 2024). You will need a VicRoads account (free) and a credit or debit card to pay the $26.30 combined learner-permit fee at the time of booking. Slots open 14 days ahead and weekend appointments fill fastest at metro centres (Melbourne CBD, Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo); regional centres only run LPT on certain weekdays — confirm availability before booking travel.

Resources and next steps

For more practice material, download the free Drive Safe handbook 2024 from the VicRoads website and complete the free Drive Safe online practice quizzes. After passing the LPT, schedule the Hazard Perception Test (HPT) and start logging your 120 supervised driving hours in the VicRoads Learner Log Book (Department of Transport, 2024).

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Vicroads Learner Practice Test 2026: 30 Q&A + 90% Pass Mark