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The VicRoads Learner Permit Test is the knowledge test you pass to get your Ls in Victoria. Most learners do it as a free 4 to 6 hour online course with a test built in; you can only sit it in person if you need another language or have no computer or internet. This guide covers both options, the fees as of November 2026, what to bring, and how to prepare.
Key facts
- Minimum age to sit the test: 16.
- Online: an interactive 4 to 6 hour course, 12 months to finish from enrolment, English only.
- First online attempt: free under the Motorist Package and Safe Driver Discount.
- In person: $28.70 test fee plus $22.10 appointment fee ($50.80), at a VicRoads Customer Service Centre.
- Questions are based on the Road to Solo Driving handbook.
- The learner permit itself is free to issue and is valid for 10 years.
Online or in person: which Victorian learner permit test can you take?
| Learner Permit Test online | Learner Permit Test in person | |
|---|---|---|
| Who can use it | Anyone 16 or older | Only if you need another language or have no computer or internet access |
| Format | Interactive 4 to 6 hour course with the test built in | Computer multiple choice test at a Customer Service Centre |
| Language | English only | English or one of 13 other languages, or with an interpreter |
| Cost | First attempt free. Re-enrolment is charged (see fees below) | $28.70 plus $22.10 appointment fee |
| Time limit | 12 months from enrolment to finish | Booked appointment |
Tried the in person test and failed? VicRoads says you can still get a free first attempt if you then enrol in the online test.
Which languages is the learner permit test in?
In person, VicRoads lists: Albanian, Arabic, Cambodian, Chinese (Mandarin), Macedonian, Persian, Russian, Serbian, Sinhalese, Somali, Spanish, Turkish and Vietnamese. If your language is not listed, book a free interpreter through your nearest VicRoads Customer Service Centre. If you are hearing impaired you can ask for an Auslan or sign language interpreter. Tell VicRoads when you book.
How many questions are on the VicRoads learner permit test?
VicRoads does not publish the number of questions or the pass mark for either version. Treat any figure you see on unofficial sites with caution and check with VicRoads (13 11 71) if you need it. What the handbook does confirm: the test is computerised multiple choice on road law and road safety, and the questions come from the Road to Solo Driving handbook.
Step by step: getting your Ls in Victoria
- Study the handbook. Read the Road to Solo Driving until you understand all of it. Our Road to Solo Driving study guide walks through each chapter.
- Enrol or book. Enrol in the online course, or book an in person test online, by phone (13 11 71) or at a Customer Service Centre. Booking and test fees are paid when you book.
- Pass the test. The in person version also includes an eyesight check.
- Go to a Customer Service Centre with your identity documents. Pay any fees, have your photo taken and get a paper learner permit receipt you can drive on straight away.
- Get your Learner Kit or the myLearners app handout. Ask for the kit if you are not given one. Your permit card arrives by post in about a week.
What to bring
- Your appointment number (in person test).
- Original identity documents: one category A (for example a passport or Australian birth certificate) and one category B (for example a Medicare card, student ID or a recent utility bill), plus proof of Victorian address if needed. Photocopies are not accepted.
- An eyesight certificate if you have poor vision, or a medical report if you have a condition that may affect your driving.
Fees for the Victorian learner permit test (as of November 2026)
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Learner Permit Test online, first attempt | Free |
| Learner Permit Test online, further attempt | $28.70 |
| Learner Permit Test in person | $28.70 |
| Appointment fee (in person) | $22.10 |
| Learner permit issue | Free |
If you do not finish the online course within 12 months of enrolling, you must enrol again and pay. Check the VicRoads Ls and Ps fees page for the current figure. See also VicRoads Ls and Ps fees 2026.
Changing or cancelling an in person test
- Give at least 24 hours notice to cancel, or your fees are not refunded unless you have a medical certificate or other evidence.
- The appointment fee is not refunded. If you change the test, you pay the appointment fee again. If you cancel and rebook, you pay the appointment fee and a new test fee.
How to prepare
- Read the whole handbook first, then use the VicRoads practice test to revise. The handbook warns the practice items do not cover everything.
- Focus on the rules learners most often get wrong: giving way, alcohol limits, school zones, trams and hook turns.
- Learn the rules you will drive under straight away: Victorian learner permit rules.
Common questions
Is the VicRoads learner permit test free?
Your first online attempt is free. Further online attempts, the in person test and in person appointments are charged.
Can I start the online course before I turn 16?
The handbook says you must be at least 16 to sit the test. Check the current enrolment age with VicRoads before you sign up.
How long does the online learner permit test take?
About 4 to 6 hours, and you can spread it over up to 12 months.
Can I do the online test in another language?
No. The online course is English only. For another language, book the in person test.
What is the pass mark?
VicRoads does not publish it. Study the full handbook rather than aiming for a number.
Do I need an appointment after passing online?
You still need to visit a Customer Service Centre to prove your identity and get your photo taken. Check the VicRoads site for whether that visit needs a booking.
Back to the full guide: learning to drive in Victoria.
Sources
- VicRoads, “Learner Permit Test” (vicroads.vic.gov.au)
- VicRoads, “How to get your Ls” (vicroads.vic.gov.au)
- VicRoads, “Ls and Ps fees” (vicroads.vic.gov.au)
- Department of Transport and Planning, “Road to Solo Driving” handbook (edge.sitecorecloud.io, transport.vic.gov.au)