ACT Learners Test Practice 2026: road rules knowledge test
Free ACT learners test practice: official facts from ACT Government, questions written from the official ACT Road Rules Handbook.
- 35 questions
- 31 of 35 pass mark
- $65.50 fee, Learner driver licence
- 15¾ minimum age
Licensing rules in these practice tests (P1 and P2 stages, 100 supervised hours, the hazard perception test) follow the current Access Canberra pages; the January 2019 Road Rules Handbook predates that scheme.
- Facts checked 13 October 2026
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Official facts from ACT Government
| Official exam name | Road Rules Knowledge Test(learner driver licence, taken in the Pre-Learner Licence Course) |
|---|---|
| Run by | Road Transport Authority, ACT Government (Access Canberra and City and Environment Directorate, City Services) official page |
| Number of questions | 35 |
| Breakdown | Car General: 8 questions, up to 2 wrong, Alcohol and Drugs: 5 questions, all correct, Intersections: 5 questions, all correct, Seat Belts: 2 questions, all correct, Driving General: 10 questions, up to 2 wrong and Vulnerable Road Users: 5 questions, all correct |
| Pass mark | 31 of 35 |
| Time limit | None published by ACT Government |
| Fee | $65.50 — Learner driver licenceLearner driver licence $65.50; the course and test fee is set by each approved provider and is not published by Access Canberra. Driver licence fees page (fees 'correct as at 1 July 2026'): 'Issue of a learner driver licence $65.50'. The Road Rules Knowledge Test is taken inside the Pre-Learner Licence Course, whose fee is paid to the provider; the course is free at ACT schools and from six no-fee community providers. Approval instrument NI2026-318: 'Advertised Course fees must include participants being provided with two attempts to successfully complete the Course Content Test and the Road Rules Knowledge Test. After two failed attempts ... the cost of additional attempts is borne by the participant.' No concession on learner licence fees for pension card holders. |
| Minimum age | 15¾ |
| Where to book | No booking link verified; see ACT Government official site |
The Australian Capital Territory Road Rules Knowledge Test (learner driver licence, taken in the Pre-Learner Licence Course) has 35 questions; you need 31 of 35 to pass, per ACT Government; questions come from the official ACT Road Rules Handbook (January 2019).
Source: Road Transport Authority, ACT Government (Access Canberra and City and Environment Directorate, City Services) official pages, checked 13 October 2026.
ID, retakes and booking
| ID and documents | At the Access Canberra Service Centre: 'proof of your identity and residency', the course and test certificates, an eye test and the fee. Identity: 'your ACT driver licence card' or '3 original proof of identity documents (which must include at least one primary proof of identity)', e.g. Australian birth certificate, Australian or overseas passport, citizenship certificate, ImmiCard or proof of age card (primary); Medicare card, bank card, student photo ID (secondary). Under 18 without address documents: 'a parent or legal guardian can attend the Access Canberra Service Centre with you and complete a written declaration confirming that you live with them'. The course provider must 'verify the eligibility and identity of the person undertaking' the test (NI2026-318). |
|---|---|
| Retake | No waiting period published. NI2026-318: course fees include 'two attempts to successfully complete the Course Content Test and the Road Rules Knowledge Test. After two failed attempts ... the cost of additional attempts is borne by the participant.' |
| Attempts | No attempt cap stated; two attempts are included in the course fee, later attempts are paid. The test 'may only be taken after a participant has completed all required learning modules of the Course and obtained at least a fifty percent (50%) pass mark on the Course Content Test' (or when the Road Transport Authority directs a test-only sitting). 'The ACT Road Rules test is valid for 2 years.' Renewing a learner licence needs a new pass: 'you need to complete and pass a new ACT Road Rules test.' |
| Languages | No list of test languages published. NI2026-318: providers must make the course accessible to participants who 'require an interpreter, whether this is an official accredited interpreter or a non-accredited interpreter' (accredited interpreters for the course, 'including the Course Content Test and Road Rules Knowledge Test'); course fees 'do not include costs associated with the need for an official accredited interpreter'. Several no-fee providers are multicultural community services (MARSS Australia, Multicultural Hub Canberra). |
| Road signs | Australian road signs and ACT road rules as set out in the ACT Road Rules Handbook ('guidance based on the Road Transport (Road Rules) Regulation 2017'); test categories: car general, alcohol and drugs, intersections, seat belts, driving general and vulnerable road users. |
| Handbook | ACT Road Rules Handbook — January 2019 (cover 'JANUARY 2019'; '© Australian Capital Territory, Canberra, 2019', Publication No. 18/1662; PDF modified 26 Aug 2025; the edition read for the question bank) read the handbook |
| Facts last checked | 13 October 2026 |
Australian Capital Territory road signs test
Australian road signs and ACT road rules as set out in the ACT Road Rules Handbook ('guidance based on the Road Transport (Road Rules) Regulation 2017'); test categories: car general, alcohol and drugs, intersections, seat belts, driving general and vulnerable road users. Practise them in the free Australian Capital Territory road signs test or browse the Australia sign library.
Australian Capital Territory road rules knowledge test: common questions
How many questions are on the ACT road rules knowledge test?
The Australian Capital Territory road rules knowledge test has 35 questions, per ACT Government.
What is the pass mark for the ACT road rules knowledge test?
You need 31 of 35 to pass, per ACT Government.
Is the ACT road rules knowledge test hard?
You need 31 of 35 (89%) to pass, so in the official 35-question format you can get at most 4 wrong. The best preparation is to study the official ACT Road Rules Handbook (January 2019) and take practice tests until you pass them comfortably.
How much does the ACT road rules knowledge test cost?
$65.50 — Learner driver licence, per ACT Government.
Is there free ACT learners test practice for 2026?
Yes. This site has 2 free Australian Capital Territory road rules knowledge test practice tests for 2026, each with 35 questions and the official pass mark of 31 of 35 (89%), plus a free road-sign quiz.
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Official handbook
Road rules knowledge test questions come from the official ACT Road Rules Handbook. Read the ACT Road Rules Handbook on the official site.
Last updated 13 October 2026. Facts checked against Road Transport Authority, ACT Government (Access Canberra and City and Environment Directorate, City Services) official pages. This site is independent and is not run by ACT Government.