ACT road rules knowledge test FAQ 2026: how many questions, pass mark, cost

The Australian Capital Territory road rules knowledge test has 35 questions, per ACT Government.

You need 31 of 35 to pass, per ACT Government.

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.

$65.50 — Learner driver licence, per ACT Government.

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.

ACT Government does not publish a time limit for the Australian Capital Territory road rules knowledge test.

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.' 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.'

The minimum age is 15¾, per ACT Government.

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).

The official ACT Road Rules Handbook (January 2019). You can read it on the official site.