SA Learners Test Practice 2026: learner's theory test
Free SA learners test practice: official facts from DIT, questions written from The Driver's Handbook.
- 30 questions on myLs
- 90% pass mark on myLs
- $44 fee, In-office learner's theory test per attempt
- 16 minimum licence age
- Facts checked 13 October 2026
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Official facts from DIT
| Official exam name | Learner's theory test (car learner's permit)myLs online course test or in-office test at Service SA |
|---|---|
| Run by | Department for Infrastructure and Transport (DIT), South Australia, through Service SA official page |
| Number of questions | 30 |
| Pass mark | 27 of 30 for myLsOr 8 of 8 giving way and 32 of 42 multiple-choice for the in-office theory test |
| Time limit | None published by DIT |
| Fee | $44 — In-office learner's theory test per attemptIn-office learner's theory test $44 per attempt: 'You must pay a $44 fee when you attend the Service SA centre for your booking. The fee is charged each time you attempt the test.' myLs: 'pay a once only $44 fee to enrol in myLs' with unlimited test attempts for 12 months. The learner's permit fee ($78) is separate; learner's logbook $5 (free PDF available). The later Hazard Perception Test costs $37. |
| Minimum age | 16You must be 16 to get the learner's permit; the myLs online course and theory test can be started from 15 years and 9 months (mylicence.sa.gov.au pre-learners page), and the in-office test at Service SA from 16. |
| Where to book | No booking link verified; see DIT official site |
The South Australia learner's theory test (car learner's permit) has 30 multiple-choice questions; you need 27 of 30 for myLs, or 8 of 8 giving way and 32 of 42 multiple-choice for the in-office theory test to pass, per DIT; questions come from The Driver's Handbook (February 2026).
Source: Department for Infrastructure and Transport (DIT), South Australia, through Service SA official pages, checked 13 October 2026.
ID, retakes and booking
| ID and documents | At a Service SA centre: 'at least 1 primary document and 2 additional primary or secondary documents' that together show full name and date of birth ('must be an original primary document'), proof of signature and current South Australian residential address; 'photocopies and certified extracts of original documents' are not accepted; documents not in English need 'A translation from an approved Australia based translator'. In-office test: also bring 'a completed learner's permit application' (form MR205); photo taken and a mySAGOV account created. myLs: evidence of identity and 'an email address (not a school email address)'; enrolment from 15 years 9 months, permit from 16. |
|---|---|
| Retake | No waiting period published. In-office: 'If you fail you can retry, but it will cost you again.' myLs: 'You can attempt the online myLs test as many times as you need at no additional cost' within 12 months of enrolling. |
| Attempts | No attempt cap stated. In-office: $44 for each attempt; all 8 give-way questions must be right before Part B. myLs: once-only $44 fee, unlimited attempts within the 12-month enrolment. If a learner's permit lapses for more than 12 months, myLs or the theory test must be done again. |
| Languages | No list of test languages published. 'If you prefer to complete your learner's test in person (instead of online) or if you need a translator, you can complete it at certain Service SA centres.' At Service SA 'the test is provided on a computer screen or as a written test'; at remote country police stations 'you will be given a written test'. |
| Road signs | Australian road signs and South Australian road rules as covered in The Driver's Handbook (Signs, Driving Signals, Traffic Lights, Giving Way and other Road Rules sections); the in-office test opens with 8 give-way diagram questions. |
| Handbook | The Driver's Handbook — February 2026 (MR200; the PDF read on 13 Oct 2026 for the question bank is 'The Driver's Handbook', Registrar of Motor Vehicles, February 2026, 152 pp.) read the handbook |
| Facts last checked | 13 October 2026 |
South Australia road signs test
Australian road signs and South Australian road rules as covered in The Driver's Handbook (Signs, Driving Signals, Traffic Lights, Giving Way and other Road Rules sections); the in-office test opens with 8 give-way diagram questions. Practise them in the free South Australia road signs test or browse the Australia sign library.
South Australia learner's theory test: common questions
How many questions are on the South Australia theory test?
The South Australia learner's theory test has 30 multiple-choice questions, per DIT.
What is the pass mark for the South Australia theory test?
You need 27 of 30 for myLs, or 8 of 8 giving way and 32 of 42 multiple-choice for the in-office theory test to pass, per DIT.
Is the South Australia theory test hard?
You need 27 of 30 (90%) to pass, so in the official 30-question format you can get at most 3 wrong. The best preparation is to study The Driver's Handbook (February 2026) and take practice tests until you pass them comfortably.
How much does the South Australia theory test cost?
$44 — In-office learner's theory test per attempt, per DIT.
Is there free SA learners test practice for 2026?
Yes. This site has 2 free South Australia learner's theory test practice tests for 2026, each with 30 questions and the official pass mark of 27 of 30 (90%), plus a free road-sign quiz.
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Official handbook
Learner's theory test questions come from The Driver's Handbook. Read the The Driver's Handbook on the official site.
Last updated 13 October 2026. Facts checked against Department for Infrastructure and Transport (DIT), South Australia, through Service SA official pages. This site is independent and is not run by DIT.