Tasmania knowledge test FAQ 2026: how many questions, pass mark, cost
Tasmania knowledge test questions, answered with facts from Transport Tasmania.
The Tasmania driver knowledge test (learner driver licence) has 30 questions (road rules, road safety and safe driving attitudes and behaviours); you need 27 of 30 to pass, per Transport Tasmania; questions come from the official Tasmanian Road Rules Handbook (version 2.1, printed August 2022).
Practice format (official): Our practice tests use the official format — 30 questions, 27 of 30 (90%) to pass, untimed.
The Tasmania driver knowledge test in brief
How many questions are on the Tasmania knowledge test?
The Tasmania driver knowledge test has 30 questions (road rules, road safety and safe driving attitudes and behaviours), per Transport Tasmania.
What is the pass mark for the Tasmania knowledge test?
You need 27 of 30 to pass, per Transport Tasmania.
Is the Tasmania knowledge 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 official Tasmanian Road Rules Handbook (version 2.1, printed August 2022) and take practice tests until you pass them comfortably.
How much does the Tasmania knowledge test cost?
$40.68 — Learner driver licence, per Transport Tasmania.
Is there free TAS learners test practice for 2026?
Yes. This site has 2 free Tasmania driver knowledge 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.
Time limit, retakes, age and ID
How long is the Tasmania knowledge test?
Transport Tasmania does not publish a time limit for the Tasmania driver knowledge test.
Can I retake the Tasmania knowledge test if I fail?
'If you fail the driver knowledge test, you can either: re-sit the test at a service centre the next business day, or complete the Plates Plus course and test again online after 12 hours.' Plates Plus: 'you have one attempt at the driver knowledge test every 12 hours for 365 days from your first enrolment date.' No attempt cap stated and no test fee. Plates Plus enrolment lasts 12 months; 'Once you pass the driver knowledge test you have 12 months to complete your application.' Someone who fails the standalone test can switch to the online course with the client ID printed with the test ID.
How old do you have to be to take the Tasmania knowledge test?
You must be 16 to be issued the learner licence; the knowledge test itself can be attempted from 15 years and 11 months (Plates Plus). The minimum age for the licence is 16, per Transport Tasmania.
What do I need to bring to the Tasmania knowledge test?
Online (myServiceTas / Plates Plus client ID): one of 'Australian birth certificate', 'Australian passport', 'International passport (with Australian Visa)' or 'ImmiCard', checked through the national Document Verification Service. At a service centre: 'One category A document and 2 category B documents, or Two category A documents and one category B document', which must 'show your current Tasmanian address', 'be the originals (not photocopies, certified copies or laminated)' and 'be in English or provided with an English translation from an accredited translator'. When the licence is issued: evidence of identity, photo and signature, a medical-conditions form, an eye test and the licence fee.
Which handbook is the Tasmania knowledge test based on?
The official Tasmanian Road Rules Handbook (version 2.1, printed August 2022). You can read it on the official site.
Official source: Transport Services, Tasmanian Government (Plates Plus and Service Tasmania). Handbook: Tasmanian Road Rules Handbook.
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Last updated 13 October 2026.