Give yourself the best chance at passing your VicRoads Driving Test.
Test prep that focuses on what assessors actually mark. Real routes around your test centre. A verified instructor in the seat beside you.
Find a test-prep instructorBefore you can book your drive test
You can book your VicRoads drive test once you meet four things. Get these in order before you spend money on test-day lessons.
Hold a learner permit
Before you can book
Four things have to be true.
- You've held your learner permit long enough. This depends on your age, and there are three brackets — not two:
Under 21 — 12 months 21 to 24 — 6 months 25 or over — 3 months
It has to be continuous. If your permit lapsed and you renewed it, the clock may have restarted.
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You've logged your hours, if you're under 21. 120 hours total, including 20 at night, recorded in your logbook or the myLearners app. If you're 21 or over there's no hours requirement at all.
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You've passed the Hazard Perception Test. Your first online attempt is free. You're exempt if you've held a motorcycle licence in the last five years. A pass lapses after 12 months if you haven't sat your drive test by then.
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You've booked through myVicRoads. Popular test centres run weeks ahead, so book as soon as you're eligible.
Log your supervised hours
Under 21? You need 120 hours of supervised driving recorded in your Learner Log Book, including 20 hours of night driving. 21 or over? You do not need to log hours, but you still need to be ready.
Pass the Hazard Perception Test
The HPT is now done online through your myVicRoads account. You can sit it on your own device. You must pass before you can book the drive test. Your first online attempt is free; further attempts are $22.10.
Book the drive test
What test day costs Hazard Perception Test — free for your first online attempt. $22.10 for each further online attempt. In person, $21.90 plus a $22.10 appointment fee. Drive test — $75.30 in total: a $53.20 test fee plus a $22.10 appointment fee. The appointment fee applies again each time you rebook. Your P1 or P2 licence — currently free. Victoria has waived the learner permit and probationary licence issue fees. Separate from those, if you use an instructor's car: a warm-up lesson before the test and the use of the car for it, priced by each instructor and shown on their profile. Fees checked 27 September 2026. VicRoads sets these and they change on 1 July each year — check the VicRoads fees page if you're reading this later.
What the assessor actually marks you on?
The drive test is 30 minutes around real roads. The assessor scores you on five things. Get good at all five and you pass.
Vehicle control
Smooth steering. Clean gear changes if you are on manual. Controlled braking. Holding your lane.
Observation
Mirrors. Blind spots. Head checks. Scanning ahead. The assessor watches your eyes.
Signalling and lane discipline
Indicate every time. Three seconds before lane changes. Centre your lane. No drifting.
Gap selection and decision-making
Roundabouts. Right-hand turns at busy intersections. Merging onto faster roads. Pick safe gaps with confidence.
Speed and following distance
Stay at or under the limit at all times. Any speeding is a fail risk. Hold a 3-second gap behind the car in front.
Top instant-fail reasons
Most learners who fail do so for one of these. Drill them in every test-prep lesson.
Speeding
Any speed over the posted limit is a fail risk. Stay 2 to 3 km/h under at all times.
Missing a head check
No physical head turn before a lane change. The assessor must see you do it.
Failing to give way
At a roundabout, at a right-hand turn, at a pedestrian crossing. Hesitation that creates risk also counts.
Crossing into the wrong lane
Cutting a corner. Wide right turn into the wrong lane. Drifting across the centre line.
Dangerous gap selection
Pulling into a roundabout in front of a car that has to brake. Right turns when a car is approaching too fast.
Hitting a kerb
Reverse parallel parking, three-point turn, low-speed manoeuvres. Touching the kerb hard can fail you on the spot.
Test day checklist
Walk into the test centre with all of this sorted. No last-minute panic.
Bring with you
- Learner permit (the physical card)
- Completed Learner Log Book if under 21
- One other form of photo ID
- Glasses or contacts if listed on your permit
Your car (or your instructor's car)
- Roadworthy and registered
- L-plates required
The 90 minutes before
- Sleep well the night before
- Eat something light
- Book a 60 to 90 minute warm-up lesson on the test routes
- Arrive 15 minutes early
What to do if something goes wrong
Make one small mistake. Acknowledge it. Move on. The assessor wants to see how you recover, not perfection.
FAQ
How many test-prep lessons do I need?
Most learners book 3 to 5 lessons in the 2 to 3 weeks before the test. The exact number depends on how recently you have driven and which test centre you are using.
Can I use my own car on the test?
Yes, if it is roadworthy, registered and insured. Most learners use the instructor's car because it is set up with dual controls and the instructor knows it.
What happens if I fail?
You can rebook through VicRoads. Most centres have a 2 to 4 week wait. Use the time to practice what has caused you to fail with the instructor.
Can I switch test centres?
Yes. You can sit your test at any VicRoads test centre, not just your closest. Your instructor can recommend the centre that best suits how you drive.
Do I need to know the exact test route?
VicRoads does not publish official test routes. Verified Drivelo instructors who teach near a centre get to know its typical roads, manoeuvres and trouble spots.
What if I have test anxiety?
Tell your instructor up front. Some Drivelo instructors specialise in anxious learners. Filter the search for "test prep" and "anxious learner" to find them.
You are closer to your P-plates than you think.
Book a verified test-prep instructor. Practice the routes. Walk in ready.
Fees and rules current as of September 2026. Confirm the latest on the VicRoads website.
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