Test yourself
Quick facts — TAS at a glance
- Test name
- Learner Licence Knowledge Test
- Format
- 35 questions drawn from the Tasmanian road rules
- Handbook
- Tasmanian Road Rules Handbook
Test facts reviewed against Transport Tasmania in September 2026. Rules can change — always confirm the current details before you book.
What the Learner Licence Knowledge Test is — and who runs it
In Tasmania, the first licence you sit for is your learner licence, and the gateway to it is the Learner Licence Knowledge Test. It is a computer-based, multiple-choice test that checks you understand the road rules before you ever get behind the wheel with a supervisor. The test — and the whole licensing system — is run by Transport Tasmania, the registration and licensing arm of the Tasmanian Government’s Department of State Growth. You sit it in person at a Service Tasmania shop or transport office. Because it is a government test, the exact format, the number of questions and the mark you need to pass are set by Transport Tasmania and can change over time, so always confirm the current details on the official learner drivers page before you book rather than trusting a figure you saw elsewhere.
The Tasmanian graduated licensing journey
Tasmania uses a Graduated Licensing System: you earn driving privileges in stages, so you build real experience under lower-risk conditions before you drive unsupervised. The shape is straightforward. First comes the learner stage — once you pass the knowledge test you hold a learner licence and drive only with a fully licensed supervising driver beside you, logging supervised practice. Next you move to provisional (probationary) driving, which Tasmania runs across staged levels, commonly known as P1 then P2, each carrying its own conditions such as displaying plates, tighter alcohol limits and passenger or vehicle restrictions. Finally, after you have safely completed the provisional stages, you qualify for a full licence. The minimum ages to enter each stage, how long you must hold each licence, and the number of supervised hours you need to log are all set by Transport Tasmania — and those exact figures change from time to time, so check the current requirements on the official site instead of relying on a number from memory.
What the knowledge test covers
The knowledge test is built around the official Tasmanian road rules and the learner driver handbook. Expect questions on give-way and right-of-way rules, speed limits, roundabouts and intersections, the meaning of traffic signs and road markings, signals and light sequences, safe following distances, and the rules for parking, overtaking and sharing the road with pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists and heavy vehicles. It also covers safe-driving attitudes and the penalties that apply to new drivers — including alcohol and drug limits and the demerit-point system — so the questions test judgement, not just memory. Tasmania has its own mix of highway, rural and winding country roads, and the handbook reflects those local conditions, so study the Tasmanian material rather than another state’s guide.
How to book, and what to bring on the day
You book and sit the test through Transport Tasmania. In practice that means visiting a Service Tasmania shop — you can find locations and the current process on the official learner drivers page (the Transport Tasmania learner drivers page). On the day, you will need to prove who you are and that you meet the minimum age, so bring the required evidence-of-identity documents (Transport Tasmania publishes the exact list of accepted documents), and be ready to pay the licence fee. The eligibility age, the accepted ID combinations and the fee are all set by the authority and are easy to get wrong from memory, so check them on the official page before you go — you don’t want to be turned away. Booking a time in advance, where offered, saves you waiting.
How to prepare — and how free practice tests help
Preparation is the part you control. Start with the official Tasmanian learner driver handbook and read it properly — it is the source every question is drawn from. Then practise with sample questions in the same multiple-choice format, because seeing how the rules are phrased as questions is what turns reading into recall. Our free Tasmania practice tests let you rehearse realistic questions, get instant feedback on the ones you miss, and repeat the topics you are weak on until they stick — no sign-up and no cost. Short, regular sessions over a week or two work far better than one long cram the night before. Aim to reach the point where you are answering confidently and understanding why each answer is right, not just guessing.
If you don’t pass first time — honest reassurance
Here is the honest reassurance: the knowledge test is designed to be passable by anyone who has genuinely studied. It is not a trick. If you do not pass on your first attempt, you are allowed to sit it again — Transport Tasmania sets any waiting period and re-sit fee, so check those — and most people who come back prepared get through. Thousands of Tasmanians pass this test every year, and the ones who breeze it are simply the ones who read the handbook and practised. One important note on trust: this website is an independent study resource. We are not Transport Tasmania, Service Tasmania, or any government agency, and we are not affiliated with or endorsed by them. Always treat the official Transport Tasmania learner drivers page as the final word on rules, fees, ages and booking — we link to it so you can.
Last verified 4 September 2026 against the Australian Road Rules and your state road authority. Rules, fees and figures change. Always confirm current details with your state road authority before you rely on them.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Who runs the Tasmanian learner knowledge test and where do I sit it?
- The Learner Licence Knowledge Test is run by Transport Tasmania, the registration and licensing arm of the Tasmanian Government’s Department of State Growth. You sit it in person at a Service Tasmania shop or transport office - find locations and the current process on the official learner drivers page at transport.tas.gov.au/licensing/learner_drivers.
- What does the Tasmanian knowledge test cover and should I use another state’s study guide?
- It is built around the official Tasmanian road rules and learner driver handbook, covering give-way and right-of-way rules, speed limits, roundabouts and intersections, signs and road markings, following distances, parking, overtaking, sharing the road, and new-driver penalties including alcohol and drug limits and the demerit-point system. Because Tasmania has its own mix of highway, rural and winding country roads, study the Tasmanian material rather than another state’s guide.
- What if I don’t pass the Tasmanian knowledge test on my first attempt?
- You are allowed to sit it again - Transport Tasmania sets any waiting period and re-sit fee, so check those on the official learner drivers page. The test is designed to be passable by anyone who has genuinely studied, and most people who come back prepared get through.