Driving Lessons in Australian Capital Territory

Free practice for your Australian Capital Territory test

Road Rules Knowledge Test

The road-rules test you pass before you can drive as a learner. 35 questions: every alcohol and drugs, intersections, seat belts and vulnerable road users question must be right, and you can get at most 2 wrong in each of car general (8 questions) and driving general (10).

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Getting your licence in the Australian Capital Territory

ACT learners under 25 must complete 100 hours of supervised driving (including 10 hours at night). Learners 25 and over need 50 hours (including 5 at night). Professional lessons count as 3 hours each, up to 10 hours of lessons (30 hours credit).

100

hours supervised driving required if you're under 25

Official info: Access Canberra

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about driving lessons in the Australian Capital Territory. Can't find what you're looking for? Contact us.

How many hours do I need to drive in the ACT? ▼

ACT learners under 25 need 100 hours of supervised driving (including 10 hours at night). If you're 25 or over, you only need 50 hours (including 5 at night). Professional lessons with an accredited instructor count as 3 hours each, up to 30 hours credit.

How do learner courses and assessments work in the ACT? ▼

Before your learner licence you complete a pre-learner licence course and pass the ACT Road Rules test. To get your Ps you can either sit the government driving test or do Competency Based Training and Assessment (CBT&A) with an accredited instructor, often called the log book method: 23 competencies over a minimum of 7 lessons.

What's unique about driving in Canberra? ▼

Canberra has a planned road network with many roundabouts and wide boulevards. Learners will practise on quiet suburban streets before progressing to busier areas like Civic and the major arterial roads. Winter conditions can include fog and frost.