The learner's licence test isn't hard — but it's procedural, and many candidates fail by overestimating it.
The three sections
| Section | Questions | Pass mark |
|---|---|---|
| Rules of the road | 30 | 22 / 30 |
| Road signs | 30 | 23 / 30 |
| Vehicle controls | 8 | 6 or 7 / 8 |
You must pass all three sections independently. Pass 29 out of 30 on road signs but only 5 out of 8 on controls? You fail.
What to study
- The K53 manual (official) — read once cover-to-cover
- Road signs — drill them until you can identify each one in under 2 seconds
- Speed limits — urban 60, rural 100, freeway 120 (unless signposted)
- Following distances, blood alcohol limits, headlight rules
How to prepare
- Take our free mock test — it mirrors the actual structure
- Drill road signs until you score 28+ consistently
- Do at least 3 full mock tests in the week before the real one
On test day
- Arrive 30 minutes early with ID, booking receipt, eye-test certificate, fee receipt
- Take time on each question — you have an hour
- Don't second-guess: your first answer is usually right
- Skip a hard question and come back to it
Frequently asked
- How many questions are on the learner's test?
- 65 questions across three sections: rules of the road (30 questions, pass mark 22), road signs (30 questions, pass mark 23), vehicle controls (8 questions, pass mark 6 or 7 depending on code).
- How long does the test take?
- You have 1 hour. Most candidates finish in 30-40 minutes.