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Get Ready For Your South Australia Learners Test

Are you ready for your SA Learner’s or Driving Test? South Australia may be famous for its wilderness, but you don’t have to feel lost trying to pass your driver knowledge test. Use our handy tools to make sure you’re ready to hit the road with confidence. Study up by reading the official 2024 SA Driver’s Handbook, which you can find under our Driver’s Handbook tab and then use our FREE practice exams to test your knowledge. Each test has multiple-choice questions based on the driver’s handbook, which are very similar or even identical to what you’ll see on your actual Learner’s Test. Each practice test has hints and explanations to help you along, and any question answered incorrectly will be placed in your Challenge Bank so you can review it later and focus your future studying. Once you’re ready, try our Test Simulator in exam mode to simulate what it will be like to take the real thing. Take your first steps to cruising along the breathtaking coast on highway A1 or deep into the wild majesty of the Simpson Desert with your learner’s permit. Good luck!

SA Driver’s Licence FAQ

Getting a Learner's Permit in South Australia: Frequently Asked Questions

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  • When can I apply for a learner's permit in South Australia?

    You must be 16 or older to apply for your learner's permit.
  • What documents do I need to bring to apply for my South Australia learner's permit?

    • Testing fee - $34.00
    • Learner's permit fee - $57.00
    • Medical certificate (if you have a medical condition that affects your driving)
    • Evidence of Identity:
      • Option 1: One ‘Category A’ document:
        • Australian full birth certificate showing parental details (a Commemorative Certificate, certified copy or extract is not acceptable)
        • overseas birth certificate showing parental details, provided a passport or an official Australian travel document is also shown
        • current Australian passport or one that has expired within the last two years
        • Certificate of Identity (COI) or a United Nations Convention Travel Document (CTD) issued by the Australian Passport Office (Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade)
        • current overseas passport (with or without visa) or an overseas passport that has expired within the last two years, provided it is accompanied by a current Australian visa (both visa labels and electronic visas are acceptable)
        • Australian naturalisation or citizenship document or immigration papers issued by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) including an Evidence of Australian Citizenship certificate or a 'Citizenship by descent' ('Extract from Register of Citizenship by Descent') document or an 'Adoption in accordance with the Hague Convention on inter-country adoption' document
        • a Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) document for travel to Australia (DFTTA) that is valid up to five years after issue
        • a current or expired Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) ImmiCard (either Evidence of Immigration Status (EIS) or Permanent Resident Evidence (PRE) or Residence Determination (RDI)) or Australian Migration Status (AMS);
        • current Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) Visa Evidence Card (PLO56)
        • 'Extract from Register of Citizenship by Descent' issued by an Australian embassy where the parent(s) are Australian-born
        • photograph and/or signature stored on the Registrar of Motor Vehicles' photographic licence database
        • South Australian or Federal Police Officer photo identity card
        • South Australian proof of age card issued after 9 October 2006
        • Australian photo driver's licence or learner's permit that is current or has expired within the last two years.
      • PLUS two ‘Category B’ documents:
        • proof of age or photo ID card issued by an interstate government authority
        • current Medicare card, Pensioner Concession Card, Department of Veterans' Affairs entitlement card or any other current entitlement card issued by the Australian government
        • telephone, gas or electricity bill up to six months old
        • water rates, council rates or land valuation notice up to twelve months old
        • Australian Defence Force photo identity card (excluding civilian staff and family)
        • electoral enrolment card or other evidence of enrolment up to two years old
        • student identity document from an Australian educational institution, with photograph and/or signature, that is current or expired up to twelve months
        • Australian issued security guard or crowd controller licence showing photograph
        • Occupational licence (Consumer and Business Services) showing photograph
        • armed services discharge document up to twelve months old
        • Australian issued firearms licence showing photograph
        • current credit or debit card that shows the embossed or printed name and signature, or account card from a bank, building society or credit union, or a passbook up to one year old
        • completed MR1418 Confirmation of residential address and signature to enrol a client with the Registrar of Motor Vehicles 68.2 KB form (available from a Service SA customer service centre) or a letter (up to one year old) from a bank, building society or credit union that shows your full name and demonstrates your signature has been verified by the bank, building society or credit union.
      • Option 2: Two ‘Category A’ documents PLUS one ‘Category B’ document
    • Evidence of residential address:
      • current South Australian vehicle registration certificate
      • South Australian driver's licence or vehicle registration renewal for the coming period
      • contract of sale, lease arrangement or rental receipt for your place of residence up to two years old
      • last or current financial year Australian Taxation Office tax assessment (please black out your Tax File Number)
      • certificate or statement of enrolment from an educational institution that is up to one year old)
      • letter (up to one year old) signed by the principal/deputy principal/head of school of a recognised educational institution, or a person with authority to sign on their behalf, on the institution's letterhead which verifies your address
      • completed MR1418 Confirmation of residential address and signature to enrol a client with the Registrar of Motor Vehicles 68.2 KB form (available from a Service SA customer service centre)
      • letter (up to one year old) from a bank, building society or credit union that shows your full name and demonstrates your residential address has been verified by the bank, building society or credit union (statements and screenshots from financial institutions are not acceptable with, or without, financial institution branch stamps).
  • Where do I attempt the South Australia Theory Test?

    You can attempt the Theory Test at the following locations:
    • a Service SA Customer Service Centrebetween 9:00 am and 4:00 pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; OR Wednesday between 9:30 am and 4:00 pm (except public holidays).
      • Bookings are essential for tests at metropolitan centres, so call Service SA on 13 10 84 to book your test.
    • most remote country police stations
  • How can I contact my Service SA Customer Service Centre?

    You can find the centre’s address and phone number on the SA Government’s website, or you can call 13 10 84 to book your Theory Test.
  • Can I bring someone with me when I take my South Australia Theory Test?

    Yes, but you’ll be on your own during the actual test. However, you’re welcome to bring anyone you like to the Service Centre with you.
  • Will I receive a physical exam when I apply for my South Australia learner's permit?

    No, but it’s your responsibility to let the government know if you have any medical condition - including an eyesight issue - that may affect your driving ability.
  • Will I receive an eyesight test when I apply for my South Australia learner's permit?

    No, there is no eyesight test that you need to take. However, any illness, disease or disability that could affect your ability to safely operate a motor vehicle must be truthfully declared on the application form. If your only problem is that your eyesight does not meet the minimum standard for a driver’s licence unaided, it will be necessary to have an Eyesight Certificate completed by your doctor, or similar type medical professional, before your permit or licence can be issued. If the doctor states that your eyesight is satisfactory while wearing spectacles or contact lenses, the permit or licence will be endorsed to say that corrective lenses must be worn at all times when driving. A Medical Certificate/Eyesight Certificate is also required if an applicant has had eye surgery or has lost sight in one eye.
  • Will I get my photo taken when I apply for my South Australia learner's permit?

    Yes, after you pass your Theory Test, the office will snap your photo.
  • Should I avoid wearing certain colours when I get my licence photo taken?

    No, there’s no colour you need to avoid! Just wear whatever colours you’d normally wear.
  • Should I pull my hair back when I get my licence photo taken?

    Only if it covers your eyes or face. The purpose of this photo is to make your identity easy to confirm - so your whole face has to be visible in it.
  • Should I avoid wearing makeup for my licence photo?

    Not necessarily! Just wear whatever amount of makeup you’d normally wear.
  • Can I smile in my licence photo?

    No, because the government says facial expressions (or any kind) can make people harder to identify in their photos. As dull as it might sound, you’ll have to keep a totally straight face.
  • What else can I do to make sure I get a nice-looking licence photo?

    Just relax, look straight into the camera, and try not to blink at the flash!
  • I’m ready to get my South Australia learner's permit. What do I do?

    Book your testing appointment at a Service SA Customer Service Centre (or police station, if you live in a remote area) for any time between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; OR Wednesday between 9:30 am and 4:00 pm (except public holidays).
    After you’ve passed your Theory Test, the office will snap your photo, set up your learner's permit, and send you on your way!
  • I don’t see my question here. Where can I get it answered?

    One place worth checking is our Beginner Driver Q & A Section, where our professional driving experts answer questions every day. You’re also welcome to send us an email anytime: drivingtestsorg@gmail.com
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Here's What Other Learners from SA Are Saying:

"AFTER discovering this page early last week, I continuously went over and over the various questions until I received a perfect score for each section and today, I am happy to announce that I took the next stage and took the official theory test. This page REALLY helped to prepare me for the official test, especially for the compulsory questions and I don't think I would have had the confidence to sit it if I hadn't discovered this page."

Glenys Smith, SA

"Hi, thank you for giving us these practice tests, they really helped me during the test. Lots of the questions were identical. God bless you."

Naveed Khan, SA

"Used just this site for the multiple choice section of the test to learn and revise and I passed with 96%. Couldn’t recommend it enough!"

Yvette Kiley, SA
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