Aspiring learner drivers are now able to sit for their learner’s permit test on their phone or computer for the first time, with the launch of VicRoads’ new Learner Permit Test Online.
Minister for Roads, Ben Carroll said the online Test removed barriers that people faced to getting their learner’s permit, like transport; distance from testing centres; and limited appointment times.
“The new Test includes a mix of theory, interactive videos and visual graphics to reinforce road safety messages and help new drivers become safe ones – with mini-quizzes to progressively test learners’ knowledge of key road safety issues including speed, drink and drug driving, seatbelts, fatigue, and distractions,” Mr Carroll said.
“To access the Test, customers will need to create a myVicRoads personal account, pay a small Test fee and have access to a compatible device,” he said.
“The entire course and Test will take between four and six hours to complete with prospective learners having 12 months to sit and pass the online test once they’ve registered.”
Mr Carroll said learner drivers would still need to attend a VicRoads Customer Service Centre to confirm their identity, have their photo taken and complete an eyesight check.
The Minister said the first group of 500 prospective learners to try the online Test would be those with existing Learner Permit Test appointments from the Gippsland region.
“After the initial group of learners completes the Test, it will roll out from early May to 1,000 applicants each week who also have existing appointments booked across both metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria, before becoming available to all customers from late June,” he said.
Mr Carroll said customers would still be able to sit the existing Learner Permit Test at VicRoads Customer Service Centres, and those who required interpreter services support would need to sit the test in-person.
Further information on VicRoads’ Learner Permit Test Online can be accessed at this PS News link.
