How to Book a VicRoads Driving Test: Step-by-Step Guide

To book a VicRoads driving test, you’ll need a myVicRoads account, at least 120 hours of logged supervised driving (including 20 hours at night), and a completed Hazard Perception Test. Once you’ve ticked those boxes, you can book online at vicroads.vic.gov.au by choosing a test centre, selecting a date and time, and paying the appointment fee. The whole process takes about 10 minutes once you’re eligible.

Booking your driving test should feel like an exciting step, not a confusing one. Yet a lot of learners get tripped up by requirements they didn’t know about, an incomplete logbook, a skipped hazard perception test, or simply not knowing where to start online. Here’s the full process, broken down clearly.

Before You Book: Are You Actually Eligible?

You need to have held your learner permit for at least 12 months (or 3 months if you’re over 21 and completed an approved course), and you must have a clean enough record with no major outstanding violations.

Before jumping into the booking process, it’s worth confirming you actually meet the basic requirements:

• Minimum permit holding period: 12 months for most learners, or 3 months if you’re 21 or older and have completed an approved driver training course
• A clean-ish driving record: No major traffic violations or serious offences on your permit
• Being at least 17 years old at the time of your test

If you’re not sure whether you qualify, it’s worth checking your myVicRoads account or calling VicRoads directly before you go any further.

Step 1: Complete Your 120-Hour Logbook

Victorian learners must log at least 120 hours of supervised driving, including a minimum of 20 hours at night, before they’re eligible to book their test.

This is the step that catches out the most learners, not because it’s complicated, but because it takes time. Your logbook needs:

• 120 total hours of supervised driving
• At least 20 hours at night, specifically
• A signature from your supervising driver for every session logged

Don’t rush this part. VicRoads checks your logbook on test day, and if your hours aren’t genuinely complete, they’ll cancel your test and won’t refund your fee.

Step 2: Pass Your Hazard Perception Test

You must pass the Hazard Perception Test (HPT) before you’re able to book your practical driving test.

The HPT can usually be completed online, and your first attempt is free. If you don’t pass, you can retake it, though additional attempts may involve a fee. This test needs to be ticked off before VicRoads will even let you book your practical test, so it’s worth sorting early rather than leaving it until the last minute.

Step 3: Set Up Your myVicRoads Account

Booking online requires a myVicRoads account, which only takes a few minutes to set up if you don’t already have one.

Head to the official VicRoads website and create your account using your licence or permit details. Make sure you’re on the genuine VicRoads site, not a third-party booking service, this keeps your personal details secure and avoids unnecessary booking fees some third-party sites charge.

Step 4: Choose Your Test Centre

Victoria has test centres across the state, so choosing one based on location, availability, and familiarity with the roads can genuinely affect your comfort on the day.

There are test centres located across Melbourne and regional Victoria, including several across the western suburbs. A few things worth considering when choosing:

• Familiarity: A centre near roads you’ve actually practised on
• Availability: Some centres have longer wait times than others
• Off-peak timing: Booking earlier in the day or on weekdays can sometimes mean shorter waits for an appointment

If you’ve been taking lessons in a specific area, it often makes sense to test at the nearest centre, since you’ll already know the local roads and common test routes.

Step 5: Select Your Date, Time, and Pay the Fee

Once you’ve chosen a test centre, you’ll select an available date and time slot and pay the appointment fee to confirm your booking.

The booking system will show you available slots for your chosen centre. Once you’ve selected a time, you’ll pay online to lock it in. Fees are updated periodically, so it’s worth checking the current price on the VicRoads website rather than relying on older figures.

Step 6: Save Your Confirmation

You’ll receive a booking confirmation with a reference number keep this somewhere accessible, since you’ll need it on test day.

Once payment goes through, save your confirmation email or screenshot it. You’ll need your reference details, along with your learner permit and completed logbook, when you arrive for your test.

What Happens If You Need to Change Your Booking?

You can reschedule or cancel your test online, but you’ll need to give at least 24 hours’ notice to avoid losing your test fee.

Life happens, and sometimes a booking needs to change. Keep in mind:

• Rescheduling: 24 hours’ notice means you only pay the appointment fee again, not the full test fee
• Cancelling: 24 hours’ notice is required for your test fee to be refunded, though the appointment fee itself isn’t refundable
• Being late: If you miss your slot, you’ll need to rebook and pay a new appointment fee entirely

Building in a buffer before your test date, rather than booking the very first available slot without thinking it through, can save you a headache later.

Before Test Day: Make Sure You’re Genuinely Ready

Being eligible to book isn’t the same as being ready to pass; an honest conversation with your instructor before booking can save you an unnecessary test fee.

It’s tempting to book the moment you hit your 120 hours, but readiness and eligibility aren’t always the same thing. A good instructor will tell you honestly whether you’re test-ready, rather than letting you book (and potentially fail) before you’re genuinely prepared. It’s also worth reading through our VicRoads driving test checklist once your booking is confirmed, so you know exactly what to bring on the day.

Book Your Test with Confidence

A few lessons focused specifically on test readiness can help confirm you’re booking at the right time, not just the earliest possible time.

If you’re close to your 120 hours and want an honest read on whether you’re ready to book, a lesson with an experienced instructor can help settle that question. Licence Pass offers driving test preparation across Melbourne’s western suburbs with a VicRoads-accredited instructor who can walk you through exactly what to expect.

Book your driving lesson with Licence Pass today and get honest, experienced guidance before you book your test.