You can apply for your learner licence when you’re 16 years of age.

You can apply to take your Theory Test and get your learner licence at any Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) outlet, or at an NT Police Outstation if you live in a remote area.

You can find the outlet’s email address and local phone number listed on the NT Department of Transport website, or you can call 1300 654 628 with a general question.

You’re welcome to bring a friend or family member with you to the testing location - but there’s no one you’re required to bring.

No, but you do have to alert the government if you have any medical condition - including an eyesight issue - that could impact your ability to drive.

Yes, you’ll have to demonstrate that your visual acuity measures at least 0.5 (6/12) on the Snellen scale. If you wear glasses or contacts, you should wear them to the office when you go to take the Theory Test.

Yes, the office will take your photo when you pass the Theory Test.

No, there’s no particular colour you need to watch out for - just wear anything you normally would!

Only if it covers your eyes or face. Your licence photo needs to enable you to be identified clearly, so your whole face has to be clearly visible in it.

Not necessarily, since the goal is to look as much like your 'everyday self' as possible. Just don’t cake it on too thickly!

No, although it’s a bit boring, you have to keep a totally straight face in the photo. This will make it easier to confirm your identity using your licence.

There really isn’t much else you can do. Just relax, look straight into the camera, and try not to blink at the flash!

Visit a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) outlet (or an NT Police Outstation if you live in a remote area) and take your Theory Test.

Once you’ve passed your Theory Test - along with a simple eyesight test - you’ll become a learner driver, which means you’ll be legally qualified to start practising driving with a supervisory driver in the car.

You may want to check out our Beginner Driver Q & A Section, where we’ve got some professional driving experts who can probably help you out. You can also feel free to send us an email anytime: drivingtestsorg@gmail.com

The only book you’ll need to know is the Northern Territory Road Users’ Handbook, which contains all the material covered on the test. If you want to pass the test on your first try, then study that little book until you know it back-to-front!

Check out the 3 FREE practice tests right here on this website! They’re full simulated tests, and all three of them use actual questions from the Northern Territory Theory Test. Start with the first one right here: Northern Territory Theory Practice Test 1. Once you can consistently score high on our practice tests, you shouldn’t have any problem with the real test!

Your Northern Territory Road Users’ Handbook is also a very important resource, so read through a chapter or two whenever you have a bit of free time.

Use both those approaches together - studying the handbook and practising with our free tests - and before you know it, your practice scores will start to rise!

No, but it’s highly recommended anyway. A driving class will make you more likely to pass your tests on the first try, and it’ll also make you a safer driver in general. Plus, it can be a lot more affordable than you’d think! The NT Department of Transport recommends DriveSafe NT, a driver education, training and licensing program that operates in the Greater Darwin area and Alice Springs.

You can buy a hardcopy of the booklet from any Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) outlet (or NT Police Outstation in remote areas).

You can also get a digital copy online.

Yes, it is, so make sure you know the whole thing! Each test includes a randomised series of questions from all areas of the handbook.

There will be soon! We’re in the process of creating one, and it’ll be available for download right here as soon as it’s ready. So check back with us!

Each test’s questions are a bit different, because they’re randomly chosen from all chapters of the Northern Territory Road Users’ Handbook. You can be sure you’ll see questions about driving laws, road safety, traffic signs, speed limits, hazards, and all the other topics covered in the book. By the way, some websites claim to provide sample tests, but only provide a portion of the test for free, then try to charge you for the rest. Don’t fall for it! Instead, just practise with the 3 FREE full practice tests we’ve make available right here, beginning with the first one: Northern Territory Theory Practice Test 1. People practise for the Northern Territory Theory Test with our tests every day... and they pass!

You can practise with the 3 FREE full practice tests right here on this website, beginning with the first one: Northern Territory Theory Practice Test 1.

Just go to your nearest MVR outlet (or NT Police Outstation if you live in a remote area). Make sure to bring your Evidence of Identity and Evidence of Residency documents!

If you’ve studied your entire Northern Territory Road Users’ Handbook, and you’re scoring high on the free practice tests available on this website, then you’re probably ready! Just get a good night’s sleep and stay relaxed.

Are you scoring high on our 3 FREE full practice tests, beginning with the first one: Northern Territory Theory Practice Test 1? Are you familiar with all the chapters of your Northern Territory Road Users’ Handbook,? If so, then you’re probably ready!

Just go to your nearest MVR outlet (or NT Police Outstation if you live in a remote area). Make sure to bring your Evidence of Identity and Evidence of Residency documents!

To get your learner licence, you’ll need to pass the Theory Test. To take the test, just go to your nearest MVR outlet (or NT Police Outstation if you live in a remote area). Make sure to bring your Evidence of Identity and Evidence of Residency documents!

You can apply for your learner licence when you’re 16 years of age.

To get your Northern Territory learner licence, you’ll have to pay a Theory Test fee of $20.00 as well as a learner licence fee of $22.00. Don’t forget to bring this money with you on the day of your Theory Test!

Sure! You’ll have to take the test alone, but you’re welcome to bring anyone you’d like to the office with you.

Check out the 3 FREE practice tests right here on this website! They’re full simulated tests, and all three of them use actual questions from the Northern Territory Theory Test. Start with the first one right here: Northern Territory Theory Practice Test 1. Once you can consistently score high on our practice tests, you shouldn’t have any problem with the real test!

Your Northern Territory Road Users’ Handbook is also a very important resource, so read through a chapter or two whenever you have a bit of free time.

Use both those approaches together - studying the handbook and practising with our free tests - and before you know it, your practice scores will start to rise!

The test consists of 30 randomised multiple choice questions.

The most frequent mistake people make is to rush through the test. This is a silly thing to do, because the test isn’t timed - and it’s actually not that difficult as long as you’ve studied and practised.So just relax, go slowly, and read each question fully. If you’re having a hard time focusing on a particular question, just stop and take a few slow breaths - or move on to another question, and come back to that one later. The bottom line is that if you stay calm, you’ll do fine!

No, it’s not an open-book test. The point is to make sure you know the whole handbook - so make sure you do!

Yes, you will. If you pass the Theory Test, you’ll also have to prove there’s no alcohol or drugs in your system before you can get a learner licence.

There is no ‘easiest’ place, because every testing location uses the same randomised tests. The good news is, though, that you probably won’t have much trouble on the test as long as you’ve studied your handbook and practised with the tests on this website.

Right here on our website. People practise for the NT Theory Test with our practise tests every day - and it’s proven to work!

Nothing terrible - you’ll just have to re-attempt it; that’s all. You’ll need to wait 24 hours before you can take the test again, and you’ll have to pay the test fee again each time you attempt it. Other than that, though, you’re free to keep resitting it as many times as you need to.

Before you leave the testing location, though, it’s a good idea to find out exactly what questions you got wrong, so you’ll know which areas you need to study for next time.

You’ll need to wait 24 hours before you can take the test again, and you’ll have to pay the test fee again each time you attempt it. Other than that, though, you’re free to keep resitting it as many times as you need to.

Before you leave the testing location, though, it’s a good idea to find out exactly what questions you got wrong, so you’ll know which areas you need to study for next time.

And practise with the 3 FREE practice tests right here on this website! Start with the first one right here: Northern Territory Theory Practice Test 1.

You must:

• Maintain zero blood alcohol concentration at all times.
• Not to exceed 80 kilometres per hour unless you’re under the direct supervision of an instructor conducting an approved training program.
• Display L plates clearly visible to the front and rear.
• Be accompanied (in the passenger seat) by a fully licensed driver (not provisional) at all times whilst driving.
• Not use a mobile phone while the vehicle is moving, or is stationary but not parked. All mobile telephone use including hands-free operation is prohibited whilst driving for the duration of the learner period.
• Be subject to the Demerit Points Scheme (DPS), which means you can lose your licence if you get 5 demerit points in 1 year.

You’ll also get a learner logbook, in which you’ll need to log at least 100 hours of supervised driving before you can move on to the next stage. So keep the book in your car at all times, and don’t forget to fill it out!

Just about anywhere! Be careful, though, to abide by the conditions on your licence, including driving with a supervisor at all times.

Fantastic! You did it! Now you’ll get your learner licence, which means you’re free to drive under certain restrictions (listed below) with a supervisor driver in the car.

You must hold your learner licence for a period of 6 continuous months before you’ll be eligible to sit your practical driving test.

In the meantime, you must:

• Maintain zero blood alcohol concentration at all times.
• Not to exceed 80 kilometres per hour unless you’re under the direct supervision of an instructor conducting an approved training program.
• Display L plates clearly visible to the front and rear.
• Be accompanied (in the passenger seat) by a fully licensed driver (not provisional) at all times whilst driving.
• Not use a mobile phone while the vehicle is moving, or is stationary but not parked. All mobile telephone use including hands-free operation is prohibited whilst driving for the duration of the learner period.
• Be subject to the Demerit Points Scheme (DPS), which means you can lose your licence is you get 5 demerit points in 1 year.

You’ll also get a learner logbook, in which you’ll need to log at least 100 hours of supervised driving before you can move on to the next stage. So keep the book in your car at all times, and don’t forget to fill it out!

The most important, and most beneficial, thing you can do is simply to get plenty of driving practice!

Start out driving on roads that are familiar to you, then work your way up to driving in unfamiliar areas, in different weather conditions, in different traffic patterns, and in other types of situations that’ll expand your skills.

Be a safe driver - and know what all the mirrors, levers, and other major components of your car do.

Anywhere you like! As long as you’ve got a supervisor driver in the car with you, and you follow NT’s driving laws, you can drive anywhere - so get lots of practise driving in all sorts of different situations.

The practical test is exactly what it sounds like: a hands-on examination of your driving ability. That means the only way you’re going to pass is if you’ve got experience handling your car safely, following the laws of the road, responding correctly to potential hazards, and handling all the other key aspects of standard day-to-day driving. The more you practise on the road, the more likely you are to pass the test!

No - but it’s still a very good idea. A driving class will make you more likely to pass your test on the first try, and it’ll also make you a safer driver in general. Plus, it can be a lot more affordable than you’d think! The NT Department of Transport recommends DriveSafe NT, a driver education, training and licensing program that operates in the Greater Darwin area and Alice Springs.

The entire test takes about 35 minutes.

You’ll start by getting into the car with the examiner, who’ll ask you to perform each of the following basic maneuvres:

• a hill start,
• a reverse parallel park
• a 90 degree angle park
• a 'U' turn (180 degree turn)

If you pass that part of the test, then the examiner will direct you to pull out of the testing area and drive for about 10 minutes on normal roads and streets. During this part of the test, you’ll have to follow all the examiner’s instructions while also following the standard rules of the road.

You can take your practical driving test when you’ve driven on your learner licence for at least 12 months, and have logged at least 100 hours of supervised driving in your learner logbook.

It’s actually not too hard, as long as you’re a safe driver on a daily basis. Getting lots of on-road practice - and, better yet, some supervised driving instruction, will also help a lot. But the biggest enemy is really just your own nerves - so stay calm during the test and just focus on following the examiner’s instructions. And above all, don’t try to hurry through the test. It’s only about 35 minutes long, and the surest way pass is to drive carefully.

Most importantly, relax! Keeping a clear head will go a long way toward helping you pass the test - as will getting a good night’s rest. As long as you’ve gotten plenty of on-road practice, you’re going to do just fine. For a bit of extra help, try reading this article - which is from an American website, but offers some tips that might be helpful for the night before your test: 7 Things NOT To Do The Night Before Your DMV Test.

You can book your test at any MVR Office either in person, or by phone if you have a current credit card. Police Outstation bookings (in remote areas) should be made by arrangement with the local Police officers.

You’ll go to the MVR Office where you’ve made your appointment. Don’t forget to confirm the date, time, and location when you book!

Yes, and it’s your responsibility to make sure that it’s registered, roadworthy and clean. It also must fall within the class 'C' category, and, regardless of age, must provide a fully operational seatbelt for the testing officer’s use, and 'L' plates must be displayed, and clearly visible, to the front and rear of the vehicle.

No, it’ll be just you and the examiner in the car. This is to prevent you from asking for help during the test - and also to keep you from getting distracted.

Follow the examiner’s instructions carefully, and ask questions if you’re not sure.

Be aware of your environment and your vehicle.

Just take your time, don’t try to hurry, and concentrate on using the skills you’ve practised.

The entire test takes about 35 minutes.

You’ll start by getting into the car with the examiner, who’ll ask you to perform each of the following basic maneuvres:

• a hill start,
• a reverse parallel park
• a 90 degree angle park
• a 'U' turn (180 degree turn)

If you pass that part of the test, then the examiner will direct you to pull out of the testing area and drive for about 10 minutes on normal roads and streets. During this part of the test, you’ll have to follow all the examiner’s instructions while also following the standard rules of the road.

Your chances of failing are actually fairly low as long as you follow instructions and don’t break any laws. These are some of the most common reasons that people fail:

• putting the examiner (or anyone else) in danger
• disobeying a road sign
• speeding
• failing to fasten your seat belt
• colliding with (or barely missing) another car or a pedestrian
• failing to check your mirrors
• refusing to attempt any part of the test

Yes, absolutely. You want to make sure you can see clearly for the test.

No, you’ll never have to resit your Theory Test.

Just a retest. You’ll need to wait 24 hours before you can take the test again, and you’ll have to pay the test fee again each time you attempt it. Other than that, though, you’re free to keep redoing it as many times as you need to.

Before you leave the testing location, though, it’s a good idea to ask the examiner exactly what you did wrong, so you’ll know which areas you need to practise for next time.

A fear for driving can develop for a whole range of reasons, and everyone has their own. One of the most common reasons is that a person was in an accident. Since our brains are wired to remember traumatic memories very clearly, that incident may have made the person afraid to ever be in charge of a vehicle again. But driving is actually not all that dangerous as long as you follow the rules of the road and stay aware of your environment. If you’re trying to manage your fear of driving, visit www.fear-of-driving.org. And practise driving safely, so you can build up your confidence through experience.

Make sure you arrive at least 10 minutes before your scheduled testing time.

Don’t forget to bring your learner licence and completed learner logbook.

As far as the test itself, just take your time, follow the examiner’s instructions, and focus on showing him or her how carefully you’ve been sharpening your skills. And no matter what, always:

• keep your seatbelt fastened
• keep both hands on the wheel
• check your mirrors before turning or changing lanes
• stay below the speed limit
• stop at red lights, stop signs, and other markers

You did it! You’re now free to drive alone on your new class 'C' Provisional licence!

After you turn 25, you’ll be eligible to upgrade your class 'C' provisional license to a full licence, which has some slightly more relaxed conditions.

Once you have your L2 licence, you can now drive unsupervised!

However, all class 'C' Provisional licences are issued subject to the following conditions:

• Zero blood alcohol concentration.
• Not to exceed 100 kilometres per hour.
• Must display P plates clearly visible to the front and rear of the vehicle
• Must not use a mobile phone, including hands free, while the vehicle is moving, or is stationary but not parked.
• All drivers are subject to the NT Demerit Points Scheme (DPS), in which you must receive fewer than 5 demerit points in 1 year.

You should definitely know the Northern Territory’s average speed limits: usually 40km/h in school zones, 50km/h in built-up areas, and 100 km/h in rural areas - unless other speed limit signs are posted.

Don’t forget to be aware of bikeways (also known as bicycle lanes), which are special lanes for bicycles only, not cars. You’ll get demerits if you drive in one of these lanes.

For everyone’s safety, don’t EVER drink and drive. The Northern Territory is extremely strict about DUI (driving under the influence of alcohol), and you will lose your licence - or, at the very least, get it suspended, and have to go through a long process to get it back - if you get caught any alcohol whatsoever in your body while driving.

You’ll need to wait 24 hours before you can take the test again, and you’ll have to pay the test fee again each time you attempt it. Other than that, though, you’re free to keep redoing it as many times as you need to.

Before you leave the testing location, talk to your examiner and figure out exactly what you did wrong, so you’ll know which areas you need to practise for next time.

Just be aware that you’ll have to pay the test fee again, and also book a new appointment (in the case of the practical driving test) each time you want to re-attempt the test.

The Northern Territory Department of Transport requires all drivers to carry third-party insurance, which gets its name from the fact that it covers 'third parties' like other drivers and property owners. It does not, however, cover damage to you or your own vehicle - so you’ll probably want to get an insurance plan that covers a bit more than just the minimum, in case you get into an expensive accident and need some financial help.

All you’ll need to get started are your car and driver’s licence!

As nice as it’d be to have a single simple answer to this question, the truth is that it depends on a lot of factors about your current situation. Rates can vary widely depending on your age, the number of people carried on your policy, the make and model of your car, the number of demerits on your driving record, and a lot of other things. Plus, each insurance company calculates its rates a bit differently, and offers various promotions and special offers to different people at different times.

Investigate for yourself! Many insurance companies’ websites - especially those of the big-name companies - offer online calculators that calculate the rate the company would give you based on the specifics of your situation. Those specifics include a variety of different factors. Some of the major factors that affect your rate will be:

• Whether you received any formal driving instruction.
• How long you’ve been driving, and how your record looks.
• How hard the company is promoting itself against its competitors.
• The make and model of your car, since certain cars (and even cars of certain colours!) are statistically more likely to be involved in accidents.

New drivers are statistically more dangerous than experienced ones. In fact, research has found that approximately 50% of drivers under age 20 get at least one demerit on their record, or get into at least one accident, within their first year of driving. This is often because younger drivers tend to speed, which lands them in a lot of accidents that could’ve been easily avoided with more careful driving. Higher-risk drivers tend to cost the insurance companies more money, so they charge more to carry new drivers. But as you build up a clean driving record over the years, your insurance rates will steadily drop.

You can renew your licence:

• by Internet
• by telephone
• by mail
• at MVR Customer Service centres

Only if your doctor says so. However, you are responsible for getting your vision tested regularly, and reporting any medical condition that affects your ability to drive.

Yes! But only for 3 months.

After 3 months of living in the Northern Territory, you’ll need to transfer your licence to a Northern Territory licence. To do this, you’ll need to go to an MVR Customer Service centre and provide:

• completed form L1 - Application for a Northern Territory Driver/Rider Licence
• Evidence of Identity and Residency

You can find information on all sorts of driving-related topics on the Northern Territory Department of Transport website: http://www.transport.nt.gov.au.

You can start driving on a - with a licenced supervisor in the car - when you’re 16 years old, as long as you’ve passed the Theory Test and gotten your learner licence.

ZERO percent. If you’re driving on a learner or provisional licence, you’ll lose it in an instant - or at the very least, get it suspended and have to work hard to earn it back - if you’re caught driving with a blood alcohol content that’s anything above 0.00%. Even after you’ve completed your provisional driving period, though, please NEVER drink and drive. No matter how harmless or necessary it feels in the moment, it’s never safe, and it’s likely to have serious consequences for you and the people around you.

They mean being aware of your surroundings while you drive, and taking steps to avoid hazards. Defensive driving also includes being aware of your own vehicle’s condition, as well as your own mental state, and planning a bit ahead to prevent all sorts of trouble. Here’s how ‘Safe Practices for Motor Vehicle Operations’ defines defensive driving: 'driving to save lives, time and money, in spite of the conditions around you and the actions of others'. Studies have shown that 90% of driving accidents are the result of avoidable mistakes, which is why it’s so important to think about driving in this way.

You can learn defensive driving in many driving courses - and in fact, drivers who’ve taken these courses can usually get discounts on their insurance. Here are some other ways you can start practicing defensive driving right now:

• Leave plenty of room in front of your vehicle when driving in traffic.
• Keep an eye on your mirrors, and pay attention to what’s happening 360 degrees around you.
• Obey speed limits - but don’t expect others to do the same.
• Don’t assume that any other driver sees you!

People make this choice for a lot of different reasons, and the easiest way to find out is just to ask. Some people were involved in a traumatic accident; others just don’t have much interest in traveling far from home. Still others have someone else to drive them. Getting a driver’s licence takes time and work, and it’s not for everyone. You’ll have to make the choice for yourself.