Everything you need to know about the Carlton Licence Testing Centre — address, opening hours, booking, official fees, and what to bring — plus test preparation from Callum, our instructor based in the Carlton area.
All appointments at the Carlton Licence Testing Centre — including the practical drive test — are by appointment only. Here's the official process.
You must have both of these completed before you can book a practical drive test appointment.
Book via the VicRoads website (vicroads.vic.gov.au), by calling 13 11 71, or in person at a VicRoads Customer Service Centre.
Bring your learner permit and required identification, and arrive in a roadworthy, currently registered and insured vehicle. If you're late, you'll need to rebook and pay the appointment fee again.
You'll find out whether you've passed straight after your test. If successful, your licence details are updated immediately and your card arrives by mail.
These are the current official fees published directly on vicroads.vic.gov.au. Fees are set statewide by VicRoads and apply the same at every testing centre, including Carlton.
| Test | Fee |
|---|---|
| Car Learner Permit Test (in person) — test fee | $28.70 |
| Car Learner Permit Test (in person) — appointment fee | $22.10 |
| Learner Permit Test total | $50.80 |
| Hazard Perception Test (in person) — test fee | $21.90 |
| Hazard Perception Test (in person) — appointment fee | $22.10 |
| Hazard Perception Test total | $44.00 |
| Car Practical Driving Test — test fee | $53.20 |
| Car Practical Driving Test — appointment fee | $22.10 |
| Practical Driving Test total | $75.30 |
Your first attempt at the Learner Permit Knowledge Test and Hazard Perception Test online is free. If you rebook an appointment, you'll need to pay the $22.10 appointment fee again — you won't need to pay the test fee again unless you cancel. Fees are set by VicRoads and may change — check vicroads.vic.gov.au for the most current figures before booking.
Beyond the test fees above, these are the other common licence and permit costs students and P-plate drivers ask about — also taken directly from VicRoads' official fee schedule.
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Full licence — new, renewal or reissue (3 years) | $96.50 |
| Full licence — new, renewal or reissue (10 years) | $330.70 |
| Probationary P1 or P2 — reissue or renewal (3 years) | $96.50 |
| Probationary P1 or P2 — reissue or renewal (4 years) | $128.70 |
| Learner permit — first issue, eligible drivers under 25 (Free Licence Scheme) | Free |
| Learner Permit Knowledge Test — further online attempts | $28.70 |
The Free Licence Scheme for eligible drivers under 25 is a separate concession from the general first-issue fee waiver under the Motorist Package. Eligibility conditions apply — check the Free Licence Scheme page on Transport Victoria for current criteria. All figures sourced directly from vicroads.vic.gov.au and may change — always confirm current fees before paying.
Missing documents means you won't be able to sit your test — double check before you leave home.
These are Victoria's standard graduated licensing requirements, set by VicRoads and applying statewide.
You must be at least 18 years old to sit the practical drive test in Victoria.
You must have held your learner permit for at least 12 months before booking your drive test.
If you're under 25, you must complete and log 120 hours of supervised driving, including at least 10 hours of night driving, in your official logbook.
If you're 25 or older, there's no mandatory logged-hours requirement, though VicRoads still recommends extensive practice before attempting the test.
Carlton is inner-city Melbourne — trams, tight streets, a different pace from our home suburbs in the west. That's why Carlton lessons are run by Callum, our instructor based specifically in this area.
Book lessons with Callum, our local Carlton-area instructor, and arrive at your test genuinely prepared.
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