The only book you’ll need to know is The Driver’s Handbook. Every question on the Theory Test will come straight out of this book - but test questions can come from any section of the book, which is why it’s important to know the whole thing!
The Driver's Handbook has been an important guide for drivers in South Australia for years. Now it's online you can register to stay in touch with new rules and safety tips.
Printed copies of The Driver's Handbook can be purchased at Service SA customer service centres and selected newsagents.
You can also download a pdf of the Driver's Handbook (PDF, 6564 KB)
The Driver’s Handbook provides an overview of the road rules and the laws for driver’s licences and registering a vehicle in South Australia.
The information contained within this handbook has been prepared to help you become better informed about road safety, road rules, drivers and licensing and vehicle registration.
It has been written in plain, easy to understand language and should not be taken as a precise interpretation of the law. It is not intended to be a substitute for the legislation made by Parliament.
Diagrams are for illustrative purposes and might not be to scale.
Recent changes in laws may not be reflected. If you require further information, please call 13 10 84.
All road users have a right to use our roads including pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists, users of mobility devices, and wheeled recreation devices; drivers of cars and heavy vehicles; the young, the elderly, and people with disabilities.
This guide explains your road safety responsibilities to respect the rights of all who share our roads.
Stay alert and travel safely.
Before you drive...