Car Licence

Select a step below

Step 1: Learn the road rules

Step 2: Get your learner's permit

Step 3: Take the Computerised Theory Test (CTT)

Step 4: Learn to drive and log your hours

Step 5: Sit a Hazard Perception Test (HPT)

Step 6: Book and pass your Practical Driving Assessment (PDA)

Step 7: Get your provisional licence

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STEP 7: Get your provisional licence

To get your provisional licence (P plates) you must:

• pass the Practical Driving Assessment (PDA)
• have your photo taken
• pay the renewal fee for your licence
• not have accrued more than 4 demerit points.

You will be on a provisional licence for 2 years.

While driving during this time, you must:

• display red P plates for the first 6 months
• display green P plates for the remaining 18 months until you have upgraded to a full licence
• during the first 6 months you must follow the night time driving restrictions and are limited to only one passenger
• have a 0.00% blood alcohol content.

Find out more about the rules for driving on your P plates.

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Helpful links

Driving on your P Plates - Find out the rules for driving or riding on your provisional licence.