the driver's handbook

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d R I V E R S A N d L I C E N S I N G
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16 years or older
pass theory test
LEARNER’S PERMIT • (BIKE class must pass basic Rider Safe)
Graduated Licensing
Scheme
This section explains how to obtain a full licence,
by proceeding through the various stages of the
‘Graduated Licensing Scheme’.
Overview
Unfortunately statistics show that new drivers,
particularly those aged 16 to 24 years, are up to
three times more likely to be involved in a serious
road crash.
But research has also found that strengthening the
driving experiences and supervision of new drivers
through graduated licensing schemes can lead to
significant reductions in crashes both before and
after obtaining a driver’s licence.
The Graduated Licensing Scheme is the process of
obtaining a full driver’s licence – a gradual process
which involves:
• at least 75 hours of supervised driving during
the learner’s permit phase (not required for
learner motorcycle riders)
• a two-stage provisional licence (P1 and P2)
• a compulsory hazard perception test to
progress from P1 to P2.
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Full
Licence
• 17 years or older
• if you are under the age of 25 you must hold your
learner’s permit for at least 12 months.
• if you are aged 25 or over you must hold your
learner’s permit for at least 6 months.
• complete 75 hrs (includes minimum 15 hrs at night)
of supervised driving
• pass Vehicle On Road Test (VORT) or Competency
Based Training & Assessment (CBT&A) course
• (BIKE class must pass advanced Rider Safe course)
• 18 years or older
• Hold a P1 licence for at least 12 months and remain
demerit point free
• pass hazard perception test
• 19 years or older (20 years if one to three demerit
points incurred)
• have held provisional licence continuously for a
minimum of two years including six months on P2
If you are disqualified at any stage, you will automatically go back one step in the
process. Learner’s permit holders will have to pass the theory test again.
P1 licence holders will have to pass their VORT or CBT&A course again. P2
licence holders will have to pass their hazard perception test again.
The required time periods for the various stages may be extended and curfew
conditions may also be imposed.