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120 d R I V E R S A N d L I C E N S I N G Provisional driver’s licence (P1 and P2) rules and conditions. You are only allowed to drive the class of vehicle stated on your provisional licence under the following conditions: • you must not drive a motor vehicle when there is any concentration of alcohol in your blood or the presence of THC (Cannabis), Methylamphetamine (Speed) or MDMA (Ecstasy) in your blood or oral fluid (saliva) • if you commit a speeding offence, you will also commit a breach of your provisional licence conditions if you exceed the speed limit by 10 km/h or more. Other rules: • you must display the prescribed ‘P’ plates so that they are clearly visible from the front and rear of the vehicle. (P2 drivers do not need to display ‘P’ plates) • you must carry your provisional licence at all times whilst driving • you must not exceed the 100 km/h speed limit at any time The Driver’s Handbook • you must not accumulate four or more demerit points during the provisional licence period • Drivers who gain a P1 provisional licence on or after 4 September 2010 and are under the age of 25 must not drive a high-powered vehicle until they gain a full driver’s licence. High-powered vehicles are: • vehicles with engines of eight or more cylinders • vehicles with turbocharged or supercharged engines (excluding diesel powered vehicles) • vehicles that have been modified to increase engine performance • nominated high performance vehicles. Note: Exemptions may be approved in special circumstances, for example if a high-powered vehicle is required for employment. For further information please visit www.mylicence.sa.gov.au. • Provisional drivers returning from a disqualification, for committing a serious disqualification offence, must drive with a qualified supervising driver during their curfew times of midnight to 5 am. No other passengers may be carried. If you do not comply with these rules and conditions you may be fined, incur demerit points, be disqualified from driving, have your licence cancelled, have to return to an earlier licensing step and have your provisional licence period extended when you regain your licence. Obtaining a P2 Provisional Licence To progress to a P2 provisional licence you must hold a P1 provisional licence for a minimum of 12 months (if you have not incurred any demerit points) and pass a Hazard Perception Test. If a P1 driver has no more than 3 demerit points in the preceding 12 months they may also get a P2 licence after taking a Driver Awareness Course (DAC). Although P2 drivers do not need to display ‘P’ plates, they do need to obey all other provisional licence conditions.
The Hazard Perception Test To progress from a P1 to a P2 licence you must pass the hazard perception test, which is a computer-based test, that measures your ability to recognise and respond to potentially dangerous situations and react appropriately. Research has shown that a lack of these skills is a major factor in crashes involving young novice drivers. A hazard perception test can be booked and undertaken in any Customer Service Centre, listed on the back cover of this handbook. A fee is payable for each attempt. If you live in a remote area or on Kangaroo Island you may be exempt from having to sit the hazard perception test. Please consult the Hazard Perception Test Handbook available from any Customer Service Centre for further information. The Driver Awareness Course As part of the Graduated Licensing Scheme (GLS), a P1 driver can progress to P2 after one year provided that a hazard perception test is passed and, the previous 12 months is demerit point free. If a P1 driver has gained one to three demerit points (and this does not result in a disqualification) they can still progress to P2 after one year provided that an approved Driver Awareness Course is satisfactorily completed. The Driver Awareness Course consists of theoretical and practical components spread over a total duration of eight hours. A fee is payable. Participants will be required to complete the course and at the conclusion they will receive a Certificate of Driver Attainment. This certificate can be presented to any Customer Service Centre to record the result and allow the driver to progress to P2. For further information about attending the Driver Awareness Course, please telephone 13 10 84, or >. ‘P’ plates The minimum size for the ‘P’ plate sign is shown in the diagram right and consists of a red letter ‘P’ against a white background. The sign must be displayed and clearly visible from the front and rear of the vehicle (rear only for motorcycles). The Driver’s Handbook 121
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