New laws for new drivers: Victoria is introducing a new graduated licensing system to help young drivers be safer drivers. The changes are being implemented in three stages over eighteen months, January 2007, July 2007, and July 2008. For more information on the new system visit www.gls.arrivealive.vic.gov.au
From 1 July 2008 new probationary licence requirements and a new drive test will be introduced as part of Victoria's Graduated Licensing System (GLS). Read more about the new test.
The Learner Kit, which includes the Guide for Learners with a learner log book and the Guide for Supervising Drivers is available free of charge to all learner drivers who obtain a learner permit for the first time from 1 July 2007. These guides outline the roles and responsibilities for both the supervising driver and the learner driver.
View the Learner Kit
To apply for your licence in Victoria you must be at least 18 years of age and have held your learner permit for a minimum period of time.
There are three steps involved in passing your licence test. You must pass:
- an eyesight test
- a hazard perception test
- a driving test
If you are under the age of 21 and obtained your learner permit on or after 1 July 2007 you must complete a minimum of 120 hours of supervised learner driving experience (including at least 10 hours at night) before they can take their licence test.
If you pass your test, you will be issued with a
Probationary drivers licence which is valid for three years. During this time you will have certain restrictions imposed on you.
Once you have held your probationary licence for the appropriate amount of time, you will progress to a full licence without the need to do any further tests.
For useful information on getting your first car or motorbike go to the Cars and Motorbikes section of the Youth Central website.