Based on the latest medical advice, light vehicle (cars, utes and vans) drive tests and all computer-based (knowledge and hazard perception) license testing are suspended. We have done this to protect the health and well-being of our staff and customers in this unprecedented time.
We are contacting each customer individually to inform them of these changes.
When appointments become available again, we will call everyone to re-book. Fees paid for suspended appointments will be transferred to new appointments.
VicRoads is currently developing a Return to Service plan and any decision to resume licence testing, including light vehicle drive tests, will be made in conjunction with advice from Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) (External link)
Heavy vehicle and motorcycle tests
Heavy vehicle and motorcycle testing are continuing as normal to ensure we keep industry moving in this unprecedented time.
Interstate and overseas licence conversions
If you are an interstate or overseas licence holder, you can continue to drive on your licence if you have not already been unsuccessful on a drive test.
If you were in Victoria prior to 29 October 2019:
- you now have until 29 April 2021 to convert your licence to a Victorian one.
- if you already had an appointment relating to your licence conversion booked, we'll contact you to re-book when testing for overseas licence conversion commences again.
- if you had not yet made an appointment, you must book an appointment when testing for overseas licence conversion commences again.
Overseas licence holders who arrived in Victoria after 29 October 2019:
- you must book an appointment to convert your licence when testing for overseas licence conversion commences again.
What if I already have an existing appointment?
All booked appointments will be honoured, at a time when computer based and drive test appointments become available
Can I go for practice drives and driving lessons?
Yes, the Government announced easing of restrictions in relation to driving practice and driving lessons. This means that you can now undertake supervised driving practice. Supervised drivers are full licence holders which may include family members, volunteer mentors and also qualified driving instructors.
Driver Licence Approvals
Drive tests and computer-based tests
If you would experience undue hardship as a result of not having a driver licence or learner permit, you may be eligible to apply to VicRoads to undertake a:
- computer test (knowledge or hazard perception test); and/or
- drive test.
What is undue hardship?
You may be considered to experience undue hardship if any of the following apply:
- You are the main or sole provider for the family and having a current learner permit or driver licence would support your ability to maintain employment and/or financial requirements and commitments; or you’re a new job-seeker, and this would assist in your ability to enter employment
- You’re the carer for another person/family member and require a current learner permit or driver licence to accompany the family member to appointments. Note: for a learner, the family member must hold the appropriate current licence type required to be a supervising driver.
- You require a current driver licence to take your spouse or children or sibling/s to and from work or education – if no other transport options available.
- You require a current learner permit or driver licence because taking public transport or a taxi would pose a risk to you due to a medical condition making you vulnerable to contracting coronavirus (e.g. respirator conditions, asthma, cardiovascular or mobility conditions.
- You or your dependant is an affected family member in a family violence situation and having a current learner permit or driver licence would assist you to seek appropriate refuge and support.
Testing for persons critical to the coronavirus response will also be considered on a case by case basis.
How do I apply?
To submit a request for approval:
What fees do I need to pay?
There are no fees payable for the approval application. Appointment fees are applicable unless you had paid for an appointment that VicRoads suspended.
What happens after I apply?
We’ll contact you within 48 hours of receiving your application (we may request further information to support your application if required).
If we accept your application for a drive or computer test, you’ll receive a confirmation email and a phone call to book the relevant appointment.
Where will the tests be?
For metropolitan customers appointments will be held at one of the following testing centres: Deer Park, Mooroolbark, Pakenham or Werribee Drive Test Centre (where you need to attend will depend on where you live).
Rural customers unable to attend one of the above centres will be booked at a regional CSC as required.
All drive tests will be conducted in VicRoads managed vehicles and strict hygiene protocols will be applied to protect the health and wellbeing of all customers and staff.