How to get your Ls

Find out how to get your learner permit in Victoria.

When you get your learner permit, you can drive a car on the road with a supervising driver.

To get your learner permit, you need to pass the Learner Permit Test.

Eligibility 

To be eligible to apply for a learner permit you must:

• review the material on the Prepare for your learner permit page on the Transport Victoria website
• be 16 years of age or older
• have a residential address in Victoria
• be medically fit to drive
• not be disqualified from driving or getting a learner permit
• not be currently subject to a Fines Victoria licence suspension
• not have any outstanding relicensing requirements like a Licence Eligibility Order.

The Learner Permit Test Online

The Learner Permit Test Online is an interactive 4-6 hour online course that teaches you about the road rules in Victoria and how to develop safe driving skills. At the end of the course, you’ll be given a test of what you have learned. Once you have passed the Learner Permit Test Online, you’ll be able to apply for your learner permit.

You can enrol in the course from the age of 15 years and 11 months. However, you will only be issued with a learner permit when you're 16 years of age or older.

Take the Learner Permit Test Online

Other ways to do the learner permit test 

If you don’t have access to a computer or need an interpreter, you can also take the learner permit test in person at a VicRoads Customer Service Centre. To do this, you’ll need to make an appointment.

If you take the Learner Permit Test in person, you will need to study for the test first. Everything you need to know is in the Road to Solo Driving handbook, which is available to download on the Transport Victoria website.

See the Learner Permit Test In-Person page for more information.

Converting your overseas licence

If you are converting your overseas driver licence to a Victorian driver licence, you may need to do the Learner Permit Test. See the Convert your overseas licence page for more information.