FAQ's

➮ I just got my Learner Permit. When can I sit for my driving test?

There are different requirements you must meet before applying for a probationary licence, depending on your age and when you obtained your learner permit.

•If you are under the age of 21, you must have held your learner permit for at least twelve months before applying for a licence and completed a minimum of 120 hours (including at least 10 hours at night) of driving with an experienced driver. You must have recorded these hours in an official Learner Log Book signed by you and your supervising experienced driver.

•If you are 21 years of age or over, or obtained your learner permit before 1 July 2007, you will not be required to complete the 120 hours of supervised driving or submit an official Learner Log Book.

•If you are over 21 but under 25, you must have held your learner permit for at least six months before applying for a licence.

•If you are 25 years of age or over you must have held your learner permit for at least three months before applying for a licence.

At any age, it is important that you get as much driving experience as possible, 120 hours at least, so that you become a safer driver, before you apply for your probationary licence.

➮ How many lessons will I need to pass my driving test?

Because everyone learns at their own pace, the number of lessons depends on each individual. It all depends on your level of driving skill and confidence. The key to passing is lots of practice to gain confidence as well as having the appropriate knowledge of the road rules, skills and attitude to pass the test and to be a safer driver.

➮ Can I drive in Victoria with my international licence?

Because everyone learns at their own pace, the number of lessons depends on each individual. It allThe requirement to change your overseas driver licence to a Victorian driver licence depends on whether your stay in Victoria is temporary or permanent.

If you are in Victoria on a temporary visa, you can drive on your overseas driver licence for as long as it is current providing it is in English or accompanied by an English translation or International Driving Permit. There is no requirement to get a Victorian driver licence.

If you have entered Victoria on a permanent visa, you may drive on your overseas driver licence for:

•six months from the date you first entered Australia if the permanent visa was issued before you entered Australia; or,

•six months from the date when the permanent visa was issued to you if the permanent visa was issued to you whilst in Australia.

If you want to continue driving in Victoria after this time you must change your overseas licence to a Victorian driver licence.