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Learners – Learner Licence ( Yellow Ls)

You must obtain a NSW Learner License before you can learn to drive.

• To obtain a Learner License you need to pass a Driver Knowledge Test (DKT) and an eyesight test.
• The DKT is a computer based road rules knowledge test. You have to answer 45 questions in 3 sections. Section 1 has 15 questions – allowed 3 wrong. Sections 2 and 3 have 30 question – allowed 1 wrong.
• Before doing the DKT, pick up a Road Users Handbook and an application form from any RMS office or download from RMS website.. http://www.rms.nsw.gov.au/licensing/downloads/gettitestsdrivieduca_dl1.html our links page.
• Make sure you study the Road Users handbook and have a go on the practice test to make sure you are ready.
• It is advisable (though not necessary), to book in for the DKT at your local RMS office, to save you having to wait.
• You can attempt the DKT at any RMS office; and if you fail you can retry the test the next day.
• When you go the RMS office to do the test, make sure you take the completed application form, the required identification (listed on the application form), and $22.00 to cover the cost of the leaners license when you pass the DKT. (The DKT will cost $41.00 for each attempt).
• The RMS Hand Book with cost $12.00.

Practice Driver Knowledge test. GO TO TEST

Provisional License (P1 – Red P’s)

• Minimum Age: 17 years
• Minimum Tenure: 12 months
• Continuous license valid for: 18 months
• Cost: $51.00

Conditions…

• .00 BAC
• Maximum speed allowable: 90 km/h
• Restricted towing
• 4 demerit points for 18 months (any speeding fines will incur 3 mths suspension)
• Auto restriction (where applicable)
• Must not supervise a learner
• No upgrade to a higher license
• Auto restriction (where applicable)
• No mobile or hands-free allowed

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Provisional License (P2 – Green P’s)

Pass a hazard perception test (HPT) ($41.00 for each attempt) on the computer.

Provisional Licence (P2):

• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Minimum Tenure: 2 years (at this stage)
• Continuous license valid for: 2 years 6 months
• Cost: $82.00

Conditions…

• .00 BAC
• Maximum speed allowable: 100 km/h
• P plates to be displayed (green P) outside the vehicle
• No towing restrictions
• 7 demerit points for 2 years 6 months
• No towing restrictions
• Must not supervise a learner
• Upgrade to a higher license is allowed

Progression to a ‘full’ licence: Pass a Driver Qualification Test (DQT) which is a combination of an advanced hazard perception test, a further test of road rules and knowledge of safe driving practices.