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Learners – Learner Licence ( Yellow L’s)

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 Service NSW office or download from the Service NSW website.
• 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 Service NSW office, to save you having to wait.
• You can attempt the DKT at any Service NSW office; and if you fail you can retry the test the next day.
• When you go the Service NSW office to do the test, make sure you take the completed application form, the required identification as listed on the application form and the necessary fee to cover the cost of the DKT when you pass. For all applicable fees and please refer to the Service NSW website.

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Provisional License (P1 – Red P’s)

• Minimum Age: 17 years
• Minimum Tenure: 12 months
• Continuous license valid for: 18 months
• For all applicable fees and please refer to the Service NSW website

Conditions include…

• .00 BAC
• Have successfully completed the Hazard Perception Test (HPT) and driving test.
• 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
• For a comprehensive list of all conditions and restrictions, please refer to the Service NSW website

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Provisional License (P2 – Green P’s)

Provisional Licence (P2):

• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Minimum Tenure: 2 years (at this stage)
• Continuous license valid for: 2 years 6 months
• For all applicable fees and please refer to the Service NSW website

Conditions include…

• .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
• For a comprehensive list of all conditions and restrictions, please refer to the Service NSW website