Learner drivers
There are various steps involved in getting your driver's licence. You will need to develop your knowledge of the road rules, your driving skills and safe driving habits. The following information should help you get started:
Information for L-platers and P-platers
Find out about how driver restrictions for novice drivers, learners and P-platers affect you.
Getting your driver's licence
Assessment items
There are a number of key skills that your assessor will be looking for.
- Look behind
- Flow
- Movement
- Path
- Manoeuvres
- Responsiveness
- Signal
- Vehicle management
Regional driving assessments
Find out where regional learner drivers can do the practical driving assessment.
How much will it cost to learn to drive?
A breakdown of the fees you will need to pay and when you will need to pay them.
Drive Safe book
The Drive Safe book is a guide to safe driving and an interpretation of the law.
- Download a complete copy or just an individual section
- Subscribe to the podcast.
Brochures and downloads for learner and novice drivers
Download brochures and booklets key to helping you pass your test.
Interactive tests to try out your skills
Have a go at a sample version of the theory test you will need to pass before you can be granted a learner's permit or try out the Hazard Perception Test simulation.
Driving skills
In this section, you can learn more about some of the skills you need to drive light and heavy vehicles.
School Drug Education and Road Aware has developed a pre-driver program called Keys for Life, to assist school staff to deliver pre-driver training to Year 10-12 students. Participating students receive free resources and a discounted rate on their Learner’s Permit.
- A one day workshop is compulsory for teachers wishing to conduct the Keys for Life program.
- Please see the SDERA website for more information.
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