Learner drivers
There are various steps involved in getting a Western Australian (WA) driver's licence. You will need to develop your knowledge of the road rules, your driving skills and safe driving habits.
Introduction to getting a licence |
Find out about Western Australia's driver training and licensing system, including information on vehicle classes and eligibility requirements to learn to drive or hold/upgrade a licence for each class. Go to Introduction to getting a licence or select from the following:
Licence to ride a moped or motorcycle |
Find out about the different motorcycle classes in Western Australia and the steps required to obtain a licence to ride each one. Information on the review of the motorcycle rider training and licensing system is also provided here. Go to Licence to ride a moped or motorcycle or select from the following:
- Learner Approved Motorcycle Scheme (LAMS)
- About the motorcycle classes
- Licence to ride a moped (R-N class)
- Licence to ride a LAMS approved motorcycle
- Licence to ride a motorcycle >660cc or 150kW/t
- Review of motorcycle rider training & licensing system
Licence to drive a car |
Find out what steps you need to take to get a licence to drive a car (C Class vehicle) in Western Australia. Go to Licence to drive a car or select from the following:
- Getting started
- Step 1: Learner's permit
- Step 2: Learn to drive
- Step 3: Practical driving assessment
- Step 4: Gain experience
- Step 5: Hazard perception test
- Step 6: Provisional licence
Licence to drive a heavy vehicle |
If you want to drive a vehicle that has a gross vehicle mass over 4.5 tonnes, or a vehicle that seats more than 12 adults, you must hold a driver's licence that authorises you to drive a heavy vehicle. Find out how to get a licence in Western Australia. Go to Licence to drive a heavy vehicle or select from the following:
- About heavy vehicle classes
- Licence to drive LR (light rigid) class vehicles
- Licence to drive MR (medium rigid) class vehicles
- Licence to drive HR (heavy rigid) class vehicles
- Licence to drive HC (heavy-combination) class vehicles
- Licence to drive MC (multi-combination) class vehicles
- Multi-combination (MC) training providers & assessors
Learner activities and resources |
There is a variety of resources available to help you during the six steps of obtaining your driver’s licence, including online quizzes and a simulator of the hazard perception test. Go to Learner activities and resources
Driving instructors & teachers |
Find out how to obtain, maintain and renew a driving instructor's licence in Western Australia. Also provided here is guidance on developing community based driver training, and resources for anyone teaching someone how to drive. Go to Driving instructors & teachers or select from the following:
