Learner drivers
There are various steps involved in getting a Western Australian driver's licence. You will need to develop your knowledge of the road rules, your driving skills and safe driving habits.
Driving instructors and teachers |
Here you will find a handbook for driving instructor's in Western Australia, including how to obtain, renew, upgrade or transfer a licence. There are also many useful resources for anyone teaching someone to drive, including online tools, a guide for community based driver training, and driver competency standards. Go to Driving instructors and teachers or select from the following:
- Community based driver training
- Driver competency standards
- Driving instructor's licence
- Resources for teaching someone how to drive.
Introduction to getting a licence |
Western Australia has a graduated driver training and licensing system. This means that new drivers must complete a number of assessments and gain experience in different driving conditions before being granted a provisional driver's licence. A graduated system also applies to drivers wishing to upgrade their licence. Go to Introduction to getting a licence or select from the following:
- Driver licences and vehicle classes (including vehicles you can drive)
- Graduated demerit points (for Novice Drivers)
- Graduated driver training and licensing system
- How much does it cost to learn to drive?
Learner activities and resources |
Provides access to our online interactive activities for learner drivers in Western Australia, including the road rules theory test quiz and Hazard Perception Test simulator. We have also provided links to online interactive activities, games and resources offered by our partner agencies. Go to Learner activities and resources.
Licence to drive a car |
There are 6 steps to getting a licence to drive a car in Western Australia. These steps help you acquire the good driving habits that are essential for road safety. Go to Licence to drive a car or select from the following:
- Step 1: Learner's permit
- Step 2: Learn to drive
- Step 3: Practical Driving Assessment
- Step 4: Log six months of driving experience
- Step 5: Hazard Perception Test
- Step 6: Provisional plates (Ps).
Licence to drive a heavy vehicle |
If you want to drive a vehicle that has a gross vehicle mass (GVM) over 4.5 tonnes, or a vehicle equipped to seat more than 12 adults (including the driver), you must hold a licence that authorises you to drive a heavy vehicle. Find out when you are eligible to learn to drive a heavy vehicle and the steps required to obtain a licence to drive a heavy vehicle class. Go to Licence to drive a heavy vehicle or select from the following:
- About the heavy vehicle classes
- Licence to drive LR (light rigid) vehicles
- Licence to drive MR (medium rigid) vehicles
- Licence to drive HR (heavy rigid) vehicles
- Licence to drive HC (heavy combination) vehicles
- Licence to drive MC (multi-combination) vehicles
- MC (multi-combination) training providers and assessors.
Licence to ride a moped or motorcycle |
There are three motorcycle classes in Western Australia. Find out when you can start learning to ride a moped or motorcycle and what steps are required to obtain a driver's licence that authorises you to ride each vehicle class. Go to Licence to ride a moped or motorcycle or select from the following:
- About the motorcycle classes
- Licence to ride a moped (R-N class)
- Licence to ride a motorcycle - up to 250cc engine capacity (R-E class)
- Licence to ride a motorcycle - above 250cc (R class)
- Review of the motorcycle rider training and licensing system.
Proof of identity |
Proof of Identity is the first requirement that you must meet to obtain a driver's licence. All documents presented for proof of identity must be in English or include a translation from an accredited translator.
There are four (4) types of proof of identity documents: primary and secondary. You must provide:
- Compulsory category A – Establishment of an persons identity.
- Category B – Link between identity and the person.
- Category C – Evidence of the identity operating in the community.
- Category D – Evidence of residential address.
If you have changed your name you will need to provide documentation relating to your name change e.g. divorce papers, marriage certificate, change of name certificate, deed poll papers or licence to change name documentation.
