The minimum age to obtain your learner's permit is 16 years old. Your learner's permit is valid for 10 years from the date of issue.
You must hold your learner's permit for a minimum of 1 year before going for your P's.
You must be at least 18 years of age before you can sit your P's.
Every learner is different. Some learn by demonstration and some are visual. It's important to get accustomed to the car that you're learning to drive in, to be relaxed and to trust your driving teacher.
Everybody gets nervous and often your personality is reflected in your driving. Always make sure you take your time when driving on the road to do simple tasks.
It's important to learn to drive under all these conditions and practice performing safe driving with a supervising driver or driving instructor in the car.
The driving test can be a stressful time for most learners, regardless of age. Being a safe solo driver is your goal and the more experience you can get, the more your driving skills will improve.
All drivers under the age of 21 are required to log 120 hours of supervised driving. Learners who have obtained their Learners Permit prior to 1 November 2017 require a minimum of 10 hours night driving and recorded in your log book as part of the 120 hours. If you obtained your Learners Permit on or after 1 November 2017 you will require 20 hours of night driving, recorded in your log book and part of your total 120 hours.
These hours must be recorded in an official learner logbook before being allowed to take the driving test.
Getting to know the procedures for the VicRoads Driving Test will also help you get familiar and confident for your test day.
To book your driving lessons use our live booking calendar, or feel free to contact us on 0422 871 167 with any queries.
The Hazard Perception Test https://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/licences/your-ps/get-your-ps/hazard-perception-test is a prerequisite for the driving test and obtaining your P Plates.
You must be at least 17 years and 11 months before you can sit the Hazard Perception Test. The HPT is an observation hazard-based test, which can only be performed on a computer at a VicRoads Customer Service Centre.
It must be completed in 45 mins and you are presented with 28 different driving scenarios taken from a driver's perspective. You must score at least 54% to pass.
The hazard perception test checks that you can recognise and react to a variety of hazards and provides more information about your ability to drive safely. The HPT helps you focus and work on relevant skills to lower your risk of a crash.
Bayswater Driving School can give you the skills necessary to feel confident going into the Hazard Perception Test and to successfully pass it.
To book your driving lessons use our live booking calendar, or feel free to contact us with any queries.
It varies depending on the driver, age and experience (including log book experience). After a few lessons we can indicate how much time you may require. Some learners have a professional lesson once a month to keep their log book hours up and tighten their skills.
Console and rethink what went wrong. Today wasn't your day. Be clear about what went wrong and what mistakes were made and don't let it happen again.
How do I get my learner's licence?
You'll need your learner's licence to begin your driving lessons. Check out the VicRoads website here https://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/licences/your-ls/get-your-ls/how-to-get-your-ls for everything you need to know about obtaining your learner's licence.
What tests do I need to pass to get my P Plates?
You will need to have an eyesight test done, a Hazard Perception Test and complete and pass a practical driving assessment.
Is it better to learn to drive an automatic or a manual vehicle?
We suggest that you learn to drive using the transmission that you are most comfortable with, bearing in mind that holding a manual driver's licence will legally allow you to drive either transmission.
You will need to bring your Victorian Learner's Permit or another valid driver's licence and your logbook (if you're under 21).
How do I book in for my driving lessons?