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DRIVING PLUS

Learning to drive in NEW SOUTH WALES

Theory Test  

Minimum age L-Test     16 years
Documents to take when sitting for test Birth Certificate or Passport,  Proof of Address (Bank Statement), Proof of Signature/Document
Road code book Cost $ 10  available at RTA offices or online 
Waiting period if fail Next  day
Theory test Touch screen, 45 multiple choice questions, Cost $ 33 –
Learner's license 3-year learner’s-permit $ 17.00, includes Learner's Logbook

Driving Test
Minimum age   17 years
Practical Test* $ 41 to book test. Must be paid in advance.
Cost of license $ 40 (1  1/2 years)
Eyesight test Undertaken to pass theory test
Automatic restriction See below

Above costs do not include the hire of vehicle, which must be supplied by the applicant

New South Wales has a graduated licensing system. Practical test can only be taken after 50 hours driving practice is documented with a professional instructor, friend or family member (conditions apply):

After passing the test: 

1.  Red P-Plates must be displayed. You are restricted to 90 km/h Speed Limit for 1 year. If test is undertaken in automatic vehicle, your license is restricted to automatic vehicles. May be upgraded, if another test is undertaken in manual vehicle.  

2.  Green P-Plates must be displayed. You are restricted to 100 km/h for a further 2 years. Restriction to automatic vehicle no longer applies on green P-plates.  

Any other information - Road Traffic Authority - Ph. 13 22 13

Please note: We aim to only publish up-to-date information. We cannot, however, take any responsibility for changes or inaccuracies. If you know of any changes to above costs or regulation, please let us know.  

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