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DRIVING PLUS

Learning to drive in SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Theory Test  L

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 $ 5 available at Transport SA offices and some larger Newsagents. 
Theory test Multiple-choice questions  -  Costs $ 25.00.       No waiting period after failed test! 
Learner's license 2-year learner’s-permit $ 39.00, logbook supplied

 

Driving Test    P
Minimum age   16 1/2 years,
Practical Test - see below* Hire private instructor, costs around $ 60
Cost of license $ 39 per year, issued according to age
Eyesight test No, but you must declare, if  you wear spectacles or contact lenses
Automatic restriction No. Test can be taken in automatic, license still valid for driving manual vehicle

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

South Australia’s driver's license examination process has been conducted by the private sector since 1993.  

*Learners have 2 choices to undertake the driving assessment (Test). We recommend you take at least some lessons with a driving instructor first, to be sure you are ready for the test.

1. Choose and book a testing officer through a driving school. It must not be the same person, who gave driving lessons. There are various specified starting points.  

2. Undertake log book training. After working through the required tasks (log book) your instructor will conduct a driving assessment. The Government must be notified in advance. They may choose to have an auditing officer accompany the test. If satisfied, he or she issues the documentation to obtain your probationary driver's license. This assessment is usually conducted from the student's home address, but another specified place may be chosen.

A minimum of 50 hours of supervised driving is required (by either method), before undertaking a driving assessment. Hours driven must be written into a record book. Some country driving, high speed and night time driving practice must be included.  

Further information   -   Transport SA    -   PH. 13 10 84

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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