Meet the Age Requirement
You may enrol in the online course from 15 years and 11 months, but you must be at least 16 years old before a learner permit can be issued.
Victorian Learner Driver Resource
Learner Permit Guide Victoria
A practical guide to getting your Victorian learner permit, completing the Learner Permit Test and preparing for your first professional driving lesson.
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Clear step-by-step guidance
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Beginner-friendly information
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Professional lesson support
Your Journey Starts Here
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Ready to Get Your Ls?
Learn the road rules, complete the required learner permit assessment and start building safe driving experience.
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Minimum Permit Age
You must be at least 16 years old to be issued a Victorian learner permit.
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Online Course Hours
The online course and assessment generally take approximately four to six hours.
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Supervised Hours
Learners under 21 generally need at least 120 logged hours, including night driving.
Understanding Your Learner Permit
What Is a Victorian Learner Permit?
A learner permit allows you to learn to drive a car on Victorian roads while being supervised by an eligible supervising driver. It is the first formal stage of Victoria’s graduated licensing system.
Your learner period is not only about completing hours. It is an opportunity to develop safe observation, vehicle control, decision-making and hazard-awareness skills before driving independently.
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With Your Learner Permit
You Can Begin Building Real Driving Experience
- Learn to drive with an eligible supervising driver.
- Take professional lessons with a qualified driving instructor.
- Record supervised driving experience where applicable.
- Develop safe skills in different road and traffic conditions.
- Prepare for the Hazard Perception Test and VicRoads Drive Test.
Before You Apply
Check Your Learner Permit Eligibility
Before beginning your application, check the current VicRoads eligibility, identity and medical requirements that apply to you.
Provide Evidence of Identity
You will need acceptable original identity documents. Check VicRoads requirements before attending a Customer Service Centre.
Complete an Eyesight Test
An eyesight check is part of the learner permit application process. Bring any glasses or contact lenses you normally use.
Disclose Relevant Conditions
You may need to provide information about medical conditions, disabilities, medications or eyesight issues that could affect safe driving.
Step-by-Step Process
How to Get Your Learner Permit in Victoria
The process may differ depending on whether you complete the assessment online or attend an eligible in-person appointment.
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Prepare
Create or Access Your myVicRoads Account
Use your myVicRoads account to enrol in the online Learner Permit Test course and manage the relevant application steps.
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Learn
Complete the Online Course
Work through the road safety and Victorian road-rule modules. The online course usually takes approximately four to six hours and can be completed progressively.
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Assessment
Pass the Learner Permit Test
Complete the final assessment after studying the course material. Your first online attempt is currently offered free by VicRoads.
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Application
Complete Your Permit Application
Complete the learner permit application process and organise the original documents required to prove your identity.
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Verification
Attend VicRoads When Required
Attend a VicRoads Customer Service Centre to have your identity documents checked, complete the eyesight assessment and finish the permit-issuing process.
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Start Driving
Book Your First Professional Lesson
Once your learner permit has been issued, begin structured driving lessons and supervised practice with safe habits from the start.
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Preparing for the Assessment
What You Need to Learn
The Learner Permit Test is designed to help you understand Victoria’s road rules and develop the basic knowledge needed to begin driving safely.
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Road signs, signals and line markings
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Giving way and intersection rules
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Speed limits and safe speed selection
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Parking and stopping rules
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Sharing the road with vulnerable road users
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Fatigue, alcohol, drugs and driver distraction
Appointment Preparation
What to Organise Before Visiting VicRoads
Requirements can vary according to your circumstances. Confirm the latest evidence-of-identity requirements before attending.
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Original Identity Documents
Bring the required original documents rather than ordinary photocopies.
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Completed Application Information
Ensure the personal information in your application is accurate and matches your identity documents.
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Glasses or Contact Lenses
Take any corrective lenses you normally use because you will need to complete an eyesight assessment.
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Relevant Medical Information
Bring any medical reports requested by VicRoads in relation to a health condition or disability.
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Payment Method
Permit, appointment or assessment fees may apply depending on the service and your circumstances.
After Receiving Your Permit
What Happens After You Get Your Ls?
Your next goal is to gain varied, high-quality supervised driving experience and become ready to drive safely without assistance.
Display L Plates
Correctly display learner plates whenever you drive as a learner, following the applicable visibility and placement requirements.
Drive With an Eligible Supervisor
You must be accompanied by a supervising driver who meets the relevant Victorian requirements.
Record Your Driving
Where the logbook requirement applies, correctly record your supervised driving through an accepted logbook method.
Practise in Varied Conditions
Gain experience in quiet streets, traffic, rain, darkness, different speed zones and unfamiliar environments.
Take Structured Lessons
Professional lessons can help you develop correct habits and give your supervising driver a clear practice plan.
Prepare for Your Ps
When eligible, complete your Hazard Perception Test and prepare for the practical VicRoads Drive Test.
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supervised hours
20
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Learners Under 21
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Build Experience, Not Just Logbook Hours
Learners under 21 generally need to complete and record at least 120 hours of supervised driving, including at least 20 hours at night, before they can progress to the practical licence stage.
The purpose is to develop experience across varied road, traffic, weather and lighting conditions—not simply to reach a number.
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Quiet local streets
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Main roads and traffic
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Night and low-light driving
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Wet-weather conditions
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Higher-speed roads
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Parking and manoeuvres
Your First Driving Lesson
No Previous Driving Experience Is Required
Your first lesson can begin with basic vehicle controls in a quiet, low-pressure environment. The lesson pace is adjusted to your confidence, experience and individual learning needs.
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Patient, step-by-step instruction
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Automatic dual-control training vehicle
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Support for nervous and anxious beginners
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Clear feedback after each lesson
First-Lesson Checklist
What Should You Bring?
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Your learner permit
Carry your valid permit whenever you drive.
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Glasses or contact lenses
Bring them when required for driving.
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Comfortable, secure footwear
Wear shoes that allow safe pedal control.
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Your learning questions
Tell your instructor about any concerns or goals.
Build Correct Habits Early
Common Beginner Driving Mistakes
Early professional guidance can help prevent uncertain or unsafe behaviours from becoming long-term habits.
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Looking Too Close Ahead
Looking only at the road immediately in front of the car can make steering and planning less stable.
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Missing Mirror Checks
Mirrors need to be checked regularly and before changing speed, direction or road position.
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Harsh Pedal Control
Sudden acceleration and braking can affect comfort, control and the safety margin around the vehicle.
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Late Decision-Making
Recognising intersections, hazards and speed changes early gives you more time to respond safely.
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Incorrect Road Position
New learners may drive too close to parked vehicles, kerbs, lane lines or the centre of the road.
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Forgetting Blind Spots
Head checks are essential before moving away, merging and changing lanes where another road user may be hidden.
Advice Driving School
About Advice Driving School
Start Learning With Professional Support
Advice Driving School provides structured automatic driving lessons for beginners, nervous drivers, overseas licence holders and learners preparing for their VicRoads Drive Test.
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Experienced driving instructor since 2018
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Patient and supportive lesson approach
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Modern automatic dual-control vehicle
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Support for complete beginners
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VicRoads test preparation and mock tests
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Lessons across Melbourne’s northern suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Victorian Learner Permit FAQs
Helpful answers for new learner drivers and their supervising families.
What is the minimum age for a learner permit in Victoria? +
You must be at least 16 years old to be issued a Victorian car learner permit. You may enrol in the online course shortly before turning 16, subject to the current VicRoads rules.
Can I complete the Learner Permit Test online? +
Yes. VicRoads provides an online course and assessment through myVicRoads. The course generally takes approximately four to six hours and can be completed over multiple sessions.
Is the online Learner Permit Test free? +
The first online attempt is currently free. Fees may apply for further attempts, in-person testing, appointments and the permit itself. Check the current VicRoads fee schedule before applying.
Do I need any driving experience before my first lesson? +
No. Advice Driving School teaches complete beginners. Your first lesson can start with vehicle controls, seating position, mirrors, steering and basic movement in a suitable quiet area.
Do learners under 21 need 120 driving hours? +
Learners under 21 generally need at least 120 hours of supervised driving, including at least 20 hours at night, and must satisfy the applicable minimum learner-period requirements before taking the Drive Test.
Do professional lesson hours count in my logbook? +
Driving completed with an eligible professional instructor may be recorded as supervised driving where the relevant logbook rules apply. Ensure every entry is completed correctly.
What type of vehicle does Advice Driving School provide? +
Advice Driving School provides automatic driving lessons in an insured training vehicle equipped with dual controls.
Can nervous learners take driving lessons? +
Yes. Lessons can be paced gradually for nervous or anxious learners, beginning in a quiet environment and progressing as confidence and control improve.
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Start Building Safe Driving Skills From Day One
Book an automatic driving lesson with Advice Driving School.