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Drivers Licence in Adelaide

Drivers Licence Overview

Unfortunately, statistics show that new drivers, particularly those aged 16 to 20 years, are up to three times more likely to be involved in a serious road crash. While road crashes account for a quarter of all deaths of people aged 15-25 in developed nations.

In 2014 road accidents could be attributed to 45% of all deaths of young people aged 17-25, young drivers represent one-quarter of all Australian road deaths, while only making up 10-15% of the licensed population. The largest cause of fatal crashes in young drivers is speeding, with 80% of fatalities being young males.

Research has also found that strengthening the driving experience and supervision of new drivers through graduated licensing schemes can lead to significant reductions in crashes both before and after obtaining a driver’s licence.

The Graduated Licensing Scheme is the process of obtaining a full driver’s licence in Adelaide

  • A gradual process that involves: at least 75 hours of supervised driving during the Learner's Permit phase

  • A two-stage Provisional Driver's Licence (P1 and P2)

  • A compulsory Hazard Perception Test to progress from a Learner’s permit to P1

  • Rewards for drivers who do the right thing, and penalties for those who don't.

Learner's Drivers Licence

  • 16 years or older

  • Pass Theory Test

  • (Bike Class pass Basic Rider Safe)

P1 Provisional

  • 17 years or older

  • If you are under the age of 25 you must hold a Learner's Permit for at least 12 months

  • If you are aged 25 or over you must hold your learner’s permit for at least 6 months

  • Complete 75 hours (including a minimum 15 hours at night) of supervised driving

  • Pass the Vehicle On Road Test (VORT) or Competency Based Training & Assessment (CBT&A) course

  • Pass Hazard Perception Test (HPT)

  • (Bike Class pass advanced Rider Safe)

P2 Provisional

  • 18 years or older

  • Hold a P1 licence for at least 12 months and remain demerit point free

Full Licence

  • 20 years or older

  • Hold a provisional Driver's licence continuously for a minimum of three years on your Provisional licence.

If you are disqualified at any stage you will automatically go back one step in the process. Learner's Driver Licence holders will have to pass the Theory Test again. P1 Driver Licence holders will have to pass their VORT or CBT course again.

Enforced time periods for the various stages may be extended and curfew conditions may also be imposed.