![]() ![]() This model has since been endorsed by all Australian States and Territories. This work identified features that should be included in a best practice graduated licensing scheme. Transport for NSW recently led an Austroads project to develop a best practice model for graduated licensing. More information about using mobile phones while driving or riding. ![]() If you are caught using your phone in any way while driving or riding, you will be fined, and get 4 demerit points. You must be safely parked out of the line of traffic to use a mobile phone. This includes using hands-free or speaker mode, or to use GPS functions. Learner, P1 and P2 drivers and riders must not use any function of a mobile phone while driving or riding, or when stationary but not parked. Reminder: ALL mobile phone use is banned for novice drivers and riders The only exception for learners aged 25 and older is that you don’t need to complete 120 hours driving on your learner licence. Yes, these changes apply to you even if you’re 25 or older. I’m over 25 – do these changes apply to me? See Rider licences for information on how to get a motorcycle rider licence. These changes only apply to car learner, P1 and P2 licences. P2 licences issued after 20 November do not need to do the DQT. If you renew your P2 licence on or after 20 November 2017 and are suspended for unsafe driving you will need to do an extra 6 months on your P2 licence before applying for a full unrestricted licence. You are not subject to the extra 6 month period if your P2 licence is suspended. This applies whether you apply for your full licence before or after 20 November 2017. If you got your P2 licence before 20 November 2017, you will need to pass the Driver Qualification Test before you can apply for a full licence. Remember you need to hold your P1 licence for at least 12 months before you can apply for a P2 licence. If you renew your P1 licence you’ll still need to pass the Hazard Perception Test before you can apply for your P2 licence but only if you haven’t done one earlier. This applies whether you apply for your P2 before or after 20 November 2017. If you got your P1 licence before 20 November 2017, you will need to pass the Hazard Perception Test before you can apply for your P2 licence. If you wait more than 15 months without passing the driving test, you’ll have to do the HPT again. Remember the Hazard Perception Test (HPT) for learners does not last forever. Under 25s: You need to hold your learner licence for at least 10 months before you can sit the Hazard Perception Test.Ģ5 or over: You can take the Hazard Perception Test at any time before you book your driving test. This applies to all learner licence holders, even if you’re 25 or older. Hazard Perception Test online bookings will be available for learners to book from 20 November 2017. ![]() ![]() If you already have a learner licence, and you haven’t progressed to a P1 licence by 20 November 2017, you will need to pass the Hazard Perception test before you can book your driving test. I already have my learner, P1 or P2 licence – how will the changes affect me? You’ll need to complete an extra 6 months for every suspension received while on your P2 licence. Also remember that any time spent suspended does not count towards the 24 months you need before you can apply for your full licence. If your P2 licence is suspended for getting too many demerit points, or for a higher risk offence like speeding by 30km/h or more, you will need to spend an extra 6 months on your P2 licence. This is only for P2 licences issued from 20 November. The Driver Qualification Test is being removed, so after 20 November 2017 if you’ve had your P2 licence for at least 24 months, you can apply for your full licence without doing a test. As long as you pass the Hazard Perception Test before you were issued your P1 licence, and you’ve held your P1 licence for at least 12 months, you can apply for your P2 licence without taking a test P1 drivers will no longer have to pass the Hazard Perception Test to apply for a P2 licence. Learner drivers will have to pass the Hazard Perception Test before they can attempt the driving test Important information for learner, P1 and P2 drivers.įrom Monday, 20 November 2017, there are some changes for learner, P1 and P2 drivers: Changes to the NSW Driving Test From 20th Nov 2017Ĭhanges coming to the Graduated Licensing Scheme from 20 November 2017 ![]()
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