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Preparing for and booking the restricted licence test
To get a restricted licence you must:

be at least 16½ years old
have held your learner licence for at least 6 months
pass a practical driving test.
Doing the restricted licence test
Following distance: using the 2-second or 4-second rules. Road position: keeping the vehicle positioned safely while driving, including using the correct lane. The testing officer will ask you to do either a reverse parallel park or a three-point turn.
Preparing for and booking the full licence test
If you’re 25 or over, to get a full licence you must:

have held your restricted licence for at least 6 months, or 3 months if you’ve completed an advanced driving course
pass a practical driving test.
Preparing for and booking the learner licence test

Getting your learner licence is the first step towards becoming a great driver. Find out how to prepare for and book your test, to ensure nothing goes wrong on the big day.

Driving straight at higher speeds

You have less time to react when you're driving fast. This lesson gives you advice on staying safe when you're travelling at higher speeds.

Driving through complex intersections

Complex intersections require higher levels of concentration but they don't have to be scary. This lesson will explain how to safely drive through a complex intersection.

Motorway driving

Driving on a motorway can be scary if you don't know what you're doing. This lesson will teach you how to safely enter a motorway, drive straight, and exit a motorway.

Driving on multi-laned roads

Multi-laned roads can be overwhelming. This Drive lesson will teach you how to drive safely on multi-laned roads.

Check-up drives with your restricted licence holder

Using regular check-up drives to make sure your learner doesn't get into bad habits.

After the full licence test
Keep up to date with road rules. If you drink or use drugs, don’t drive
There are specific laws around alcohol and drug use while driving:

Zero alcohol is the law for all drivers under 20. One drink will put you over the limit.
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