Navigating the process of obtaining a Victorian driver’s licence involves a structured journey through several key stages:

• Learner’s Permit (Ls): Your journey begins with securing a Learner’s Permit, granting you the privilege to initiate supervised driving practice. Eligibility prerequisites include being at least 16 years old, successfully passing a comprehensive computer-based road rules test, and fulfilling additional criteria.
• Learner Permit Knowledge Test: Preparation is paramount prior to undertaking the learner permit knowledge test. Utilizing the online practice test is strongly advised as it closely simulates the actual test environment, offering valuable insights and feedback for improvement. Link to Learner Permit Test Online
• Learner Driver Education: Armed with your Learner’s Permit, you embark on the practical aspect of learning to drive under the guidance of a fully licensed driver. Enrolling in a specialized learner driver education program is highly recommended to acquire essential skills and knowledge encompassing road rules and safe driving practices.
• Practice Driving: The learner phase entails logging a specified number of supervised driving hours, encompassing both daytime and nighttime driving, to progress to subsequent stages. Link to Book Probationary Test
• Probationary (P1) Licence: Upon completing the requisite supervised driving hours and holding your Learner’s Permit for a minimum of 12 months, you become eligible to apply for a Probationary (P1) Licence. This phase marks the transition to unsupervised driving, albeit subject to specific restrictions including speed limits and alcohol consumption.
• Probationary (P2) Licence: Progression to a Probationary (P2) Licence follows after maintaining a P1 licence for at least 12 months and successfully passing a hazard perception test. This phase requires a holding period of 36 months. While fewer restrictions apply during this phase, certain limitations, such as a reduced blood alcohol limit, remain in effect.
• Full Licence: The pinnacle of your journey is reached upon holding a P2 licence for a minimum of 36 months and fulfilling all prerequisites. Obtaining a full Victorian driver’s licence signifies the culmination of your efforts and indicates your readiness to navigate the roads independently.

For overseas licence holders seeking to obtain a Victorian full licence, the process follows a methodical approach:

• Learner Permit Test: Begin by undertaking the learner permit test online. Upon completion, visit a VicRoads customer service centre with the necessary identification and proof of address to process your learner test. VicRoads will issue a customer number to you. Link to Learner Permit Test Online
• Overseas Licence Verification: Schedule an appointment for overseas licence verification. Once verified, proceed to complete the hazard test online.
• Hazard Test Completion: Upon successful completion of the hazard test, you become eligible to book your drive test. This test serves as the final step towards obtaining your Victorian full licence. Link to Hazard Test Link to Book Drive Test for Overseas Licence Holders
• By following these systematic procedures, overseas licence holders can seamlessly navigate the process of acquiring their Victorian full licence.