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Learning to drive

Driver licence - the big test [NSW]

New South Wales Government page covering the steps to get your driving licence. Hints, tips and resources links on the page include tips from RTA testing officers and rules for L and P plate drivers.

http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/geared/licence/index.html

Driver licence [ACT]

Information page about driver licensing in the Australian Capital Territory. Includes links to road rules, fees, heavy vehicle and taxi licences, renewals and learner licences. You must be at least 15 years and 9 months old to obtain your ACT Learner Licence.

http://www.rego.act.gov.au/licensing/licencelearner.htm

Driver licence [Qld]

Depending on what you want to drive, you will need a certain kind of licence. The type of licence you can apply for also depends on your age and experience. Information about Queensland car, motorbike and heavy vehicle licences is available from this page.

http://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/Licensing/Getting-a-licence.aspx

Driver licence [SA]

Find information about driving in South Australia, including learning to drive; progressing from L-plates to P-plates through the graduated licensing scheme; and road safety.

http://www.sa.gov.au/subject/Transport,+travel+and+motoring/Motoring/New+and+young+drivers/Driving+in+South+Australia/Getting+a+driver's+licence

Driver licence [Tas]

Access Tasmanian Government information and guidelines on different types of licences, how to get a licence, what to do if you have lost your licence, any information you may need to provide when applying for a licence and any fees that may occur.

http://www.transport.tas.gov.au/licence_information

Driver licence [Vic]

In order to drive in Victoria, you need a valid permit or licence. Links on the page include learner permits; probationary licence information; motorcycle, heavy vehicle and boat licences; renewal, replacement and updating information; interstate and international driver information; fees; forms; handbooks; and medical conditions.

http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/Home/Licences/

Driver licence [WA]

Find out which steps you need to take to get your first Western Australian driver's licence; or to upgrade to a higher driver licence class. You can also find out how to obtain a bus driver's licence or a taxi driver's licence.

http://www.transport.wa.gov.au/licensing/20389.asp

Driver training and licensing [NT]

Northern Territory government page covering the steps to get your driving licence. Hints, tips and resources links on the page include information for instructors, L and P plate drivers.

http://www.nt.gov.au/transport/mvr/dtal/index.shtml

Road rules [Qld]

Queensland Road Rules page providing links to legislation, regulations, changes to road rules, road rules refresher advice, bicycle rules, heavy vehicle rules, traffic signs and wheeled recreational devices.

http://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/Safety/Queensland-Road-Rules.aspx

Road rules [SA]

South Australian Government page about road rules, road safety, laws and campaigns. Includes links to information about seat belt and car restraint laws, Australian road rules, police road safety tips and road crash facts.

http://www.sa.gov.au/subject/Transport,+travel+and+motoring/Road+safety

Road rules [Tas]

The Tasmanian Road Rules booklet has information on road rules, road safety, getting a licence, registering a vehicle and car driver knowledge test questions.

http://www.transport.tas.gov.au/licence_information/tasmanian_road_rules

Road rules [Vic]

VicRoads page about road rules in Victoria. Includes links to Acts and Regulations administered by VicRoads, penalties, driver responsibilities and information for learner drivers.

http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/Home/SafetyAndRules/RoadRules/

Road rules [WA]

Information page about road rules in Western Australia. Includes link to download the Drive Safe book, which provides all drivers with a good overview of the key road rules and the penalties.

http://www.transport.wa.gov.au/licensing/20425.asp

Road rules and regulations [NSW]

New South Wales Roads and Traffic Authority page about rules and regulations associated with roads. Includes links to mobility parking schemes, heavy vehicle driving hours regulations, penalties, demerit point scheme, road users handbook and traffic legislation.

http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/rulesregulations/index.html

Road rules handbook [ACT]

Access an online version of the Australian Capital Territory road rules handbook, chapter by chapter. Page includes links to ACT motorcycle riders handbook, ACT 'L' and 'P' driver licensing requirements, and the Road Ready website where you can test your knowledge of ACT road rules.

http://www.tams.act.gov.au/move/driver_licence/Road_Rules_Handbook

Road users handbook [NT]

The Northern Territory Road Users’ Handbook is a comprehensive guide for the new driver, with important information in relation to obtaining a driver licence, the rules of the road, and basic driving skills. The handbook also explains the Australian Road Rules which are used in each State and Territory of Australia.

http://www.roadsafety.nt.gov.au/transport/mvr/licensing/publications/handbook/index.shtml

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