Learner driver licence
You can apply for a Learner Licence, in the ACT, at age 15 years and 9 months
You must successfully complete a Road Ready program either in school or through a Road Ready Centre.
You must then pass a computer based Road Rules Knowledge Test.
Learner Licence Fees
The Learner licence & Learner pack cost $47.00. The Learner licence is valid for 2 years.
Road Ready Course
The Road Ready Course can be taken at school, or at a Road Ready Centre. It costs $155 including GST), which includes 3 attempts at the Road Rules Knowledge Test – retesting, if you are unsuccessful, costs $32.50
Road Ready Course Fees
The cost of the Road Ready Course is $155, but this also includes 3 attempts at the Road Rules Knowledge Test, which are normally $32.50 each.
Practical Driving Test
The cost of the Practical Driving test in 2011 is: $86.80 This allows up to 5 minutes for the test.
Provisional driver licence
You can apply for the ACT provisional licence at age 17 years, and after you have held a learner licence for at least 6 months.
There are two ways to get a provisional licence.
1. The Competency Based Training and Assessment Scheme (CBT&A), which uses a logbook system through an Accredited Driving Instructor.
2. Take a practical driving test with an ACT Government Licence Examiner.
You are normally on a provisional licence for 3 years and must display “P” plates for this period.
Road Ready Plus Course
The Road Ready Plus course is optional for drivers who have held a provisional licence for at least 6 months. This course takes about 5 hours, but allows you to come off the P plates on completion, instead of waiting the full three years.
You must be at least 17 years of age and have held a learner licence for a minimum of 6 months before being able to obtain a provisional driver licence.
There are two methods you can use to get your provisional driver licence:
Road Ready Plus Course Fees
The Road ReadyPlus course costs $75 dollars in 2011.
Provisional Licence
The cost of a Provisional Licence is $93.10 in 2011.
Full Open Licence
A full licence is obtained after completion of all P Plate requirements
Open Licence Fee
The cost for a full Open licence is $153.00 for a 5 years licence, in 2011
Links
- www.roadready.act.gov.au
- The Knowledge Test ACT
- Road Ready Plus Course
- Australian Capital Territory, Road Transport Authority.
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