You are only allowed to drive the class of vehicle stated on the learner's permit under the following conditions: Important driving rules you must know and follow.

Qualified supervising driver/ motor driving instructor next to you?.

Start practising on quiet streets and gradually work up to busier roads and higher speeds when your supervisor says you're ready.īefore you start the car, do this mental checklist: The more time you have to decide, and the more you practice, the more your driving will improve.ĭriving defensively helps you anticipate trouble before it happens, so check out the competency-based training program in The Driving Companion. But start slowly and gain experience gradually before trying new skills.ĭrivers must watch what's happening around them and make lots of decisions. So, get as much supervised driving practice as possible. Always check that they have a licence for the driver training you need.Ī driver's priority is to get there safely. A list of motor driving instructors is available in the Yellow Pages under 'Driving Schools'. They're trained, assessed and accredited, plus they're regularly re-assessed. Professional driving instructors (someone who charges you a fee) must have a driving instructor licence. It's an offence for a Qualified Supervising Driver to have a blood alcohol reading of 0.05 or more (or cannabis, speed or ecstasy) in their blood or saliva. * A person who has previously been subject to a Good Behaviour Condition within the past two years can act as a Qualified Supervising Driver if they held a full licence during that time, as long as they are not currently subject to that condition.Ī person who holds a foreign licence can be your qualified supervising driver, provided that they meet the above conditions, their licence is issued by a country recognised by South Australia and their licence is written in English or has an English translation. This also applies to parking practice (even in car parks).

Seated right next you at all times while you're driving.

No licence holders subject to good behaviour conditions*.

Not suspended from driving in the past two years.

No driving disqualifications in the past two years.Current full licence holder for the vehicle class being driven for the past two years.(learner's permit, provisional or probationary licence does not count).Qualified Supervising Drivers can be anyone like a parent, friend or relative, but they must meet these legal requirements: They also have to verify your driving hours in your log book in The Driving Companion, and may also be asked to confirm their supervision of your driving. Car keys, L-plates on, learner's permit, and log book.Ĭhoosing your Qualified Supervising Driver is important as they'll supervise, instruct and teach you the skills and process needed - checking the vehicle, car control, observing, planning and defensive driving. Try a new condition at a time, and take time to get used it.ĭevelop a system for each driving lesson. Start practising on quiet streets and, as you get better, try harder conditions but, only when you're comfortable controlling your car. Watch the video to learn how other learner drivers get their driving hours up. You'll need to complete at least 75 hours of supervised driving, including a minimum of 15 hours at night. Types of roads - highways, gravel roads.

Traffic conditions - light, medium and heavy.Light conditions - day, night, dawn, dusk.You'll need driving experience in a variety of different conditions. You'll need to complete at least 75 hours of supervised driving including a minimum 15 hours at night. The smart way? Getting heaps of practice with friends or family (who meet the requirements for a Qualified Supervising Driver) is a common approach. It's all in there - compulsory driving hours, choosing a qualified supervising driver or a motor driving instructor, how to get your P1 licence. With your L's you'll get a book called The Driving Companion. Don't, and you'll get a fine, demerit points or lose your permit (be disqualified). Got your L's? You can start learning to drive, but under special L-rules and conditions.

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