Please note that at TOBZ Driving School we are happy to help you to get through all the stages of training from the learners all the way to a full and unristricted licence. So if you need a refresher on gears or help before a test give us a call or email us.

Learner licence information

How do I get my licence?

Before you can begin your lessons you will need to get a NSW Learners Licence.

• You must be 16 years or over
• Go to an RTA office and pick up a Road Users Handbook $10.00 or download online here for free
• At the RTA office you should also get a licence application form
• Pass a Driver Knowledge Test (DKT) and an eyesight test.
• The Driver Knowledge Test is a computer based road rules test and out of 45 questions you need to get 41 answers correct to pass.
• There will be 15 general knowledge questions (minimum 12 correct) and 30 road safety questions, including traffic sign (minimum 29 correct)
• Study the Road Users Handbook and you can try a mock test online or in your local RTA office
• When you believe you are ready to take your Driver Knowledge Test (DKT) go to an RTA office (you may need to book ahead) and take the licence application, $20.00 for the learners licence when you pass and the identification which is on the licence application
• When you pass you must do an eye test, have your photograph taken for your learners licence and you should receive your learners licence
• Make sure you get a Learner Driver Log Book before you leave the RTA office

Please note: There is a fee of $35.00 for each attempt of the Driver Knowledge Test

• Your maximum speed is 80KM/H
• There must be plates displayed back and front on the outside of the vehicle
• You must have a holder of a full licence supervising you at all times
• You must have Zero (nil) Blood Alcohol Concentration (you can not drink anything with alcohol and check with your doctor because some medication can‘t be used)
• Your learner licence is valid for 3 years
• You are not allowed to tow anything behind the vehicle
• If you are over 25 you must hold your Learners Licence for a minimum of 6 months before you can attempt the Driving Ability Road Test (DART)
• You must be 16 or over and if you have held your Learners Licence before this will count to the 12 month minimum rule
• The RTA have increased terms for supervised driving hours for learner drivers.
  Learner drivers getting their licence on or after 1 July 2007 will need to hold their learner licence for a minimum of 1 year and complete at least 120 hours of supervised driving including 20 hours of night driving then you can apply for the P1 licence
• Mobile phones, including hands free are not to be used by the learner driver
• By law seatbelts must be worn by all occupants of the vehicle and approved child restraints fitted.
• The learner driver banned from using Centennial Park for practice when in Sydney
• When your Log Book is filled out and you believe you are ready for your P1 test (red P's) a booking will be made with an RTA office for your driving test (DART)

Please note that at TOBZ Driving School we are happy to help you to get through all the stages of training from the learner to a full and unristricted licence. So if you need a refresher on gears or help before a test give us a call or email us