What cars can a learner driver drive in NSW?

If you have an L plate and a learner licence in NSW, you must abide by all of the following restrictions:

You may only drive cars (vehicles under 4.5 tonnes gross vehicle weight).
You must be supervised while driving at all times by an Australian driver with a full licence (not provisional or learner)

Can a learner driver have their own car?

The short answer is yes! You can buy a car as a learner driver. You may not be able to legally drive one on your own, but you can buy one. Our advice is to seek out a cheap used car that won’t cost you a fortune.

Are you allowed children in the car as a learner driver?

The supervising driver law rules out having children in the front of the car. Otherwise, yes, learner drivers can carry child passengers. This includes making sure that they’re wearing seatbelts, and using the correct car seats for up to the the age of 12, or shorter than 138cm (whichever comes first).

Can a learner driver register a car in NSW?

This means if you’re learning to drive or on a learner’s permit you can buy a car and have yourself registered as the owner.

Can learner drivers drive for more than 2 hours NSW?

How long can a practice drive be? When learning to drive, it’s good to practice no more than 2 hours and remember to take lots of breaks.

Can you register a car in NSW without a Licence?

You don’t need to hold a driver licence to register a vehicle in NSW. However, if you don’t have a NSW licence, you need to have a customer number with us before you can register a vehicle in your name. Once you are set up in our system, you’ll be able to register a vehicle.

Is there a grace period for car registration in NSW?

Once your registration expires, your vehicle becomes unregistered. You can still renew it within 3 months of the expiry date.

Are there any restrictions on driving outside NSW?

The conditions and restrictions that apply to learner or provisional licence holders do not change when they travel outside NSW. You might also have other licence conditions, such as wearing spectacles or contact lenses when driving. Learner and provisional P1 drivers must not drive faster than 90 km/h

What are the licence conditions for young drivers in NSW?

Special licence conditions apply for young drivers within NSW. These include speed restrictions, passenger numbers, vehicle types and laws against using mobile phones. The conditions and restrictions that apply to learner or provisional licence holders do not change when they travel outside NSW.

Can a learner driver use a mobile phone while driving?

Learner, P1 and P2 licence holders must not use a mobile phone at all while driving. This includes phones in the hands-free mode, with the loud speaker operating or sending text messages. Learner, P1 and P2 licence holders must be parked out of the line of traffic to use a mobile phone in any way.

Where can I go to get my NSW driver’s license?

NSW residents outside the Greater Sydney Area can book a test online, via phone or in person. the work stations have side screens in place between them. If you’d like more detailed information, visit Driver testing and COVID-19.

What cars can a learner driver drive in NSW? If you have an L plate and a learner licence in NSW, you must abide by all of the following restrictions: You may only drive cars (vehicles under 4.5 tonnes gross vehicle weight). You must be supervised while driving at all times by an Australian driver…