Your PS in Hopetoun
The probationary Driver's license will be issued for all of those who are starting to drive in the area of Victoria, and for those who have lost their license due to different causes. There will be several requirements in order to achieve a probationary license, and it is under the drivers own responsibility to understand and comply with these minimum requirements.
All drivers must be 18 years old (or older) and legally reside in the area of Victoria in order to get a Probationary driver's license. Also, before applying for the Probationary license, it is very important that the driver helds a learners license for a certain amount of time (Please bear in mind that if during this period, the driver has been suspended or its license has been cancelled, the prior time will be stopped and restarted):
It is very important that the driver helds a learners license for a certain amount of time before applying for the Probationary license:
- For drivers is under 21 years old - the learners permit must be held for at least 12 months.
- For drivers between 21 and 25 years old - the learners permit must be held for at least 6 months.
- For drivers of 25 years old (or older than 25) - the learners permit must be held for at least 3 months.
Please bear in mind that if during this period, the driver has been suspended or its license has been cancelled, the prior time will be stopped and restarted.
After you check if you comply with all the minimum requirements for the license, proceed to book an appointment and study for the relevant tests.
There will be several requirements in order to achieve a probationary license, and it is under the drivers own responsibility to understand and comply with these minimum requirements. This license will be issued for all of those who are starting to drive in the area of Victoria, and for those who have lost their license due to different causes.
Hazard perception test
- This test will be taken for all drivers who want to get a probationary license. To be able to pass this step, the drivers must be minimum 17 and 11 years old at the time to take the test.
- If this test is not successfully passed at the first attempt, the driver will have the chance to try one more time on the same day.
- To help you be prepared, the official VicRoads website gives every driver the chance to practise this test online.
- The test will be valid for 12 months, and the results will be given on the same day.
Driving test
- Before attempting the Driving test it will be necessary to pass the Hazard perception test.
- Please note that the VicRoads does not provide any vehicle for this test and is the driver's own responsibility to bring their own vehicle.
- Among all the necessary documentation, it is necessary that the driver provides the learners license, the learners log book (if necessary), and the applicable hazard perception test approved.
- If the test is successfully passed, the probationary license will be issued and received on the same day.
Special medical condition
- In the case the driver suffers any special medical condition, illness or disability, it will be necessary to pass a medical exam and bring a medical report before taking the tests.
Duration of the PS license
The duration of this license will depend on the driver’s age. Observing this, the Probationary license will have different periods of expiration.
- For drivers under 21 years old, the license will be valid for 4 years (12 months at the P1 level and 3 years at the P2).
- For drivers of 21 years old (or older), the licenses will be valid for 3 years (at a P2 level).
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