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Preparing for the P Plate test
Find out how your learner can get ready for their tests and gain their Ps.
In this topic
Getting ready for their tests
Preparing your learner for their hazard perception test
Preparing for their driving test
Is your learner ready for solo driving?
Incomplete or incorrect trips
Licence exemptions
Booking the test.
Getting ready for their tests
The best way for your learner to get ready for their hazard perception and driving tests is to know what’s coming and be prepared.
Make sure they’ve done a minimum of 120 hours driving, with at least 20 hours at night and in a wide range of conditions.
It’s much easier to pass the tests if your learner is comfortable with driving in all types of traffic and driving situations.
The best way your learner can develop their hazard perception skills and prepare for their Hazard Perception Test is by getting lots of on-road driving experience.
Preparing for their hazard perception test
Your learner needs to do a hazard perception test before they can complete their driving test to make sure they know how to see, think about and respond to hazards safely.
The hazard perception test will assess whether your learner has achieved the minimum competency in hazard perception to proceed to the next stage of their licence.
Preparing for their test
Your learner can check if they’re ready for their driving test by reviewing their driving progress with you and that they’ve met the requirements to apply for their Ps.
You and your learner should agree they can drive safely and consistently in all conditions and situations without support.
Talk with each other about any areas of driving or tasks they may need to practise more.
Your learner should only go for their Ps if you both agree they’re ready.
Is your learner ready for driving solo?
They can ask themselves these questions:
- Have I developed safe driving behaviours?
- Can I identify and respond to hazards safely?
- Can I drive safely on a wide range of roads including local, multi-lane and rural roads?
- Am I comfortable driving in traffic and complex situations?
- Am I able to correctly apply the road rules?
- Am I aware of, and can I manage possible distractions, such as music and passengers?
- Am I comfortable driving in different weather conditions?
- Can I use all the car’s controls smoothly and effectively?
Incomplete or abnormal trips
A log entry in the learner log book or recorded trip in the myLearners app may not be accepted if VicRoads is not satisfied that it is valid or complete.
It is an offence under the Road Safety Act 1986 to obtain, or attempt to obtain, a driver licence through a false statement, misrepresentation or other dishonest means.
Licence exemptions
In limited circumstances, VicRoads may exempt a learner driver from the requirement to complete at least 120 hours of supervised driving experience.
An application form to VicRoads proving undue hardship must be completed.
Booking the test
Your learner can book their tests once you both agree they're ready and have met all the requirements.