TomasMykal Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Hi there I have never owned a driving licence. I dont have any charges/convictions regarding driving and was wondering could I learn to drive here and get a licence? I am British and on a working holiday visa. Thanks guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifi69 Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Which state are you in? different states, different rules.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomasMykal Posted December 23, 2013 Author Share Posted December 23, 2013 Im in Sydney.... Interesting its different state to state Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifi69 Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Sorry cant help with NSW....but yes different state to state.. NT apparently easiest state to pass in.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blossom Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Of course you can. Same costs and rules will apply as if you are an Aussie. What you will want to check though is IF you can transfer it to a uk one when you go back as Aussie ones count as provisional for the first two years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomasMykal Posted December 24, 2013 Author Share Posted December 24, 2013 Thanks mate, Mmm so ill need to be in oz for another two years for it to become a full licence..? What happens to it when my visa finishes in September ..? If I can't take it home or hv it transferred at least ill be able to do a road trip before I leave Does anyone know what I should do now, how do I get the ball rolling..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celt Down Under Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 Go to, or phone your nearest Road Traffic Authority office, if that is what they are called in NSW and have a chat with them, then apply for a Leaners Permit. You will have to know the road rules etc as I think that they may give you a test on the rules before issuing the licence. Once you have your Learners Permit, you can make arrangements with a Driving Instructor to take lessons, and when he thinks, or maybe you think, that you are good enough, you can apply to take the driving test. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjgibbs Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 ^^^ This Except there are a min number of hours you have to log before you can take your test, in SA at least. At present i think its 100 hrs with some of that at night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortlepuss Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 Of course you can. Same costs and rules will apply as if you are an Aussie. What you will want to check though is IF you can transfer it to a uk one when you go back as Aussie ones count as provisional for the first two years. Seriously? So if my daughter (just passed her driving test in Qld) returns to UK within 2 years, she will need to re-take her test? Or will she just have to display the equivalent of P plates?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomasMykal Posted December 25, 2013 Author Share Posted December 25, 2013 Thanks guys I looked it up and if you are over 30 you are exempt from the minimumhour and log book rules. I can drive so hopefully Ill be able to get a full licence in six months Does anyone know what happens to the licence once I leave..is it still vaild overseas..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diane Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 Seriously? So if my daughter (just passed her driving test in Qld) returns to UK within 2 years, she will need to re-take her test? Or will she just have to display the equivalent of P plates?? My daughter went to England whilst on her Aussie Ps and was told she could just drive without any Ps over there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomasMykal Posted January 17, 2014 Author Share Posted January 17, 2014 Thanks guys I'll be moving to melbs in a couple if weeks, anyone had any experience getting a driving licence from scratch there ...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 This may not be relevant, but when I went from Africa back to the UK, I got myself an international driving licence. The African licence was still probationary but there was no provision to show that on the international licence. When I presented the international licence in the UK, they gave me a full licence no questions asked. May not be so slack now but you never know... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomasMykal Posted January 17, 2014 Author Share Posted January 17, 2014 No that is helpful , may I ask where did u get the international licence.. In the uk..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
engaus Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 You can only get an international license if you have previously held a license in another country, so it won't help you in Australia. But if you get your licence here, then you will be able to drive back in the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomasMykal Posted January 18, 2014 Author Share Posted January 18, 2014 I hv a Thai licence which might work ...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
engaus Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 have a look at the Vic roads website (for Victoria drivers) they will advise. From what I can see a Thai license is not recognised. To to be honest if you havnt driven before you would be best getting some lessons - even if the Thai licence was sufficient. Trying to drive through melbourne and knowing the rules is quite important eg knowing how and what a hook turn is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zero Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 An NSW probationary licence can be converted to a full UK licence as soon as you come to live in the UK (with a British passport, that's any time. With an Australian passport you'll need a settlement visa). Actually, it's not really the licence that the DVLA needs, they want the proof of passing the test in NSW - so don't throw it away and bring it back with you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britpop Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 You could always advertise for someone to do a road trip with. As a new driver undertaking such a big drive on sometimes conditions I'd be cautious. Having said that even if you so your licence here and it doesn't count at home it's put you in good stead to pass when you get back - good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomasMykal Posted January 19, 2014 Author Share Posted January 19, 2014 Thx guys, ill weigh up my options and let you know what I go for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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