Frequently asked questions
(FAQ)
Q.
How long will it take me to get my licence?
A.
This question is almost impossible to answer without
meeting you and assessing your skills. Many things
impact on how quickly or slowly it takes for people
to learn new skills. For example, a person's previous
driving experience, how much practice people have and
what type of practice they have - every day in all
types of traffic conditions or once a week in mild
or quiet traffic conditions. Plus we all learn at a
different pace.
If
you think of learning to drive as being like learning
to play a sport (ie tennis), ask yourself these questions:
-
Can you become good at the sport without practice?
- If you described the game, would you say it's only about the way
you use the racquet?
- Would you take up tennis and then compete in a big tournament after
only a couple of lessons?
- How long will it take?
Q. How old do I have
to be to get my learners?
A. You must be 16 years
of age or older
Q.
How old do I have to be to do my driving test?
A. You must be 16 years
and 6 months before you can sit for your test and/or
complete the log book training.
Q.
What do I need to bring to my driving lessons?
A. You need to bring
your current learner's permit. If your permit does
not have
a photo, you will need to bring other photo identification
(ie student ID, passport etc).
Q.
Where do I meet the instructor?
A. The instructor generally
picks you up from your home, however the lessons can
start from other locations as well if that is more
convenient for you (ie school, tram stop, your work,
University
etc).
Q If
I do my test in an automatic am I restricted to only
drive automatic cars?
A. Once you pass your
driving test, you are given a licence which allows
you to drive
both automatic and manual cars. However, we do suggest
you consider a lesson or two to bring your skills up
to speed in a manual, if you have not had any previous
driving experience.
