Driver licences

How to get and maintain a NSW car driver licence, including steps and stages, tests, rules and programs to support your driving.

Book a test

You will be eligible to sit your driver licence test after completing all the requirements.
 

Renew a licence

If you meet certain eligibility criteria, you can renew or upgrade your NSW Driver Licence online.
 

Getting your driver licence

The steps to getting a NSW driver licence. What you need to know, from getting your learner licence to a full licence.

Learner licence

All you need to know about getting your learner licence from age 16 and up, including log books, instructors, and the Safer Drivers Course.

Licence tests and practice tests

You need to pass theory and practical tests to go through the NSW licensing scheme and get a full licence.

Provisional P1 licence

The P1 licence (or red Ps) is the next step after a learner licence. It's the first licence allowing you to drive without a supervisor.

Provisional P2 licence

Here's what you need to do to get your P2 licence (or green Ps). The restrictions are different to P1 licences.

Restricted P1 licence

If you're under 25 and live in a remote area, you may be eligible for this restricted licence.

Full licence

How to apply for a full licence, if you've held a P2 licence for at least 24 months.

Driver licence access program

This free program provides support to people in NSW who face extra challenges in getting a licence.

Prohibited vehicles for P plate drivers

If you're on your red or green Ps, there are certain vehicles you can't drive.

Contact Transport for NSW

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