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 Victoria's provisional (P-plate) licence rules see no major structural changes in 2026—P1 (red P plates, 1 year) and P2 (green P plates, 3 years total for under-21s) retain core restrictions like zero BAC, no high-powered vehicles (P1/P2), limited passengers (1 peer aged 16–22 unless family), and mobile phone bans. However, tighter enforcement ramps up from July 1, 2026, via Fines Regulations amendments: higher penalties for defaults, immediate licence suspensions for serious offences (e.g., speeding, drink driving), and more frequent zero-tolerance blitzes during holidays/peaks.
Key 2026 impacts include 150 supervised learner hours (up from 120) for under-21s before P1 eligibility, ending easy experienced driver recognition swaps (post-April 2025), and stricter demerit thresholds (5 points = suspension). P-platers face escalated fines (up to $1,500 for some) and spot licence seizures without court delays. L2D lessons now emphasise compliance—book to master these before your test!
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L2DL2d SCHOOLDriving School Melbourne Blog THE VICTORIAN DRIVING TESTThe Victorian Driving Test is designed to assess the safe driving skills of learner drivers applying for probationary licence. It is also used to assess other licence applicants who are required to take a practical driving test.The Drive Test was developed by Vic Roads with the assistance of several Australian and international experts in novice driver safety.
The test assesses the skills required to drive safely in day to day driving tasks, taking the following into account.Licence applicants are expected to have a high level of driving skills. The Victorian Graduated Licensing System (GLS) requires licence applicants under 21 years to hold a learner permit for at least 12 months and to accrue at least 120 hours of supervised driving experience.During the test, the applicant is directed to drive around a fixed assessment route and asked to perform specific driving tasks (such as turns or lane changes) at various locations.The Licence Testing Officer uses a set of specific assessments items to record how well the applicant performs each task. The Driving Test is divided into two stages: Stage One Involves some relatively simple, low-risk driving tasks in a less-challenging traffic environment. Stage Two Assesses safe driving skills in day to day driving tasks in busier traffic situations. Driving Test takes 30 minutes after which scores are added and safe drivers will get their probationary licences and unsuccessful applicants are allowed to reapply, improve and try again. DRIVING SCHOOL AREASNorth Melbourne
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