What are the age requirements for driving lessons in Australia?
The minimum age varies by state and territory:
Victoria (VIC) 16 years old → eligible for a learner permit and driving lessons.
New South Wales (NSW)
16 years old → eligible for a learner licence (L plates).
Queensland (QLD) 16 years old → eligible for a learner licence.
South Australia (SA) 16 years old → minimum age for a learner’s permit.
Western Australia (WA) 16 years old → eligible for a learner’s permit.
Tasmania (TAS)
16 years old → learner licence available.
Northern Territory (NT) 16 years old → eligible for a learner licence.
Australian Capital Territory (ACT) 15 years and 9 months → earliest age to apply for a learner licence.
Note: You must hold a valid learner permit/licence before taking lessons with an instructor in any state.
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