Resources for Learner Drivers
If you are teaching a learner driver as part of the Graduated Licensing Scheme (GLS) or know someone who is, it is essential that you have an understanding of the rules, regulations and requirements for drivers on their learner and then provisional 1 (red) and 2 (green) licences.
Knowledge and practice is the key to ensuring your young driver can be the safest driver. Please take the time to read about the Graduated Licensing Scheme and to download the information resources available.
Information from Transport NSW for younder and novice drivers. Includes information on digital learner driver log book apps and much more.
Information from Transport NSW relating to the Graduated Licensing Scheme (GLS). Includes useful information on safer driving practices, supervised driving, managing speed, displaying L and P plates, mobile phone rules, and much more.
What are the steps to getting a NSW driver licence? Here's what you need to know, from getting your learner licence to a full licence.
NSW Road Users Handbook (2021) (PDF) - Update your knowledge on the NSW road rules.
The Hazard Perception Test (or HPT) is a computer-based test that you need to pass before you can take the driving test and get your provisional P1 licence. It measures how well you can recognise potentially dangerous situations on the road.
Hazard Perception Handbook (2021) (PDF) – Developing your hazard perception skills when driving.
A Guide to the Driving Test (2021) PDF – A general guide about what is in the driving test.
Using your Learner Driver Log Book – How to record your 120 hours of supervised driving.
Includes information on how to complete your log book as well as digital log book apps.
Digital Learner Driver Log Book Apps – Recording your 120 hours on an App.
Includes information on how to use one of the 3 free log book apps that are accepted by Transport for NSW and Service NSW.
Top 10 Misunderstood Road Rules (PDF) – Update your knowledge.
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Keys2drive is a revolutionary approach to learning road safety and the free driving lesson is an opportunity for the learner driver, driving instructor and parent/supervisor to learn it together.
Safer Drivers Course – Helping young drivers develop safe driving skills. The NSW Safer Drivers Course teaches learner drivers under 25 to develop safe driving skills and prepare for driving solo.
Find a Safer Driver Course provider – Find a provider near you.
Other useful links
- Driver Licensing Access Program (DLAP) – A program to help get a learner licence, gain on-raod driving experience, progress to a provisional licence or regain a licence. The program targets the following group of people:
- Aboriginal communities
- Refugee and resettlement communities
- Communities who have limited access to transport options or who are geographically disadvantaged
- Vulnerable young people
- Other social and economic hardship
- Transport for NSW YouTube page – Road rules awareness
- Where to check prohibited vehicles for provisional P1 and P2 drivers – Is your vehicle prohibited for your licence type?
- Mobile Phones - know the rules
- Alcohol and driving – Know your limits
- Drugs and driving
- Youthsafe – Road safety resources