Driving lessons in New South Wales
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In NSW, learner drivers must complete 120 hours of supervised driving (including 20 hours at night) before taking their practical test. Professional lessons count as 3 hours in your logbook (1 hour = 3 hours), up to a maximum of 30 hours credit.
Official info: Transport for NSW
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NSW learners must complete 120 hours of supervised driving, including 20 hours at night. Professional driving lessons count as 3 hours each in your logbook (up to 30 hours credit). This means 10 professional lessons can count as 30 hours towards your 120-hour requirement.
In NSW, each hour of professional driving instruction counts as 3 hours in your learner logbook, up to a maximum of 10 lessons (30 hours credit). This helps you reach your 120-hour requirement faster while learning from qualified instructors.
NSW has Service NSW centres throughout the state where you can book your practical driving test. Common test centres include Sydney, Parramatta, Liverpool, Penrith, Newcastle, and Wollongong.
NSW P1 drivers (red P plates) have a zero blood alcohol limit, can only carry one passenger under 21 between 11pm-5am, and are limited to 90km/h. P2 drivers (green P plates) can drive at the speed limit but still have a zero alcohol limit.
No. Learner and P1 drivers in NSW cannot use a mobile phone at all while driving, even hands-free or for GPS. P2 drivers can use hands-free and Bluetooth only. Fines apply and you could lose your licence.