Driving lessons in Victoria

Victorian learners under 21 must complete 120 hours of supervised driving, including at least 20 hours at night, before taking the practical driving test. Learners aged 21 and over are exempt from the logbook requirement.

No, Victoria does not have a logbook multiplier like NSW. Each hour of professional instruction counts as 1 hour in your logbook. However, professional lessons are highly valuable for learning correct techniques and preparing for your test.

Hook turns are a unique Melbourne road rule. At certain intersections in the CBD (marked with signs), you turn right from the left lane to keep clear of trams. Your instructor will teach you this technique on Melbourne city roads.

Victorian P1 drivers must display red P plates for 12 months, have a zero blood alcohol limit, and can only carry one peer passenger aged 16-22 between 11pm-5am. P2 drivers have green plates for 3 years with the same alcohol limit but fewer passenger restrictions.

In Victoria, you must hold your learner permit for at least 12 months, then complete 12 months on P1 (red plates) and 3 years on P2 (green plates). The minimum time from learner to full licence is 4 years.