1. How do I apply for a Learner's Permit?
   
   
2. What do I need to know about Practical Driving Assessments?
   
   
3. I hear that I can't drive at night if I am a P-plater. Is this true?
   
   
4. I hear that I must wait 6 months after passing my practical driving assessment before taking my Hazard Perception Test. Is this true?
   
   
5. How much does it cost to learn to drive?
   
   
6. Are further changes planned for novice drivers?

1. How do I apply for a Learner's Permit?

You can find an extensive range of information and resources for learner and novice drivers in our Learner drivers section.

2. What do I need to know about Practical Driving Assessments?

For a full explanation of practical driving assessments and what you need to do to book one and pass one, please refer to our Practical driving assessment section.

Changes to driving assessments in regional areas

WA Police has made a decision to withdraw from the delivery of driver licence assessment in regional and rural areas. 

As a consequence, Licensing Services will assume responsibility for driver licence assessment in regional and rural areas.

Please see our changes to regional driving assessments section for more information.

3. I hear that I can't drive at night if I am a P-plater. Is this true?

You cannot drive between 12am-5am for the first 6 months after you have first become a P-Plater. There are certain exemptions concerning these restrictions. Please see the Novice Driver section for more information.

For this period you will need to wear different coloured P-plates. After this first 6 months, you will be able to drive at any time of day. For further information on this restriction please see the Novice driver section.

4. I hear that I must wait 6 months after passing my practical driving assessment before taking my Hazard Perception Test. Is this true?

Learner Drivers  who were issued their Learners permit before  June 29 2008 will fall under the ‘old system’ and will NOT have to wait six months between passing their Practical Driving Assessment and taking the Hazard Perception Test. They will only have to do 25 hours of supervised driving and be a minimum age of 17 before completing the Hazard Perception Test.

Learner drivers who were issued a Learners Permit after June 29 will be on the new system and can only undertake a Hazard Perception Test (HPT) once a minimum of 6 months has elapsed since they passed their Practical Driving Assessment (PDA). Learner drivers will still be required to complete at least 25 hours of supervised driving prior to being eligible to sit the HPT.

For further information on this restriction please see the Novice driver section.