Name of the Organization : Australian Capital Territory Road Transport Authority
Type of Facility : Apply For Learner Licence
Country : Australia
Website : https://www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au/
Apply For Learner Licence :
Cars:
To obtain your ACT Learner Licence you must:
** be at least 15 years and nine months old; and
** successfully complete a Road Ready Learner Licence Course, including a computerised knowledge test on the ACT Road Rules.
Related : Australian Capital Territory REGO Renew Registration Online : www.statusin.org/6962.html
The Road Ready Course is provided by most ACT schools free of charge as part of their year 10 curriculum. It is also conducted by a Road Ready Centre at various locations. The course is available during the day, in the evenings and at weekends. To make a booking, telephone Watson (north) 6162 5152 or Phillip (south) 6282 8990, or go to www.roadready.act.gov.au for more information.
When you go to a Canberra Connect Shopfront or the Civic Driver Licence Service to get your Licence, you must:
** successfully complete an eye test;
** provide passed ACT Road Rules Knowledge Test certificate; and
** supply full Proof of Identity.
Whilst driving on your Learner Licence in the ACT you must:
** display “L” plates at the front and rear of the vehicle;
** ensure that a person holding a full Australian Driver Licence occupies the seat next to the Learner;
** have a blood or breath alcohol concentration of zero when driving or riding;
** not tow a trailer exceeding 750kg GVM; and
** not exceed posted speed limits.
You must be at least 17 years old and have held a Learner Licence for at least six months before you can obtain a Provisional Licence.
For more information on obtaining a provisional licence by undertaking a practical licence assessment visit the Driving Assessment Information page.
Motorcycles:
To obtain your ACT Learner Motorcycle Licence you must:
** be at least 16 years and nine months old;
** undertake a government approved rider training course; and
** if you DO NOT already hold a Driver Licence, you must also successfully complete a Road Ready Learner Licence Course, including a computerised knowledge test on the ACT Road Rules.
The Road Ready Course is provided by most ACT schools free of charge as part of their year 10 curriculum. It is also conducted by a Road Ready Centre. The course is available during the day, in the evenings and at weekends. To make a booking, telephone 6162 5152 or 6282 8990.
When you have successfully completed the Road Ready course and knowledge test you MUST be issued a Learner Car Licence (unless you hold a current Driver Licence) before booking for the Learner Rider course.
When you go to a Canberra Connect Shopfront or the Civic Driver Licence Service to get your Licence, you must:
** successfully complete an eye test;
** provide the passed ACT Road Rules Knowledge Test certificate (unless you hold a current Driver Licence); and
** supply full Proof of Identity.
The Learner Motorcycle Rider Training Course (Stay Upright) is currently provided by Stay Upright Motorcycle Techniques, bookings can be made on (02) 6297 1144 or book online. Book Stay Upright courses online
When you have successfully completed the Rider Training course you must then attend a Canberra Connect shopfront to have your Driver Licence endorsed with the Learner Rider class.
You must bring:
ACT photographic Driver Licence; and
** provide the passed Motorcycle Rider Training course certificate;
** a fee may be charged for this transaction.
Whilst riding on your Learner Licence you must:
** display “L” plates at the rear of the motorcycle;
** not carry a pillion passenger;
** not ride a motorcycle with a power to weight ratio exceeding 150 kw/tonne;
** have a blood or breath alcohol concentration of zero when driving or riding;
** not tow a trailer; and
** not exceed posted speed limits.
Please note that there are restrictions on the type of motorcycles inexperienced riders may ride. Further information can be obtained by reading the New Restrictions for ACT Learner and Novice Motorcycle Riders.
Learner Motorcycle Licences are valid for one year. To renew your Learner Licence, you will have to pass the Road Rules Knowledge Test and the Rider Training Course again. The Knowledge Test is conducted by a Road Ready Centre at the Canberra Technology Park, 47 Phillip Avenue, Downer, or at the Road Ready Centre, 72 Townshend Street Phillip. To sit the test you will need to produce your existing Learner Licence. It is not necessary to make a booking.
You must be at least 17 years old and have held a Learner Licence for at least three months before you can obtain a Provisional Licence.