Getting on the road: How to get an Australian Driver's Licence

Getting a driver's licence offers independence and job options but comes with responsibilities too. Credit: nazar_ab/Getty Images

Driving a car offers independence and increases job opportunities, but it also comes with the great responsibility of keeping roads safe. In Australia, drivers need to pass several assessments before they become fully licensed. Migrants may be eligible to convert their overseas licences to Australian ones through an abridged process, but this depends on their personal circumstances.

Driver's licences are legal permits to operate motor vehicles in Australia.
Australian states and territories determine how to obtain a driver’s licence, so rules vary depending on jurisdiction.
Before a driver is fully licensed, they need to pass several assessments.
Migrants may be eligible to convert their overseas licences to Australian ones through a shortened process, depending on their circumstances.

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