How to Get Your Provisional Licence (P Plates) in Victoria
Ready to Get Your Ps and Drive Independently?
Getting your Provisional Licence (P Plates) is a major milestone. At EZ Drive Australia, we guide learner drivers through every stage — from logbook hours to test day confidence.
What Is a Provisional Licence?
P1 Licence (Red)
- First stage of provisional licence
- Display red P plates front & rear
- Held for minimum 12 months
- Stricter restrictions apply
P2 Licence (Green)
- Second stage of provisional licence
- Display green P plates front & rear
- Held for 3 years (if under 21)
- Restrictions slightly relaxed
- Be at least 18 years old
- Hold a Victorian Learner Permit for the required period
- Complete 120 hours supervised driving (inc. 20 night hours)
- Pass the Hazard Perception Test (HPT)
- Pass the VicRoads practical driving test
Steps to Get Your Ps
Record all supervised hours in your VicRoads logbook or myLearners app. Focus on quality experience in different conditions.
A computer-based assessment (28 scenarios) measuring your ability to identify hazards. Conducted at VicRoads centres.
Book online or call 13 11 71. Popular locations: Burwood, Carlton, Sunshine, Broadmeadows.
Tip: Book early as wait times can be long.
The 45-50 min test assesses parking, lane changing, traffic navigation, and safety checks.
Bring your permit, logbook, and roadworthy car. Stay calm, follow instructions, and drive defensively.
Pass = P1 Licence & Freedom!
After 12 months on Red Ps with a good record, you graduate to Green Ps. Finish your P2 period to get your Full Licence.
P Plate Restrictions
- Zero blood alcohol (0.00 BAC)
- Max speed 100 km/h
- NO mobile phone use (inc. hands-free)
- Strict passenger limits (late night)
- No high-powered vehicles
- Zero blood alcohol (0.00 BAC)
- Max speed 100 km/h
- Hands-free mobile permitted
- Passenger restrictions lifted
- No high-powered vehicles