Graduated licensing scheme
There are 4 stages to getting a full licence. This
is called the graduated licensing scheme.
Stage 1: You get a learner's permit.
Stage 2: You get a P1 provisional licence.
Stage 3: You get a P2 provisional licence.
Stage 4: You get a full licence.
Click on the links above to find out what you have to
do at each stage.
- Although it takes time, patience and lots of practice, getting a full licence is straightforward if you drive safely and don't break any road rules.
- Research has found that strengthening the driving experiences and supervision of new drivers through graduated licensing schemes can lead to significant reductions in crashes both before and after obtaining a driver's licence.
