Victoria, L & P2 Licence

aucom on 12/03/2024 - 20:19

Hi All,
My conditions:
I don't have an overseas licence.
I am in Victoria.
I am 35.
I don't own a car.
I have a learner permit.
I am taking driving lessons and planning to give a driving test by the end of April.
At the end of the test I will have a P2(Green) licence.

My questions are
1) After how long my P2 will convert into a full licence?
Is there any exemption where I can get it early? based on age?

2) While I will be waiting for a full licence, if I don't own a car, how can I drive? Is there any company which gives cars on rent to a new P2 licence holder?

3) While I am on L, what's the best way to practice driving? I am taking driving lessons and getting confidence, however would really like to practice more, but don't have that much money for extra hours of practice.

Hope I will get some good advice. Thanks!

Automotive Driver's Licence

Comments

  • Kramo on 12/03/2024 - 20:29
    +1

    1) 3 years on P2. The age exemption is not having to spend the year on P1.

  • ihfree on 12/03/2024 - 20:34
    +2

    2/3) Got friends?

  • shmoney on 12/03/2024 - 20:34

    3) do you have friends? if so, ask your friends to help you learn. if not, then driving lessons would be the only way that I know.

  • bobbified on 12/03/2024 - 20:35
    +1

    if I don't own a car, how can I drive?

    Then buy a car! 😂
    Noone else is going to be buy one for you! lol

  • MS Paint on 12/03/2024 - 20:39

    Just do what most people do - buy a car. If my kids could do this at 16-18 surely you can do this at 35?

    • AustriaBargain on 12/03/2024 - 20:45
      -1

      Which car to buy can be a difficult choice on any budget.

      • bobbified on 12/03/2024 - 20:55

        OP is 35. Not 16.

        • AustriaBargain on 12/03/2024 - 20:59
          +1

          Yeah should probably buy any car, get it inspected by mechanic first if it used. He can always get another if it falls apart. And comprehensive insurance will avoid headaches down the line.

      • deme on 12/03/2024 - 22:00
        -1

        Jesus kids can do this.

    • aucom on 12/03/2024 - 21:10
      +2

      Happy for your kids. Thanks for your confidence on me. Although everyone is different with different conditions and we all can choose to respect that.

  • Randxyz123 on 12/03/2024 - 21:23
    +1
    1. 3 years
      a) > Is there any exemption where I can get it early? based on age?

    No. Well not easily.

    1. Usually car rental is an age thing. They likely won’t care if you are 35 and on your Ps. You will still have to display P plates.

    2. I would recommend several lessons with an instructor. After this time do you have a trusted friend you can drive with? Perhaps one who has recently taught their kids? Once you are ready to do your test do 2 or 3 more and the instructor will take you around the area of your test.

    • deme on 12/03/2024 - 22:01
      +1

      Usually car rental is an age thing.

      Want to find one that rents to P players?

      • aucom on 13/03/2024 - 00:11

        yes please!

        • trongy on 13/03/2024 - 08:15
          +2

          If you plan on driving on a regular basis, schemes like Flexicar and GoGet can be convenient - if you live near their sites. Both accept P platers.

        • deme on 13/03/2024 - 11:00

          I'm sure Randzyx123 knows, he wouldn't just be making stuff up would he?

        • pharkurnell on 13/03/2024 - 11:36

          The excess on any incident you have would cost you thousands in any rental car… it costs Full license holders that… god help any P Plater with no experience

  • tamim93 on 13/03/2024 - 02:32
    +2

    I was in your shoes recently.

    1. 3 years
      2/3. I bought a Toyota for $2800, and I practiced with that car. I passed with flying colors and used the car for another two years. Since I bought a car early on, I didnt have to spend that much money on lessons. I took 5 lessons which costed me $300. One of my friend did not buy a car and he took 15 lessons which costed him $900.
Login or Join to leave a comment
Login Join