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This document provides a guide for Pacific workers in Australia on obtaining a driver's licence, highlighting the different processes in each state and territory. It emphasizes the importance of being a responsible driver, adhering to local road rules, and ensuring safety while driving. Additionally, it offers resources for further assistance and reminders about safe driving practices.

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Driver's Licence - English

This document provides a guide for Pacific workers in Australia on obtaining a driver's licence, highlighting the different processes in each state and territory. It emphasizes the importance of being a responsible driver, adhering to local road rules, and ensuring safety while driving. Additionally, it offers resources for further assistance and reminders about safe driving practices.

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Getting your driver’s licence

A guide for Pacific workers in Australia

You need to have a valid licence to drive in Australia. Driving without a valid licence is illegal.
How you get your driver’s licence in Australia depends on where you live - there are different steps to getting
a driver’s licence in each state. Find out where to apply for your driver’s license in the table below.

Australian Capital Transport – Access Canberra:


Territory (ACT) https://www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au/app/home/transport
(the process for getting your driver’s license in ACT is different to the rest of the country)

New South Wales Roads and Maritime Services: https://www.rms.nsw.gov.au/

Northern Territory Department of Transport: https://nt.gov.au/driving

Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads: https://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/

South Australia Department for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure: https://www.dpti.sa.gov.au/

Tasmania Department of State Growth: https://www.stategrowth.tas.gov.au/

Victoria VicRoads: https://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/

Western Australia Department of Transport: https://www.transport.wa.gov.au/

Being safe on the road


When driving in Australia, you must make sure you are a responsible and
safe driver on the road. It is very important to learn the road rules, which
may be different to what you have experienced in your home country (such
as driving on the left side of the road). The rules also differ in each state
and territory, so ensure you learn the rules that apply to your location.
If you are found breaking the law, you may need to pay a fine. In more
Everywhere in Australia, serious cases, you could lose your licence or face criminal charges.
it is illegal to drive while
under the influence of When you enter a vehicle you must:
drugs or alcohol. Driving • make sure it is safe to drive
under the influence • plan your trip so you know where you’re going
risks serious harm to • make sure you aren’t too tired—and always stop and rest on long trips
yourself and others. • check for traffic updates and changes to road conditions
• if you know you will be drinking, plan your transport so you don’t
drink alcohol and drive.

? When you are driving you must:


Do you still have
questions? Remember
you can talk to your • wear your seatbelt (drivers and passengers)
team leader, employer or you can • drive within the speed limit
call the PALM support service line • never talk or text on your mobile phone
at: 1800 51 51 31. • follow the road rules, obey traffic signs and lane markings
• focus on the road - do not get distracted
• share the road safely with other drivers
• drive slowly through roadworks, schools and rail crossings.

palmscheme.gov.au

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