Getting your P1 licence

Licensing Authority

Department of Infrastructure, Energy & Resources

Minimum Age

17

Other prerequisites

• Must have held L2 licence for a minimum of nine months
• Must have completed 50 hours of supervised driving practice, which must be logged in your L2 Learner Driver Logbook, available online or at any Service Tasmania shop.

Cost

What test/s do I have to take?

P1 Driving Assessment

What's on the test?

The P1 Driving Assessment is a practical driving test. A testing officer will sit in the car with you and assess your basic driving ability and hazard identification skills

How do I book the test?

• By phone on 1300 13 55 13
• At any Service Tasmania shop

Where do I take the test?

At an assessment centre. You will be given more information when you book your test.

What do I bring to the test?

• Your completed L2 Learner Log Book
• Your L2 licence
• Means to pay for the test and licence fee
• A clean, registered vehicle with L plates 
• Evidence of identity
  I've completed the requirements, now how do I get my P1 licence?

Your P1 licence will be issued to you on the spot when you successfully complete the required tests and pay the licence fee.

Once you've received your P1 licence

What does having a P1 licence mean?

• You are now permitted to drive a car without supervision
• You must adhere to the special rules for P1 drivers

Special rules for P1 drivers

• Must not exceed a blood alcohol level of 0.0%
• Must not exceed 80km/h
• Cannot accumulate more than four demerit points
• Must clearly display P plates at the front and rear of vehicle
• Must always carry P1 licence when driving

What happens next?

If you adhere to the special rules for P1 drivers, you will be entitled to progress to your P2 licence after 12 months.