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STEP 6 Book and pass your Practical Driving Assessment (PDA)

The Practical Driving Assessment (PDA) will determine whether you’re ready for your provisional licence.

To take your PDA you must:

be at least 17 years old
have had your learner's permit for at least 6 months
have recorded at least 50 hours of supervised driving in your DoT issued learner log book or Learn&Log, including 5 hours of night time driving (if under 25 years old)
passed the hazard perception test
feel confident that you can drive safely without a supervising driver.

Book your PDA

You can book your PDA:

online via DoTDirect for all metropolitan Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS) centres and most regional agency sites. You will need to create a DoTDirect account to book online.
in person at a regional DoT office or agent. In person bookings cannot be made at metropolitan DVS centres.

Book your PDA online

If you don’t feel ready to take your PDA, you can reschedule as many times as you need using DoTDirect. Remember, you need to give at least 2 business days' notice before you cancel.

On the day

To be eligible to take your PDA you must:

arrive at least 15 minutes before your booked appointment
bring your completed DoT issued learner log book, ensuring it has been signed by you and your supervising driver. Otherwise, if using only Learn&Log to record all 50 hours of supervised driving, submit your electronic declaration of completion from within Learn&Log.
bring your learner’s permit
provide a licensed and roadworthy vehicle in the correct class.

If you pass your PDA

You will be issued with a provisional licence.

If you do not pass

You will need to book another and pay a resit fee for each PDA.

Find out more taking and preparing for the PDA.

Practical driving assessment fee

The cost of your first PDA is included in your learner’s permit application fee.

Fee description	Amount
Every subsequent Practical Driving Assessment (PDA) resit	$114.50

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Booking a practical driving assessment FAQs

Find answers to common questions about booking a PDA using DoTDirect.

Pass the Practical Driving Assessment (PDA)

Find out how to prepare for, book and pass your PDA.

Passed the driving test? It's time to get your P plates!

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