Once you have your learner’s permit, you can start learning to drive a car.
Rules for learning to drive
When learning to drive a car you must:
- drive with a supervising driver
- display L plates on the front and back of the vehicle when you are driving
- not exceed the posted speed limit, and you cannot exceed 100 km/h
- not have a blood alcohol concentration exceeding 0.00%
- not drive or ride in areas where learners are not permitted, such as Kings Park.
Demerit points
Demerit points apply to learner drivers. If you accrue 4 demerit points your learner licence will be suspended or disqualified.
Log your supervised driving hours
If you’re under 25 years old
You will need to record at least 50 supervised driving hours in your DoT issued Learner Log Book before you can take your driving test.
5 of your 50 supervised driving hours need to be completed at night between sunset and sunrise.
“Learner Log Book” means a hard copy book as provided by the Department which is a logbook as stated under regulation 16A(2)(b)(ii) of the Regulations as amended from time to time.
“Learn&Log” is a digital version of the learner log book that is available for use via the ServiceWA app.
If you are 25 years or older
You do not need to log any hours before applying for your driving test.