Getting started: permit, eligibility and the law
The learner permit, eyesight and medical rules, tax, insurance, the NCT and the legal responsibilities of every driver.
Getting a learner permit
Who can apply, documents, fees, the NDLS process, how long a permit lasts and the rules for subsequent permits.
Learn thisEyesight and medical fitness
Eyesight standards, the medical report, conditions that must be declared and when to stop driving.
Learn thisTax, insurance and the NCT
Motor tax, insurance for learners, the National Car Test and what you must display.
Learn thisLearner rules and L plates
Who must accompany a learner, L plates, motorway and other restrictions, penalties for breaking learner rules.
Learn thisAlcohol and drugs
Legal limits for learner, novice and full drivers, drug driving, mandatory alcohol testing and penalties.
Learn thisTiredness, stress and fitness to drive
Fatigue, medicines, emotions and deciding when you are not fit to drive.
Learn thisSeat belts, child seats and passengers
Seat belt law, child restraint rules, carrying passengers and loads.
Learn thisVehicle checks
Tyres, lights, fluids, brakes, windscreen and the pre-test safety checks.
Learn thisPenalty points and driving offences
The penalty point system, common offences, fixed charge notices and disqualification.
Learn thisQuiz: Getting started: permit, eligibility and the law
Ten random questions from across this part.
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