In the Bendigo area.
You must first hold a car learners permit In order to obtain this permit you must be at least 16 years old and undertake an eyesight test and a computerised multiple choice test based on the Vic Roads "Road to Solo Driving" handbook. Learner Permit Practice Tests are now available on the web. If you are currently thinking of taking your Learners Test you can do a practice test online.
If you have never driven before you're not alone ! Thousands like you are getting their licences every year and Dragon City Driver Training is here to help. Dragon City Driver Training specialize in teaching the young and "young at heart" adults to drive. Our calm, patient, professional instructor will take you comfortably through our step-by-step process and help you to become a safe, confident, and licensed driver.
It is best to begin with about 3 or 4 driving lessons with Dragon City Driver Training to acquire a good foundation on techniques and road awareness. It is also a good idea to go out driving with Mum and Dad or any "competent" fully licensed driver with a sense of humour and a calm disposition, as they may need one ! Then the learner should have some more training with Dragon City Driver Training to ensure that he or she is a competent driver and ready for the challenge of every day driving. We can then organize and book your driving test at Vic Roads. All learners up to the age of 21 will require to complete a minimum of 120 hours of supervised driving and record it in their Log Book. Learners are encouraged to complete more than the required 120 hours of supervised driving experience and record it in their Log Book. This will give you a buffer if any trip entries have to be deducted. If you have exactly 120 hours recorded and as little as half an hour has to be deducted then the Log Book won't be accepted. Learners who will be aged 21 or older when they sit their probationary licence test do not have to present a Log Book.
It is a good idea to develop a relationship with an accredited driver trainer and undertake regular lessons over the two year period of holding a learner permit before being eligible to present for your probationary license test with Vic Roads.
This is an individual choice. You should talk to your parents for advice. Just keep in mind that if you obtain an automatic licence you will be restricted whilst on probation to only driving an automatic car. However if you obtain a manual licence you can drive either type of car.
The amount of driving lessons with Dragon City Driver Training driving school varies between individuals and whether you undertake manual or automatic car lessons. Usually automatic licences require a lesser amount of training. Manual car training requires more lessons because of the extra skills needed to operate the controls such as the clutch and gears. We will tailor your driving lessons to your needs. The hourly amounts of practice can only be determined by how quickly you develop the skills for safe driving. Our instructor assess your progress on a weekly basis. We recommend at least 3 or 4 driving lessons to get you familiar with the requirements of the probationary driving test.
Our lessons are normally one hour duration but this can be flexible in line with your needs.
(a) An Eyesight check
(b) A hazard perception test requiring you to identify road hazards displayed on videos of actual driving conditions
(c) A practical driving assessment, which will last for about 35 minutes
Hazard perception is designed to test your ability to spot and react effectively to road hazards. During the test you will be required to identify developing hazards as quickly as you can. You will need to successfully complete the hazards perception test in order to pass your licence. A minimum score of 54% is all that is needed. Greg is fully conversant with the hazard perception test and will be able to offer advice during your driving lessons
Technically yes you can but if you fail the hazard perception test you might not be able to do the driving test that day and you may have to wait a number of weeks to retest. My advice is to do the hazard perception test at least one week before the driving test and this should allow you sufficient time to undertake the hazard perception test again.
Zero Blood Alcohol limit. You must not have alcohol in your blood when driving. Licence Suspensions. There are a number of common offences such as speeding, failing to give way, careless driving etc which will result in the suspension of your licence. In addition your licence will be suspended for: Failing to display the correct "P" plates or not displaying "P" plates at all. Fraudulently altering a licence. Lending your driver licence or using a licence that is not your own. These offences will lead to the extension of your probationary period and may result in passenger restrictions being imposed.