Every step from your Ls to your Ps — ages, logbook hours, minimum learner periods, VicRoads fees, test centres and how many lessons you'll need.
| Your age when you apply for Ps | Minimum time on Ls | Logbook |
|---|---|---|
| Under 21 | 12 months | 120 hours, incl. 20 at night |
| 21 to under 25 | 6 months | Not required |
| 25 or older | 3 months | Not required |
| Item | Cost | Paid to |
|---|---|---|
| Learner permit test (in person) | $50.80 | VicRoads |
| Hazard perception test (in person) | $44.00 | VicRoads |
| Drive test | $75.30 | VicRoads |
| Driving lesson (60 / 90 min) | $70 / $105 | Freshers |
| Lesson packs (5 / 10 × 60 min) | $340 / $650 | Freshers |
| Test car hire (car only / with warm-up) | $170 / $220 | Freshers |
VicRoads fees change from time to time — check VicRoads before you pay. Licence fees are extra and depend on the licence length you choose.
| Test centre | Address |
|---|---|
| Carlton Customer Service Centre | 459 Lygon Street, Carlton |
| Bundoora Customer Service Centre | 8 Graduate Road, University Hill, Bundoora |
| Coolaroo Licence Testing Centre | 12/1530 Pascoe Vale Road, Coolaroo |
| Mitcham Testing and Inspection Centre | 93A Heatherdale Road, Ringwood |
| Deer Park Licence Testing Centre | Unit 1, 85 Mt Derrimut Road, Deer Park (enter via Radnor Drive) |
| Werribee Licence Testing Centre | 205 Watton Street, Werribee |
| Sunbury Customer Service Centre | Hume City Council Building (rear of), 7/36 Macedon Street, Sunbury |
| Heatherton Customer Service Centre | 77 Corporate Drive, Heatherton |
Route guides: Carlton · Mitcham · Coolaroo · Deer Park · Werribee
16. You can get your learner permit from age 16 after passing the learner permit knowledge test.
18. You must be at least 18 to get a probationary licence in Victoria.
Under 21: at least 12 months. 21 to under 25: at least 6 months. 25 or older: at least 3 months.
If you are under 21, at least 120 hours of supervised driving including 20 hours at night. Drivers aged 21 and over don't need to complete a logbook.
The VicRoads drive test fee is $75.30. A dual-control test car is extra — $170 at Freshers, or $220 with a warm-up lesson.
Most Melbourne learners need 10–20 professional lessons alongside their supervised practice. Nervous or brand-new drivers may need more; drivers with lots of practice may need fewer.
Freshers is a VicRoads accredited, automatic-only driving school in Carlton with a 98% first-attempt pass rate. We help with logbook hours, test preparation on the real test routes, and test car hire.
Sources: Transport Victoria — Prepare for your probationary licence · VicRoads — Hazard perception test. Rules checked 2 October 2026.
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