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[Gaz]

You can do 70 on your first lesson if the instructor lets you (in the UK). I remember tackling the dual carriage way on my 2nd or 3rd lesson, I got told off for going too slow and not overtaking Thank God we don't have R plates.

i wish i had your instructor i got told off for going to fast.

[7UpJordan]

My instructor always suggested I drive at the limits, but we all know they're not target speeds.

[Amanda]

You can do 70 on your first lesson if the instructor lets you (in the UK). I remember tackling the dual carriage way on my 2nd or 3rd lesson, I got told off for going too slow and not overtaking Thank God we don't have R plates.

i wish i had your instructor i got told off for going to fast.

Why am I not surprised?

I think my instructor was expecting a massive fail when I took my test, the look on his face when I told him I'd passed was priceless.

[Gaz]

You can do 70 on your first lesson if the instructor lets you (in the UK). I remember tackling the dual carriage way on my 2nd or 3rd lesson, I got told off for going too slow and not overtaking Thank God we don't have R plates.

i wish i had your instructor i got told off for going to fast.

Why am I not surprised?

I think my instructor was expecting a massive fail when I took my test, the look on his face when I told him I'd passed was priceless.

lol nice one.

[Selcouth_Feline]

i wish i had your instructor i got told off for going to fast.

Lol, me too. Did your instructor have dual controls? He kept slamming the brakes on when I was driving

So...P plates = (UK) L plates? I thought P plates over here were optional & for when you first passed your test but I guess it's a different name in Australia?

[Jabberwocky]

I had 13 lessons and passed my test (7 weeks after my 17th birthday) it then gost me £550 to insure 3rd party a £300 Austin Metro 1.0

[Gaz]

i wish i had your instructor i got told off for going to fast.

Lol, me too. Did your instructor have dual controls? He kept slamming the brakes on when I was driving

So...P plates = (UK) L plates? I thought P plates over here were optional & for when you first passed your test but I guess it's a different name in Australia?

Yeah he did...got really annoying.

P plates in England, Wales, and Scotland are option but R plates are compulsory in Northern Ireland.

The roads are more dangerous over there you do get some really fast country roads that are national speed limit they are great fun but for a learner or even a tourist they could be very very dangerous so perhaps that is the reason?

[Jabberwocky]

my parents made me have p plates on my car they "fell off" on the motorway and that was the end of the passion killer

[Gaz]

my parents made me have p plates on my car they "fell off" on the motorway and that was the end of the passion killer

yeah my mate had them on for abit and he was convinced everyone was trying to get past him as a result.

"ugh a learner driver must be an idiot MOVE OUT OF THE WAY"

[cap-dude]

We get fined or given penalty points for not having R plates up.

Gawd, Northern Ireland is about the worst driving country out there. Only Switzerland could be worse.

[Gaz]

We get fined or given penalty points for not having R plates up.

Gawd, Northern Ireland is about the worst driving country out there. Only Switzerland could be worse.

I disagree driving in Ireland is fantastic.

[Big Azza]

No in New South Wales, Australia the licensing rules are as follows:

L Plates - Learner Driver Permit

The minimum age for a Learner Driver Permit is 16 years. Since the introduction of an enhanced graduated licensing scheme in 2000, new drivers must proceed through 3 different stages before gaining a full, unrestricted licence.
A learner driver licence is gained after passing a computerised knowledge test. Learner drivers are permitted to drive accompanied by a supervising unrestricted licence holder. Learner drivers and supervising drivers are subject to numerous restrictions. For learner a maximum speed of 80 km/h, a zero blood alcohol content limit, cannot tow a trailer, and must conspicuously display black-on-yellow 'L-plates' on the exterior of the vehicle while driving. As of July 1, 2007, learner drivers must complete at least 120 hours of on-road driving experience including at least 20 hours of night driving (verified by a log book completed by the supervising driver), and must hold the permit for at least 12 months, before they may apply for a provisional licence, stage 1.

Provisional licence, stage 1 (P1 - red)

A Provisional P1 licence (commonly called Ps and Reds) is gained after a minimum twelve months of holding a Learner Licence, 120 hours of on-road driving experience, and successful completion of an on-road practical driving examination. The licence holder can drive unaccompanied, but is limited to a maximum speed of 90 km/h, towing trailers of up to 250 kg, and a zero alcohol content. They must display red-on-white 'P-plates' while driving. P1 drivers are limited to a total of four demerit points during the term of the licence, as compared to the 12-point limit on unrestricted licences. P1 drivers must hold the licence for one year before progressing to the next stage.
In New South Wales the minimum age to be eligible for a P1 Licence is 17. As of 1 July 2007, new laws for P1 drivers have been introduced, including a limit of one passenger under the age of 21 between 11pm and 5am, and instant suspension for 3 months for any speeding offence. Furthermore, it is also now a requirement that red 'P-plates' be displayed on the outside of the vehicle.

Provisional licence, stage 2 (P2 - green)

A Provisional P2 licence (commonly known as Ps and Greens) is gained after one year and successful completion of a computerised hazard perception test. The driver is restricted to a speed limit of 100 km/h, a zero alcohol limit, and a maximum of six demerit points; however, they are eligible to upgrade the class of their licence, such as those for heavier vehicles. P2 drivers must display a green-on-white 'P-plate' at all times. P2 drivers must hold the licence for two years before progressing to the next stage.

Full, Unrestricted Licence

A full, unrestricted licence is gained after two years and successful completion of another computerised test. Unrestricted drivers licences are coloured gold.

So it takes 4-5 years, at least for me to get past my full license. I might just move back to Tasmania - but if course, I can't leave my job.

[Rivelution]

Damn 120 hours? Here its only 50 hours, but they dont even enforce it.

[Big Azza]

/jealous.

[Gaz]

/jealous.

hey just be thankfull you don't live in Finland..

they have to do a winter course there and show they can control a car in a skid and all sorts.