In Victoria, you are required to obtain at least 120 hours on your learner's licence. There are always exceptions to rules, however, and this is no different. Read below to see if any of the exemptions apply to you. It might make your driving learning journey easier and quicker.
EXEMPTION ONE: You're above the age bracket
In Victoria, if you are above 21, you are not required to obtain or record any hours in a logbook. If you are between 21 and 25, you must hold your learner's for at least 6 months, if you're above 25 you only have to hold your licence for 3 months before sitting the practical driving test.
EXEMPTION TWO: Hardship
Education:
a letter from your educational institution or course coordinator verifying your student status, dates, and times of attendance and identifying the hardship.
Employment:
a letter from your employer verifying your employment and identifying hardship.
Family circumstances: a letter from a relevant authority (medical practitioner, parish priest, etc) describing the impact on the family.
Application for these exemptions can be found here.
EXEMPTION THREE: You have held an international licence
If you have previous driving experience from another country you may be eligible for this to be considered in Victoria. Read more about this here.
Conclusion
So there you have it, the exceptions to the logbook rules. It is still incredibly important regardless of how many hours you are required to gain your licence that you are confident and have had lots of driving experience in different situations. Professional driving lessons can help speed up this process, especially for those without access to vehicles or supervisors. If this is you, a lesson package is a great idea to build that confidence and competence quickly.
