I Got My Red P's!

Jimmy Enslashay

Jimmy Enslashay

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matthewjlcoleman
This is the beginning of some much needed freedom. I live about 20 kilometres from civilisation, so to get my P Plates was essential for me. For those who don't know about the Australian licensing system, I'll try and explain it for you:

When you are 16 years of age, you are eligible for your Learner's License, otherwise known as your L Plates (L's). You sit a written (computerised in some areas) test, which examines you on 44 different circumstances, and around 5 general areas. Whilst on your L Plates, you must be accompanied in a motor vehicle, Automatic or Manual, at all times by a full-licensed driver. You must stick to 80 km/h an hour at all times.

When you turn 17 and have completed 50 hours of driving (logged in a log book), you may apply for your Provisional 1 License, also known as your Red P Plates (Red P's). You take an approximately 15-minute driving test, where you are accompanied by a testing officer around your local area, in which you must complete tasks that he or she sets for you to do, for example: Reverse Parallel Parking, 3-Point Turns, or just simply driving and obeying all road rules. Whilst on your Red P Plates, you may drive unaccompanied, but must stick to 90 km/h. If you completed your driving test in an Automatic, you must only drive an Automatic by yourself. If you wish to drive a manual, you must be accompanied at all times by a full-licensed driver.

When you turn 18 and have been on your Red P Plates for a year, you may apply for your Provisional 2 Plates, also known as your Green P Plates (Green P's). You take a Driver Hazard/Perception Test, which is written/computerised, and involves simulated situations where you must decide on the best interests for you as a driver, and also the surrounding environment, in these situations. Whilst on your Green P Plates, you may drive either Manual or Automatic regardless of whether you obtained your P Plates in either, and you must stick to 100 km/h.

After 2 years on your Green P Plates, you may apply for a full license. I believe you take a driving ability test, similar to the one you take for your Red P Plates, only this test is more advanced and safety-conscious. There are no restrictions on this license.

I got my Red P Plates today, and I'm goddamn happy. :D
 
Wow. All of that to just get a license. I love America. We don't care how much experience you have. As long as you're 16 and have passed a few tests, you can get a license.

Congrats, though!
 
Yea, same here. At 16, write some silly test and then you can drive with a licenced person in the passenger seat. At 18, go for the real deal.

No wonder we have some of the worst drivers in the world :indiff:

Well done Jimmy :)
 
Event Horizon
Wow. All of that to just get a license. I love America. We don't care how much experience you have. As long as you're 16 and have passed a few tests, you can get a license.

Congrats, though!
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:scared: I don't see how that's a good thing.

Sweet! Good Job! :D
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Ive already congratulated you on MSN but I will do it here aswell,

Congratulations Matt 👍

You say "Australian licensing system" but thats not how we do it in South Australia. Unless we have changed recently, which we may have.
 
1 months 1 day untill I can go for mine! Probably about 6 weeks before I take the test though.

Blake
 
VIPERGTSR01
Ive already congratulated you on MSN but I will do it here aswell,

Congratulations Matt 👍

You say "Australian licensing system" but thats not how we do it in South Australia. Unless we have changed recently, which we may have.
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He means NSW licensing system 👍

Blake
 
Blake
He means NSW licensing system 👍

Blake
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I am aware of that, but I was trying to point out to people that not all Australian Licensing is the same. (We arnt that strict yet) :)
 
So I've read, can't you (theoretically) do one lesson in an auto, get your licence and drive a manual by yourself?

Blake
 
Yes, but the one lesson (THE test) is sort of intense and you need to know their procedures, so you really need at least a few practice lessons. Most people just go by log book (simple, no pressure), which you can do in auto but still drive a manual anytime.

If you pass the test though (not log book), you got it made no more worrying about tests or lessons you just have to wait intill your 19 to get your full licence.
 
Congrats Jimmy! Driving becomes almost addictive after a while; it's great to have so much more freedom and not have to rely on others for rides. I'm gonna miss having a car when I go away to University, insurance is way too expensive here.
 
I've never been so happy to be on the other side of the world...
 
Here it's:

When you are 15 you may apply for your permit. This is a written test. You must have a licensed driver 21 years of age or older in the passenger seat at all times, and can only drive between 5am and 11pm.

At 16 you may apply for your Level 1 License, if you have driven for at least 6-months without conviction and have logged 30 hours into a log book. This is a driving test. You can drive without a licensed driver between 5am and 11pm, or between 11pm and 5am with a licensed driver 21 years or older in the passenger seat.

at 18 you can apply for your full license, with which you can drive at anytime during the day and night without a licensed driver. This just takes being 18 and having your license already, or if you don't have your license/permit already, taking a driving test.
(sorry if that sucked, I just wrote it all on memory)

I'm currently only in step one. :banghead:
That 30-hour thing is a biotch.
 
Wow, it's changed since my Dad was in Australia ages ago. He just got into a car, drove around a bit and got his licence. :scared:

At least he can drive properly unlike some people.
 
Burnout
Here it's:

When you are 15 you may apply for your permit. This is a written test. You must have a licensed driver 21 years of age or older in the passenger seat at all times, and can only drive between 5am and 11pm.
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15! That's like 6 months away for me. :D
 
Whoa, you guys hve some strict rules over there. Anyways congrats!
 
theGTfreak
15! That's like 6 months away for me. :D
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Why is this stunning. Here in Ameria you can get your learners permit at like 15 and a half and your drivers license at 16. Some states, like Montana, you can get your drivers license at age 15.
 
Jimmy Enslashay
When you are 16 years of age, you are eligible for your Learner's License, otherwise known as your L Plates (L's). You sit a written (computerised in some areas) test, which examines you on 44 different circumstances, and around 5 general areas. Whilst on your L Plates, you must be accompanied in a motor vehicle, Automatic or Manual, at all times by a full-licensed driver. You must stick to 80 km/h an hour at all times.
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50 miles per hour?!? Jeezus flippin' christ! How on earth do you drive on the freeway without having people ramming up your butt?

If you wish to drive a manual, you must be accompanied at all times by a full-licensed driver.
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Even if you did the test with a manual? That's silly. 👎 If anything, I would need someone with me when driving an auto, since I've only driven an auto during driver's training (and being a control freak, I hate the bloody things – I'll shift when I feel it's appropriate, thank you very much).

After 2 years on your Green P Plates…
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Wow, it's ridiculously simple (and short) in America – at 15 1/2, you can get your Permit, which means drive with a licensed adult at all times. At 16, you can get your provisional license (after you've had 6 hours of driver's training and take a driving test), which is exactly the same as a "full-blown" driver's license, except for the first 6 months you can't drive any minors, and you can't drive between 11 PM and 5 AM. Hardly a hardship though. And once those 6 months are over (16 1/2), you basically have the same driving freedom as an adult (except for a few small points).

Anyway, congrats! :) Although, you're limited to the equivalent of 56 mi/h, which I would find excruciating. I'm so glad the speed limit was raised from 55 to 65 years ago.
 
Red Pee? I'd have that checked if I were you... :lol: Congrats Jimmy! :cheers:

In Quebec it's fairly simple. At 16 you get your learner's permit, which is good for 8 months, then you have to pass another exam, to get your "probatory" permit, which is good for 2 years. You get 4 demerit point, and, obviously, a zero tolerance towards driving and driving. If you can keep it for 2 years, you get the full, 15 demerit point permit.
 
Sage
50 miles per hour?!? Jeezus flippin' christ! How on earth do you drive on the freeway without having people ramming up your butt?
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Yeah it sucks, I CAN'T sit at 80 (unless with a driving instructor) I have to go to at least 90 but I still get swamped, the other day it was raining heavy and I was on the freeway getting swamped by cars from behind, it was almost scary. :lol:
Sage
Even if you did the test with a manual? That's silly. 👎 If anything, I would need someone with me when driving an auto, since I've only driven an auto during driver's training (and being a control freak, I hate the bloody things – I'll shift when I feel it's appropriate, thank you very much).
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If you do your test with a manual you can drive a manual by yourself. I also like manual alot more, I'm getting used to my mums auto but I prefer to have control.

Blake
 
I turn 16 in 20 days!!! But Im getting a bike license in January!!! (Oh yer, I'll still do the whole care thing I guess)
 
cardude2004
Why is this stunning. Here in Ameria you can get your learners permit at like 15 and a half and your drivers license at 16. Some states, like Montana, you can get your drivers license at age 15.
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Because in the UK you have to be 16 1/2 (or 17) to be able to do anything.
 
VIPERGTSR01
Ive already congratulated you on MSN but I will do it here aswell,

Congratulations Matt 👍

You say "Australian licensing system" but thats not how we do it in South Australia. Unless we have changed recently, which we may have.
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Nope, we only have the our L plates and just plain red P plates.

Congratulations Mattie!
 
Man, our instructors over here in the UK deliberately fail people so they can fill their quotas.

They also have a thing for failing mechanics. Mate of mine is a superb driver, took him 5 attempts :(

Congratulations nonetheless.
 

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