Licence ready is accepted by service nsw and roads and maritime services rms as a digital learner driver log book app for nsw. The apps are designed not to distract learner drivers or their supervisors while driving and ensure learners follow the rules relating to the use of. Find out how to fill in your learner logbook correctly. Pick up where you left off and complete the rest of your supervised hours in the app. The apps are available for free through the android play and apple app stores. Nov 08, 2019 the above rules are the most important for learner drivers in nsw to follow. However, participants must complete both course modules to be eligible for the 20 hour log book credit in their learner driver log book. When you get your driving learner licence, you also receive a learner driver log book. Have previously held a nsw, interstate or overseas driver licence other than a learner licence currently hold an overseas licence other than a learner licence and are issued with a learner licence because you have failed a practical driving test. Customers can speak to their local service nsw to find out more about how they can start using the digital driver log book.
Your learner licence will be suspended or refused if you reach or exceed 4 demerit points in a three year period. To make things absolutely clear, you are given a learner driver log book at the registry or service centre when you get your learner licence. Nov 02, 2016 apply for a heavy vehicle competency based assessment learners log book and undertake hvcba. Mar 18, 2019 learner drivers will access invaluable information and experiences as part of the ultimate learner log book run on sunday 24 march. Pass a driver knowledge test dkt pay the licence and test fees, unless youre eligible for a concession. Research shows that the standard of on road driving experience a learner drivers receives plays a significant role in determining their ability to drive safely. The laws vary by state but as far as im aware there is no such law current in any australian state. Learning to drive a heavy vehicle in nsw australian. My licence the driving companion how to use your log book. Use the paper book section to enter the total time signed off in your paper copy. These structured lessons must be recorded in the structured lesson record keeper log book insert in order to be recognised.
If you choose to use the paper book rather than a digital app, make sure you take care of it. Call us on 0 922 797 to schedule a driving lesson or book online. Roundtrip is a free and officially recognised app that lets you record your supervised driving practice as a nsw learner driver roundtrip makes it easy to record and track your driving practice and learning goals. So make sure you follow the law while you get your 120 hours of driving experience and avoid demerits, fines and other such issues. These hours must be recorded in the learner driver log book issued to you or via an rms endorsed logbook app. Free log book run for learner drivers wingecarribee. However, users can only use one app for their learning as log book hours cannot be transferred between apps. Log book apps log books learner licence driver licence.
As the supervising driver, you will need to mark off the learner drivers progress against a range of key tasks in their learner driver log book. Learner licence driver licence licence roads roads. Youll be given a paper log book when you are issued with your learner licence. If you have evidence youve held an interstate learners permit your qualified supervising driver may include that previous driving experience in your log book. Learning to drive a heavy vehicle in nsw australian emergency law. The expression the legislation means the regulations made under the act, including the road transport driver licensing regulation 2008 and road rules. Events road safety, roads, wingecarribee shire council. Oct 26, 2016 transport for nsw is looking for talented individuals, entrepreneurs and innovative startup organisations that can take an innovation challenge and turn it into a successful business. All learner drivers in new south wales nsw, australia will be able to use the licence ready, roundtrip or l2p app as their learner driver log book. Youll need to visit a service centre to prove your identity, pass a driver knowledge test dkt and have your eyes tested. Wingecarribee shire council is set to host a free log book run in a bid to help learner drivers prepare for solo driving. Any parent or learner would agree its time for a system that taps into the latest technology to become more userfriendly, mrs pavey said.
The role of supervising a learner driver in nsw is a great responsibility that will have long lasting consequences. Learners log book learner driver digital log book nsw. In australia, is it illegal for a learner driver to drive for over 2 hours straight. Save time and money by booking a guaranteed spot with the parking panda app.
Rules for learner drivers ltrent driving school blog. Rms does not require clubs to manage any aspect of log book recording, though does not prevent them from doing so under club rules. This learner log book needs to be used by you to record your driving practice hours. Dec 22, 2018 licence ready is accepted by service nsw and roads and maritime services rms as a digital learner driver log book app for nsw. This program is a partnership between council, pcyc and the nsw police.
If you want to replace your log book, youll need to visit a service centre. Ultimate learner log book run on sunday 24 march mirage news. Oct 11, 2015 recognised clubs wishing to participate in the trial must notify rms by email at historic. If false entries are made in a digital or paper log book, learner drivers and supervisors can face heavy penalties under the road and transport legislation or. You must log at least 120 hours of supervised driving, including a minimum of 20 hours of night driving, before you can attempt the driving test, unless youre exempt. Master your driving skills using structured learning goals. Night driving hours are between sunset and sunrise.
Learner log book to record your practice hours road types and conditions. When you are issued with your learner licence you will receive a learner driver log book so that you and your supervising drivers can record your driving experience. Learner driver log books go digital in nsw opengov asia. The mylearners app allows you to log your driving hours without the need for a paper log book. As mentioned above, learner drivers cannot apply to take the p1 licence test until they have held a learner licence for at least 12 months, unless you are over the age of 25.
Learner logbook transport and motoring queensland government. Your learner driver logbook nsw allows you and your supervising drivers to record your driving experience. Go to rules to access a transcript and downloadable ve. Find out more about the digital learner driver log books. From here, club members can choose to opt in to the trial. How will the 20 hours credit be recorded in my log book after i complete the course. The speed limit applies to interstate learners driving in nsw regardless of the home stateterritory rules. Supervising a learner driver nsw australia driving schools. Learner driver log books go digital nsw government. Tap the record button, enter your odometer and youre off. Learner drivers will access invaluable information and experiences as part of the ultimate learner log book run on sunday 24 march. L2p is your new bestie in smart driving for success.
Demerit points apply to learner drivers for failing to comply with the road rules or learner driver rules. App to move learner driver log books into the digital age. Nsw learner driver safety course to cut log book hours from. This course will highlight the importance of driving with caution, following the road rules and acting responsibly when using the road. Learner driver logbook nsw practical driving experience. Apply for a heavy vehicle competency based assessment learners log book and undertake hvcba. Nsw roads minister duncan gay today announced young drivers who completed the program would have their learner log book requirements cut from 120 hours to 100 hours.
Learner driver log book challenge transport for nsw. Learner driver log books go digital nsw government learner drivers can now use one of three mobile apps to log their required 120 hours of driving practice. You must log at least 120 hours of supervised driving in your learner driver log book, including a minimum of 20 hours of night driving, before you can attempt the p1 licence driving test. Learner log book innovation challenge transport for nsw.
You must log at least 120 hours of supervised driving in your learner driver log. If you hold an interstate learner licence, you may be eligible to take a driving test without being issued with a nsw learner licence, so you may not need a nsw log book at all. There is no assessment or pass fail component of the safer drivers course. If you have evidence youve held an interstate learner s permit your qualified supervising driver may include that previous driving experience in your log book. Helping learner drivers become safer drivers, sutherland shire council presents the free seminars, providing practical advice about. Licence ready is free digital log book app accepted by service nsw and roads and maritime services. Join the digital network that links learner drivers, supervisors and pro driving instructors. How to use the nsw learners licence log book youtube. Learner log book run through macarthur camden council. In australia, is it illegal for a learner driver to drive for.
The sample learner log book is a part of the learner kit that is free and is given to you when you pass your learner permit knowledge test and pay the learner permit fee at a vicroads customer service centre. Drivers of fatigueregulated heavy vehicles must complete and carry a national driver work diary if they drive more than 100 kms from their home base. For people looking for a simple log book, a learner driver account alone is enough to record drives, track day and night hours, 3for1 driving school lessons and safer driver course sdc credits. Roundtrip is an app for nsw learner drivers that makes it super easy to record supervised driving practice. However when driving in nsw, act learner drivers must abide by the nsw laws and restrict driving to a maximum speed of 90 km. In new south wales, if you are under the age of 25 you must log at least 120 hours of supervised driving, including a minimum of 20 hours of night driving, before you can attempt the driving test. L2p app is your officially recognised nsw digital logbook. The ultimate p1 licence guide for nsw learner drivers. Tips for getting your learner licence safer driving. You have to log at least 120 hours of driving over at least 12 months before you can attempt the test to get your ps. A learner log book will only be accepted by vicroads if. Obtain and hold a learner licence for at least 12 months.
You can book a driving test once youve held your learner licence for at least 12 months, youre at least 17 years old, and youve completed 120 hours of practical driving experience. Join other lplate drivers to improve your driving skills and gain more experience in a range of conditions. Tips for getting your learner licence safer driving the nrma. The learner log book innovation challenge is your opportunity to create a digital solution as an alternative to the current printbased nsw learner log book. I guess they clued in to people doing the 2 day learner course to skip past the log book requirements entirely. To obtain your nsw learner licence you must be at least 16 years of age.
Transport for nsw is looking for talented individuals, entrepreneurs and innovative startup organisations that can take an innovation challenge and turn it into a successful business. Please take care of your log book because if you need a replacement log book, you will need to attend a registry or service centre and pay a replacement fee. A digital log book that helps you learn to drive like a pro even faster. In order to gain a nsw learner licence, you will have to first pass an eyesight test. Simply tap the record button, enter your current odometer, put your phone away and then youre off. If you want to improve your driving skills and ensure you pass your ps test on the first go, then book driving lessons with sydney. Your learner driver log book allows you and your supervising driver to record your driving experience. Proposals are being invited until friday 15 july and can be submitted via future transport challenge page. Recognised clubs wishing to participate in the trial must notify rms by email at historic. Supervising learner driver nsw learn to drive driving school. There are 3 digital apps now available to record log book hours. Get your l1 learner driver logbook download online, pdf or purchase at service tasmania it is recommended you read and complete the l1 logbook as a minimum of 30 hours driving experience is recommended before you attempt the l2 assessment, but your learner licence lasts for 3 years, so theres no need to rush things.
Act learner drivers are required to not exceed posted speed limits within the act, which include 100 km. If you are learning, you can start to drive straight away on your current licence, however, you must pass the heavy vehicle road rules knowledge test before booking for a driving test or obtaining a hvcba learner. Shellharbour, kiama and wollongong councils are providing the run in collaboration with local police, emergency services and community members to lplate drivers and their supervisors. Hours recorded in an interstate learner driver log book will count towards your nsw supervised hours if you can provide appropriate evidence. Guide for supervising drivers with supervising tips to help guide your learner driver. You will need to provide evidence of 120 hours of driving experience however.
The rules for learner drivers you will need to know. Learner drivers can now use one of three mobile apps to log their required 120 hours of driving practice. High performance vehicle restrictions apply for p1 and p2 drivers. In australia, is it illegal for a learner driver to drive. Camden and campbelltown councils are providing the free driving course in collaboration with local highway patrol police to prepare learner drivers for real motorist experiences. A maximum of 10 hours of lessons will be accepted and recorded as 30 hours driving experience in the learner driver log book. Nsw must have completed 120 hours of supervised driving in their learner driver log book if youre 25 or older, you dont need to complete the learner driver log book, and can attempt the test even if youve held your learner licence for less than 12 months. Youll need to submit your driving hours from the app at least 48 hours before you go for your driving test. Free 2 hour workshops for the parents and supervisors of learner drivers. You can close the app, put it somewhere safe and then while youre driving roundtrip will track your time, start and end location. Parents of learner drivers sutherland shire council. To apply for a learner driver licence, you must be 16 years of age or older.
Qld learner logbook is the free and official queensland government department of transport and main roads mobile app to record your supervised driving as a learner driver. For your practical assessment, bring your paper learner guide and log book including the. Log books learner licence roads and maritime services. Getting your learner licence getting a licence your. Learner licence driver licence licence roads roads and. Young learner drivers are blatantly falsifying mandatory 120hour log books, and some say the program is failing to improve driving. Mar 09, 2014 find out how to fill in your learner logbook correctly. Its for you and your supervising driver a driving instructor, parent or whoever is teaching you to record your driving experience. To register for this session please visit learner log book challenge page. Nsw learner driver safety course to cut log book hours. Your learner driver log book is for you and your supervising driver to record your driving experience. Young drivers are cheating log book system daily telegraph.
You may also use an electronic learner log book app to record your driving hours instead of recording them manually in your driving companion. The app can be used by your supervising drivers too. The blood alcohol content bac limit for you while you are supervising a learner driver nsw is under 0. Nsw changes to speed limits for learner drivers national. Part 3 of the regulation deals with learner licences, provisional. Log books learner licence driver licence licence roads. Structured lessons with a licensed nsw driving instructor will also give you a bonus of 3for1 log book hours.
How to use the nsw learners licence log book gary thorpe. You do not have to complete a learner driver log book if you. You are exempt from completing the log book and required hours if you. Shirley and dave from funway driving school present an introduction to the nsw learners licence log book. Mar 19, 2012 nsw roads minister duncan gay today announced young drivers who completed the program would have their learner log book requirements cut from 120 hours to 100 hours. Getting your nsw ls pinnacle driving school canberra. Learner licences issued from 1 july 2007 will be valid for five years. It is also illegal to supervise under the influence of drugs. Learners and their supervisors will be given a mix of experiences, including a random breath test and driver reviver fatigue stop.