If you are under 21 years, you’ll need at least 120 hours of logged driving experience (with a supervisor) before you can take the probationary licence test.

Does 120 hours sound like a lot?

It really isn’t. A little more than an hour each week over two years will get you there.

Why 120 hours?

Inexperience is the most significant crash factor for young drivers. Research shows that new solo drivers with almost 120 hours of learner driving experience have a 30 per cent lower risk of crashing in their first two years of licensed driving, than those with only 50 hours.

Road safety experts agree that 120 hours is a good step towards becoming a safe driver.

Remember, the more experience you get, the safer you are. It takes more than 120 hours, it can even take years, to become a really safe driver.