DrivEASY

New Driver’s Licence and Permit Fees

2011-07-01T13:27:00Z

The government has increasing licensing fees as of 1 July 2011. New rates that are most likely to effect Learner and Provisional drivers are:

Theory Test for Learners Permit $33
Learners permit (first issue) $55
Learners Renewal 9 months $32
Provisional Licence per year $ 37 plus $17 administration fee
Replacement licence $17
Hazard Perception Test $29
Publications: The Drivers Handbook $10

Adelaide Hills Road Deaths up 50 per cent in 2010

2011-01-05T07:10:40Z

The Adelaide Hills and Fleurieu Peninsula is still the most dangerous in the state with 24 people killed in road crashes last year. Fatalities in SA Police's Hills-Fleurieu service area jumped 50 per cent this year, up from 16 last year. This is above the three year average (15) for the third time in four years.

New Changes for L and P Plate Drivers

2010-08-16T02:28:54Z

From 4 September 2010 new laws for Learner and Provisional Drivers apply. If you do not have a current Learner’s Permit at that time you will need to comply with new and increased conditions to get your Provisional Licence.

Learners’s Permits

If you do not obtain your learners permit until after 4th September 2010 you will be required to have 75 hours of supervised driving time (previously 50), including 15 night time hours, and you will not be able to obtain your Provisional licence for 12 months (previously 6 months) if you are under the age of 25. Drivers that are over 25 years old must hold their Learner’s permit for 6 months only. This will mean that the earliest age that a driver will be able to get their Provisional licence, after 4th September, will be 17 years.

Other changes from 4th September 2010 that will apply to all drivers with a Learner’s Permit are:

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2010-07-28T05:18:32Z

Qualified Supervising Driver

2009-09-26T12:42:58Z

A Learner’s Permit driver must be supervised whilst driving by a Qualified Supervising Driver.

The Qualified Supervising Driver requirement was introduced as part of the enhanced Graduated Licensing Scheme on 31 October 2005.

The qualified supervising driver is required to supervise the learner driver in the safe, efficient operation of the motor vehicle while complying with the road rules.

Department for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure

2009-09-25T03:32:18Z

Registration, Licensing, and Customer Service SA Centres
Hours of Business: Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30pm

Customer Contact Centre 13 10 84 (Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm)

Interstate Callers 1300 360 067 (Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm CST)

Overseas Callers +61 8 8343 2222 (Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm ACST)

DTEI General Enquires (08) 8343 2222 (Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm)

http://www.transport.sa.gov.au

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GPS - friend or foe?

2009-08-16T13:02:12Z

Having a GPS (global positioning system, a satellite-based navigation system) in your car can be a fantastic aid in navigation. It makes it much easier to travel to your destination, announcing journey instructions, allowing you to concentrate on the road ahead and arrive at your destination relaxed and on time.

Mobile phone ban for learner's permit & provisional drivers

2009-08-15T11:59:57Z

Why has the mobile phone ban for L and P1 drivers been introduced?

Research has shown that using a mobile phone while driving increases crash risk by at least four times.

Young and inexperienced drivers are at an even greater risk as they are still developing their driving capabilities are more liable to lose concentration and make mistakes when driving. They are also among the most frequent users of mobile phones and it is important that they avoid these risks when they get behind the wheel of a car.