An ACT driver’s licence grants you permission to drive a motor vehicle on the road, with specific licences for trucks, cars, and motorcycles. There are three main stages of ACT driver’s licence in the ACT (Australian Capital Territory) for learner and provisional drivers. The stages are Learner (restricted), Provisional P1 and P2 (restricted) and Full licence (unrestricted).
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How Fast Can A Learner Driver Drive In The ACT
Wondering what ACT road rules say about speed limits for young drivers and provisional licence holders? In this guide, we’ll discuss what learner drivers and provisional drivers need to know about maximum speed limits in ACT. Let’s get started.
Driving In Canberra: ACT Road Rules Handbook
If you’re getting a driver’s licence in Canberra, you’ll need to familiarise yourself with ACT road rules before you begin driving on ACT roads. Whether you’re a learner driver, or you’ve obtained a licence in another region of Australia, ignorance isn’t an excuse if you break the law.
That means you need to study the ACT Road Rules Handbook. But what is this handbook? How do you get it, and what does it contain? Read on, and learn everything you need to know in this guide from LTrent Driving School.
How To Get Your Learners Permit In ACT
Getting your learner driver licence in the ACT is the first step as you learn to drive. After earning your learner permit, you can work toward getting a provisional licence, and eventually earning your full driver licence.
But what do you need to do before you learn to drive in ACT? Here’s what you need to know about getting your learners permit.
ACT Road Rules Concerning Emergency Vehicles
Most Common Driving Test Mistakes
If you’re a learner driver looking to get your Ps in ACT or NSW, you may be nervous about your practical driving test. Learner drivers often fail the driving test the first time they try, and while it’s possible to pass on your first go, it’s not always easy!
So, what can you do to make sure you get your Ps and pass first go? Here are a few common driving mistakes you can avoid on your test to give yourself a better chance of passing on your first try.
How to Deal with Traffic Stops as a Teen Driver
As a teen driver, you’ve probably spent time learning about the rules of the road, but do you really know what to do if pulled over? Getting pulled over for whatever reason by the police can be scary, especially if it’s your first time.
A traffic stop can happen for a number of reasons—using your mobile device, speeding, tail lights out, distracted driving, random breath tests, speed limits going unnoticed, or suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
To prevent a potentially stressful situation, it helps to learn how to react if pulled over by law enforcement. Follow these driving tips to help keep the situation under control.
What are the Rules for Mobile Phone & Driving
It may be inviting to pick up your phone and respond to that text message on Facebook while driving. However, using your mobile phone while driving can pose a severe risk to your safety on the road. Worse is that an eye glance off the road for two seconds or more can lead to a car crash.
To prevent road accidents, drivers within NSW, VIC, ACT, and Australia at large are guided by strict mobile phone laws. Violation of these rules can attract a fine of up to $1000 fine and five demerit points penalties.
Tips For Driving Safely When It’s Wet
Driving in the rain and wet road conditions can be the most dangerous driving situation that most drivers will encounter regularly. Road hazards are increased in rainy conditions, whether it’s following a heavy downpour or a sprinkle. Wet roads elevate the chances of road risks and are often associated with increased accident rates.
During heavy rains, roads become slippery, which decreases vehicle traction, visibility distance, as well as manoeuvrability. Driving under such conditions can be challenging even to the most experienced drivers. Below is a list of valuable tips for driving safely when it’s wet.
How Often Should You Take a Driving Lesson?
Are you eager to drive your first vehicle? Or do you simply want to hone your driving skills and get a license? Either way, you may be wondering how often you should take driving lessons to pass the driving test.
There’s more to driving than putting your foot on a gas pedal and steering the wheel. You require special driving techniques and good driving habits to coexist with other drivers on the road. Here are the factors that determine how often you’ll take your driving lessons.