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Research has shown that driving experience is a major factor in reducing road crashes and that the safest time for young drivers is when they are driving under supervision while learning.  \nThis guide emphasises the importance of gaining extensive driving experience under supervision in a wide range of situations and will help you get the most out of your minimum 50 hours of driving.  \nPurpose of the guide  \nThis guide will direct you through the learning phase and help set the foundation for a safe driving future, as it:  \nÆ gives you information about the experience you need to become a safe driver;  \nÆ explains what skills you need to develop to pass the PDA; and  \nÆ complements the information in Drive Safe: A handbook for Western Australian road users.  \nMore information can [be obtained online at](be obtained online at www.transport.wa.gov.au/dvs)[ ](be obtained online at www.transport.wa.gov.au/dvs)[www.transport.wa.gov.au/dvs](be obtained online at www.transport.wa.gov.au/dvs)  \n[Revised edition date 6 August 2026](Revised edition date 6 August 2026).  \nPrepared and published by Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure, Driver and Vehicle Services.  \nDisclaimer: The information contained in this publication is provided in good faith and believed to be accurate at time of publication. The State shall in no way be liable for any loss sustained or incurred by anyone relying on the information.  \nii  \nPART 1  \nLearning to Drive  \nThe Graduated Driver Training and Licensing (GDT&L) system helps you geta wide range of driving experience and develop the skills and safe driver behaviours to set you up for driving on your own.  \nNew drivers, particularly those between 16 and 24 years of age, are up to three times more likely than other drivers to be involved in a serious road crash. Research has found that more extensive and structured driving experience under supervision can reduce the risk of crash involvement.  \nThe GDT&L system consists of the following steps:  \nLearner’s permit  \n• Minimum age is 16 years.  \n• You need to score 24/30 to pass the theory test and get your learner’spermit.  \nStart to learn to drive  \n• Record your supervised driving hours in an approved Log Book.  \n• A minimum of 50 hours of supervised driving is required including five hours of night time driving.  \nHazard perception test  \n• Minimum age is 16 years and six months.  \n• Eligible after at least six months of driving experience.  \nContinue to gain experience  \n• Continue to record supervised driving hours in your Log Book.  \nPractical driving assessment  \n• Minimum age is 17 years.  \n• Completed Log Book with a minimum of 50 supervised driving hours including five hours of night time driving.  \nProvisional licence  \n• You will have a provisional licence for two years.  \n• First six months: you must display white on red ‘P’ plates and will be subject to night-time driving restrictions.  \n• Remaining period: you must display white on green ‘P’ plates.  \nNOTE: Between steps 2 and 4 you must record a minimum of 50 supervised driving hours, including five hours at night.  \nSTEP  \n1  \nSTEP  \n2  \nSTEP  \n3  \nSTEP  \n4  \nSTEP  \n5  \nSTEP  \n6  \n2  \nGetting ready to drive  \nLearner’s permit conditions  \nLearner drivers must:  \nÆ hold a valid learner’s permit;  \nÆ display L plates on the front and rear of the vehicle;  \nÆ always be accompanied by a person eligible to provide instruction while driving, including parking;  \nÆ have a zero Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC);  \nÆ not exceed ","cbCaia3PzH9MzwjE","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaia3PzH9MzwjE","pdf",7999614,94,"English","# Part 1 Learning to Drive\n## Purpose of the guide\n## The GDT&L system steps\n## Getting ready to drive\n## Learner’s permit conditions\n## Completing the Log Book\n## Get quality instruction","[{\"question\":\"Who can act as a supervising driver?\",\"answer\":\"The supervising driver should be someone the learner feels comfortable with and is a competent driver with a good record who knows and follows road rules. 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