How long between restricted and full licence

You must also have held your learner licence for 6 months. You can drive on your own between 5am and 10pm. Between 10pm and 5am you must have a supervisor. If you sit your test in an automatic vehicle, you will only be allowed to drive automatic vehicles. You must not carry passengers unless you have a supervisor with you. There are a small number of circumstances where you may carry passengers without a supervisor.

See our frequently asked questions. Bringing along a support person You can bring a support person with you as long as they meet the requirements. What happens when I pass? Preparing for your Full Licence test You have six to 18 months to prepare for your full licence test — or up to five years if you need more time. Any further questions? Other Relevant Sections. Before your test, you must also come to one of our driver licensing branches to do the following:.

The Full Licence practical test should take around half an hour, which includes checking your car and giving you feedback at the end. The test will involve you demonstrating safe and competent driving in a variety of different situations in a busy environment.

Find out more about the conditions of getting your full licence at Waka Kotahi nzta. Just like in the Restricted Licence test, you may bring a support person with you as long as they meet the requirements. If you are feeling very anxious and you think this will help you relax then we encourage you to do so. Remember that your support person must not distract you or your testing officer or you will have to re-sit the test. You will still be able to practise on your Restricted Licence.

There are a few important things to remember Make sure you have your learner licence with you. If you received a two-year extension to your learner licence, you should note there are particular requirements about the licence you show the testing officer before the test.

The car must have a current licence rego and warrant of fitness WoF. If your car runs on diesel, make sure its road user charges RUC label is current. Make sure you have enough fuel to complete the test. Make sure the passenger seat is clean and tidy for the testing officer. Here are some of the things you should check before your test: tyres and wheels lights indicators wipers body condition eg dangerous damage like rust or missing bumper.

What the test includes The test will take about an hour and will include: meeting the testing officer a pre-drive safety check this is where the testing officer checks that your vehicle is up to WoF standard a 45 minute practical driving test where your driving skills are tested giving you your results with feedback.

More information about the restricted licence practical test You can bring a support person Under certain conditions you may be able to take a support person external link. We'll send your new driver licence card to you in the mail. For example, if a P2 licence holder receives a demerit point suspension, they will need to hold their P2 licence for the normal 24 months and an extra 6 months before they can apply for a full licence.

The time spent suspended does not count towards the licence period. If you hold a licence from another Australian state or territory, or from overseas, see Moving to NSW for information about converting your licence to a NSW equivalent.