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Ireland L Driver in Australia

  • 27-07-2017 5:50am
    #1
    Frank Luo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1 ✭


    Hi guys,

    I got my learner driver licence in Ireland and I failed my first full drive test in Dundalk, Co, Louth on 1st of March, 2017. And I had applied the second full drive test in the same day. Unfortunately, I had been arranged the second test on the end of July. But I had to to leave Ireland to go to Australia in the early of July. So I cancelled the test.

    I know Ireland is belonging to the list of Australian exemption from licence tests. I want to ask may I drive in Australia with my Ireland L Driver Licence? If I want to get Australia drive licence, must I have to prepare the drive test at the most beginning? Or I can transfer my Irish L Driver Licence to the same level of Australian? I have finished my drive coach courses in Ireland. I dont want to try it again. After all, these road rules are similar between the two countries. And the coach courses are too expensive in Australia.

    Expecting your help!!

    Sincerely,
    Frank
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  • #2
    /V\etalfish
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 227 ✭✭/V\etalfish


    I'm not sure of the rules in all states, but in general and definitely in Victoria; you cannot drive on a learner permit from another country.
    You will need to do the tests and pretty much start from new.

    https://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/licences/renew-replace-or-update/new-to-victoria/overseas-drivers

    Other states could be slightly different, so google the state you're in.


  • #3
    paddy13
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81 ✭✭paddy13


    Hey Frank, as far as I know. Regarding any learner permit, it is recognised only in the country of issue. No harm inquiring with state you are in just to be sure.


  • #4
    pete4130
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    You cannot drive on your learners licence in NSW. I looked this up about a year ago for a friend. You are able to apply for your "L" licence here but you'd have to keep a log book of hours driving with a lienced driver, doing a certain amount of hours in the rain, a certain amount of hours when its dark, a certain amount of hours when its raining etc... for several months before you could get your red P plates, which allows you to drive, with some restrictions on speeds you can go, amount of people in the car past a certain time of day/after dark etc.

    If you don't have your licence before coming over, chances are you won't drive over here. Not having your licence can restrict you in terms of finding work requiring a licence, even farm work.

    See if you can get a cancelation test before leaving.


  • #5
    Noo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,989 ✭✭✭Noo


    Same for QLD, they only convert a full irish licence. You will not be able to drive on your learners and will have to go through the QLD system from scratch.


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