how old do you have to be to drive in victoria

In Victoria you can get your learner permit at 16, but that’s strictly supervised—no solo heroics.

To drive on your own you need a probationary licence, and that means being at least 18.

If you’re under 21 you’ll also need about 120 hours of logged driving (including 20 hours at night) before the test, because practice makes fewer panel beaters rich.

Do the tests, slap on the P‑plates, and off you go—within the rules, naturally; check official guidance if anything changes while you’re hunting for the indicators.