nsw driving age

In New South Wales, the legal driving age kicks off at 16 years for a learner's permit, which is essentially your golden ticket to supervised behind-the-wheel practice. Once you’ve clocked enough hours and passed the tests, you can graduate to a P1 provisional licence at 17, sporting those famous red P plates. By 18, you can shed the red for green P plates under the P2 provisional licence, inching closer to full licence nirvana. So, in summary, 16 years is when you start, and 18 to 20 years is when you can expect to be fully unleashed on the roads. Check the latest from ServiceCentral or NSW Roads and Maritime for any sneaky updates.