wa driving age

In WA, you can snag a learner’s permit at 16—but only with a supervisor riding shotgun.

To drive solo, you’ll need your provisional licence at 17 after logging 50 hours (including 5 night hours), plus passing the Hazard Perception Test and the Practical Driving Assessment.

There are P‑plate restrictions (zero BAC and a midnight‑to‑5am curfew for your first six months unless it’s for work, study, or emergencies), so keep the heroics tidy.

Rules can change, so check the latest WA guidance before practicing handbrake starts outside the café.