You must be at least 16½ and have held your learner licence for the minimum time (see lesson 1). Then you pass the restricted licence practical driving test. The test takes about 60 minutes, including a 45-minute drive.
From 25 January 2027 the restricted test will also include a hazard perception (spotting dangers early and saying how you will react to them) test: you describe the hazards you see and how you will react.
Restricted licence conditions
A supervisor for a restricted driver has to meet the same rules as for a learner (lesson 4).
Getting your full licence
Once you have a full licence
You can drive at any time and carry any passengers. But if you are under 20, the zero alcohol limit still applies, even on a full licence.
Check your understanding
1 quick questions. Your answers count towards your topic scores.
Question 1 of 1
You are on a restricted licence with no supervisor. At 11pm you want to drive your partner home. Can you?