NORTHERN TERRITORY
Welcome to the world of driving in the Northern Territory! Whether you’re just starting out or looking to upgrade your licence, the Northern Territory has a structured process in place to ensure all drivers are well-prepared for the road. There are several types of driving licences, each designed for different vehicle catgeories and depends on the knowledge test (Theory and Practical Test). At Australian Road Permit, you can buy directly the licence of your choice be it a; learners licence, provisional licence, full licence (Unrestricted) or heavy vehicle licence WITHOUT EXAMS. We have streamlined the application process, allowing you to acquire your licence quickly and with ease. Whether you’re a busy professional, a newcomer to New South Wales Australia, or someone looking for a straightforward way to obtain a driver’s licence, our platform is designed to cater to your specific needs.
Learners Licence ($300)
In the Northern Territory, obtaining a driving licence involves several stages. First, individuals must obtain a learner licence by passing a theory test on road rules and safe driving practices. Once granted, the learner licence allows individuals to drive under supervision while displaying L plates on their vehicle.
- No exams or test required
- Registered into the Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics Database
- Ready within 1-2 Working days
- Comes with it’s Knowledge test results
Provisional Licence -P1- ($400) & -P2- ($500)
In the Northern Territory, Australia, a provisional licence is the next step after obtaining a learner licence. There are two stages of the provisional licence: P1 and P2. To qualify for a P1 licence, learners must be at least 17 years old and pass a practical driving test. P1 licence holders face specific restrictions, such as a lower demerit point threshold and a ban on using mobile phones while driving. After holding a P1 licence for at least 12 months, drivers can progress to a P2 licence, which has fewer restrictions. Once the P2 stage is successfully completed and all requirements are met, drivers can apply for a full licence.
- No exams or test required
- Registered into the Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics Database
- Ready within 4-5 Working days
- Comes with it’s Practical test results
Open (Full) Licence ($600)
In the Northern Territory, Australia, a full driver’s licence is obtained after successfully completing the learner and provisional stages. After meeting all the requirements and holding the provisional licence for the necessary period, drivers can apply for a full licence. A full licence offers greater driving freedom with fewer restrictions and a higher demerit point threshold compared to provisional licences.
- No exams or test required
- Registered into the Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics Database
- Ready within 6-7 Working days
- Comes with it’s Practical test results
Heavy Vehicles Licence ($800)
In the Northern Territory, Australia, a Heavy Vehicle licence allows drivers to operate larger and more complex vehicles such as trucks and buses. The licensing system is divided into different classes based on the vehicle type and Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM). The main classes include Light Rigid (LR), Medium Rigid (MR), Heavy Rigid (HR), Heavy Combination (HC), and Multi Combination (MC). Generally, to obtain a Heavy Vehicle licence, applicants must first hold a full car licence (Class C) and meet specific age and experience requirements. They also need to pass relevant knowledge tests and practical driving assessments for the desired heavy vehicle class. The training and assessments ensure that drivers have the necessary skills to safely operate heavy vehicles on the road.
- No exams or test required
- Registered into the Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics Database
- Ready within 7-9 Working days
- Comes with it’s Knowledge and Practical test results
Licence Conversion - Upgrade
Upgrade from:
- “Any Foreign licence” to “Full Northern Licence” = $400
- “Learners Northern Licence” to “Full Northern licence” = $350
- “Learners Northern Licence” to “Restricted Northern licence” = $300
- “Restricted Northern Licence” to “Full Northern licence” = $300
- “Full Northern Licence” to “Heavy Vehicle Northern licence” = $500
- “Motorcycle Northern Licence” to “Full Northern licence” = $400
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What is an Australian Driving Licence?
Driver licences in Australia refer to the official permit required for a person to legally drive a motor vehicle in Australia. The issue of driver licences, alongside the regulation and enforcement of road use, are all managed by state and territory governments.
How to get an Australian full driving licence?
- To get a full driving licence in Australia, you need to pass three computer-based theory tests and one road driving test. The stages are:
- Learner Licence: Pass the Driver Knowledge Test (DKT) to get a learner licence. You must practice driving for at least 120 hours, including 20 hours of night driving1.
- Provisional Licence (P1): After passing the road test, you get a P1 licence valid for 18 months.
- Provisional Licence (P2): Pass the Hazard Perception Test to get a P2 licence valid for 30 months.
- Full Licence: Finally, pass the Driver Qualification Test to get your full driving licence.
What are the classes of licence in Australia?
What is the minimum age requirement to apply for a driver licence?
• You must be at least 16 years old to apply for a car driver licence in Australia.
Where can I find more information about getting my driving licence in Australia?
• You can find more information on our official website australianroadpermit.com of the relevant road transport authority in your state or territory.
How many questions are in the Driver Knowledge Test (DKT)?
• The DKT consists of 45 questions. You need to answer at least 41 correctly to pass.