Eligibility
In order to be eligible for a C class Learner's Permit an applicant must:
Practice questions for the theory exam are available on the RAA's website.
If aged under 25 years, must be held for a minimum of 12 months. If aged 25 or over, must be held for a minimum of 6 months [Motor Vehicles Act 1959 (SA) s 79A].
* A Qualified Supervising Driver (QSD) must hold an unconditional licence (i.e. cannot be on provisional or probationary licence or be subject to a good behaviour bond) of the class appropriate to the vehicle being driven and have held this licence for the previous 2 years without disqualification. They must occupy the seat next to the permit holder and must not have a blood alcohol reading of more than 0.05. As a consequence of the minimum time requirements for having a full licence, a Qualified Supervising Driver must be aged at least 21 years.
(including accumulation of 4 or more demerit points)
Learner’s permit drivers cannot appeal a disqualification resulting from breach of conditions.
For applicants under 25 years of age, the total amount of time they must have held a Learner’s Permit is a period totalling 12 months, of which there must be a continuous period of not less than three months since the end of the period of disqualification.
For applicants aged 25 or over, the total amount of time they must have held a Learner’s Permit is for a period totalling at least six months, of which there must be a continuous period of not less than three months since the end of the period of disqualification [Motor Vehicles Act 1959 (SA) s 79A].
For more information see the My Licence SA - Learner's Permit website.