The process of getting a driver's license in Australia is not the easiest, even for Australians themselves. This is because each state has specific legislation, which you can find in on this site here. However, in all regions, the new driver goes through at least four stages.
First, you start with permission "Learner"This is a 12-month program that requires her to always be accompanied by a driver with a permanent license. Then she gets her license P1This license allows the person to drive alone to appointments such as work, school and medical appointments, but imposes various restrictions, such as a different speed limit and a maximum of 4 penalty points. After another 12 months, the person can apply for a license known as a P2The P1, for example, has almost the same requirements as the P1, but allows for a higher speed and an increase in the points limit to 7. After 24 months, the driver finally gets the "full license".
In the first three stages, drivers are required to carry license plates that identify their type of license. And in order to move from one license to another, it is always necessary to take practical and theoretical tests.
Brazilian driving from Australia
Brazil, because it drives in the right hand (and on the left side of the car), is not on the list of countries with recognized driving experience. Even so, we can drive in "aussie" lands with our license, but always accompanied by an English translation, and respecting the type of vehicle allowed by the original document.
In most states, drivers can use their Brazilian license for the duration of their visitor's visa (tourist or student). After this period, if the type of visa changes (resident or work) or the Brazilian document expires, he is obliged to apply for the license of the state where he is residing, take a theory test and a practical test.
But don't despair, because when you apply for an Australian license you won't necessarily start from the first stage. What will determine which type of license you get is how long you've held the license in Brazil. For example, in the state of New South Wales, if you have more than three years' experience as a driver in Brazil, you can get a full license in Australia straight away, you just have to pass the test.
Below is a step-by-step guide to the main states in Australia:
Queensland
NSW
Victoria
Western Australia
South Australia
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