6) Motorways
As a learner permit holder, you must not drive on a motorway. It is an offence to do so.
7) Trailers
Learner permit holders driving vehicles in Categories B, C, C1, D or D1 (cars, trucks or buses) must not tow a trailer.
8) Carrying Passengers
A person who holds a learner permit for any category must not carry any passenger for payment or reward.
A person who holds a learner permit for category W (for example, a work vehicle or land tractor) must not carry a passenger unless the vehicle is constructed or adapted to carry a passenger and the passenger is a qualified driver.
A person who holds a learner permit for category A1, A2, A or AM
(motorcycle or moped) must not carry a passenger.
9) Motorcycles
Category A2 learner permit holders are entitled to drive motorcycles with:
- An engine power output of 35kW or less, or
A power to weight ratio of 0.2kW per kg or less.
It is your responsibility to check the power of the motorcycle. If you are in any doubt, consult with the dealer or manufacturer.
If your learner permit runs out
No matter what type of motor vehicle you drive, you may get a third and subsequent learner permit only if you show that you have taken a driving test within the previous two years.
If you have not taken the test, you must:
- give evidence that you applied to sit your driving test for that category of
vehicle; or satisfy the NDLS that because of illness (as certified by a registered medical practitioner), you were not in a position to take a driving test.