In Australia, while the legal driving age varies slightly between states and territories.
Please Note: At Simba Car Hire, the minimum and maximum age we rent to is 21 to 75.
Here’s a breakdown of the legal driving age across different regions:
1. Learner's Permit:
Minimum Age: 16 years old (some states require 17 years).
2. Provisional License:
Minimum Age: 17 or 18 years old (varies by state).
3. Full License:
Minimum Age: 18 to 21 years old, depending on the state and how long the driver has held a provisional license.
State-by-State Breakdown:
New South Wales (NSW):
Learner's Permit: 16 years
Provisional License: 17 years
Full License: 20 years (after holding a Provisional License for at least 2 years)
Victoria (VIC):
Learner's Permit: 16 years
Provisional License: 18 years
Full License: 22 years (after holding a Provisional License for at least 4 years)
Queensland (QLD):
Learner's Permit: 16 years
Provisional License: 17 years
Full License: 19 years (after holding a Provisional License for at least 1 year)
Western Australia (WA):
Learner's Permit: 16 years
Provisional License: 17 years
Full License: 19 years (after holding a Provisional License for at least 2 years)
South Australia (SA):
Learner's Permit: 16 years
Provisional License: 17 years
Full License: 18 years
Tasmania (TAS):
Learner's Permit: 16 years
Provisional License: 17 years
Full License: 18 years
Australian Capital Territory (ACT):
Learner's Permit: 16 years
Provisional License: 17 years
Full License: 18 years
Northern Territory (NT):
Learner's Permit: 16 years
Provisional License: 17 years
Full License: 18 years
Key Points:
Learner's Permits allow drivers to learn under supervision.
Provisional Licenses come with certain restrictions and conditions.
Full Licenses are granted after meeting specific experience and time requirements.
Always check local regulations for the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding driving age requirements.
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