Driving is an essential survival skill in Australia

Learner Driver With Keys and an Australian L-plate

Learner driver with car keys and an Australian L-plate. Getty Images Source: Getty Images

Driving is an essential skill to surviving in Australia. The process and time required to obtain a driver’s license varies in each state and territory. Young novice drivers tend to need a longer period to get their license, whereas mature drivers or those with an existing overseas license can often speed up the process.



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