Have a zero Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) at all times when you drive. Not use a mobile phone, hands free or any other hand-held device when driving. Not tow a trailer, caravan or another vehicle.
Can learner drivers tow trailers in Victoria?
Learner driver restrictions
You must: carry your interstate learner permit card at all times when driving. display L plates on the front and rear of the vehicle which are clearly visible from a distance of 20 metres. not drive a vehicle (other than a tractor) that is towing a trailer.
Can P plate drivers tow a trailer in Victoria?
Victorian Red P platers cannot tow another motor vehicle or trailer. A few exceptions include when it’s required in your work, if the tow is being used for agriculture, or if there’s an experienced driver in the passenger seat, and a ‘driver under instruction’ plate is displayed on the front or rear of the car.
Can a learner driver drive a V8 in Victoria?
If you’re wondering can a learner driver drive a V8, the answer is yes – you can drive whatever car your instructor teaches you in, granted it’s not a larger vehicle.
Can a learner driver carry passengers in Victoria?
P1 drivers can’t have more than one ‘peer passenger’ in their car. A ‘peer passenger’ is someone aged 16 to under 22 years old. But if you have brothers and sisters in this age group you can have them as passengers even if there are more than one.
Do you need a license to tow a trailer Victoria?
In Victoria, we actually have a specific single-use permit for those that are needing to tow an unregistered trailer. Aptly-named Unregistered Vehicle Permits (UVP) can only be used once and only with the specific trailer that they have been received for.
What is the rule for towing trailers?
Slow down earlier as you come up to intersections. You’ll need more space between you and other vehicles, so you have more time to stop when you need to. Use the 4-second rule. Because it takes longer to speed up, you’ll also need bigger gaps when pulling out into traffic.
Can you tow a trailer on P2 Vic?
Learner drivers must not tow a trailer or any other vehicle and are not permitted to drive any vehicle that is being towed.
What roads are learner drivers not allowed on?
A learner permit allows you to drive on all public roads, except motorways, for the purposes of learning to drive and only when accompanied by an Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) or someone who has held a valid driving licence in the same category for more than two years.
Do I need a PDP to pull a trailer?
Almost all vehicles over 3.5 tons will require a PrDP, either for carrying passengers or as a goods vehicle. This is irrelevant of whether you are transporting goods or passengers at the time or not. A vehicle over 3.5 tons, but is not a goods vehicle, does not require a PrDP.
Can I drive my dad’s car as a learner?
Yes, if you are properly insured and comply with other legal requirements for learner drivers, such as being properly supervised by a more experienced driver, and displaying L plates.
How fast can a learner driver go in Vic?
There is no set speed limit driving on your Ls, but you should always drive within the speed limit and at a speed that’s safe for the area you’re in.
What happens if a learner driver is caught speeding in Victoria?
If you hold a learner or provisional licence and commit any speeding offence, you’ll receive at least 4 demerit points. This means that: Learners and P1 licence holders will have their licence suspended or refused for at least 3 months for any speeding offence. A fine will also be issued.
How many passengers can an L plater have in Victoria?
one peer passenger
You can only drive with one peer passenger aged between 16 and less than 22 years (inclusive) at any time, unless exempt. You cannot drive a probationary prohibited vehicle (PPV).
Can learner drivers drive at night?
Driving at night is perfectly legal for you as a learner driver, so long as you’ve got an experienced, qualified driver with you and you have insurance that covers you to do so. There are no hard and fast rules about when to start night driving, so when you do it is really up to you.
Can I drive my friends car as a learner?
You need your own insurance as a learner driver if you’re practising in a car you own. If you’re practising in someone else’s car, you need to either: Make sure you’re covered by the car owner’s insurance policy as a learner driver.
What trailer can I tow without a license?
a trailer over 750kg MAM as long as the combined MAM of the trailer and towing vehicle is no more than 3,500kg.
What size trailer can you tow on a car Licence?
Reminder: Having a full car drivers licence allows you to tow trailers that do not weigh more than 750kg. Towing heavier trailers with a car licence is also permitted providing the total weight of vehicle and trailer is not over 3,500kg.
Is towing licence to be scrapped?
New trailer towing law finally comes into force three months after test scrapped. The car and trailer towing test has been scrapped as part of Government plans to tackle the HGV driver shortage crisis, meaning most drivers can now tow a horse trailer without taking an extra test under the new trailer towing law.
Can a novice driver tow a trailer?
Once you hold a BE learner permit, you are entitled to drive a car, van or 4 x 4 with a MAM not exceeding 3500kg and you can draw a trailer, provided the laden weight of the trailer being towed does not exceed the manufacturer’s specified towing capacity for your towing vehicle.
Can my vehicle tow a trailer?
Can my Car Haul an RV or Trailer? Yes, but only if the combined weight of the RV/Trailer does not exceed the towing vehicles GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating), which is the total weight your vehicle can tow. A good rule of thumb is to stay under 80% of your max towing capacity.