Apply for a learner's permit

You must hold a learner’s permit to learn how to drive in Western Australia.
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You must be at least:

  • 16 years old to apply for learner’s permit for a car or motorcycle
  • 15 and a half years old to apply for learner’s permit for a moped.

A learner’s permit is valid for 3 years.

If your learner's permit has expired, you will need to reapply to continue to learn to drive.

How to apply

To apply for your learner’s permit, you will need to visit a Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS) centre or Department of Transport regional agent and:

Once you have a learner’s permit, you must always be accompanied by a supervising driver when learning to drive.