Introduction

The Graduated Driver Training and Licensing System (GDTLS) was introduced in February 2001 to help learner drivers get lots of supervised driving experience in different situations and under different road conditions.

The system is summarised in the diagram below:

The Graduated Driver Training and Licensing System (GDTLS)

 
 

 16 yrs (min)

 

 16 yrs 6 mth (min)

  17 yrs min 

 

Pre- 
Learner 

 

 

 Learner's
Permit

 

 

Learner's
Phase I

 

 

Practical
Test

 

 

Learner's
Phase II 

 

 

 Hazard
Perception Test

 

 

Provisional
Licence