From Monday 29 March 2021, TMR are making changes to the hazard perception test to improve the road safety of some of our most at-risk groups. Good hazard perception can be the difference in avoiding a crash.

These changes include:

From Monday 29 March 2021 all learner licence holders must pass the hazard perception test before upgrading their licence.

To upgrading your learner licence and progress to the next licence class, you will have to complete the following licence requirements:

Prep L
Hazard perception test
Learner logbook to be approved prior to test (for learner licence holders under 25 years)
Practical driving test
Current learner licence holders

Before Thursday 1 July 2021, if you have your learner licence, you can choose to take the hazard perception test before or after your practical driving test.

After Thursday 1 July 2021, ALL LEARNER LICENCE HOLDERS will need to have passed the hazard perception test before you can take your practical driving test.

You will be eligible to take the hazard perception test after you´ve held your learner licence for 6 months. the TMR will send you an email to let you know when you can take the test.

P1 licence
Before Monday 29 March 2021, if you hold a P1 licence you are required to pass the hazard perception test before you can upgrade to a P2 or Open licence.

You need to hold your P1 licence for a minimum of 12 months before you will be eligible to take the hazard perception test. If you have an email address registered with the Department of Transport and Main Roads, they will send you an email to let you know when you can take the hazard perception test