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Learning to drive

Learning to drive

Learning to drive can feel overwhelming, but with the right guidance, it becomes a smooth journey. Our articles provide expert advice, tips, and practical steps to help you build confidence on the road. Whether you're preparing for your first lesson or your driving test, we're here to support you every step of the way.

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A young woman learning to drive beside her driving instructor
A young woman learning to drive beside her driving instructor
Do parents make good driving instructors?
Do parents make good driving instructors?
Teaching your child to drive is often a challenging experience for parents, and many choose to supplement learning with a driving instructor.
Open Road
30 May 2019
Close-up of a L-plate on the rear bumper of a car
Close-up of a L-plate on the rear bumper of a car
Tips for getting your learner licence
Tips for getting your learner licence
The NRMA guide to getting your L plates will answer all your questions for the first exciting step in learning how to drive.
Open Road
30 Aug 2018
Close-up of a man's hand holding pen and pointing with pinky finger at a diagram in a driving instruction manual
Close-up of a man's hand holding pen and pointing with pinky finger at a diagram in a driving instruction manual
Practical driving test tips
Practical driving test tips
Are you ready for your P1 practical driving test? Before going for your drivers licence, use these driving test tips from NRMA driver training to help you prepare.
Open Road
6 Oct 2017
A young woman learning to drive beside her driving instructor
A young woman learning to drive beside her driving instructor
Provisional licences in NSW: everything L-platers and P-platers need to know
Provisional licences in NSW: everything L-platers and P-platers need to know
Everything you need to know about getting your L's, P's and full licence in NSW.
Open Road
22 Jan 2025
Woman learning to drive beside a driving instructor
Woman learning to drive beside a driving instructor
How to choose the best driving instructor
How to choose the best driving instructor
Learning to drive is an exciting new skill. Here's the NRMA's guide to choosing the right driving instructor.
Open Road
21 June 2017
A mother gives her nervous daughter car keys. On the car is an L plate
A mother gives her nervous daughter car keys. On the car is an L plate
Demerit points for learner drivers
Demerit points for learner drivers
The NRMA discusses demerit points for learner drivers. Learn how the demerit points scheme works and the restrictions that apply to your L plate licence status.
Open Road
21 June 2017
Young woman with long blonde hair in yellow car checks her rear vision mirror while her mother looks head
Young woman with long blonde hair in yellow car checks her rear vision mirror while her mother looks head
Back on the road - tips to build back learner driver confidence
Back on the road - tips to build back learner driver confidence
If you had to pause your driving lessons during lockdown, it is okay to feel a little nervous to return to the driver's seat.
Open Road
27 June 2022
Close-up of a hand holding a phone displaying a digital driver licence name and image of a man
Close-up of a hand holding a phone displaying a digital driver licence name and image of a man
NSW Digital Driver Licence - What you need to know
NSW Digital Driver Licence - What you need to know
The Digital Driver Licence is the digital version of your NSW Driver Licence, and it’s available on the Service NSW App for iOS and Android. Here's what you need to know.
Open Road
9 Jan 2025
a man with grey hair and glasses in the passenger seat gestures right to a young woman with long hair who is driving the vehicle
a man with grey hair and glasses in the passenger seat gestures right to a young woman with long hair who is driving the vehicle
How to teach someone to drive
How to teach someone to drive
Here are our top tips to get you off to a good start.
Open Road
9 Jan 2025

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