If you hold a full foreign licence and are aged 19 years or over you will be required to pass a theory test and practical driving test, with an authorised examiner, in order to obtain a South Australian driver's licence.
If you do not pass the practical driving test, or you fail a validation assessment, you must then apply for a learner's permit.
As part of the government audit process, sometimes after passing a practical driving test with a private authorised examiner a further practical driving test with a government assessment officer (known as a validation assessment) is required before a South Australian licence is issued. There is no charge for this test.
When you have passed these driving tests you will receive a certificate of competency.
Present your certificate of competency at a Service SA customer service centre and apply for a South Australian driver's licence.
After you have paid the fee and had your photograph taken, a temporary driver's licence will be issued and your photo licence will be posted to you.
