A probationary licence, often abbreviated as P-plate licence, is the driving permit you get after passing your learner's test but before earning the full licence. It’s essentially a trial period where new drivers prove they can handle the roads without turning their car into a rolling hazard.
In Australia, this period usually lasts from one to three years depending on the state, and comes with restrictions like lower speed limits and zero blood alcohol content. The idea is to curb the enthusiasm of new drivers before they wreck something expensive—or worse.
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