My car licence
Driving is one of the riskiest daily activities that you'll do so preparing yourself and your vehicle is vital.
myLs
Get your Learner’s Permit online.Pre learner
Start learning how to be a safe driver now.Learner's permit
Got your Ls? Learn about special L-rules and conditions.P1 provisional licence
You can now drive independently but there are conditions...P2 provisional licence
Keep building your driving skills and experience.Full licence
It's vital to maintain your driving skills and knowledge.Graduated Licensing Scheme
The staged approach to getting your driver’s licence, including new rules for P plates.L and P Penalties
The Penalties for breaking the rules (Licence Disqualification).The Driver's Handbook
The road rules handbook for all South Australian drivers.The Hazard Perception Test
What to expect in the Hazard Perception Test.Medical fitness to drive
Learn about the fitness to drive requirements in South Australia.Are you worried about someone's driving?
It can be difficult to know what to do if you have concerns about someone’s driving.Older drivers
Learn about the risks older drivers face and keep safe on the roads.International drivers
Tips for international visitors driving on South Australian roads.Supervising a learner driver
Learn how to develop your child's driving skills.Resources
Resources related to being a safer driver.Stay in touch
Join the conversation.FAQ
Frequently asked questions.My motorcycle licence
Riding a motorcycle is enjoyed by people of all ages. However, compared to driving other road vehicles, riding a motorcycle can place you at higher risk than others. If you are involved in a crash, the chances of being injured are very high.
Pre learner
Got your Ls? Learn about special L-rules and conditions.Learner's permit
R-Date endorsement.R-Date class
Licence endorsement.R class
Licence endorsement.Motorcycle Helmets
The Australian Road Rules require all motor bike riders and any pillion or sidecar passengers to wear an approved motor bike helmet.The Rider's Handbook
The road rules handbook for all South Australian riders.Practice Learner's Theory Test
Study up for the Learner's Theory Test.Rider Safe training
Rider Safe is a compulsory motorcycle rider training course for all novice motorcycle riders.Safer riding tips
You can become a safer rider by having the necessary skills.Motor Bike Lane Filtering
It is important that all motor bike riders are aware of the strict conditions that apply to motor bike lane filtering.Moped riders
Moped/scooter riders, like all motorcyclists, are vulnerable on the road.Returning to riding
Take the time to get your skills up-to-date with the Rider Safe Returning Rider Course.Resources
Resources related to being a safer rider.Motorcycle Rider Hazard Simulator
Practise the Motorcycle Rider Hazard Simulator.Stay in touch
Join the conversation.My heavy vehicle licence
The term 'heavy vehicle' applies to the trucks, B-doubles and road trains that transport goods across Australia. It also includes buses, trams, agricultural machinery, livestock transporters, tankers, grain and delivery trucks and other long and possibly slow moving vehicles on our roads. The following provides information on upgrading your licence to a higher class.
Light Rigid or Medium Rigid
Find out what you need to get your LR or MR class licenceHeavy Rigid or Heavy Combination
Want to get your HR or HC class licence? Find out further here.Multi-combination
Find out how to upgrade to a MC class licence.Heavy vehicle driver's handbook
The Heavy Vehicle Driver’s Handbook is an important guide that provides detailed information on what you need to know to operate a heavy vehicle safely in South Australia.Operating a heavy vehicle
Information on the National Heavy Vehicle Accreditation Scheme.Safe driving tips
Heavy vehicles are a safety issue because of the distances travelled, their mass and rigidity.South Eastern Freeway
Watch this video before attempting to drive a heavy vehicle down the South Eastern Freeway.Road rules
Is your knowledge of basic road rules up-to-date?The Driver's Handbook
The Driver's Handbook is the road rules handbook for all South Australian drivers.Resources
Resources related to being a safer driver.Stay in touch
Join the conversation.My ultra high powered vehicle licence
A U class licence is a new class of licence that you will need from 1 December 2024 to drive an Ultra High Powered Vehicle (UHPV). An UHPV is a vehicle with a Gross Vehicle Mass not greater than 4.5 tonnes (not including a bus, motor bike or motor trike) with a power to weight ratio equal to or greater than 276 kilowatts per tonne.
What vehicles are classified as UHPV?
Find out what vehicles are classified as ultra high powered vehicles.Steps to get a U class licence
Find out the steps to obtain a U class licence.U class licence online training
Anyone wishing to drive an UHPV, including existing owners or drivers of UHPVs, will need to undertake this training to be issued with a U class licence.Offences relating to UHPVs
It is an offence to drive an UHPV with an automatic vehicle intervention system disabled.Parents and supervisors
Supervising a learner driver is a challenging experience. It can also be very rewarding. You'll help a young person develop the skills and attitudes they need to become a safer, smarter driver.
Pre learner
How to help prepare your learner driver for a lifetime of safe driving.Learner's permit
The information you need to know and understand before you supervise a learner driver.Solo driving
Rehearsing solo driving is vital for your learner. Learn tips on practising here.P plater safety
Learn how to reduce road risks for a newly independent driver.Supervising driver tips
Supervising a learner driver is a serious commitment. Help ensure their safety.Reducing crash risks
Read our driving tips for reducing the crash risk of new drivers.Road rules pocket guide
Refresh your knowledge of the road rules before assisting a learner driver here.Buying a car for new drivers
Learn how to make a safer vehicle choice for their first car.Sharing the household vehicle
As the number of car users in a household increases there will be a growing pressure to use the available vehicles.The Driver's Handbook
The Driver's Handbook is the road rules handbook for all South Australian drivers.The Driving Companion
The Driving Companion contains the log book to record your learner’s compulsory driving hours.Resources
Resources to help you become a better supervisor.Stay in touch
Join the conversation.Road rules
Is your knowledge of basic road rules up-to-date? Breaking basic road rules contributes to thousands of avoidable crashes in South Australia resulting in injuries and fatalities each year.
Road rules videos
Watch our videos on a number of commonly misunderstood road rules. Do you know the rules?Road rules pocket guide
The road rules refresher pocket guide outlines some of the most misunderstood road rules.Road rules quiz
Try this quick road rules refresher quiz to check your road rules knowledge.Trucks and buses low gear signs
Trucks and buses must follow Australian Road Rule 108 when driving down a steep road.Riding Motorised Scooters and Skateboards
Rules for Riding Motorised Scooters and Skateboards in South AustraliaE-scooter trial safety rules
Rules for Riding E-scooters in the E-scooter trialThe Driver's Handbook
The Driver's Handbook is the road rules handbook for all SA drivers, including learners.Offences & Penalties
Know the legislation on road rules and most driving offences.Road rule amendments
Click here to see recent South Australian road rule amendments.25km/h Emergency Services speed limit
Drivers are now required to travel at 25km/h when driving through an emergency service speed zone. This law came into effect on 1 September 2014.Stay in touch
Join the conversation.Seatbelts and child restraints
Wearing a seatbelt doubles your chances of surviving a serious crash. Take the time to "buckle up".Resources
Resources related to being a safer driver.Rail safety quiz
Think you know how to be safe around trains? Try this quick rail safety quiz to check your knowledge.Cycling laws
Drivers are required to give a minimum of 1m when passing a cyclist where the speed limit is 60km/h or less or 1.5m where the speed limit is over 60km/h. Cyclists of all ages can ride on footpaths.Cyclist road rules and safety
When you are riding a bike you need to know about bells, lights, helmets, riding abreast, bicycle lanes, give way rules and more. Click here to find the rules, laws and safety tips for cycling in South Australia.Safe driving tips
Driving involves risk and safe drivers aim to reduce and manage their risk.
School safety
Learn about road rules and safety tips for driving to and from or in the vicinity of schools.Safer speeds
Speed is a key factor in crashes and road trauma.Alcohol and drugs
Don't mix driving with alcohol or drugs (including medicine).Fatigue
Fatigue is often ranked as a major factor in causing road crashes.Mobile phones
Using a mobile phone while driving increases the risk of crashing by at least four times.Dangerous behaviours
Inattention is an issue in both rural and metropolitan areas, for all people.Know when to cross the line
A level crossing is where the road crosses a rail or tram line. Risk taking around trains and trams is extremely hazardous.Safer vehicles
Buying a car, whether it's for you or your child, is a big responsibility.Country driving
Before you drive in the country make sure you and your car are prepared.Sharing the road
Know your responsibilities and respect the rights to safety of all who share our roads.Driveway safety
Tragically one child, often a toddler, is run over in their driveway every week in Australia.Breakdown safety
Remember to slow down and be cautious if you see flashing amber hazard lights on the side of the roadYellow Ribbon week
South Australia is a supporter of Yellow Ribbon "Drive So Others Survive" National Road Safety Week.Move smart
Keep your travel options open, stay flexible and move smart!Passenger distractions
Simple distractions can increase your risk of a crash by up to four times.Driving at night
Driving at night is dangerous and requires more skills and concentration.High powered vehicles
Provisional licence holders under the age of 25 must not drive a high powered vehicle.Driving age
Getting a driver’s licence isn’t a race. If you don’t need a licence yet, just wait.Practice
Learner drivers who have more supervised practice have shown to have substantial crash reductions.Resources
Resources related to being a safer driver.Are you worried about someone's driving?
It can be difficult to know what to do if you have concerns about someone’s driving.Stay in touch
Join the conversation.Cycling laws
Drivers are required to give a minimum of 1m when passing a cyclist where the speed limit is 60km/h or less or 1.5m where the speed limit is over 60km/h. Cyclists of all ages can ride on footpaths.Cyclist road rules and safety
When you are riding a bike you need to know about bells, lights, helmets, riding abreast, bicycle lanes, give way rules and more. Click here to find the rules, laws and safety tips for cycling in South Australia.Visitors to South Australia
Driving involves risk and safe drivers aim to reduce and manage their risk.
International drivers
If you are a visitor to South Australia - welcome! We want you to enjoy your stay, but more importantly we want you to stay safe. Here are tips and rules for driving in South Australia.Order Visitor Road Rules promotions
If you're a SA company providing services to visitors you can order road rules promotions here.Licence requirements for visitors
Using an interstate or overseas driver’s licence in South Australia and how to apply for a driver’s licence here.The Driver's Handbook
The Driver's Handbook is the road rules handbook for all South Australian drivers, including learner drivers.National Road Safety Week 2021
Yellow Ribbon National Road Safety Week is being held across Australia from Sunday 16 to Sunday 23 May 2021.
In 2021, South Australia will lead the crucial fight to reduce the number of lives lost on our roads by hosting National Road Safety Week.
National Road Safety Week highlights the importance of driving safely at all levels in our community, and provides the opportunity to raise awareness about the level of road trauma and what we can do to improve outcomes.
Make your commitment to “Drive So Others Survive”.
South Australia hosts National Road Safety Week 2021
South Australian bridges, building and icons including Adelaide Oval, the Riverbank Footbridge and Adelaide Entertainment Centre will light up yellow to honour the memory of the 1,200 lives lost on Australian roads each year over the past decade.
National Road Safety Week launch event
National Road Safety Week launches on Sunday 16 May with an event of industry stakeholders and invested dignitaries.
Speakers on the night will include:
- South Australian Minister for Road Safety, Vincent Tarzia MP
- Department for Infrastructure and Transport Chief Executive Tony Braxton-Smith
- President, SARAH Group Peter Frazer
- Deputy Prime Minister of Australia The Hon. Michael McCormack MP
- Road crash victim Yudhi Mohan-Ram
- Assistant Minister for Road Safety and Freight Transport The Hon. Scott Buchholz MP
- SANFL CEO Darren Chandler
This event is available for viewing via live stream.
Rundle Mall activities
The Gawler Place Canopy in Rundle Mall will come alive with daily road safety activities, merchandise and participation from the Metropolitan Fire Service, RAA and SAPOL, as well as ambassadors from our Think! Road Safety partnerships.
See if you can kick a goal with players from Adelaide United Football Club. Focus on the screen and shoot when the symbol appears. Will you hit or miss? We all need good focus when we’re on the road.
Shoot some hoops with your mates. It’s all about mateship, trust and comradery – we all need to look out for our loved ones when it comes to road safety.
Chuck a duck – catch a wobbly football throw or kick. Football kicks don’t often go straight but we all need to stay straight and sober on the road.
Snap a selfie with our road safety toy pups “Belts” and “Buckles” on our bike and hashtag it #YellowRide. Remember to wear a yellow vest and tie a yellow ribbon on your bike on Saturday 22 May for Yellow Ride, and always give cyclists and motorcyclists the space they need.
Test your road safety and cycling knowledge with our online Road Safety game. Can you get 5 out of 5?
Come along between 11am and 3pm each day from Monday 17 - Friday 21 have some fun, learn about road safety, pick up some great merchandise and meet some amazing road safety supporters and influencers.
Around the city and country
Almost 1,000 empty chairs representing the life of each man, woman and child lost on South Australian roads in the past decade will be placed at Elder Park by RAA encourage people to reflect on the emotional toll or road trauma on victims, their families and friends and the broader community, and to encourage motorists, cyclists and pedestrians to pay attention when using the roads.
RAA will also be displaying roadside fatality markets in regional centres to highlight the 576 lives lost on country roads in the past decade.
Test your road safety knowledge
When must bike riders use their lights? Which lane do you use in a multi-lane roundabout when turning left? Test your road safety knowledge and see if you can get 5 out of 5!
About National Road Safety Week
National Road Safety Week has been running since 2013, and is in its 9th year. It is an initiative of Safer Australian Roads and Highways (SARAH), also known as the Sarah Group. It was established by Peter Frazer after his 23-year-old daughter Sarah was killed in a preventable road crash.
Traffic injury is the biggest cause of death for Australian children under 15, and the second biggest cause of death for all Australian aged 15 to 24.
Every year more than 44,000 people are seriously injured and more than 1,200 people lose their life on Australian roads.
South Australians have made substantial gains in reducing lives lost and serious injuries on our roads since the early 1970’s, when more than 300 people lost their lives and 3,500 were seriously injured each year.
In 2020, 93 people lost their lives and another 740 were seriously injured in road crashes in South Australia.
This reduction has been achieved despite an increase in the number of people and vehicles using our roads.
Despite these gains, road trauma remains a significant problem. The social impacts are devastating to those affected, and the annual cost to the Australian economy has been estimated to be at least $27 billion.
As a road user, you can lead the way and help make our roads safer.
Show your support
- Drive so others survive. Take the pledge to drive safely.
- Discuss driving safely with your family and friends]
- Promote your support for National Road Safety Week on social media using #DriveSOS
Whether you are travelling from work, visiting friends, picking up the kids or heading off on holiday, you can help make our roads safer by driving so others survive.
Driving safely means:
- Moving over and slowing down when you see red and blue lights when passing emergency services, and taking care when passing roadside assist and roadside workers
- Protecting every life along the road including children, seniors and people with disability
- Sharing the road and giving space to cyclists and motorcyclists
- Removing distractions and never using a mobile phone when behind the wheel
- Not putting others are risk by speeding, driving while tired or under the influence of alcohol and drugs
- Always wearing a seat belt and correctly restraining children
- Driving so that you and others survive
Refresh your road rules knowledge or learn more about driving safely before heading out on the road.
Daily themes
National Road Safety Week will focus on a different areas of road safety throughout the week:
Watch the national television commercial with Rove McManus
- Sunday 16 May: Remember the 1200 - Too many lives are lost on our roads. Remember those lost on our roads and highways.
- Monday 17 May: Protecting every life – Caring for vulnerable road users such as pedestrians, school kids, the aged and families.
- Tuesday 18 May: Take the pledge, lead the way – Take the online pledge and lead the pledge to drive so others survive
- Wednesday 19 May: Move over – Slow Down– Protecting those who protect us by slowing down and giving them the space they need to stay safe
- Friday 21 May:Regional communities count– Drive so you and others survive in the country and the city
- Saturday 22 May: Share the road – Give cyclists and motorcyclists the space they need. Tie a yellow ribbon on your bike or wear a yellow vest for #YellowRide
- Sunday 23 May: Arrive home safe– the greatest gift you can give your loved one is to arrive home safe. #GetHomeSafe for your loved ones.
National Road Safety Week is an annual initiative of the Safer Australian Roads and Highways (SARAH) Group, partnering road safety organisations and Government.
