- a guide to the driving test DOCX (3.5 MB)
- a guide to the driving test PDF (938.4 KB)
If you want to use your own car for the test, it must be roadworthy and registered.
How to book
You can book with an authorised driving examiner in the below areas. If you're not enrolled in DriveSafe NT, you will need to pay them a practical driving test fee. Authorised driving examiners are approved through the Registrar of Motor Vehicles.
Darwin City, Casuarina, Palmerston
| Driving examiner | Contact number | Testing area | Use own car for the test? | Is a hire care available? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raj Jassal | 0415 131 313 | Darwin City, Casuarina | No | Yes automatic |
| Vu Lam Nguyen | 0437 164 600 | Palmerston | Yes | Yes manual / automatic |
| Will Kinslow | 0408 821 556 | Darwin City, Casuarina, Palmerston | No | Yes automatic |
| Ajay (AJ) Challana | 0400 000 575 | Darwin City, Casuarina, Palmerston | No | Yes manual / automatic |
| Allan Futuni | 0414 737 858 | Darwin City, Casuarina, Palmerston | Yes | Yes manual / automatic |
| Amandeep (Sony) Buttar | 0423 006 699 | Darwin City, Casuarina, Palmerston | No | Yes manual / automatic |
| Angela Quinn | 0418 835 248 | Darwin City, Casuarina, Palmerston | Yes | Yes automatic |
| Clyde Duran | 0422 035 821 | Darwin City, Casuarina, Palmerston | Yes | Yes manual / automatic |
| Dharma Velusamy | 0481 864 820 | Darwin City, Casuarina, Palmerston | No | Yes manual / automatic |
| Dinesh Talwar | 0401 917 973 | Darwin City, Casuarina, Palmerston | Yes | Yes manual / automatic |
| Ian Reeves | 0408 439 490 | Darwin City, Casuarina, Palmerston | No | Yes manual / automatic |
| Joshua Blake | 0413 198 025 | Darwin City, Casuarina, Palmerston | Yes | Yes manual |
| Lachlan O'Brien | 0417 159 702 | Darwin City, Casuarina, Palmerston | Yes | Yes manual / automatic |
| Neranzoula (Julie) Kassiou | 0421 678 512 | Darwin City, Casuarina, Palmerston | Yes | Yes automatic |
| Nimesh Fernando | 0421 172 523 | Darwin City, Casuarina, Palmerston | No | Yes automatic |
| Melissa Holmes | 0408 875 791 | Palmerston | Yes | Yes manual / automatic |
| Marcus Johnston | 0431 061 202 | Darwin City, Casuarina | No | Yes manual / automatic |
| Satnam Singh Darian | 0470 232 257 | Darwin City, Casuarina, Palmerston | No | Yes automatic |
| Scott Watts | 0400 311 755 | Palmerston | Yes | Yes manual |
| Selma Bukhari | 0415 131 313 0466 332 376 | Darwin City, Casuarina | No | Yes automatic |
| Shyam Sunder Bubber | 0406 093 985 0414 143 121 | Darwin City, Casuarina, Palmerston | Yes | Yes manual / automatic |
| Stephen O'Brien | 0409 419 416 | Darwin City, Casuarina, Palmerston | Yes | Yes manual / automatic |
| Subrata Das | 0481 006 544 | Darwin City, Casuarina, Palmerston | Yes | Yes automatic |
Alice Springs
| Driving examiner | Contact number | Testing area | Use own car for the test? | Is a hire car available? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craig Whan | 08 8955 0444 | Alice Springs | Yes | Yes manual |
| Thomas Shilling | 0417 815 870 | Alice Springs | Yes | Yes manual / automatic |
| Adrian Couchman | 08 8955 0444 | Alice Springs | Yes | Yes manual |
| Craig Pankhurst | 08 8955 0444 | Alice Springs | Yes | Yes manual |
| Ardarsing Lekshmanan | 0470 119 019 | Alice Springs | Yes | Yes automatic |
Katherine
| Driving examiner | Contact number | Testing area | Use own car for the test? | Is a hire car available? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Blake | 0413 198 025 | Katherine | Yes | Yes manual |
Nhulunbuy
The driving examiner listed below may only be available to provide Class C driving tests during planned visits to the Nhulunbuy region. Contact the driving examiner listed below to find out when they will be next available. You will also need to discuss with the driving examiner the vehicle that will be used for your driving test.
| Driving examiner | Contact number | Testing area |
|---|---|---|
| Shane Winderlich | 0438 113 242 | Nhulunbuy |
| Joshua Blake | 0413 198 025 | Nhulunbuy |
Yulara
The driving examiners listed below may only be available to provide Class C driving tests during planned visits to Yulara. Contact a driving examiner from the list below to find out when they will be next available. You will also need to discuss with your selected driving examiner the vehicle that will be used for your driving test.
| Driving examiner | Contact number | Testing area |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Shilling | 0417 815 870 | Yulara |
| Adrian Couchman | 08 8955 0444 | Yulara |
| Craig Pankhurst | 08 8955 0444 | Yulara |
| Craig Whan | 08 8955 0444 | Yulara |
Tennant Creek
The driving examiners listed below may only be available to provide Class C driving tests during planned visits to the Tennant Creek region. Contact the driving examiner from the list below to find out when they will be next available. You will also need to discuss with the driving examiner the vehicle that will be used for your driving test.
| Driving examiner | Contact number | Testing area |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Shilling | 0417 815 870 | Tennant Creek |
Jabiru
The driving examiners listed below may only be available to provide Class C driving tests during planned visits to Jabiru. Contact a driving examiner from the list below to find out when they will be next available. You will also need to discuss with your selected driving examiner the vehicle that will be used for your driving test.
| Driving examiner | Contact number | Testing area |
|---|---|---|
| Joshua Blake | 0413 198 025 | Jabiru |
Before the test
- aim to arrive at the test location at least 10 minutes before the test
- bring your current learner licence - if you haven’t received your driver licence in the mail, you can use your licence receipt. You must also provide your photo ID so the examiner can verify your identity.
During the test
The driving examiner will sit in the front passenger seat while you take your driving test on the road. The test will take about 40 minutes.
The driving examiner will assess your:
- observation skills - use of mirrors, blind spot checks
- speed management
- road positioning
- decision-making
- response to hazards
- vehicle control.
Recording the test
During the test, a camera will be used to record:
- the road environment in front of the car
- you and your driving examiner inside the vehicle.
To ensure that driving tests are conducted to the required standard, the authorised driving examiner must record all driving tests.
Your driving examiner is required to hold on to the recording for up to 6 months following your driving test.
Immediate failures
Any of the following may result in the immediate failure of your test:
- failing to obey traffic lights, signs or road markings
- failing to give way
- driving without due care, attention or consideration for other road users, or in a dangerous manner
- exceeding the speed limit
- doing something that causes the driving examiner to intervene to prevent a crash or dangerous situation
- failing or refusing to follow reasonable directions from the driving examiner.
Code of practice
Your examiner must follow a set of principles and guidelines known as a code of practice:
After the test
The driving examiner will tell you at the end whether you have passed your driving test.
If you don't pass the test, you can re-book another test.
If you passed the test, the results will remain valid for 12 months. If you don't upgrade your learner licence within this period, you must complete another practical driving test.
Contact
To find out more, contact the MVR.
