What size engine can P platers drive?
Under the new laws, P-platers will be allowed to drive V8-powered, turbocharged and supercharged vehicles built in or after 2010 if they have a power-to-weight ratio of no more than 130kW per tonne.
How much horsepower can P platers drive?
The 130kW-per-tonne rule means that the vehicle cannot have more than 130kW of peak engine output per tonne of its tare (unladen) weight.
Can you drive a turbo on your PS?
NSW lifts ban turbocharged vehicles for P platers – greenslips.com.au.
Can you drive a turbo on your PS QLD?
The following vehicles are exempt and can be driven on a P1 or P2 licence: Suzuki Cappuccino 2D Cabriolet Turbo 3 657–698cc (1992–1997) Daihatsu Copen L880 2D Convertible Turbo 4 659cc (2003 or later)
Can P platers drive electric cars?
Electric vehicles are automatically approved for P-platers, including vehicles such as the Tesla – described as “the world’s only electric supercar” and which “accelerates faster than most sports cars”.
Can you drive a Tesla on your PS?
Can P-platers listen to music Qld?
Both P1 and P2 probationary drivers must never use any hands-free or hand-held device while driving, which includes listening to music. This applies even if you are able to change tracks or adjust volume from your steering wheel or car stereo or store your phone in a commercially designed holder.
Can you drink on your p2s?
Did you know that New South Wales has three blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limits? Zero, under 0.02 and under 0.05. However, as a learner driver or provisional (P1, P2) driver, your BAC limit must be zero which means that you cannot consume alcohol then drive a vehicle.
Can I drive a Tesla on my PS?
What are the restrictions on P-platers in South Africa?
The main restrictions on P-platers must display red P plates, never exceed a maximum speed limit of 100 km/h (even where the posted speed limit is higher), you must never accrue more than four demerit points and you must not drive a high-powered vehicle if you are under 25 unless you have an exemption certificate.
How many passengers can you have on a P plate?
There are P plate passenger restrictions: if you’re under 25 you must not drive a vehicle with more than one passenger who is under 21, between 11pm and 5am, although there are certain exemptions.
What are the rules for a red P plate in Victoria?
Victorian red P plate rules do not set a special speed limit on drivers. P platers can drive at the signposted speed. Red P platers must have a 0.00% blood alcohol content. You cannot have any alcohol in your system. No mobile phone use is allowed, including speaker phone or hands-free.
Are the P plate rules unfair to the younger generation?
While that might seem unfair to the younger generation, some of those rules are there for a very good reason. The P plate restrictions and special rules in NSW are an example of that kind of rule. Young and inexperienced drivers are statistically far more likely to be involved in a crash than older and experienced drivers.
