Learning to drive has seen one teenager hit with a coronavirus-related fine. So can parents take children for a lesson? Here's where each state stands on learner drivers.
for three months from March 28.
"When we reintroduce practical driving tests and return to business as usual operations, we will prioritise existing bookings and requirements for urgent testing," the Department said on its website. It is still unclear if learners can continue to drive — the ABC has reached out to the State Government for a response.Driving lessons are a"reasonable excuse" under the state's current public health order.
The reasoning is similar to New South Wales — it's an educational activity you can't do at a desk, so it fits in with other rules saying you're allowed to travel for education if you can't learn at home.Your questions on coronavirus answered:
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