Road Safety (Drivers) Regulations 2019
10Authorisation for driver of motor vehicle (other than a motor cycle) under assessment
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10 Authorisation for driver of motor vehicle (other than a motor cycle) under assessment
(a) has previously held an Australian driver licence or a driver licence issued in another country; and
(b) is driving a motor vehicle other than a motor cycle; and
(c) does not hold a driver licence or learner permit authorising the person to drive that motor vehicle.
(2) For the purposes of section 18(1)(c) of the Act, a person is authorised to drive the motor vehicle if—
Reg. 10(2)(a) amended by S.R. No. 172/2019 reg. 5(Sch. 2 item 2).
(a) the person is driving the motor vehicle for the purpose of their driving skills being assessed by the Secretary or a person authorised by the Secretary; and
(b) someone else who holds an Australian driver licence appropriate for the motor vehicle being driven—
(i) is in the vehicle with the person; and
(ii) is conducting an assessment of the person's driving skills for the purposes of these Regulations.