Can i drive in the UK on an Southern Australian P1 License?

Question

I have recently passed my P1 practical test and will be flying to the UK were i will be working and studying for 3 years. Can i use my P1 to drive in the UK, or can i exchange it if needs be for a full UK License?

Answer 1

Australia is a "Designated" country in the UK, which means that an Australian full licence holder can swap a licence to a British one without a test.

A few years that was straight forward, before the P licences etc came out.

Looking at the info now available, it does not seem to clarify it exactly.

If you are classed as a "Resident" you may well find that you can swap it for an equivalent version of your current one.

However, someone that is NOT a resident will not be able to exchange a driving licence.

And can only drive for 12 months, on an Australian Licence!

I suggest contacting the DVLA at:

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Dl1/Director...

Answer 2

I'm Not Sure Mate As Your P1 Is Not A Full Licence.

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/Dri...

The Above Web Cite Should Give You Some Idea Mate.