| Q. | I`m a parent of a 19 year old. Are we affected by the new Graduated Licensing System? |
| A | Yes. For people under 21 years, with a learners permit issued after 1st July 2007, the new system will make drivers safer. They are required to have plenty of driving experience (at least 120 hours) in various road conditions, including night driving. Be aware of the new testing requirements which our instructors are fully trained in. We hope we can assist your child to have all the skills to pass and also become a safe driver in the future when they are licenced.
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| Q. | What is the Student/Unemployed Rate? |
| A | Student/Unemployed Rate is $35 for 45 minutes
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| Q. | How many lessons do I need before going for my driving test? |
| A | There is no minimum quota required by law, everyone has a different learning ability. However, some people may only need a few and others require more. It also depends on the frequency of lessons and previous experience. Keep in mind, we at V.I.P. suggest no matter which driving school you choose, have one or two lessons and then ask your instructor to give you an approximate estimate.
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| Q. | What areas do you cover? |
| A | Most metropolitan areas of Melbourne. Don't worry, we come to you.
e.g. home, school, or work.
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| Q. | What are the VicRoads fees? |
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Perception Hazard Test $21.00
Booking Fee (for drive only) $46.00
3 year probationary licence fee of $45.00
10 year probationary licence fee of $150.00
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| Q. | Automatic or manual - which one do I choose? |
| A | Depends on your personal preference or situation.
Auto is much easier to master, their is no gears to change and clutch to worry about. Therefore, you require less lessons. Once you obtain your auto licence you cannot drive any other vehicle apart from auto for the probationary period of 3 years. However, if you obtain your manual licence, you can drive both.
Note: If you are planning a career in the Police force, Army, Paramedic or Transport Industry a manual licence is a must. We cover both, the choice is yours.
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| Q. | How long are the lessons? |
| A | Single lesson is 45 minutes and a double is 90 minutes.
Lesson can begin from an agreed address eg. home, school or work. We can also drop you off at a different location within 10-15 minutes away from where you started your lesson, check with your instructor.
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| Q. | How long is the VicRoads driving test as of 1st July, 2008? |
| A | The new VicRoads driving test now 35 - 40 minutes, almost double the previous test time.
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| Q. | What is the cost of the V.I.P Driving School driving test fee? |
| A | Please telephone our operator for the current prices and find out about our specials during the year.
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| Q. | I have a test booked. Can you help me? |
| A | Yes. Please telephone our operator and we'll send an available instructor that is in your area.
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| Q. | I have an overseas liecnce. Can you help me? |
| A | Of course we can. Please call us and we'll get you your licence with minimum fuss. We are the overseas conversion experts.
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| Q. | I'm very nervous about my driving lesson or driving test. Is that okay? |
| A | No worries. Most leaners are very nervous. We are all very patient and will make you feel at ease. Remember, we'll treat you like a V.I.P. If we don't, please call our operator straight away and we'll replace the instructor.
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