Hazard Perception Test

Anyone who is required to undertake a practical driving assessment before being issued with a Tasmanian driver licence will be required to pass the HPT before booking their practical driving assessment.

The following licence holders will need to pass the HPT before they can book a driving assessment unless otherwise exempt:

• novice learners
• non-novice learners
• interstate learners transferring to a Tasmanian licence who do not have proof of passing an HPT in the state of their previous licence in the last 12 months
• overseas licence holders from non-recognised countries converting to a Tasmanian licence
• overseas licence holders under the age of 25 from experienced driver countries converting to a Tasmanian licence.

For more information on non-recognised and experienced driver countries see converting an overseas licence.

The following licence holders do not have to complete the HPT:

• L1, novice, non-novice learners and interstate and overseas licence transfers  with a practical driving assessment booking made before 7 March 2022.
• L2 licence holders
• people transferring to a Tasmanian licence who can provide evidence that they have completed the HPT in another Australian jurisdiction within the last 12 months
• people sitting the following practical driving assessments:
  • licence condition removal e.g., removing automatic only
  • occupational therapy driving assessments.

Anyone who already holds a provisional or full licence is not required to complete the HPT.

There is currently no HPT requirement in either the motorcycle or heavy vehicle GLS.