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Car licence (class C)
Issued by State and territory road transport agencies (for example Service NSW, VicRoads, Transport and Main Roads QLD)
You need the right licence class
Driving a vehicle without the right licence class is an offence and can void insurance. Check the class you need with your state's transport authority.
What it is
The standard car licence. It lets you drive vehicles up to 4.5 tonnes GVM that seat up to 12 adults, including the driver. Many driving jobs ask for it.
SourceLast checked 10 Oct 2026
How to get it
In NSW, you pass the Driver Knowledge Test to get a learner licence. Then you pass theory and practical tests as you move through the provisional P1 and P2 licences to a full licence. Steps are different in other states, so check your state road agency.
SourceLast checked 10 Oct 2026
Jobs that need it
- Rideshare driverRequired by law
- Traffic controllerRequired by law
- Traffic controllerRequired by law
- Traffic controllerRequired by law
- Disability support workerEmployers often ask
- Delivery driverEmployers often ask
- RemovalistEmployers often ask
- Farm hand and fruit pickerHelps you stand out
- NannyHelps you stand out
Common questions
- What is Car licence (class C)?
- The standard car licence. It lets you drive vehicles up to 4.5 tonnes GVM that seat up to 12 adults, including the driver. Many driving jobs ask for it.
- How do you get Car licence (class C)?
- In NSW, you pass the Driver Knowledge Test to get a learner licence. Then you pass theory and practical tests as you move through the provisional P1 and P2 licences to a full licence. Steps are different in other states, so check your state road agency.
- Who issues Car licence (class C)?
- Car licence (class C) is issued by State and territory road transport agencies (for example Service NSW, VicRoads, Transport and Main Roads QLD).
- Which jobs need Car licence (class C)?
- Jobs in this guide that ask for it: Rideshare driver, Traffic controller, Disability support worker, Delivery driver, Removalist, Farm hand and fruit picker and Nanny.