New South Wales · A Guide to the Driving Test · chapter 3 · 3 min read

Before You Start & How the Test Works

Before you start

Bribing people is against the law

It is illegal to offer, request or accept gifts, rewards, money or other favours in order to get a licence without passing the required tests. Penalties are severe and include fines and imprisonment. All suspected cases of corruption will be investigated and strong action will be taken against all those involved.

The only licence fees and charges you have to pay are set by Transport for NSW. Do not pay any more or offer to pay more to get your licence.

If you know or believe that someone has got or is about to get a NSW licence by offering or responding to a request for a bribe – or if you suspect or know of any other corruption involving a NSW Government employee – call Transport for NSW on 1800 043 642 (free call) or the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) on (02) 8281 5999.

The test will be stopped and terminated if you offer a bribe or try to influence the testing officer. The police may be called or you could be taken to the police station and charged with offering a bribe.