Successfully completing an Observed Licence Test is a critical component of receiving your racing licence.

It gives you the opportunity to show you have a basic understanding and knowledge of manoeuvring a vehicle at high speeds to ensure the safety of yourself and others.

Motorsport Australia approved instructors observe your ability under modified race conditions, with OLTs held throughout the year.

Obtaining a licence without an OLT

To obtain a Provisional Circuit licence without completing an OLT, you must have completed either (only Motorsport Australia events)

• Five super sprints, or regularity, within two years
• Two tarmac rally events within two years
• Or hold a Karting Australia B Grade licence or higher, or hold a Motorsport Australia NSK/ISKC licence.

If you have done the above, send your application and a copy of your five (5) results to our member service team [email protected], and state that it is to go towards your application. After which you will need to complete the online circuit lecture which will be forwarded to you.

Note: To upgrade from a Provisional endorsement, you will need to complete three (3) race meets. Track side participation is no longer required.

OLT for Circuit, Off Road, and Rally

Circuit: OLTs can be conducted during the practice event of any state motor race round (except Victoria). The PLA is to be signed by the Clerk of Course. Contact a State Championship event organiser to arrange your OLT.

Off Road: Your OLT is completed at the Prologue of an event. with the PLA signed by Clerk of the Course.

Rally: An OLT is required if you are under 25 years of age. It is conducted by entering two Non-Speed or Speed events, with the PLA signed by the Clerk of the Course.