Successfully completing an Observed Licence Test (OLT) is a critical component in obtaining your circuit, rally or off-road licence.
The OLT allows you to demonstrate your attitude, practical skills and understanding of vehicle handling at high speeds, as well as proving your commitment to safety on the track for yourself and others.
During the test, Motorsport Australia accredited evaluators will observe and evaluate your driving abilities under modified race conditions.
OLTs are offered regularly throughout the year and across all of Australia, providing many opportunities to complete this requirement towards the finalisation of your licence.
There are three easy steps to being assessed in an OLT:
Begin by submitting your Motorsport Australia licence application, along with a completed medical examination form to Member Services.
Once your application and medical examination have been received and approved from Motorsport Australia, we will then email you with a link to our Member Portal and online training section. After successful completion of the online lecture, you will receive an Observed Licence Test Assessment form, allowing you to schedule and complete your OLT.
Depending on the motorsport discipline you will be competing in, you can book your OLT through a Motorsport Australia Event Organiser and allocated OLT Assessor or by contacting a Motorsport Australia accredited Private Provider with the list found further below.
Observed Licence Test (OLT) Requirements by Discipline
OLTs for circuit need to be conducted on a circuit which can include a practice session for race meetings. An accredited OLT Assessor will sign your Observed Licence Test Assessment form once they have found you competent in the general and driving assessment criteria.
Your OLT assessment can take place in a privately organised assessment with an accredited OLT Assessor or during the Prologue of your first event. An accredited OLT Assessor will sign your Observed Licence Test Assessment form upon successful completion.
Drivers under 25 years old must complete an OLT. Other than for Rallysprint Events conducted on private property, the OLT must be conducted through a privately organised assessment with an accredited OLT Assessor. In order to complete an OLT, each driver must hold a civil driver’s licence or learner’s permit and applicants must submit a copy of their civil driver’s licence along with the signed Observed Licence Test Assessment form upon successful completion of the test.
Obtaining a (Provisional) Circuit Licence without an OLT
You may qualify for a Circuit Licence without having to complete an Observed Licence Test, if you have participated in the following Motorsport Australia permitted events within the past 24 months:
- Five Super Sprints and/or Regularity events
- Two Tarmac Rally events
Alternatively, you may qualify for a Circuit Licence if you hold a:
- Karting Australia Senior Grade B Licence (or higher).
Evidence of competition history or relevant Karting Australia qualification must be submitted along with the licence application and medical examination.
Note: The completion of the Circuit Race online training module is still required.
Approved OLT Assessors and Private Providers
OLT Assessors
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Private Providers
Note: Please be aware that OLTs which are not conducted at an official Motorsport Australia permitted event are not sanctioned or conducted by Motorsport Australia, even when conducted by a Motorsport Australia approved OLT Assessor or Private Provider. OLT applicants at such events are not covered by Motorsport Australia insurance and it is the responsibility of each OLT applicant to assume the risk of participating in that activity. Motorsport Australia assumes no responsibility for any loss or damage which may be suffered by an OLT applicant as a result of their participation.
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