 Restricted licence holders may apply for their full licence after holding their restricted licence for a period of 18 months, or 12 months if an approved defensive driving course has been completed (after six months of holding their licence).However, for drivers 25 years of age or older, the period that the restricted licence is held is six months or three months with an approved course having been completed.The practical, in-car test has a duration of 30 minutes.