2 months is the min, long can take 7-8 mths depending on your
skills or whether you are private or school candidate. Or whether
you pass first time , second time etc.
Do try and get a Class 3 early since they are making it
increasingly difficult to take lessons from private instructors.
Even if you don't have a car.....or won't get one in a few
years.
This is because, Class 3 licence is valuable as an asset when you
go for a job some of which rqd you to have a Class 3 licence. Also
, you can sit and wait for the P-Plate to be taken off. You need to
note that for the first 2 ( and not 1) years , if you get into an
accident. Insurance pays for the damages but you have to pay an
additional $1000 in penalty because your licence is new
[This message has been edited by hello_fromjoel (edited 23 January
2002).]