Victorian learner drivers aged under 21 have to log 120 hours of practice before they can apply for a probationary licence.

The Victorian government is considering a proposal to extend the age for logbook requirements to include drivers up to age 25.

The state government has expressed support for the idea.

Belvoir Driving School owner Joan Hargreaves said requiring those up to 25 to complete 120 hours of practice "would be a good thing" for road safety.

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"You get a lot of people who will hang off until they're 21 to get their licence, so they don't have to do their hours," she said.

"At the moment, if you don't want to do the hours, you just wait until you're 21.

"They might have no experience at all and can get still get their licence."

She said having people on the road with minimal practice was dangerous.

But Rhonda Richardson of RJR Driving School said a better change would be getting learners to complete defensive driving courses.

"I think that's a more substantial change, rather than increasing the logbook age," she said.

"Defensive driving courses are about being able to handle a vehicle in a dangerous situation.

"That should be mandatory."

The proposal followed a parliamentary enquiry into the 2019 road toll.

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