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Getting a Learner Licence
To get a learner car (C class) licence in Queensland your first step is to complete PrepL or the written road rules test.
You can complete PrepL online, at your own pace. If you choose to complete the written road rules test instead, you can do this at a Queensland Transport customer service centre.
Once you have passed PrepL or the written road rules test, and are at least 16 years old, you can apply for your learner licence.
--> CLICK HERE to read more about Getting a Learner Licence on the Queensland Transport website <--
--> CLICK HERE to read more about Getting a Learner Licence on the Queensland Transport website <--
Rules for Learner Driving
- Once you have successfully obtained your learner licence you can start driving—with a supervisor. Make sure you:
- only drive with a supervisor who holds a valid open licence for the class of vehicle you are driving and has held the licence for at least 1 year
- always display your L plates
- carry your learner licence with you
- record 100 hours of supervised driving in your Learner Logbook, including 10 hours of night driving
- know the rules for driving.
- --> CLICK HERE to read more about Rules for Learner Driving on the Queensland Transport website <--
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Learner Logbook
If you're a learner driver under 25 years old, you need to record at least 100 hours of supervised driving on Australian roads before you can take your practical driving test.
At least 10 of these driving hours must be night hours between sunset and sunrise (4.35pm to 7.55am). You must record the details of each trip you take in a learner logbook.
--> CLICK HERE to read more about Learner Logbooks on the Queensland Transport website <-- --> Get the official QLD Learner Logbook on iTunes here <-- --> Get the offical QLD Learner Logbook on Google Play Store here <--
At least 10 of these driving hours must be night hours between sunset and sunrise (4.35pm to 7.55am). You must record the details of each trip you take in a learner logbook.
--> CLICK HERE to read more about Learner Logbooks on the Queensland Transport website <-- --> Get the official QLD Learner Logbook on iTunes here <-- --> Get the offical QLD Learner Logbook on Google Play Store here <--
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Car Hazard Perception Test
All learner drivers must pass the hazard perception test before upgrading their learners permit to a provisional licence. There are no exemptions from taking this test.
You must have held your learner licence for at least 6 months before you can take the hazard perception test.
You must pass the hazard perception test before you can book a practical driving test.You won't have to pass another hazard perception test to upgrade your P1 licence.
If you have an email address registered with the Department of Transport and Main Roads, they will send you an email to let you know when you can take the test.
--> CLICK HERE to read more about the Car Hazard Perception Test on the Queensland Transport website <--
--> CLICK HERE to read more about the Car Hazard Perception Test on the Queensland Transport website <--
When can I book my practical driving test?
If you are under 25, you are eligible to book a practical driving test once your learner logbook has been approved.
If you are over 25 you don't need to complete a learner logbook before booking your test.
NOTE: If you hold a car learner licence, you must pass the car hazard perception test before you can book your practical driving test. --> CLICK HERE to read more about Practical Driving Tests on the Queensland Transport website <--
NOTE: If you hold a car learner licence, you must pass the car hazard perception test before you can book your practical driving test. --> CLICK HERE to read more about Practical Driving Tests on the Queensland Transport website <--
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What happens in the practical driving test?
Your driving examiner will give you instructions before you start your test. Listen carefully to the instructions and ask questions about anything you don’t understand. After the test has started, the driving examiner can’t answer questions that may influence your driving performance.
Your driving examiner will give you tasks to perform during the test. You must complete these tasks while following the road rules. The driving examiner will not ask you to do anything illegal or unsafe.
If your test vehicle is fitted with blind-spot mirrors, you must still look over your shoulder to make sure there are no vehicles in either blind spot. --> CLICK HERE to read more about Practical Driving Tests on the Queensland Transport website <--
Your driving examiner will give you tasks to perform during the test. You must complete these tasks while following the road rules. The driving examiner will not ask you to do anything illegal or unsafe.
If your test vehicle is fitted with blind-spot mirrors, you must still look over your shoulder to make sure there are no vehicles in either blind spot. --> CLICK HERE to read more about Practical Driving Tests on the Queensland Transport website <--
How long will I be on my P's?
You need to hold your P1 licence (red P) for at least 1 year to be eligible to upgrade to a P2 (green P) or Open licence.
--> CLICK HERE to read more about a P1 Provional Licence and resrtrictions on P1 licence holders on the Queensland Transport website <--
If you are under 25 years, you need to hold a P2 licence (green P) for at least 2 years before you are eligible to upgrade to an Open licence.
--> CLICK HERE to read more about a P2 Provional Licence and resrtrictions on P2 licence holders on the Queensland Transport website <--
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Overseas and interstate licences
If you're visiting Queensland, you can drive if you have a valid interstate or overseas licence.
If you're driving on your overseas licence, make sure you understand the Queensland road rules.
If you move to Queensland, you will have to transfer your licence to a Queensland licence. You can't drive in Queensland with your interstate or overseas licence if you've been issued with a Queensland licence. --> CLICK HERE to read more about when you can and cannot drive in Queensland on an interstate or overseas licence <-- --> CLICK HERE to read more about transferring your interstate or overseas licence to a Queensland licence <--
If you move to Queensland, you will have to transfer your licence to a Queensland licence. You can't drive in Queensland with your interstate or overseas licence if you've been issued with a Queensland licence. --> CLICK HERE to read more about when you can and cannot drive in Queensland on an interstate or overseas licence <-- --> CLICK HERE to read more about transferring your interstate or overseas licence to a Queensland licence <--