2. Getting your L’s and P’s
You must hold a learners licence for at least
12 months before you can take a practical test.
You must be 17 years old to get your P's
You must have a minimum of 100 hours log
book hours recorded.
Any 10 hours of lessons logged with an
accredited driver trainer will be credited as 30
hours of the total of 100 hours required.
4. Where do I go for my written test?
You will need to attend a
Queensland Transport Department Office
If you live in a rural location you may be able
to attend your local police station – but you
will need to check in advance before arriving
at the station.
5. What do I need to take with me?
When applying for your learner licence it is
important that you take documentation with
you.
This includes:
6. You will need:
An Application for Driving Licence Form
from the Department of Transport.
Do not sign the form until asked to do so
when you lodge this personally at a Dept of
Transport Office.
7. What evidence do I need to take with
me ?
A Primary document (for example a birth certificate,
passport or citizenship certificate).
A Secondary document (for example a bank or credit
card with a signature).
Proof of residency (for example a paid service
account - rates, electricity or telephone - showing
your name and address).
At least one Primary or Secondary document must
include a signature.
8. What will I be tested on ?
Drink Driving Laws
General Driving
School Zones & Crossings
Hazardous Situations
Parking
First Aid & Accidents
9. What sort of Test is it ?
There are 30 questions in the general road
rules test.
The questions have multiple choice answers Each question has a number of possible
answers and you must mark the correct one.
The test has two main sections.
10. How many do I need to get right?
In Section 1, you must correctly answer nine
out of the 10 questions.
In Section 2, you must correctly answer 18
out of the 20 questions.
11. How much will it cost?
Currently QT charges $17.25 each time you
attempt the Learners Licence Test.
A Learners licence is issued on passing the
test.
Currently QT charges $65.30 for the Learners
licence on issue.
A Learners licence is valid for 3 years.
12. Will I need to re-sit the test to renew
my learners?
No. You only need to pass the test once.
...unless you apply for a different type of
licence or you need to renew an expired
learner licence.
13. Can I try again right away if I fail?
No. You can sit for the test once only, on any
given day.
Try again at least one day later !
14. What Resources do I need to help me
study the Road Rules for my test ?
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Your keys to driving in Queensland' is a book
you can buy at Queensland Transport
customer service centres and newsagents.
This guide provides information about driving
on Queensland roads.
THIS UNIT WILL NOT TELL YOU
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW!
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