YOUR SAFETY IS

DRIVING PLUS

Learning to drive in QUEENSLAND

(Info may not be up-to date)

Theory Test  L

Minimum age   16 years 6 months
Documents to take when sitting for test Birth Certificate or Passport Proof of Address, Medicare Card/ATM card/Student card. Please check QLD Transport for full details (link below)
Road code book Going solo Q-SAFE online manual: $ 10.05 from QLD Roads
Waiting period if fail Next  day
Theory test Written test, Cost: $ 16.30
Learner's license Cost: $ 15.85 per year

 

Driving Test  P

Minimum age   17 years. Must have learned for 6 months
Practical Test  $ 38.20 booking fee, must be prepaid. 
Cost of license $ 24.95 (1 year) to $ 63.95 (5 years).  
Eyesight test Not required, unless medical condition
Automatic restriction Restricted to automatic, if test is taken in an automatic vehicle.  

Above costs do not include the hire of vehicle, which must be supplied by the applicant

At the end of January 2005 Queensland has introduced L-plates on a trial basis. It will conclude and be evaluated after 3 years. 

More information     QLD Transport      Phone 13 23 80

Please note: We aim to only publish up-to-date information. We cannot, however, take any responsibility for changes or inaccuracies. If you know of any changes to above costs or regulation, please let us know.  

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