Getting your Learners Licence (Learners Permit) in Queensland Australia.

New Licencing Laws.(Effective from 1 July 2007)

What you need to know ..

You should be at least 16 years of age to get a Learners Licence.
You can practise yourLearner Licence Test Questions Onlinehere.
You must hold a Learners Licence before taking your first driving lesson.
An official log book will be issued to you with your Learners Licence.
Bring your Log Book to every lesson to enable us to record your experience hours.

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You can get up to 3 times value for your experience hours with Active Driving School.
Up to 30 log book hours in just 10 hrs. of lessons with Actives' accredited instructors.

I am over 25 years of age

You are not affected by the new laws.

I hold a current learners licence issued prior to 1 July 2007

PLEASE NOTE :Make every effort to obtain your licence prior to its renew date. After that time you will need to provide a log book with 100 hrs. OR substantiate your driving experience with Prior Driving Experience Application form (F4450).

I turn 16 years and 6 months old between 1 June and 31 Dec 2007

You are affected by the new laws but qualify for Transitional Arrangements.
You must hold a learners licence for at least 6 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 60 hours log book hours recorded.
Any 5 hours of lessons logged with an accredited driver trainer will be credited as 15 hours of the total of 60 hours required.

I turn 16 years old after 31 Dec 2007

You do NOT qualify for Transitional Arrangements.
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.

Where can I get further information about getting a Learners Licence, the new rules and exemptions ?

Call 1300 793 284 or visit www.transport.qld.gov.au/youngdrivers

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.

What forms do I need ?

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.

What evidence do I need to take with me ?

To obtain a learner licence you must prove who you are and where you live by providing ..

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.

What will I be tested on ?

Drink Driving Laws
General Driving
School Zones & Crossings
Hazardous Situations
Parking
First Aid & Accidents

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.
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.

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.

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.

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 !

What Resources do I need to help me study the Road Rules for my test ?

'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.



		Get this book from QT offices at these locations or your local Newsagency

What are my obligations once I have my learners permit ?

Once you have obtained a learner licence, you are able to drive a motor vehicle on the road providing you are with someone who has held an open licence for that class of vehicle for at least one year.
Your learner licence is valid for 3 years and you must adhere to the conditions specified for that licence.
You are only allowed to drive the type of vehicle specified on your licence.
You must keep the licence with you when you drive and show it to a police officer if requested.
You are by law to display L Plates on the front and rear of the vehicle.
if you place L Plates on the windows of the vehicle, you are potentially breaking the law by restricting vision of the driver

How can Active Driving School help me once I have my learners licence?

Active Driving School strives to make the important step of obtaining your licence an enjoyable experience.
We want every learner driver to look forward to their next lesson.
We aim to have you successfully gain your licence within the timetable you expect.
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Getting your Learners Licence (Learners Permit) in Queensland Australia.

New Licencing Laws.(Effective from 1 July 2007)

What you need to know ..

Triple Time ! ! ! ( 3 for 1 )

I am over 25 years of age

I hold a current learners licence issued prior to 1 July 2007

I turn 16 years and 6 months old between 1 June and 31 Dec 2007

I turn 16 years old after 31 Dec 2007

Where can I get further information about getting a Learners Licence, the new rules and exemptions ?

Where do I go for my written test ?

What forms do I need ?

What evidence do I need to take with me ?

What will I be tested on ?

What sort of Test is it ?

How much will it cost ?

Will I need to re-sit the test to renew my learners ?

Can I try again right away if I fail?

What Resources do I need to help me study the Road Rules for my test ?

What are my obligations once I have my learners permit ?

How can Active Driving School help me once I have my learners licence?

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