Confirmation on converting to a QLD drivers licence
Nov 27th 2006, 7:17 am
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Re: Confirmation on converting to a QLD drivers licence
Originally Posted by rossifumi
Anytime. 
Nov 27th 2006, 5:20 pm
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Re: Confirmation on converting to a QLD drivers licence
Long shot.......anyone know how this affects someone with a HGV license? Previously, I was looking forward to forking out thousands of bucks to get the Aussie equivalent of my license...has this changed?
Nov 27th 2006, 7:29 pm
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Re: Confirmation on converting to a QLD drivers licence
Originally Posted by FluffyTheCampfireSlayer
Long shot.......anyone know how this affects someone with a HGV license? Previously, I was looking forward to forking out thousands of bucks to get the Aussie equivalent of my license...has this changed?
What's the deal with converting your HGV license? Can someone please find out.
Nov 27th 2006, 8:04 pm
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Re: Confirmation on converting to a QLD drivers licence
Originally Posted by Bosshogg
C'mon guys!!
What's the deal with converting your HGV license? Can someone please find out.
What's the deal with converting your HGV license? Can someone please find out.
Nov 27th 2006, 8:27 pm
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Re: Confirmation on converting to a QLD drivers licence
Originally Posted by FluffyTheCampfireSlayer
Long shot.......anyone know how this affects someone with a HGV license? Previously, I was looking forward to forking out thousands of bucks to get the Aussie equivalent of my license...has this changed?
Nov 27th 2006, 10:39 pm
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Re: Confirmation on converting to a QLD drivers licence
Originally Posted by Bosshogg
C'mon guys!!
What's the deal with converting your HGV license? Can someone please find out.
What's the deal with converting your HGV license? Can someone please find out.
This was at the Maroochydore office and applies to Queensland, I have no idea about the other states
Nov 28th 2006, 9:01 pm
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Re: Confirmation on converting to a QLD drivers licence
Originally Posted by kevinbloomfield
They will not transfer your HGV, you need to take the written test and the practical test. We changed our licences yesterday and they would not transfer my HGV1.
This was at the Maroochydore office and applies to Queensland, I have no idea about the other states
This was at the Maroochydore office and applies to Queensland, I have no idea about the other states
Shame but at least we know now. Let us know how you get on if you ever do the test. I wonder how hard the test would be compared to UK standards.
Nov 28th 2006, 9:31 pm
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Re: Confirmation on converting to a QLD drivers licence
Originally Posted by Bosshogg
Thanks Kevin,
Shame but at least we know now. Let us know how you get on if you ever do the test. I wonder how hard the test would be compared to UK standards.
Shame but at least we know now. Let us know how you get on if you ever do the test. I wonder how hard the test would be compared to UK standards.
The HC (Class 1) test is no different to the UK test apart from reversing - you do a left and right reverse and unlike the UK you have to stay in your seat facing forward - not allowed to look out of the window. You also have to demonstrate the use of the compression brake a couple of times.
Nov 28th 2006, 9:56 pm
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Re: Confirmation on converting to a QLD drivers licence
Originally Posted by 232Bar
The HC (Class 1) test is no different to the UK test apart from reversing - you do a left and right reverse and unlike the UK you have to stay in your seat facing forward - not allowed to look out of the window. You also have to demonstrate the use of the compression brake a couple of times.
For the info. I think the main thing I would have problems with is all the bad habits you get into over the years.
I just love driving tests!! Not 
