Driving licence in Queensland??
May 11th 2006, 7:37 pm
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Driving licence in Queensland??
Does anyone know what you have to do when you arrive in Brisbane about driving licences?? Do you have to take any tests or can you continue driving on a UK licecce or a international licence?? Can anyone give us some info?
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May 11th 2006, 7:55 pm
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Re: Driving licence in Queensland??
Originally Posted by pete jackson
Does anyone know what you have to do when you arrive in Brisbane about driving licences?? Do you have to take any tests or can you continue driving on a UK licecce or a international licence?? Can anyone give us some info?
Thanks
pete.
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pete.
try
http://www.transport.qld.gov.au/qt/L...licensing_home
May 11th 2006, 8:39 pm
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Re: Driving licence in Queensland??
Originally Posted by pete jackson
Does anyone know what you have to do when you arrive in Brisbane about driving licences?? Do you have to take any tests or can you continue driving on a UK licecce or a international licence?? Can anyone give us some info?
Thanks
pete.
Thanks
pete.
In order to swap licenses you have to take a theory test which costs $15, on their version of the highway code. Its called "Your keys to driving in Queensland". If you do a search on google you can find it really easily and download the whole 200 page plus Pdf to start studying!! Not that much different from UK just couple of different road signs and more advice on how to overtake roadtrains and such hazards that we might not get in UK.
I think it is possible that if you get an international license, it might give you 12 months from entry in which to swap over but I'm really not sure if that's true or not.
May 11th 2006, 8:49 pm
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Re: Driving licence in Queensland??
Originally Posted by sparkley23
I've been researching this too and from what I have found out, if emigrating you have 3 months on arrival in which to swap your UK for a Qld license. If however you are just visiting, you can drive on the UK license for 12 months!
In order to swap licenses you have to take a theory test which costs $15, on their version of the highway code. Its called "Your keys to driving in Queensland". If you do a search on google you can find it really easily and download the whole 200 page plus Pdf to start studying!! Not that much different from UK just couple of different road signs and more advice on how to overtake roadtrains and such hazards that we might not get in UK.
I think it is possible that if you get an international license, it might give you 12 months from entry in which to swap over but I'm really not sure if that's true or not.
In order to swap licenses you have to take a theory test which costs $15, on their version of the highway code. Its called "Your keys to driving in Queensland". If you do a search on google you can find it really easily and download the whole 200 page plus Pdf to start studying!! Not that much different from UK just couple of different road signs and more advice on how to overtake roadtrains and such hazards that we might not get in UK.
I think it is possible that if you get an international license, it might give you 12 months from entry in which to swap over but I'm really not sure if that's true or not.
May 11th 2006, 9:34 pm
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Re: Driving licence in Queensland??
Originally Posted by sparkley23
I've been researching this too and from what I have found out, if emigrating you have 3 months on arrival in which to swap your UK for a Qld license. If however you are just visiting, you can drive on the UK license for 12 months!
In order to swap licenses you have to take a theory test which costs $15, on their version of the highway code. Its called "Your keys to driving in Queensland". If you do a search on google you can find it really easily and download the whole 200 page plus Pdf to start studying!! Not that much different from UK just couple of different road signs and more advice on how to overtake roadtrains and such hazards that we might not get in UK.
I think it is possible that if you get an international license, it might give you 12 months from entry in which to swap over but I'm really not sure if that's true or not.
In order to swap licenses you have to take a theory test which costs $15, on their version of the highway code. Its called "Your keys to driving in Queensland". If you do a search on google you can find it really easily and download the whole 200 page plus Pdf to start studying!! Not that much different from UK just couple of different road signs and more advice on how to overtake roadtrains and such hazards that we might not get in UK.
I think it is possible that if you get an international license, it might give you 12 months from entry in which to swap over but I'm really not sure if that's true or not.
Yes you only need to take the theory test. You have to get 9/10 on give ways and then 18/20 on the rest which is basically the road signs, how far you can part before a bus stop etc. You do need to learn them as some of the questions are very specific. If you happen to fail you can just go back the next day and have another go.
May 11th 2006, 10:08 pm
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Re: Driving licence in Queensland??
They always put the alchohol limit on the test apparently. Took hubby 3 goes to pass it,but he didn't really bother reading the book the first time 
I faied by 1 question first go,shame on me,but they go through the answers with you & explain anything you've mis-understood. So when I went back the day after,I was lucky to get the same set of questions 
Needless to say I passed.
I faied by 1 question first go,shame on me,but they go through the answers with you & explain anything you've mis-understood. So when I went back the day after,I was lucky to get the same set of questions Needless to say I passed.
May 12th 2006, 12:22 am
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Re: Driving licence in Queensland??
Originally Posted by woogle
They always put the alchohol limit on the test apparently. Took hubby 3 goes to pass it,but he didn't really bother reading the book the first time I faied by 1 question first go,shame on me,but they go through the answers with you & explain anything you've mis-understood. So when I went back the day after,I was lucky to get the same set of questions Needless to say I passed.
I faied by 1 question first go,shame on me,but they go through the answers with you & explain anything you've mis-understood. So when I went back the day after,I was lucky to get the same set of questions Needless to say I passed.I passed mine on Monday and my other half failed by 1.It is pretty straight forward but most Brits struggle with the give way so it is worth swatting up before you take it . Make your happy with your appearance as if you pass they take your photo and print your licence there and then :scared:
May 12th 2006, 12:49 am
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Re: Driving licence in Queensland??
Originally Posted by sparkley23
I've been researching this too and from what I have found out, if emigrating you have 3 months on arrival in which to swap your UK for a Qld license. If however you are just visiting, you can drive on the UK license for 12 months!
In order to swap licenses you have to take a theory test which costs $15, on their version of the highway code. Its called "Your keys to driving in Queensland". If you do a search on google you can find it really easily and download the whole 200 page plus Pdf to start studying!! Not that much different from UK just couple of different road signs and more advice on how to overtake roadtrains and such hazards that we might not get in UK.
I think it is possible that if you get an international license, it might give you 12 months from entry in which to swap over but I'm really not sure if that's true or not.
In order to swap licenses you have to take a theory test which costs $15, on their version of the highway code. Its called "Your keys to driving in Queensland". If you do a search on google you can find it really easily and download the whole 200 page plus Pdf to start studying!! Not that much different from UK just couple of different road signs and more advice on how to overtake roadtrains and such hazards that we might not get in UK.
I think it is possible that if you get an international license, it might give you 12 months from entry in which to swap over but I'm really not sure if that's true or not.
May 12th 2006, 1:55 am
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Re: Driving licence in Queensland??
This is a useful page if you're taking you're theory test.
http://www.transport.qld.gov.au/qt/L...drive_yourkeys
http://www.transport.qld.gov.au/qt/L...drive_yourkeys
May 12th 2006, 2:46 am
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Re: Driving licence in Queensland??
Originally Posted by fox's2oz
I passed mine on Monday and my other half failed by 1.It is pretty straight forward but most Brits struggle with the give way so it is worth swatting up before you take it . Make your happy with your appearance as if you pass they take your photo and print your licence there and then :scared:
May 12th 2006, 5:51 am
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Re: Driving licence in Queensland??
I agree, i took my test on wednesday and passed 1st time wahey, i read the book back to front four times the night before, and really glad i did!!! alcohol limit was one of my questions and out of 35 i got 1 wrong - which incidentally was bloody give way!!! if all else fails, simple rule give way to the right whether you understand it or not!!!
anyway it wasnt that bad, sat in a huge open plan office where everyone could see and did my test!! really bizarre but there ya go, issued with licence there and then!!
regards
vb2
anyway it wasnt that bad, sat in a huge open plan office where everyone could see and did my test!! really bizarre but there ya go, issued with licence there and then!!
regards
vb2
Originally Posted by moneypen20
They are very big on the give way rule. Learn it inside out and backwards
May 12th 2006, 8:44 am
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Re: Driving licence in Queensland??
Originally Posted by BKate
This is a useful page if you're taking you're theory test.
http://www.transport.qld.gov.au/qt/L...drive_yourkeys
http://www.transport.qld.gov.au/qt/L...drive_yourkeys
hi all, does anyone know where you can take this theory test? have looked on the transport websites but can't seem to find it. wondered is it was just in brisbane or do they have places on the sunshine coast that you can take it too? any ideas anyone? selina
May 12th 2006, 9:37 am
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Re: Driving licence in Queensland??
Originally Posted by selina
hi all, does anyone know where you can take this theory test? have looked on the transport websites but can't seem to find it. wondered is it was just in brisbane or do they have places on the sunshine coast that you can take it too? any ideas anyone? selina
May 12th 2006, 11:31 am
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Re: Driving licence in Queensland??
Originally Posted by selina
hi all, does anyone know where you can take this theory test? have looked on the transport websites but can't seem to find it. wondered is it was just in brisbane or do they have places on the sunshine coast that you can take it too? any ideas anyone? selina
May 12th 2006, 11:48 am
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Re: Driving licence in Queensland??
Originally Posted by sparkley23
I've been researching this too and from what I have found out, if emigrating you have 3 months on arrival in which to swap your UK for a Qld license. If however you are just visiting, you can drive on the UK license for 12 months!
In order to swap licenses you have to take a theory test which costs $15, on their version of the highway code. Its called "Your keys to driving in Queensland". If you do a search on google you can find it really easily and download the whole 200 page plus Pdf to start studying!! Not that much different from UK just couple of different road signs and more advice on how to overtake roadtrains and such hazards that we might not get in UK.
I think it is possible that if you get an international license, it might give you 12 months from entry in which to swap over but I'm really not sure if that's true or not.
In order to swap licenses you have to take a theory test which costs $15, on their version of the highway code. Its called "Your keys to driving in Queensland". If you do a search on google you can find it really easily and download the whole 200 page plus Pdf to start studying!! Not that much different from UK just couple of different road signs and more advice on how to overtake roadtrains and such hazards that we might not get in UK.
I think it is possible that if you get an international license, it might give you 12 months from entry in which to swap over but I'm really not sure if that's true or not.
This rule does not apply if you are on a 457 business visa and in this case you can drive for the 4 years until you get your pr and then you have the 3 months from the pr as you have stated above. and yes an international licence does entitle you to drive here for one year.