driving license
#1
driving license
do you have to sit a test or just change from a british license to an ozzie one
pls settle an argument between me and my father in law
cheers Davy
ps In Perth
pls settle an argument between me and my father in law
cheers Davy
ps In Perth
Last edited by davykaz; May 28th 2006 at 6:16 pm. Reason: forgot
#2
Re: driving license
Originally Posted by davykaz
do you have to sit a test or just change from a british license to an ozzie one
pls settle an argument between me and my father in law
cheers Davy
ps In Perth
pls settle an argument between me and my father in law
cheers Davy
ps In Perth
I think it varies on each state, but as far as I know Victoria is just an eye test and swap over......
#3
Re: driving license
Originally Posted by davykaz
do you have to sit a test or just change from a british license to an ozzie one
pls settle an argument between me and my father in law
cheers Davy
ps In Perth
pls settle an argument between me and my father in law
cheers Davy
ps In Perth
Pete.
#4
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Joined: Jun 2005
Location: Willetton, WA
Posts: 108
Re: driving license
Originally Posted by davykaz
do you have to sit a test or just change from a british license to an ozzie one
pls settle an argument between me and my father in law
cheers Davy
ps In Perth
pls settle an argument between me and my father in law
cheers Davy
ps In Perth
Here is a link with all the information you need. I've also quoted some of the text below. So from what I understand you don't need to take the theory test if you have a British License.
http://www.dpi.wa.gov.au/licensing/mylicence/1363.asp
"Once you have presented your documentation you are required to:
Undergo a computerised theory test on Western Australia's road rules and safe driving practices. The test comprises of 30 multiple-choice questions of which you must get 24 correct to pass. You can download a copy of the Drive Safe book containing the rules of the road or obtain a copy from a licensing centre
Undergo an eyesight test
Undergo a practical driving assessment (if required)
After you have passed all three assessments and paid your application fee of $ 41.80 together with the standard $ 33.80 (1 year) or $ 107.30 (5 year) licence fee you will then be issued with a WA drivers licence.
A full list of application fees including pensioner concessions is available.
Countries exempt from taking the computerised theory test
Holders of drivers licences from the following recognised countries are exempt from taking the computerised theory test on the road rules. Applicants who hold motorcycle class equivalents are also exempt form the motorcycle theory test.
Austria, France, Luxembourg, Spain,Belgium, Germany, Netherlands, Sweden
Canada, Greece, New Zealand, Switzerland, Croatia, Ireland, Norway, United Kingdom, Denmark, Italy, Portugal, United States of America
Finland, Japan, Singapore
#5
Re: driving license
I was talking about driving licenses to a police friend the other day and he said you need to get your oz licence within 3 months otherwise you can be fined. This is depsite the fact that the book and website tell you that you don't need to get it till you are a PR. Oh this is in Queensland by the way.
We did a 30 question theory test. Just need to know your road signs and who has right of way so learn em good! And good luck!
We did a 30 question theory test. Just need to know your road signs and who has right of way so learn em good! And good luck!
#6
Re: driving license
I contacted the Dept of Transport and they said that if you are a temp resident (ie not a citizen or PR) then it's legal to drive on a UK licence, and that, as many others have said - you only need to get a Queensland licence if/when you are a PR.
#8
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Joined: Apr 2003
Location: uk
Posts: 35
Re: driving license
WA just requires you to get an OZ licence, there is not test of any kind for UK licence holders.
#9
Re: driving license
Originally Posted by davykaz
do you have to sit a test or just change from a british license to an ozzie one
pls settle an argument between me and my father in law
cheers Davy
ps In Perth
pls settle an argument between me and my father in law
cheers Davy
ps In Perth
S.Australia just take in your UK license and they give you a new Aussie one..
Corker
#10
Re: driving license
30 questions in QLD. You need to get 9/10 on rights of way and 18/20 in the general section. Passed first time
#11
Re: driving license
Originally Posted by meelie
I was talking about driving licenses to a police friend the other day and he said you need to get your oz licence within 3 months otherwise you can be fined. This is depsite the fact that the book and website tell you that you don't need to get it till you are a PR. Oh this is in Queensland by the way.
We did a 30 question theory test. Just need to know your road signs and who has right of way so learn em good! And good luck!
We did a 30 question theory test. Just need to know your road signs and who has right of way so learn em good! And good luck!
Insurers require you to pay more if you're on a UK license, though. Found that out today - off to change over at the weekend!
#13
Re: driving license
Originally Posted by YoSemite
I contacted the Dept of Transport and they said that if you are a temp resident (ie not a citizen or PR) then it's legal to drive on a UK licence, and that, as many others have said - you only need to get a Queensland licence if/when you are a PR.
#14
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Location: Inner NE Suburbs, Melbourne
Posts: 55
Re: driving license
Originally Posted by meelie
According to my police officer friend thats not correct and the transport dept are giving out the wrong info! Apparently the police can still fine you for not having an Ozzie driving licence! Anyway its easy to just do the test and if you fail one day you can go the next. Its only just over $16 to do it too.
When you return to OZ aparently they holepunch your UK license. I've read some people apply for a spare UK license so they end up with 2?
Have many people done this? Is this an option.
My parents migrated to Oz 30 years ago, and before all this hoo-ha of handing it in because they have both a british and oz liscense. When I spoke to the DVLA (i think) and mentioned it the lady was NO NO NO you can't have TWO!
Who knows!
#15
Re: driving license
Originally Posted by spunkytiger82
When you return to OZ aparently they holepunch your UK license. I've read some people apply for a spare UK license so they end up with 2?
Have many people done this? Is this an option.
Have many people done this? Is this an option.