Hi peeps,
just wondering whether anyone knows whether we need to retake a driving test when we get to oz from england, or whether we need to do a theory?
cheers vicky

Hey Vicky

Nope just change over your licence


Paddy

For NSW look here...

RTA

for other states check out their version of the RTA...

But not for cars, although there may be restrictions depending upon how long you've held your licence. HGV drivers will need to retest...

Hi paddy thanks for your reply. thats great thanks. Thats one thing less to think about lol.
Vicky

Hi,
Cheers for your reply. Alls good then. thanks
Vicky

Yep....you've got it.

Not many drivers over here think about what they are doing either

I hope your very brave......the driving standards here are shocking.

I honestly think most drivers have a labotomy b4 they get in their cars..

I agree, the driving over here is some what different to the Uk, and at first it drove me mad, however, when you come to terms with it its ok, you just have to think like a OZ'Y and not a Brit. The main concerns i have about the driving here is not speed, as 90% of the traffic goes the same speed any way, and in any lane, its the morrons who drive too close, and thats about 70% of the drivers on the road, leave a safe braking gap in front of you, and Mr oz'y see's that as a gap he can dive in, this logic i have still to work out, as you will see them ducking and diving in and out of space, with little or no room to brake, and yet 5mins later you will drive past them, so they have gained nothing.

Also be warned, they cant drive in the rain..........

Not enough experience

But also a word of warning on this... after a long dry spell, a little rain can make the roads very dangerous.

Yep thats very true, slight bit of rain and the road becomes a skid pan... take care, or live in the bush with a nice big 4WD No worries!!!!

hi lol i'll bear all that in mind cheers vicky x

hi, dont give that advice to my hubby, he would love it lol cheers vicky x

Hi, I found the driving in Oz to be no different than here (Ireland). I didn't see any mad drivers or rudiness that people seem to talk about.

I've found the drivers here to be much more courteous, on the whole.

One on one merging in heavy traffic is a delight.

Mind you, I still can't get used to trucks overtaking me in the outside lane..

courteous!!! sorry what a load of tosh, they are the least courteous on the planet