its official, QLD driving test is no more!!
Nov 27th 2006, 3:03 am
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Re: its official, QLD driving test is no more!!
Originally Posted by debbiemc
went to do the test for the 4th time!!!!! was about to chaeat, had biro diagrams all over my legs 
and my mate elizabeth who we i'm now on first name terms with said that as from midday today, they recieved an email saying that you overseas citizens don't have to do the test anymore
i was jumping around and laughing like a mad woman, all the staff thought it was hilarious!! QLD transport tewantin, i thank you so all of you still waiting, go get it!!!!
and my mate elizabeth who we i'm now on first name terms with said that as from midday today, they recieved an email saying that you overseas citizens don't have to do the test anymore i was jumping around and laughing like a mad woman, all the staff thought it was hilarious!! QLD transport tewantin, i thank you
so all of you still waiting, go get it!!!!I happy for you...but also annoyed....I coughed up the 60 odd dollars for the test last week!!...could have spent that money on something a little more exciting
Oh well!
Nov 27th 2006, 3:40 am
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Re: its official, QLD driving test is no more!!
just been to the centre in kippa-ring and got my licence stright away they said from last friday the test is no more yipeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee no more thinking about that bloody test and looking at that book 
lisa
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Nov 27th 2006, 3:48 am
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Re: its official, QLD driving test is no more!!
Originally Posted by anewlife
I dont think so, I think the lady said if the country was in the "list" then the requirement for a written test had been removed.
Call them, they dont bite
Call them, they dont bite
Nov 27th 2006, 4:22 am
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Re: its official, QLD driving test is no more!!
Originally Posted by midwifetanya
I happy for you...but also annoyed....I coughed up the 60 odd dollars for the test last week!!...could have spent that money on something a little more exciting
Oh well!
Oh well!
Paul
Nov 27th 2006, 4:50 am
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Re: its official, QLD driving test is no more!!
Originally Posted by Ian & Sharon
Does anyone know if its the same for a New Zealand licence?
Just that the Mrs has not got a British one
Just that the Mrs has not got a British one
At least I know I wont be walking when I get to Brissy! Was dreading the eye test.
Nov 27th 2006, 7:04 am
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Re: its official, QLD driving test is no more!!
Can you still change/get QLD driving licence if you are on a 4yr temp visa?
Nov 27th 2006, 5:16 pm
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Re: its official, QLD driving test is no more!!
Alright all you smart people out there 
Whats the deal with converting a UK HGV license then? Still gotta pay?
Whats the deal with converting a UK HGV license then? Still gotta pay?
Nov 27th 2006, 5:23 pm
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Re: its official, QLD driving test is no more!!
Originally Posted by FluffyTheCampfireSlayer
Alright all you smart people out there
Whats the deal with converting a UK HGV license then? Still gotta pay?
Whats the deal with converting a UK HGV license then? Still gotta pay?
Nov 27th 2006, 5:31 pm
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Re: its official, QLD driving test is no more!!
Originally Posted by Ian & Sharon
Or a "Kiwi" class 5 (same as a UK1) and what's involved.
Bet you are at 'work' being kept very, very busy I see.
Nov 27th 2006, 11:42 pm
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Re: its official, QLD driving test is no more!!
Originally Posted by Suni&Jay
Can you still change/get QLD driving licence if you are on a 4yr temp visa?
Yes indeedy........just make sure you have a passport, the uk licence, something with your home address in Aus on it, and one other form of ID like a Bankcard with your name printed on it..oh, and $65.00 or a 5 year licence.... remember to smile for the camera... you'll hate the photo if you don't...and you have to look at it for 5 years...apart from that it's that simple (although you may encounter an ugly woman who doesn't know anything about the new rules....be patient and keep cool.) welcome to Petrolhead Heaven...or Hell, can't quite decide...
Bloo.
By the way, make sure actually they put Motorcycle down if you want this option as the computer requires separate entries, and you can only get Car and Motorcycle Licence at the moment....Trucks etc will still need the horrible little book and do a test...
Nov 27th 2006, 11:49 pm
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Re: its official, QLD driving test is no more!!
Originally Posted by bloofox
Yes indeedy........just make sure you have a passport, the uk licence, something with your home address in Aus on it, and one other form of ID like a Bankcard with your name printed on it..oh, and $65.00 or a 5 year licence.... remember to smile for the camera... you'll hate the photo if you don't...and you have to look at it for 5 years...apart from that it's that simple (although you may encounter an ugly woman who doesn't know anything about the new rules....be patient and keep cool.) welcome to Petrolhead Heaven...or Hell, can't quite decide...
Bloo.
By the way, make sure actually they put Motorcycle down if you want this option as the computer requires separate entries, and you can only get Car and Motorcycle Licence at the moment....Trucks etc will still need the horrible little book and do a test...
Bloo.
By the way, make sure actually they put Motorcycle down if you want this option as the computer requires separate entries, and you can only get Car and Motorcycle Licence at the moment....Trucks etc will still need the horrible little book and do a test...
Hi
I went to Queensland Transport yesterday and got my licence just by paying the $65 but the lady there said it was because of a loophole in the law discovered last Friday afternoon why I didn't have to do a theory test. She said it would revert back to having to do the test probably at the end of this week. Good job I went in yesterday. I think only applies to UK drivers but don't quote me on that. Makes me wonder how the loophole was discovered. Feel sorry for all those who failed their test just before this discovery!!!
My advice is GET DOWN TO QUEENSLAND TRANSPORT QUICK
Nov 28th 2006, 5:08 am
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Re: its official, QLD driving test is no more!!
Originally Posted by smiths
Hi
I went to Queensland Transport yesterday and got my licence just by paying the $65 but the lady there said it was because of a loophole in the law discovered last Friday afternoon why I didn't have to do a theory test. She said it would revert back to having to do the test probably at the end of this week. Good job I went in yesterday. I think only applies to UK drivers but don't quote me on that. Makes me wonder how the loophole was discovered. Feel sorry for all those who failed their test just before this discovery!!!
My advice is GET DOWN TO QUEENSLAND TRANSPORT QUICK
I went to Queensland Transport yesterday and got my licence just by paying the $65 but the lady there said it was because of a loophole in the law discovered last Friday afternoon why I didn't have to do a theory test. She said it would revert back to having to do the test probably at the end of this week. Good job I went in yesterday. I think only applies to UK drivers but don't quote me on that. Makes me wonder how the loophole was discovered. Feel sorry for all those who failed their test just before this discovery!!!
My advice is GET DOWN TO QUEENSLAND TRANSPORT QUICK
Hello,
Thank you for your enquiry regarding the change over of your UK licence.
Queensland Transport recently updated the process for imigrants who wish to
aquire a Queensland Drivers licence. You are correct, a written test is no
longer required from a UK licence holder.
Your enquiry has been forwarded to the relevant area of Queensland
Transport for their action. They will reply directly to you. Queensland
Transport is committed to providing quality service to our customers.
Regards,
***** *****
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Nov 28th 2006, 5:15 am
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Re: its official, QLD driving test is no more!!
Thanks for letting us all know Debbie.
I was hoping not to have to take it, I really cannot be bothered as I am going home fingers crossed early next year.
I am very pleased though I will spread the word.
I was hoping not to have to take it, I really cannot be bothered as I am going home fingers crossed early next year.
I am very pleased though I will spread the word.
Nov 28th 2006, 9:15 am
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Re: its official, QLD driving test is no more!!
Originally Posted by The S's
Shut it Trev
I Aint taking no test man.
Hope all is going well with you.
Sean
I Aint taking no test man.
Hope all is going well with you.
Sean
will drop you's a mail
Nov 28th 2006, 10:59 am
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Re: its official, QLD driving test is no more!!
Originally Posted by connollys.home
Shit man.............. we just passed ours on friday morning, should have waited but just wanted to get it done before starting work, hay ho
Martin & Angie
Martin & Angie
does that mean you passed first time then??!!!