Jammy b*****d of the year award 2005 - UK to Oz driving licence
Jan 4th 2005, 12:42 am
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Jammy b*****d of the year award 2005 - UK to Oz driving licence
Well, after several days reading the driving manual and doing on-line tests since 6am this morning. Wazzie went to the Licensing Centre in order to beat Mrs B's score of 29 out of 30 on the theory test.
Walked in and the lady said it was my "lucky day". Was I the millionth customer and won a car I enquired ? "Not quite" she replied.
From 1st Jan 2005 all UK migrants holding full driving licences just get a straight transfer form to fill in and do not need to do the theory test !!
Jammy or what !! Badge I want my award now !
The only reason I hadn't done it up to now is that I kept running out of time. Even the manager asked me had I waited until the first day back after the hols to do it !!
Wazzie is one happy Bunny however still had to part with $143.00 for the privilege of getitng a 5 year Oz licence.
I guess any new migrant doesn't need to know the rules of the road over here :scared: which is a bit scary.
BTW I also saw that this applies to USA, Canada, Sweden, Switzland, Singapore, Netherlands, Finland, Norway plus several others but I could read it all upside down on their crib sheet.
I get my licence in the post 7 days from now.
Warren
Walked in and the lady said it was my "lucky day". Was I the millionth customer and won a car I enquired ? "Not quite" she replied.
From 1st Jan 2005 all UK migrants holding full driving licences just get a straight transfer form to fill in and do not need to do the theory test !!
Jammy or what !! Badge I want my award now !
The only reason I hadn't done it up to now is that I kept running out of time. Even the manager asked me had I waited until the first day back after the hols to do it !!
Wazzie is one happy Bunny however still had to part with $143.00 for the privilege of getitng a 5 year Oz licence.
I guess any new migrant doesn't need to know the rules of the road over here :scared: which is a bit scary.
BTW I also saw that this applies to USA, Canada, Sweden, Switzland, Singapore, Netherlands, Finland, Norway plus several others but I could read it all upside down on their crib sheet.
I get my licence in the post 7 days from now.
Warren
Jan 4th 2005, 12:45 am
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Re: Jammy b*****d of the year award 2005 - UK to Oz driving licence
Originally Posted by Go Banana's !!
From 1st Jan 2005 all UK migrants holding full driving licences just get a straight transfer form to fill in and do not need to do the theory test !!
Do you know if that is that just for WA ?
Jan 4th 2005, 12:46 am
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Re: Jammy b*****d of the year award 2005 - UK to Oz driving licence
Originally Posted by Go Banana's !!
Well, after several days reading the driving manual and doing on-line tests since 6am this morning. Wazzie went to the Licensing Centre in order to beat Mrs B's score of 29 out of 30 on the theory test.
Walked in and the lady said it was my "lucky day". Was I the millionth customer and won a car I enquired ? "Not quite" she replied.
From 1st Jan 2005 all UK migrants holding full driving licences just get a straight transfer form to fill in and do not need to do the theory test !!
Jammy or what !! Badge I want my award now !
The only reason I hadn't done it up to now is that I kept running out of time. Even the manager asked me had I waited until the first day back after the hols to do it !!
Wazzie is one happy Bunny however still had to part with $143.00 for the privilege of getitng a 5 year Oz licence.
I guess any new migrant doesn't need to know the rules of the road over here :scared: which is a bit scary.
BTW I also saw that this applies to USA, Canada, Sweden, Switzland, Singapore, Netherlands, Finland, Norway plus several others but I could read it all upside down on their crib sheet.
I get my licence in the post 7 days from now.
Warren
Walked in and the lady said it was my "lucky day". Was I the millionth customer and won a car I enquired ? "Not quite" she replied.
From 1st Jan 2005 all UK migrants holding full driving licences just get a straight transfer form to fill in and do not need to do the theory test !!
Jammy or what !! Badge I want my award now !
The only reason I hadn't done it up to now is that I kept running out of time. Even the manager asked me had I waited until the first day back after the hols to do it !!
Wazzie is one happy Bunny however still had to part with $143.00 for the privilege of getitng a 5 year Oz licence.
I guess any new migrant doesn't need to know the rules of the road over here :scared: which is a bit scary.
BTW I also saw that this applies to USA, Canada, Sweden, Switzland, Singapore, Netherlands, Finland, Norway plus several others but I could read it all upside down on their crib sheet.
I get my licence in the post 7 days from now.
Warren
Cas
Jan 4th 2005, 12:47 am
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Re: Jammy b*****d of the year award 2005 - UK to Oz driving licence
be careful. each state has it's own rules, and this may well only apply to western australia!!
update: just been and checked, queensland still requires written test - unless they haven't updated the website (though there is a list of road rule changes effective from 01/01/2005 so i suspect they have).
update: just been and checked, queensland still requires written test - unless they haven't updated the website (though there is a list of road rule changes effective from 01/01/2005 so i suspect they have).
Originally Posted by Go Banana's !!
Well, after several days reading the driving manual and doing on-line tests since 6am this morning. Wazzie went to the Licensing Centre in order to beat Mrs B's score of 29 out of 30 on the theory test.
Walked in and the lady said it was my "lucky day". Was I the millionth customer and won a car I enquired ? "Not quite" she replied.
From 1st Jan 2005 all UK migrants holding full driving licences just get a straight transfer form to fill in and do not need to do the theory test !!
Jammy or what !! Badge I want my award now !
The only reason I hadn't done it up to now is that I kept running out of time. Even the manager asked me had I waited until the first day back after the hols to do it !!
Wazzie is one happy Bunny however still had to part with $143.00 for the privilege of getitng a 5 year Oz licence.
I guess any new migrant doesn't need to know the rules of the road over here :scared: which is a bit scary.
BTW I also saw that this applies to USA, Canada, Sweden, Switzland, Singapore, Netherlands, Finland, Norway plus several others but I could read it all upside down on their crib sheet.
I get my licence in the post 7 days from now.
Warren
Walked in and the lady said it was my "lucky day". Was I the millionth customer and won a car I enquired ? "Not quite" she replied.
From 1st Jan 2005 all UK migrants holding full driving licences just get a straight transfer form to fill in and do not need to do the theory test !!
Jammy or what !! Badge I want my award now !
The only reason I hadn't done it up to now is that I kept running out of time. Even the manager asked me had I waited until the first day back after the hols to do it !!
Wazzie is one happy Bunny however still had to part with $143.00 for the privilege of getitng a 5 year Oz licence.
I guess any new migrant doesn't need to know the rules of the road over here :scared: which is a bit scary.
BTW I also saw that this applies to USA, Canada, Sweden, Switzland, Singapore, Netherlands, Finland, Norway plus several others but I could read it all upside down on their crib sheet.
I get my licence in the post 7 days from now.
Warren
Last edited by brisnick; Jan 4th 2005 at 12:53 am.
Jan 4th 2005, 12:50 am
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Re: Jammy b*****d of the year award 2005 - UK to Oz driving licence
LOL Should I be frightened? Well done, Warren!
Now just remember.. those red signs with the white edge and the word STOP on them... mean STOP, k?
Siren
Now just remember.. those red signs with the white edge and the word STOP on them... mean STOP, k?
Siren
Jan 4th 2005, 12:56 am
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Re: Jammy b*****d of the year award 2005 - UK to Oz driving licence
Wow, congrats! 
I can't drive so I'm just jealous you can.......LOL!
I can't drive so I'm just jealous you can.......LOL!
Jan 4th 2005, 12:57 am
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Re: Jammy b*****d of the year award 2005 - UK to Oz driving licence
Originally Posted by ABCDiamond
Well done Warren
Do you know if that is that just for WA ?
Do you know if that is that just for WA ?
Don't think its QLD - I was only in their office the week before Christmas and they didn't mention anything.... wish it were though, I'd be down there this afternoon
Well done to you though Warren!
Hypothetically though, a new migrant could go to WA, get their Aussie licence and then just get it changed across without a test in their own state??? Now, where did I see those cheap tickets to Perth again
Last edited by mlbonner; Jan 4th 2005 at 1:15 am.
Jan 4th 2005, 3:24 am
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Re: Jammy b*****d of the year award 2005 - UK to Oz driving licence
Originally Posted by carolinegorka
Very jammy - am I safest walking on the road or pavement?
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Jan 4th 2005, 3:29 am
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Re: Jammy b*****d of the year award 2005 - UK to Oz driving licence
Originally Posted by Go Banana's !!
Well, after several days reading the driving manual and doing on-line tests since 6am this morning. Wazzie went to the Licensing Centre in order to beat Mrs B's score of 29 out of 30 on the theory test.
Walked in and the lady said it was my "lucky day". Was I the millionth customer and won a car I enquired ? "Not quite" she replied.
From 1st Jan 2005 all UK migrants holding full driving licences just get a straight transfer form to fill in and do not need to do the theory test !!
Warren
Walked in and the lady said it was my "lucky day". Was I the millionth customer and won a car I enquired ? "Not quite" she replied.
From 1st Jan 2005 all UK migrants holding full driving licences just get a straight transfer form to fill in and do not need to do the theory test !!
Warren
We've been meaning to get our WA license for a few months, but never seem to have the time to go and sit the test etc (honest !)
It was top of our New Year Resolutions list and we'd aimed to try and do it by the end of the month...
Which licensing centre did you go to ? Ive heard Joondalup is a bit quieter than the main Perth one?
I want to make sure I see that nice lady you saw
Cheers
Steve
Jan 4th 2005, 3:58 am
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Re: Jammy b*****d of the year award 2005 - UK to Oz driving licence
Originally Posted by Go Banana's !!
Well, after several days reading the driving manual and doing on-line tests since 6am this morning. Wazzie went to the Licensing Centre in order to beat Mrs B's score of 29 out of 30 on the theory test.
Walked in and the lady said it was my "lucky day". Was I the millionth customer and won a car I enquired ? "Not quite" she replied.
From 1st Jan 2005 all UK migrants holding full driving licences just get a straight transfer form to fill in and do not need to do the theory test !!
Jammy or what !! Badge I want my award now !
The only reason I hadn't done it up to now is that I kept running out of time. Even the manager asked me had I waited until the first day back after the hols to do it !!
Wazzie is one happy Bunny however still had to part with $143.00 for the privilege of getitng a 5 year Oz licence.
I guess any new migrant doesn't need to know the rules of the road over here :scared: which is a bit scary.
BTW I also saw that this applies to USA, Canada, Sweden, Switzland, Singapore, Netherlands, Finland, Norway plus several others but I could read it all upside down on their crib sheet.
I get my licence in the post 7 days from now.
Warren
Walked in and the lady said it was my "lucky day". Was I the millionth customer and won a car I enquired ? "Not quite" she replied.
From 1st Jan 2005 all UK migrants holding full driving licences just get a straight transfer form to fill in and do not need to do the theory test !!
Jammy or what !! Badge I want my award now !
The only reason I hadn't done it up to now is that I kept running out of time. Even the manager asked me had I waited until the first day back after the hols to do it !!
Wazzie is one happy Bunny however still had to part with $143.00 for the privilege of getitng a 5 year Oz licence.
I guess any new migrant doesn't need to know the rules of the road over here :scared: which is a bit scary.
BTW I also saw that this applies to USA, Canada, Sweden, Switzland, Singapore, Netherlands, Finland, Norway plus several others but I could read it all upside down on their crib sheet.
I get my licence in the post 7 days from now.
Warren
I got 29 out of 30 when i did mine in West Perth 6 weeks ago, but I never thought it would change to a direct transfer. Maybe they have realised that most UK migrants have been getting very good scores, and saw no need to use the test method?
Well done mate.
Jan 4th 2005, 4:26 am
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Re: Jammy b*****d of the year award 2005 - UK to Oz driving licence
Originally Posted by mlbonner
Hypothetically though, a new migrant could go to WA, get their Aussie licence and then just get it changed across without a test in their own state??? Now, where did I see those cheap tickets to Perth again
If you're just visiting - no.
You need to be a resident of the state/territory concerned to get issued a licence.
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Jan 4th 2005, 4:28 am
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Re: Jammy b*****d of the year award 2005 - UK to Oz driving licence
Originally Posted by JAJ
If you move to WA and later move on - yes.
If you're just visiting - no.
You need to be a resident of the state/territory concerned to get issued a licence.
Jeremy
If you're just visiting - no.
You need to be a resident of the state/territory concerned to get issued a licence.
Jeremy
Okay
I wasn't going to, just thinking about people on the borders...
Jan 4th 2005, 7:39 am
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Re: Jammy b*****d of the year award 2005 - UK to Oz driving licence
Originally Posted by steve99
Thats cheered up my first day back at work!
We've been meaning to get our WA license for a few months, but never seem to have the time to go and sit the test etc (honest !)
It was top of our New Year Resolutions list and we'd aimed to try and do it by the end of the month...
Which licensing centre did you go to ? Ive heard Joondalup is a bit quieter than the main Perth one?
I want to make sure I see that nice lady you saw
Cheers
Steve
We've been meaning to get our WA license for a few months, but never seem to have the time to go and sit the test etc (honest !)
It was top of our New Year Resolutions list and we'd aimed to try and do it by the end of the month...
Which licensing centre did you go to ? Ive heard Joondalup is a bit quieter than the main Perth one?
I want to make sure I see that nice lady you saw
Cheers
Steve
Glad to make your day ! It was the Morely branch and they open at 8.15am I think. I got there at 8.45hrs and the whole process took less than 30 mins !!
After 9am the place was heaving so I suggest you get there early.
Good luck
Warren
Jan 4th 2005, 7:53 am
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Re: Jammy b*****d of the year award 2005 - UK to Oz driving licence
Originally Posted by Go Banana's !!
Wazzie is one happy Bunny however still had to part with $143.00 for the privilege of getitng a 5 year Oz licence.
Warren
sheiiitt, and I thought $160 for a 10year licence in Vic was steep!!
Jan 4th 2005, 7:58 am
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Re: Jammy b*****d of the year award 2005 - UK to Oz driving licence
Originally Posted by Go Banana's !!
Hi Steve,
Glad to make your day ! It was the Morely branch and they open at 8.15am I think. I got there at 8.45hrs and the whole process took less than 30 mins !!
After 9am the place was heaving so I suggest you get there early.
Good luck
Warren
Glad to make your day ! It was the Morely branch and they open at 8.15am I think. I got there at 8.45hrs and the whole process took less than 30 mins !!
After 9am the place was heaving so I suggest you get there early.
Good luck
Warren
Thanks for the info, sorry to ask more questions! did the form have anything about the 3 month time limit that you supposedly have to convert over to the WA one? Ive been here a little longer...
They dont have a nasty question like, "when did you become a permanent resident of WA? (please note if youve been here longer than 3 months, you'll be required to have 3 months of driving lessons, sit a manual and a theory test, show P & L Plates for ever and gives us loads of money for the privelidge
)" do they?Cheers
Steve