Passed the driving test.
Sep 13th 2005, 9:49 am
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Passed the driving test.
Hubby and I sat test yesterday morning and passed! Thank god for that. I can't believe how nervous I was it was like last minute swotting for exams at school!
Anyway got there early which is highly recommended, paid lots of money! 
She gave us the tests and said no cheating, we took them then went back to have them marked. I got 29/30! Was well chuffed! Hubby looked on in horror and said I didn't have any of those answers but of course those sneaky people at QLD Transport give different test to different people so you can't cheat (well except for all the give way questions which they just rearrange). He got the same. 
all round(not whilst driving of course!) It was actually ok, common sense really but reading the book did help. Good luck anyone still to do it. 
Sep 13th 2005, 9:51 am
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Re: Passed the driving test.
Congratulations!
Happy, safe driving!
Julie
Happy, safe driving!
Julie
Sep 13th 2005, 9:52 am
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Re: Passed the driving test.
Well done JGs.
Know what you mean about the nerves.
I passed mine a little while ago and wife & eldest son 2 weeks ago.
It was so busy I felt like we were in a cattle market.
Know what you mean about the nerves.
I passed mine a little while ago and wife & eldest son 2 weeks ago.
It was so busy I felt like we were in a cattle market.
Sep 13th 2005, 11:07 am
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Re: Passed the driving test.
Originally Posted by JG04
Hubby and I sat test yesterday morning and passed! Thank god for that. I can't believe how nervous I was it was like last minute swotting for exams at school!
Anyway got there early which is highly recommended, paid lots of money! She gave us the tests and said no cheating, we took them then went back to have them marked. I got 29/30! Was well chuffed! Hubby looked on in horror and said I didn't have any of those answers but of course those sneaky people at QLD Transport give different test to different people so you can't cheat (well except for all the give way questions which they just rearrange). He got the same. all round(not whilst driving of course!) It was actually ok, common sense really but reading the book did help. Good luck anyone still to do it. Well Done
By the way, how much are the theory tests?
Cheeers
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Sep 13th 2005, 11:15 am
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Re: Passed the driving test.
Originally Posted by BettyBoop
Well Done
By the way, how much are the theory tests?
Cheeers
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By the way, how much are the theory tests?
Cheeers
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Sep 13th 2005, 11:28 am
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Re: Passed the driving test.
Originally Posted by Bix
It was AUD 16 something.
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Sep 13th 2005, 1:21 pm
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Re: Passed the driving test.
Originally Posted by JG04
Hubby and I sat test yesterday morning and passed! Thank god for that. I can't believe how nervous I was it was like last minute swotting for exams at school!
Anyway got there early which is highly recommended, paid lots of money! She gave us the tests and said no cheating, we took them then went back to have them marked. I got 29/30! Was well chuffed! Hubby looked on in horror and said I didn't have any of those answers but of course those sneaky people at QLD Transport give different test to different people so you can't cheat (well except for all the give way questions which they just rearrange). He got the same. all round(not whilst driving of course!) It was actually ok, common sense really but reading the book did help. Good luck anyone still to do it. thanks
debbie
Sep 13th 2005, 1:25 pm
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debbie,
It depends on what licence you hold now and what Aus state you go to as they have different regulations.
ABCDiamond covered a lot in a recent thread.
It depends on what licence you hold now and what Aus state you go to as they have different regulations.
ABCDiamond covered a lot in a recent thread.
Sep 13th 2005, 1:39 pm
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We are here on a 457 visa so if we were to stay in NSW we wouldn't have to take the test at all. Does anyone know what the rule is in WA? Is it the same as for a PR visa (three months, to get a licence)? I have heard a rumour that the three month rule does apply, if so is it three months from getting to WA or three months from getting to Oz?
Sep 13th 2005, 1:47 pm
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Re: Passed the driving test.
Originally Posted by JG04
Hubby and I sat test yesterday morning and passed! Thank god for that. I can't believe how nervous I was it was like last minute swotting for exams at school!
Anyway got there early which is highly recommended, paid lots of money! She gave us the tests and said no cheating, we took them then went back to have them marked. I got 29/30! Was well chuffed! Hubby looked on in horror and said I didn't have any of those answers but of course those sneaky people at QLD Transport give different test to different people so you can't cheat (well except for all the give way questions which they just rearrange). He got the same. all round(not whilst driving of course!) It was actually ok, common sense really but reading the book did help. Good luck anyone still to do it.
Sep 13th 2005, 1:54 pm
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Re: Passed the driving test.
Originally Posted by Trekrider
We are here on a 457 visa so if we were to stay in NSW we wouldn't have to take the test at all. Does anyone know what the rule is in WA? Is it the same as for a PR visa (three months, to get a licence)? I have heard a rumour that the three month rule does apply, if so is it three months from getting to WA or three months from getting to Oz?
http://www.dpi.wa.gov.au/licensing/learner/
In QLD you can drive indefinitely on your UK full licence whilst a temp resident.
Sep 13th 2005, 2:05 pm
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Originally Posted by Bix
Here's the site you need mate.......
http://www.dpi.wa.gov.au/licensing/learner/
In QLD you can drive indefinitely on your UK full licence whilst a temp resident.
http://www.dpi.wa.gov.au/licensing/learner/
In QLD you can drive indefinitely on your UK full licence whilst a temp resident.
By the way, I forgot to say congratulations to the original posters
Sep 13th 2005, 2:09 pm
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Re: Passed the driving test.
If you can make the time it's worth getting the full licence right away.
Satisfies a lot of ID requirements.
I didn't but on hindsight wish I did.
Satisfies a lot of ID requirements.
I didn't but on hindsight wish I did.
Sep 13th 2005, 2:12 pm
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Originally Posted by Bix
If you can make the time it's worth getting the full licence right away.
Satisfies a lot of ID requirements.
I didn't but on hindsight wish I did.
Satisfies a lot of ID requirements.
I didn't but on hindsight wish I did.
Anyone know how many times you need to do the online test to get all the questions
Sep 13th 2005, 3:23 pm
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Re: Passed the driving test.
Originally Posted by Bix
debbie,
It depends on what licence you hold now and what Aus state you go to as they have different regulations.
ABCDiamond covered a lot in a recent thread.
It depends on what licence you hold now and what Aus state you go to as they have different regulations.
ABCDiamond covered a lot in a recent thread.
debs x