QLD Driving Licence to stay the same
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QLD Driving Licence to stay the same
Due to Victoria & WA changing their rules, I thought I'd clarify with QLD Transport as to whether or not they had/would be in the near future.
This is the response I got to my email;
Thank you for your email about requirements to transfer a licence to Queensland from UK.
As the holder of a UK licence applying for a Queensland licence you are required to undertake a 30 question written test but exempt from having to
undertake a practical driving test. Currently, I am unaware of any plans
to change these requirements in Queensland.
This is the response I got to my email;
Thank you for your email about requirements to transfer a licence to Queensland from UK.
As the holder of a UK licence applying for a Queensland licence you are required to undertake a 30 question written test but exempt from having to
undertake a practical driving test. Currently, I am unaware of any plans
to change these requirements in Queensland.
Last edited by mlbonner; Jan 10th 2005 at 2:35 am.
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Re: QLD Driving Licence to stay the same
mlbonner
could u PM me the email address u used for the qld licensing
could u PM me the email address u used for the qld licensing
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Re: QLD Driving Licence to stay the same
Originally Posted by mlbonner
Due to Victoria & WA changing their rules, I thought I'd clarify with QLD Transport as to whether or not they had/would be in the near future.
This is the response I got to my email;
Thank you for your email about requirements to transfer a licence to Queensland from UK.
As the holder of a UK licence applying for a Queensland licence you are required to undertake a 30 question written test but exempt from having to
undertake a practical driving test. Currently, I am unaware of any plans
to change these requirements in Queensland.
This is the response I got to my email;
Thank you for your email about requirements to transfer a licence to Queensland from UK.
As the holder of a UK licence applying for a Queensland licence you are required to undertake a 30 question written test but exempt from having to
undertake a practical driving test. Currently, I am unaware of any plans
to change these requirements in Queensland.
Hi Michelle,
This is excellent news - I thought I would have to take my practical test when I get there but I don't - yipppeeeee!!!!
That's cheered me up!
Cheers Michelle!!!!!
Shell
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Re: QLD Driving Licence to stay the same
Originally Posted by shecha
Hi Michelle,
This is excellent news - I thought I would have to take my practical test when I get there but I don't - yipppeeeee!!!!
That's cheered me up!
Cheers Michelle!!!!!
Shell
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This is excellent news - I thought I would have to take my practical test when I get there but I don't - yipppeeeee!!!!
That's cheered me up!
Cheers Michelle!!!!!
Shell
x
Hey.... well, when you look at it like that it is! WA & Vic have just changed their rules so no test of any sort is needed though, just a straight swap! Nevermind, 30questions is better than a practical I guess, and besides, I have 16 months to practice still
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Re: QLD Driving Licence to stay the same
Originally Posted by mlbonner
Hey.... well, when you look at it like that it is! WA & Vic have just changed their rules so no test of any sort is needed though, just a straight swap! Nevermind, 30questions is better than a practical I guess, and besides, I have 16 months to practice still
I didn't realise WA & Vic don't have to do a written test either! Lucky sods!
Still I'm just really happy that I don't have to do a practical.
How long do you have to complete the written test then if you have 16 months left to practice??
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Re: QLD Driving Licence to stay the same
Originally Posted by shecha
I didn't realise WA & Vic don't have to do a written test either! Lucky sods!
Still I'm just really happy that I don't have to do a practical.
How long do you have to complete the written test then if you have 16 months left to practice??
Still I'm just really happy that I don't have to do a practical.
How long do you have to complete the written test then if you have 16 months left to practice??
3 months from PR (once you're resident).... so 13 months till I get PR & then 3 months after that... perhaps they'll have changed the rules for me by then I'm actually considering doing it sooner though, I'm taking my Recreational Boat Licence in two weeks, will see how that goes first I think!
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Re: QLD Driving Licence to stay the same
I was worried as thought me and my husband would have to take practical test in Brisbane when we get there. I have already been telling him off for crossing his hands on the steering wheel and checking myself to try and break bad habits
So just a 30 Q theory test then forever!!??
Lynn
So just a 30 Q theory test then forever!!??
Lynn
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Re: QLD Driving Licence to stay the same
If you are on a temp visa like me you don't have to take any tests
If you want to learn to drive here you have to pass your theory test then wait a minimum 6 months before taking a practical test.
Oh, above relates to Queensland BTW.
If you want to learn to drive here you have to pass your theory test then wait a minimum 6 months before taking a practical test.
Oh, above relates to Queensland BTW.
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Re: QLD Driving Licence to stay the same
So if you went to Vic or SW and changed Brit license to Oz without any questions then went to Queensland a couple of months after that would you still have to take Queenslands 30 questions or would it then be an automatic question free swop in Queensland .
Hoping to go to Brisbane in the long run but may save all the question answering as have car and bike and hubby has car, bike and HGV.....oh and does the no question thing only apply to Car or HGV as well?
Hoping to go to Brisbane in the long run but may save all the question answering as have car and bike and hubby has car, bike and HGV.....oh and does the no question thing only apply to Car or HGV as well?
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Re: QLD Driving Licence to stay the same
There's always one
I believe once you have an Aus driving licence another state would not question how you obtained it so it would be a straightforward swap.
The 30 questions referred to were for normal car licence but don't know what is necessary for HGV. Sorry.
I believe once you have an Aus driving licence another state would not question how you obtained it so it would be a straightforward swap.
The 30 questions referred to were for normal car licence but don't know what is necessary for HGV. Sorry.
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Re: QLD Driving Licence to stay the same
Originally Posted by mlbonner
Due to Victoria & WA changing their rules, I thought I'd clarify with QLD Transport as to whether or not they had/would be in the near future.
This is the response I got to my email;
Thank you for your email about requirements to transfer a licence to Queensland from UK.
As the holder of a UK licence applying for a Queensland licence you are required to undertake a 30 question written test but exempt from having to
undertake a practical driving test. Currently, I am unaware of any plans
to change these requirements in Queensland.
This is the response I got to my email;
Thank you for your email about requirements to transfer a licence to Queensland from UK.
As the holder of a UK licence applying for a Queensland licence you are required to undertake a 30 question written test but exempt from having to
undertake a practical driving test. Currently, I am unaware of any plans
to change these requirements in Queensland.
yep, thats the exact answer i got aswell. not fair
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Re: QLD Driving Licence to stay the same
Originally Posted by ad4ozz
So if you went to Vic or SW and changed Brit license to Oz without any questions then went to Queensland a couple of months after that would you still have to take Queenslands 30 questions or would it then be an automatic question free swop in Queensland .
Hoping to go to Brisbane in the long run but may save all the question answering as have car and bike and hubby has car, bike and HGV.....oh and does the no question thing only apply to Car or HGV as well?
Hoping to go to Brisbane in the long run but may save all the question answering as have car and bike and hubby has car, bike and HGV.....oh and does the no question thing only apply to Car or HGV as well?
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Originally Posted by Bix
There's always one
I believe once you have an Aus driving licence another state would not question how you obtained it so it would be a straightforward swap.
The 30 questions referred to were for normal car licence but don't know what is necessary for HGV. Sorry.
I believe once you have an Aus driving licence another state would not question how you obtained it so it would be a straightforward swap.
The 30 questions referred to were for normal car licence but don't know what is necessary for HGV. Sorry.
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Re: QLD Driving Licence to stay the same
Originally Posted by moneypen20
You would have to be resident for three months in either Vic or WA in order to get the licence. You can't just visit for the day then go back to QLD with the licence, sorry.
You should be able to give a Vic or WA address & swap them over!
Regards
Mark
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Would be good if they did just change license over as he will have to do about 60 questions at this rate for all his licenses. Does your hubby drive HGV's for living now?