mjj

How many of you out there have sat the Queensland road rules test that is necessary in order to get a state license? Is it hard? Have any of you failed it? I have just two weeks to swat up for this

Cheers

MJJ

Wilso16

According to a recent thread on here you don't have to take the test anymore.

mjj

That's not what we were told by Queensland Transport the other week.

MJJ

Ozzy dog

New policy this week!!!! Or very new me thinks.

mjj

If you are correct then this has made my day

I was starting to crap myself about the test!

Pollyana

Here ya go ....

http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=410600

myedsore

Hi Yes this is correct I sat the test last week and passed 1st time, however my wife had two go's and we went in on Monday 27th and she just paid a licence fee ($65 for 5 years) and they swopped it over. Not to worry you get to keep your old licences anyway. Over here you have to renew your licence every so many years, its just paperwork and money though. We are based in Brisbane.
Cheers
Mark

232Bar

The disturbing thing about all of this is that so many people have struggled and not managed to pass a test which is basically a piece of p*** after numerous tries and yet are now just 'given' a licence. Leave the test in place I say - if you can't pass it - you can't drive here....simple as.

furkew

ok, its not Oz, but I just recently passed my motorcycle theory after a couple of attempts, and I have been driving here in Holland without any problems or accidents for 20 years. Does that mean I shouldn't have been driving because I failed the the first two times ?

I can imagine that when first in Oz, it can be a bit daunting in a new country on the roads, but if you fail because of the unfamiliarity of the roads and habits,does it make you a bad driver ? I know more people WITH licences that shouldnt be on the road, and since I started riding a motorcycle, MOST people should be taken off the roads !!

232Bar

The key thing is you did eventaully pass - which was the whole point. If you'd never passed you wouldn't just be given a licence would you? it's not even as if Qld wants people to take a practical test (unless for HGV) but it's worrying that people who can't pass a simple theory test are now going to be sent out without having to learn even the smallest of differences. Must admit I found the Dutch to be quite good drivers when I lived in Holland

peast01

Am I correct in thinking that your wife did`nt need to pass the test. I did mine when we got here about six months ago and failed and I havent bothered since as I dont seem to have the time. It would be great if I could just go and pick one up without the stupid test. Where abouts in Brisbane did she go to get it from

Thanks

Steve

steve`o

you can use any qld transport office mate

furkew

you must have lived in Holland a few years back.

Its an absolute nightmare nowadays !!!

One MAJOR reason for the move is the traffic and the general drivers over here

steve`o

wait till you meet up with aussie pilots mate
i mean drivers

furkew

trust me, when you have lived here for a few years, you are ready for anything the rest of the world throws at you !!! Italy is a piece of cake compared !

I have spent hours studying the Dutch road rules & regs recently, and that is a whole new experience !! At the annual car show in Amsterdam every year you can take a free theory test. 96% fail !!!! :scared: