Supervising Learner Drivers
Nov 25th 2011, 11:36 pm
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Supervising Learner Drivers
Hi all,
I am in Aus (QLD) on a 457 visa so never bothered to get an Australian license as its just an extra expense.
My partner just got his learners and I was wondering if I can supervise him on my UK license (it is full and current and I have had it for over 8 years). I have searched and searched the internet but have only found information which implies that it is ok (i.e. in the logbook it says 'the supervising driver confirms that they have a an open class c license. If the license was obtained outside QLD, it must be the equivalent' blah blah blah) Nowhere does it say whether the license has to be Australian.
I tried calling the department of transport but theyre closed till monday and we would really like to get started this weekend...
Can anyone help?
Thanks
I am in Aus (QLD) on a 457 visa so never bothered to get an Australian license as its just an extra expense.
My partner just got his learners and I was wondering if I can supervise him on my UK license (it is full and current and I have had it for over 8 years). I have searched and searched the internet but have only found information which implies that it is ok (i.e. in the logbook it says 'the supervising driver confirms that they have a an open class c license. If the license was obtained outside QLD, it must be the equivalent' blah blah blah) Nowhere does it say whether the license has to be Australian.
I tried calling the department of transport but theyre closed till monday and we would really like to get started this weekend...
Can anyone help?
Thanks
Nov 26th 2011, 12:40 am
#2
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Re: Supervising Learner Drivers
If you can drive on your licence then you can supervise a learner.
Nov 26th 2011, 2:11 am
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Re: Supervising Learner Drivers
That would be good enough for me. Doesn't mention on the QLD Transport website anything about your licence having to be Australian.
You must hold and have held an open licence for at least one year for the class of vehicle you are teaching a learner to drive or ride.
Nov 26th 2011, 3:01 am
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Re: Supervising Learner Drivers
As long as your licence is valid i.e. UK licence is still valid on a temp visa, then you are fine.
Last edited by Alfresco; Nov 26th 2011 at 3:03 am.
Dec 4th 2011, 12:06 am
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Re: Supervising Learner Drivers
Thanks everyone.
I spoke to the department of transport and it's fine
I spoke to the department of transport and it's fine
Dec 4th 2011, 2:44 am
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Re: Supervising Learner Drivers
Excellent! 
Did we tell the truth?
Did we tell the truth?
