colin.helen

Could some please tell us how long your British driving license is valid for. Do you still have to take a theory and practical test after three months?

Thank you in advance.

Colin and Helen.

BookBear

I believe it's 3 months.
I've been in Australia over a year now and haven't driven, I'm about to take my written test, following that I will then need to pass a practical test as well.
I'm pretty sure that if you get an international licence you may drive on it for a year, then have to take the 2 tests.

I think it varies from state to state, so try which ever of the below applies:
http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au
http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au
http://www.mainroads.qld.gov.au
http://transport.wa.gov.au
http://transport.sa.gov.au
http://traqnsit.gov.nz

Nara

Travis

You better tell us which state you are moving to as it varies from one state to
another -Travis

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Magwired

We were recently on holiday in Australia and the same topic of conversation came up. Our relatives who recently emigrated found out that a British driving licence can now be exchanged for an Australian one without any tests. I know the rules vary from state to state - they are based in Melbourne.

colin.helen

Thanks everyone.

We're hoping to go to Melbourne, so it sounds like we can just exchange - excellent.

Colin and Helen.

Alan Collett

Hi Colin and Helen.

As one who had to pass the VicRoads driving test (drive and multiple choice tests)
last June I wouldn't be so sure about just exchanging your UK licence for a
VicRoads one.

So far as I know you now only have to pass a knowledge test and don't have to do the
drive (if you are from the UK). See:
http://notes.vicroads.vic.gov.au/sai...4a256762002226
79/15976d37cc0d16254a2566fa0006d76a?OpenDocument (you may have to cut and paste this
into your browser).

Best regards.

Alan Collett alan-at-gomatilda-dot-com Member of the Migration Institute of
Australia, Number 1230 Registered Migration Agent Number 0102534 and a Fellow of the
Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales Managing Director - The Go
Matilda Trading Company Limited W www.gomatilda.com Offices at Enterprise House,
Ocean Village, Southampton, Hampshire, England, SO14 3XB. - T +44 (0)2380 488777, and
Level 5, 11 Queens Road, Melbourne, VIC 3004, Australia - T +61 (0)3 8530 7030 "There
are no shortcuts to anywhere worth going"

colin.helen wrote in message ... Thanks everyone.

We're hoping to go to Melbourne, so it sounds like we can just exchange
- excellent.

Colin and Helen.

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Wayne D Tyler

Hi

In Queensland, it's definitely 3 months from entry into the country. The test is 30
questions......very easy if you're from the U.K except for road junction/crossroads
as it's mostly traffic lights in the U.K. Only a theory test required. Even my wife
said it was easy and she was dreading it. Buy the Queensland highway code book for
$8, read for 8 hours and just walk in to a Queensland transport office and do the
test. It reminds me of the post offices in the U.K. Very relaxed. If you don't pass
you have to wait until the next day to resit.

Wayne T

Mark :-\)

Quick questions ...how much does the theory test cost? and how much does the Licences
cost and how long does it last ??

Thanks

MD

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woodbine

According to the VicRoads website http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au its $16.00

Wayne D Tyler

Hi Mark, are you still waiting??? You applied ages ago didn't you?

Anyhow, In queensland, the test costs nothing (yes nothing) until you pass when you
can choose which how long you want your licence for i.e. 1-5 years. I chose the 5
year which cost (if I can remember) around $55. You just renew every 5 years without
further testing.

Good Luck

Wayne T

Alan Collett

And then the licence costs (currently) A$39 for a 3-year licence, A$133 for a
10-year licence.

The licence is actually really useful, as it carries your photo (the piccie is taken
once you've passed your test) and can be used when checking in for flights booked
online (for example). Not that I'm advocating personal ID cards you understand ....

Alan C www.gomatilda.com

woodbine wrote in message ... Mark :-) wrote:
> Quick questions ...how much does the theory test cost? and how much
does
> the Licences cost and how long does it last ?? Thanks MD

According to the VicRoads website http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au its $16.00

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Wayne D Tyler

Mark

If you're buying a car from a dealer, they do a Queensland Warranty (between 1 & 3
years) which costs a little extra in case some things go wrong. However, I did this
and it's a bit of a con. I tried to claim 3 times in the first month ( total cost
of repairs $2100) and every time they quoted some exclusion cause or another. You
also have to have your car serviced every 5000km and forward confirmation of the
service to them.

I headed for the Gold Coast as well, Beautiful, but I moving to Harvey Bay
shortly to work.

Good luck

Wayne

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