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Learners License

Under the recently introduced, Queensland Transport Graduated Licensing System, novice drivers are required to maintain a log book which records each hour of training.

These lessons may be supervised by parents or friends of the learner driver or with an accredited driver trainer.

To apply for your learners license you will need to visit your nearest Queensland Transport customer service centre, authorised Queensland Government Agency Program (QGAP) office or a police station that issues driver licences.
 

To apply for for a learners license you must:

• Be at least 16 years of age
• complete the Driver Licence Application/Renewal Form (F3000)
• show suitable evidence of identity and Queensland residency documents
• pass an eyesight test, if required
• declare that you are medically fit to learn to drive the class of motor vehicle. Note: If you have a medical condition that might affect your ability to drive safely, you are required to show a medical certificate from your doctor stating that you are medically fit to drive or ride safely
• pay the road rules test fee and pass the test
• pay the required learner licence fee.

For more information visit www.transport.gov.au/learningtodrive

The holder of a learner’s license must:

• hold a learners license for a minimum of 12 months
• display L plates on the front and rear of your vehicle
• not display L plates when the vehicle is being driven by the holder of an open license
• complete a logbook which records each hour of tuition
• complete 100 hours of supervised driver training of which 10 hours must at night
• not use a mobile phone (this restriction includes a phone on speaker phone or Bluetooth)
• not allow passengers in the vehicle to use a mobile phone on speaker phone
• must have a zero blood alcohol concentration
• not accumulate 4 or more demerit points in a 12 months period.  Four demerit points or more will result in a 3 month suspension or a Good Driving Behavior period of 1 year.
• be accompanied by a supervisor in the front passenger seat who has held a class C open license (automatic or manual) or a class CA (automatic only) for at least 1 year and who has a good driving record

For more information visit www.transport.gov.au/learningtodrive

Benefits of learning with an accredited driving instructor

• one hour of driving with an accredited instructor counts as three in your log book up to a total of ten hours (thirty log book hours)
• dual controlled vehicle
• available at all hours of the day and night
• trained to teach in a calm and patient manner
• fully insured vehicle
• door to door pick up
• highly visible modern vehicle
• good understanding of the road rules
• good driving techniques are taught
• clear easy to understand instruction
• good knowledge of testing officer requirements

Your Instructor and your Supervisor

Before your first driving lesson you should introduce your One to One Driver Trainer to the person who has volunteered to be your Supervisor.

It is very important that:

• the training you receive from your supervisor is consistent with that of your One to One Driver Trainer
• your supervisor sits in on your driving lessons whenever possible
• your supervisor completes the One to One Driver Training Progress Sheet before each driving lesson
• your One to One Driver Trainer completes the Progress Sheet at the end of each lesson
• your Supervisor takes advantage of our after lesson advice service (your One to One Driver Trainer will make his/her telephone number and email address available to your supervisor)
• your supervisor is aware of our "Ready to Teach" course.

 

Professional Driving Lessons now may mean less Professional Relationship Councelling later.

What to bring to your driving lesson

For every driving lesson with your One to One Driver Trainer or your Supervisor you will need to bring the following:

• your learner drivers license
• your logbook
• your One to One Driver Trainer Notice to/from Supervisor
• a pair of comfortable shoes
• sunglasses on bright sunny days (most days on the Gold Coast)
• translation of license (overseas learners with an existing license)
• your passport (overseas learners with an existing license)
• your overseas license (overseas learners with an existing license)
• payment for the lesson
• your wits

When can you take the practical driving test?

For every driving lesson with your One to One Driver Trainer or your Supervisor you will need to bring the following:

• your learner drivers license
• your logbook
• your One to One Driver Trainer Notice to/from Supervisor
• a pair of comfortable shoes
• sunglasses on bright sunny days (most days on the Gold Coast)
• translation of license (overseas learners with an existing license)
• your passport (overseas learners with an existing license)
• your overseas license (overseas learners with an existing license)
• payment for the lesson
• your wits

What to expect on your practical driving test

When you take the practical driving test you may be asked to demonstrate that you can:

• Identify and operate all of the vehicles controls including the Indicators, Mirror Adjustment, Headlight/Dip, Windscreen Wipers and Washers, Demister, Air Conditioner, Heater, Air Flow, Hazard Lights, Seat Adjustment, Horn and the Rear Window Demister/Wiper/Washers, Gear Selector, Gear Stick, Hand Brake
• Control the vehicle under all normal traffic conditions
• Proceed straight ahead, turn left and turn right at controlled and uncontrolled intersections
• Smoothly select the correct gear as applicable to the situation (manual vehicle only)
• Use the clutch correctly (manual vehicle only - not stall, not clutch coast, smooth take up)
• Brake smoothly and in a timely manner
• Use the accelerator correctly as applicable to the situation
• Maintain the correct position on the road as applicable to the situation
• Maintain good steering control of the vehicle
• Change lanes in a safe manner and as applicable to the situation
• Use all mirrors and perform shoulder checks as required
• Drive to the System of Vehicle Control at all times
• Proceed at a speed which is reasonable for the conditions
• Comply with all road rules at all times
• Turn around in a narrow road using forward and reverse gears (3 point turn)
• Move off on a hill using the hand brake
• Perform a U Turn
• Reverse in a straight line al
• Recognize and negotiate hazards in a safe manner
• Drive within correct safety margins
• Comply with any Signs, Signals and Road Markings which might be encountered
• Drive in a safe manner

Note: Your Professional Driving Instructor can show you the actual check sheet that the Driving Examiner will use during the test.