Get Your P1 License
Where do I go for my Practical test?
You will need to attend a Queensland Transport Department Office.
If you live in a rural location you may be able to attend your local police station.
How old do I have to be to do my test?
Minimum Age of 17.
Other Prerequisites
- Must have held a QLD learner licence for a minimum of 12 months
- Must have completed 100 hours of supervised driving practice (including 10 hours at night), recorded in the Learner Driver Logbook.
- Completed Logbook must be assessed and passed by the Department of Transport and Main Roads. Logbooks must be lodged at an Australia Post outlet at least 14 days prior to your Q-SAFE Driving Test appointment
- Must complete a Driver Licence Application/Renewal Form.
Cost
| Driver License |
Price |
| 1 Year | $66.45 |
| 2 Years | $92.65 |
| 3 Years | $114.65 |
| 4 Years | $132.65 |
| 5 Years | $148.80 |
What test/s do I have to take?
- Q-SAFE Practical Driving Test
- An eyesight test
What's on the test?
A driving examiner will evaluate your ability to drive safely and correctly in different driving situations which may include a variety of speed zones.
How do I book and pay for the test?
- Online
- By phone on 13 23 90
- In person at a Department of Transport and Main Roads customer service centre
What do I bring to the test?
- Evidence of identity and residence
- Means to pay for the test and licence fee
- Your learner licence
- A clean, registered, roadworthy standard test vehicle with L plates
- A completed Driver Licence Application/Renewal Form
I've completed the requirements, now how do I get my P1 licence?
Your P1 licence will be issued to you on the spot when you successfully complete the required tests and pay the licence fee.
What does having a P1 licence mean?
Now that you have passed your test and have your P1 licence;
- You are now permitted to drive a car without supervision.
- You must adhere to the special rules for learner drivers.
Special rules for P1 drivers
- Must clearly display red P plates on front and rear of the vehicle's exterior
- Must not exceed a blood alcohol level of 0.00%
- Cannot carry more than one passenger under 21 between 11pm and 5am
- Cannot teach a learner driver
- Must not drive certain vehicles, including those with eight or more cylinders, and turbo or super-charged engine that is not diesel powered
