What is required to pass my driving test?

What are the Australian Road Rules?

Can I drive a heavy vehicle with my existing licence?
How do I get a Learner Licence to drive a heavy vehicle?
What requirements apply while I am learning to drive?
How do I get my Heavy Vehicle Licence?
What does the test consist of?
I want to obtain a licence two or more classes higher than my existing licence?
Do I need to undertake a training course?
What if I want to drive a Multi Combination vehicle?
What if I want to drive a bus?
What if I need to carry dangerous goods?

What is required to pass my driving test?

1. Introduction
2. Application
3. Speed Limits
4. Making Turns
5. Change of Direction and Stop Signs
6. Traffic Lights and Twin Red Lights
7. Giving Way
8. Traffic Signs and Road Markings
9. Roundabouts
10. Level Crossings
11. Keeping Left, Overtaking and other Road Rules
12. Restrictions on Stopping and Parking
13. Lights and Warning Devices
14. Rules for Pedestrians
15. Additional Rules for Bicycle Riders
16. Rules for Persons Travelling either in or on Vehicles
17. Additional rules for drivers of trams and public buses
18. Miscellaneous Road Rules
19. Exemptions
20. Traffic control devices and traffic related items
21. General
22. Abbreviations And Symbols
23. Standard or commonly used traffic signs
24. Other permitted traffic signs
25. Symbols and traffic-related items

Can I drive a heavy vehicle with my existing licence?

There is no longer a requirement to have a learners permit to upgrade your drivers licence, however you must meet the age and comply with the necessary driving criteria for each heavy vehicle class. If you are unsure that you meet the requirements, you will need to seek advice from a Queensland Transport Customer Service Centre.

How do I get a Learner Licence to drive a heavy vehicle?

You must always drive with a person who has held a current open drivers licence for the type of vehicle of which you are learning to drive for at least a twelve month period.

You must have your Driver Licence on you at all times and be able to immediately produce your licence on request from a Police Officer.

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What requirements apply while I am learning to drive?

You are still subject to all the provisions of a Learner Driver.

When learning to drive any class of heavy vehicle, the person instructing you to drive must hold a licence of the same or a higher class for a period of 12 months (not including a learner, provisional or restricted licence). 

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How do I get my Heavy Vehicle Licence?

The practical driving test may be undertaken at any time provided that you meet the relevant age/experience criteria. If you are undertaking instruction with Brisbane Driving School, your driving test booking will be organised for you. Otherwise, to arrange the practical test you will need to pay a booking test fee at a Queensland Transport Customer Service Centre. Once this fee has been paid, you can then book a driving test at your nearest Queensland Transport Office.
You will be required to complete an application form at a Queensland Transport Office at the time of your practical test, which includes items such as; your personal details, previous drivers licences, and your driving history eg. offences you may have committed.

At this time, you will also be required to provide identification, and evidence of residence. For more information refer booklet Queensland Transports, Your Keys to Driving in Queensland.

You will need to pass a written roads rules test, prior to booking your practical test, If you have passed a written road rules test in the last 5 years you will only have to complete ten additional questions specific to heavy vehicles. To pass this test you need to answer eight out of ten questions correctly. For more information refer booklet Queensland Transports, Your Keys to Driving in Queensland.

Pass the practical driving test.

To undertake the practical test, you must supply a roadworthy vehicle that is appropriate for the class of licence for which you are applying. You must also have an appropriately licensed driver accompany you to the test.

The practical driving assessment will assess your driving skills and is conducted by a Queensland Transport testing officer. A period of 45minutes is allocated for a LR and 75 minutes for all other classes.

Once you have successfully completed the test you will be required to surrender your existing licence and you will be reissued with your new licence.

If you are not successful and wish to be tested again, a further booking fee applies.

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What does the test consist of?

• On road driving skills
• Reversing exercise
• Gear Changing
• Hill Start
• Knowledge and operation of driving long vehicles

For additional information, refer to the QSAFE Information links page.

I want to obtain a licence two or more classes higher than my existing licence?

If you wish to move to a licence class two or more classes above your existing licence, you can, provided you meet the necessary criteria for that licence class.

Before undertaking a training course you will need to have held a car licence for 12 months. (unless moving from a C to a HR licence).
Further information is available from a Queensland Transport Customer Service Centre, Queensland Transport website or a Booklet obtained from Queensland Transport titled “Your Keys to Driving in Queensland".

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Do I need to undertake a training course?

Brisbane Driving School will provide you with specialist heavy vehicle training in all classes. Quality training by our experienced trainers will assist you in obtaining your licence. Learning to drive a heavy vehicle through Brisbane Driving School will equip you with the necessary driver knowledge, and endeavour to make you become a safe driver.
Legally you are not required to undertake a training course, however it is highly recommended.

A manual cannot provide driving experience. Heavy Vehicle Licence applicants will benefit from the on-road and theory based driver training from experienced bus and truck drivers.

It is not feasible to cover every aspect of the knowledge and skills required to drive heavy vehicles, or the conditions under which you will drive, in the theory and practical tests available, however, we would recommend that you take advantage of professional training through Brisbane Driving School.

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What if I want to drive a Multi Combination vehicle?

You will need to have held an HR or HC provisional or open licence for at least a 12 month period.

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What if I want to drive a bus?

If you are going to drive a bus with 12 or more passengers for hire or reward you will require a Queensland Transport Driver Authorisation to drive a Public Passenger Vehicle in addition to your Heavy Vehicle Licence.

To obtain this Driver Authorisation you will need to satisfy a medical assessment and a police check on your background.

Visit a Queensland Transport Customer Service Centre for more information. 

What if I need to carry dangerous goods?

If you are going to drive a vehicle transporting dangerous goods there are rules and procedures to be followed.

Rules apply to many categories, and information is available on the Queensland Transport website at www.transport.qld.gov.au/freight.

You must pass a recognised training course and carry your Bulk Driver Licence at all times when transporting dangerous goods.