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    How to Get Your Learner Licence

    Your step-by-step guide to getting L plates in Queensland

    Getting Started

    Your First Step Towards Driving Independence

    Getting your learner licence is the first milestone on the road to your P plates. Whether you are 16 or 60, the process is the same — and it all starts with passing the written road rules test at a Queensland Transport and Main Roads Customer Service Centre.

    At Around About Driving School, we help learner drivers across Caboolture, Bribie Island, Morayfield, and the wider Moreton Bay region build safe driving habits from their very first lesson. Our qualified instructors guide you through every stage — from L plates to P plates.

    Learner driver preparing to start driving lessons

    How to Get Your Learner Licence — Step by Step

    Follow these four steps to obtain your Queensland learner licence and start driving under supervision.

    Step 1

    Study the Queensland Road Rules

    Before sitting the written test, study the official guide "Your Keys to Driving in Queensland" provided free by Queensland Transport and Main Roads. It covers give-way rules, speed limits, road signs, and safe driving practices — everything assessed in the written test.

    Step 2

    Take Free Practice Tests Online

    The Queensland Government website offers free practice tests that mirror the real exam format. Use them to identify knowledge gaps and build confidence before booking your test appointment.

    Step 3

    Sit the Written Road Rules Test

    Visit any Queensland Transport and Main Roads Customer Service Centre to sit the test. It consists of 30 multiple-choice questions — 10 on give-way rules (need 9 correct) and 20 on general road rules (need 18 correct).

    Step 4

    Receive Your Learner Licence

    Once you pass, you receive your learner licence and can begin driving on public roads under supervision. Your L plates must be displayed on the front and rear of the vehicle at all times while driving.

    What to Bring to the Customer Service Centre

    • Completed (unsigned) driver licence application form (F3000)
    • Proof of identity — passport, birth certificate, ImmiCard, or Australian citizenship certificate
    • Proof of residency if born overseas
    • Written road rules test fee (currently $50.60)
    • Learner licence fee — currently $181.65 for three years

    Fees are current as of 2026 and may be subject to annual review by Queensland Transport and Main Roads.

    Learner Licence Conditions in Queensland

    • Display L plates on the front and rear of the vehicle at all times while driving
    • Be accompanied by a supervising driver who holds an open Australian driver licence and sits in the front passenger seat
    • Maintain a zero blood alcohol concentration (BAC) at all times
    • Not use a mobile phone in any way while driving, including hands-free and Bluetooth
    • Complete a minimum of 100 hours of supervised driving, including 10 hours at night, recorded in your learner logbook
    • Follow all posted speed limits — learner drivers must not exceed 100 km/h even if the posted limit is higher
    Learner driver with qualified instructor in car
    Professional Lessons

    How Driving Lessons Help You Reach 100 Hours Faster

    While you need 100 hours of supervised driving to qualify for your practical driving test, each hour with a qualified driving instructor counts as three hours in your logbook — up to a maximum of 30 hours credit. That means 10 professional lessons can contribute 30 hours towards your total.

    Professional driving lessons also build proper technique, road awareness, and safe habits from day one — skills that make your supervised practice more productive and prepare you for the Q-SAFE practical driving test.

    Our qualified instructors provide structured lessons that complement your supervised practice across Caboolture, Bribie Island, Burpengary, Narangba, Morayfield, and the wider Moreton Bay region.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How old do you have to be to get a learner licence in Queensland?

    You must be at least 16 years of age to apply for a car learner licence in Queensland. There is no upper age limit.

    How much does a learner licence cost in Queensland in 2026?

    The learner licence fee is currently $181.65 for three years, plus a $50.60 written test fee. Queensland froze licence fees from July 2024, and these rates remain current for 2026.

    How many hours do I need to log before I can sit my driving test?

    You need a minimum of 100 hours of supervised driving, including at least 10 hours of night driving, recorded in your learner logbook before you can book the Q-SAFE practical driving test.

    Does a professional driving lesson count for more logbook hours?

    Yes. Each hour with a qualified driving instructor counts as three hours in your logbook, up to a maximum of 30 hours credit (10 professional lessons).

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    Ready to Book Your Driving Lesson?

    Taking the first step is easy. Contact Around About Driving School today to book your driving lesson in Caboolture and the surrounding Moreton Bay area. Call us, send a message, or book online — we look forward to helping you get your licence.

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