Learning to Drive
You've passed the test and now it's time to get behind the wheel. Besides friends and family, there are a lot of resources you can access to help you learn to drive and get your licence.
P.S. Don't forget - there's no substitute for getting the odd professional lesson to make sure you're not picking up someone else's bad habits.
Learner Requirements
Practice makes perfect! The best way to become a safe and responsible driver is to practice. Now you've got your L-plates, you have to complete and record 100 hours of supervised practical driving experience over the course of 12 months before you can take your practical driving test.
This 100 hours has to be logged in an official learner logbook and submitted to the Department of Transport and Main Roads.
Log Your Hours Online
free2go has developed an online resource specifically for you and your supervisor (Mum, Dad, Auntie, or big brother) to go through the steps of learning to drive and logging your hours at Learn2go.
The Learn2go website features:
- A Department of Transport and Main Roads approved online logbook to record your 100 hours of supervised driving. You won't have to worry about making a mistake, or losing your logbook if you complete it online!
- Practical skills videos with tips on driving manoeuvres
- Close to 200 pre-planned driving routes to help you get experience in different conditions with maps that you can download and take in the car.
Here's a sample of the practical skills videos.
Driving Schools
When choosing a driving instructor and checking prices, don't assume cheapest is the best. It's a good idea to also check the instructor's licence and credentials.
keys2drive is a new government initiative that provides Learners and their Supervisors with 1 free driving session throughout Queensland. To find out more about this offer visit www.Keys2drive.com.au.
RACQ Approved Driving Schools abide by our Code of Practice and personal commitment to service.
Did You Know?
Lessons with an accredited driving instructor will reduce your 100 hours logbook requirement. A one-hour lesson with the instructor will count towards three hours in your learner logbook (up to a maximum of 30 hours, 10 x one-hour sessions).
Driver Education Program
The Driver Education Program is a full day course for licenced drivers. It focuses on building effective driving techniques to help you drive more safely in everyday situations.
Parents of learner drivers
The course is of particular benefit to parents of learner drivers. Refresh your own knowledge and skills and have confidence in your ability to advise and instruct learner drivers.
Combined theory and in-car tuition
The course combines classroom theory and on-road practice and includes two, in-car driving sessions.
The in-car sessions assess a driver's current strengths and weaknesses, and explain, demonstrate and coach the driver in correct techniques and routines.
The courses use one driving coach per three participants to maximise valuable in-car training time.
Courses can be readily tailored to suit individual clients' specific requirements.
Written report
A detailed written report is provided for each participant.
Free Road Safety workbook
You'll also receive a free comprehensive road safety workbook.
More information
For booking information contact RACQ Driver Education:
- phone 07 3361 2382 or 1800 680 039
- email DriverEd@racq.com.au
RACQ Approved Driving Schools
Brisbane area
| School | Location | Phone number |
|---|---|---|
| Anchor Driving School | Beenleigh - Logan & Surrounds | 07 3807 3979 |
| Cleveland Driving School | Redlands - Wynnum & Surrounding suburbs |
07 3829 2515 |
| Coastwide Driver Training |
|
1300 306 324 |
| Metro Driving School |
|
07 3870 1292 |
| Pacific Driving School | Brisbane - most suburbs | 1300 006 000 |
Other Queensland Areas
| School | Location | Phone number |
|---|---|---|
| Howard's Professional Driving School | Cairns | 07 4031 3314 |
| Lern-Ezy Driving School | Bundaberg | 07 4152 7126 |
| Graduate School of Motoring | Townsville & Surrounds | 07 4772 2323 |
| Rightway Driving School | Gold Coast - all suburbs | 07 5500 4000 |
| Roadwise Driver Training | Sunshine Coast & Hervey Bay | 07 5450 7411 |
| TK's Driving School | Toowoomba & Warwick | 07 4659 5566 |
| TK's Driving School | Ipswich | 1800 652 202 |
| TK's Driving School | Dalby-Chinchilla-Gatton-Laidley | 07 4659 5033 |
These driving schools are endorsed by the RACQ, but are independently owned and operated. They have met our stringent selection criteria and have agreed to abide by our Code of Practice and Personal Commitment to Service.
