Getting your licence
Getting your Ps in Queensland.
Getting your Queensland provisional licence involves a learner holding period, any logbook requirements that apply to you, the hazard perception test and the practical driving test. Your age affects the pathway.
The short version
Meet the learner holding period and any logbook requirements that apply to you, then pass the hazard perception and practical driving tests. Check your eligibility with TMR. Queensland licence eligibility
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Start on your Ls
You can get your learner licence in Queensland from 16, and go for your Ps from 17. Before you can sit the practical driving test, there are three things Transport and Main Roads needs to see.
1 year on your Ls
You generally need to hold your learner licence for at least one year before the practical test. Check TMR’s eligibility requirements and exceptions. Queensland licence eligibility
Queensland learner logbook
Learners under 25 generally need 100 supervised hours, including ten at night, recorded in an approved logbook unless exempt. Queensland learner logbook guidance
10 at night
For learners who need the 100-hour logbook, at least ten hours must be night driving. Queensland learner logbook guidance
At 25 or older, you do not need a learner logbook. The learner holding period and both tests still apply. Eligible drivers progress directly to P2 after passing the practical test. Queensland licence eligibility
3× logbook hours
Queensland logbook hours
Eligible Queensland learner hours with an accredited trainer can count at triple time for the first ten driving hours. Night hours and bonus time have separate recording rules. Queensland learner logbook guidance
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Two tests to pass
Once your logbook's done, there are two tests between you and your Ps. Knock them over in order.
Hazard Perception Test
An online test you take through the TMR website, once you've held your Ls for six months. It checks how you spot and respond to hazards. Free practice tests are on the TMR site, so there's no excuse to walk in cold.
Practical Driving Test
Practise driving skills and discuss test preparation with your instructor. The test route and result are not guaranteed. Book it through TMR or an accredited driving school.
P1 to P2: what changes
Drivers under 25 generally start on P1 after passing the practical test; eligible drivers aged 25 or older start on P2. The later steps depend on age and valid licence tenure. Queensland licence eligibility
| Rule | P1 · red plates | P2 · green plates |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | Zero (0.00) | Zero (0.00) |
| Passengers | P1 drivers under 25: at most one passenger under 21 who is not immediate family, between 11pm and 5am. Queensland provisional licence restrictions | The P1 peer-passenger restriction no longer applies; other licence conditions still apply. Queensland provisional licence restrictions |
| Mobile phone | Under 25: no phone use, including hands-free. Check the rules for your licence and age. Queensland provisional licence restrictions | Hands-free use is permitted, subject to the general mobile-phone rules. Queensland provisional licence restrictions |
| Hold it for | At least one year; progression also depends on age and valid licence tenure. Queensland licence eligibility | Generally two years if issued under 25, or one year if issued at 25 or older. Queensland licence eligibility |
The peer-passenger rule applies to P1 drivers under 25 at night. Other licence conditions and road rules still apply. Queensland provisional licence restrictions
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Common questions
How long does it take to get my Ps in Queensland?
Allow for the learner holding period, applicable logbook requirements and both tests. Learning progress varies; being 25 or older removes the logbook requirement, not the learner holding period. Queensland licence eligibility
Do driving lessons count toward my 100 hours?
Eligible Queensland driving hours with an accredited trainer count at triple time for the first ten hours. Check the separate night-hour and bonus-hour recording rules. Queensland learner logbook guidance
What if I'm over 25?
At 25 or older, you do not need a learner logbook. The learner holding period and both tests still apply. Eligible drivers progress directly to P2 after passing the practical test. Queensland licence eligibility
What if I don't pass the practical first go?
You can rebook and sit it again, usually after a short wait. Practise driving skills and discuss test preparation with your instructor. The test route and result are not guaranteed. Your provisional licence stage and restrictions depend on your circumstances. Check TMR’s current requirements. Queensland licence eligibility
This is general information, not legal advice; check qld.gov.au for the current rules before you rely on them.
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Eligible Queensland learner hours with an accredited trainer can count at triple time for the first ten driving hours. Night hours and bonus time have separate recording rules. Queensland learner logbook guidance