Before you can get your P1 or P2 provisional licence, you will need to get lots of supervised on-road experience and learn how to be a good and safe driver.
You will get a P1 licence if you pass your practical driving test when you are under 25 years of age.
If you are at least 25 when you pass your practical driving test you will get a P2 licence.
You will need to pass certain criteria before going for your P1 or P2 provisional licence. You and your supervisor should also feel that you are confident enough to begin driving on your own. You should feel that your supervisor is simply your passenger and you no longer need them for driving support or advice.
To move from your learner licence to a P1 provisional licence, you must:
You must have held your learner licence for at least 6 months before you can take the hazard perception test. We'll send you an email to let you know when you can take the test.
From 1 July 2021 you must pass the hazard perception test before you can take your practical driving test.
If you are under 25, you will need to submit a learner logbook. You can submit your learner logbook using the Queensland Learner Logbook app or you can submit your Queensland Learner Logbook at any Australia Post office. If you are over 25 years old you do not need to submit a logbook.
We will then contact you to let you know whether your logbook has passed. You can choose to be notified by SMS or email. It will take at least 12 business days for us to receive and process your logbook.
If you are over 25, or once you know that your logbook has passed, you can book your Q-SAFE practical driving test.
You no longer have to complete a driver licence application form when visiting a Department of Transport and Main Roads Customer Service Centre.
You will still need to complete a driver licence application form (F3000) at police stations and most QGAP offices.
You will need to pay for your P1 or P2 provisional licence at a transport and motoring service centre immediately after passing your practical driving test. You will receive a receipt for your driver licence which authorises you to drive until your licence is received in the mail.
When you get your P1 or P2 provisional licence you can drive unsupervised. However, there are strict rules that apply to you specifically as a provisional driver. When you first get your licence, make sure to:
If you hold a P1 licence and did not complete the hazard perception test as a learner driver, you must pass this test before you can move to a P2 or open licence.
P2 licence holders can drive with fewer restrictions than P1 licence holders. However, it is still very important that you know the rules that apply to you.
Make sure that you: