Driving Lessons

World-wide studies show that it takes 350 hours of driving experience for the average person to become a good driver. The Queensland Graduated Licensing system was implemented to ensure that new drivers undergo about 350 hours driving before they are issued with an Open Licence.

West Moreton Driving School has a staff of experienced Driving Instructors who would like to help you through the licensing process. We recommend that your first few driving lessons take place in a dual control vehicle with a qualified instructor to set you on the correct path. Every hour spent with a West Moreton Driving School instructor counts as 3 hours in your logbook.

West Moreton Driving School offers:

To arrange suitable lesson times for you
To start your driving lessons from home, school or workplace
To drop you off where you like
The choice of Automatic or Manual cars
Lessons tailored for your individual needs
Driving lessons 7 days a week
To book your driving test for you

First Steps

Here is a summary of the steps involved in getting your first Licence.

Graduated Licensing	Requirements	Links
1. Get a Learner Licence	Must be at least 16 years old Require evidence of identity Must be medically fit to drive Must have a good knowledge of the road rules Must pass the written road rules test	Age Identification Medical Condition Road Rules Practice Test
2. Driver training and experience	Record 100 hours of accumulated on-road driving experience in your logbook When driving you must display L-plates front and rear Must obey the No alcohol limit Must only drive while supervised	Learner Logbook L - Plates Zero alcohol limit Supervision
3. P1 licence	Must have held Learner Licence for at least 12 months Must pass your practical driving test When driving you must display red P-plates Must obey the No alcohol limit	P1 Licence
4. P2 licence	Must have held P1 Licence for at least 12 months Must pass your hazard perception test When driving you must display green P-plates Must obey the No alcohol limit	P2 Licence
5. Open licence	Must have held P2 Licence for at least 12 months or 2 years if under 25 when P1 licence issued	Open Licence

Information sourced from the following websites:

Department of Transport and Main Roads

Queensland Government

Leave Your Phone Alone

Increased penalties for mobile phone offences

The Queensland Government has announced tougher penalties for drivers who use their mobile phone illegally while driving.

From 1 February 2020, the penalties for illegally using a mobile phone while driving are increasing from a $400 fine and 3 demerit points to a $1,000 fine and 4 demerit points. This is to help deter people from this dangerous behaviour.

Research shows using a mobile phone while driving can be as risky as drink driving. A driver's response time while texting on a phone is comparable to that of a driver with a blood alcohol reading of between 0.07 and 0.10.

The increased penalties mean that some licence holders, like learners and P-Platers, could lose their licence from just 1 offence.

smartphone hand

Double demerit points will still apply to all drivers for a second mobile phone offence within 12 months. This is another $1,000 fine and 8 points and could cost most people their licence.

Bicycle riders will also be fined $1,000, but no demerit points will be issued.

While the penalties are increasing, there are no changes to the current rules for mobile phone use while driving.

(This information is copied from the Queensland Government website)

Driving Lessons

Driving Lessons

First Steps

Graduated Licensing

Requirements

Links

Leave Your Phone Alone

Increased penalties for mobile phone offences