Car Licence Training (Automatic & Manual)

At Excel Training QLD, we begin by assessing your current driving experience to design a personalised training program that suits your skill level and schedule. Based on this assessment, we plan the number of lessons and overall training duration needed to build your confidence and competence behind the wheel. Our experience shows that attending two lessons per week offers optimal progress for most learners.You will receive one-on-one instruction from our team of highly qualified male and female instructors, available across Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Our instructors make the learning process enjoyable and effective, using their detailed knowledge of local suburbs and Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) test centres to help you prepare thoroughly for your driving test.

Training sessions are conducted in modern, air-conditioned vehicles, with both automatic and manual car options available. If you have a preferred instructor, please inform us at the time of booking, and we will do our best to accommodate your request.

Eligibility & Licensing Process

To obtain a Queensland Class C (Car) licence, you must:

  • Be at least 16 years of age to apply for a learner licence
  • You need to successfully complete PrepL or pass a written road rules test
  • Complete a minimum of 100 hours of supervised driving, including 10 hours at night
  • Successfully pass the practical driving test at an approved TMR test centre

    Our instructors will support you throughout each step, from initial lessons to test day, ensuring you meet all requirements confidently.

Converting an Overseas Licence to a Queensland Licence

 If you hold an overseas driver licence and are moving to Queensland, the process to convert your licence depends on your country of origin.

Timeframe:

 

  • Permanent Residents: Must transfer their overseas licence to a Queensland licence within 3 months of taking up residence.
  • Temporary Residents: May drive on their valid overseas licence for the duration of their stay, provided it’s in English or accompanied by a certified translation. 

For more detailed information and to access the necessary forms and resources, visit the Queensland Government’s Transport and Motoring website.

General Requirements:

 

  • Provide your current overseas driver licence.
  • If the licence is not in English, provide a recognised English translation from an approved National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI) translator.
  • Provide original identity documents and proof of Queensland residency.
  • Declare medical fitness to drive; a medical certificate may be required if you have a condition affecting driving ability.
  • Pass and pay the fees for a road rules test and practical driving test—unless you are exempt from the overseas driver licence testing requirements.
  • Pay the licence fee—the cost will depend on how long you want your Queensland licence for. 

What to Bring on Test Day

Please ensure you bring the following to your practical driving test:

  • Valid Queensland learner or driver licence
  • Closed-in shoes for safety
  • Any required identification or documents as per TMR guidelines

Test Locations

We prepare learners for driving tests at official Queensland Transport and Main Roads testing centres, including:

  • Northside: Carseldine Zillmere, Redcliffe, Strathpine, Caboolture
  • Southside: Wynnum, Cleveland, Logan, Bethania, Ipswich
  • Gold Coast: Helensvale, south port, Burleigh heads

Note: Saturday test bookings are available at selected centres for your convenience.

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