The Department of Transport and Main Roads has announced that the backlog of driving examinations booked before tests were suspended due to COVID-19 has been cleared.
It said L-platers eager to get their P-plates can now book their tests.
Minister for Transport and Main Roads, Mark Bailey said practical driving tests were suspended in late March and resumed for priority customers on 15 June based on health advice.
“Learner drivers who were booked in before tests were suspended were prioritised when the restrictions lifted,” Mr Bailey said.
“Now, thanks to the efforts of our hard-working driving examiners and because Queenslanders have done such a good job stopping the spread of Coronavirus, we can take bookings for all learner drivers.”
He said that so far 10,749 car and truck tests had been completed and another 15,973 tests were due to take place.
Mr Bailey said mandatory screening questions, vehicle cleaning requirements and reinforcement of health and hygiene measures would remain in place as regular testing resumed.
“Before a test, applicants will need to ensure their vehicle interior is clean and tidy, free from any rubbish, dust or dirt,” Mr Bailey said.
“Applicants and the driver training industry have readily accepted these measures, and I encourage all learner drivers getting ready to take their practical driving test to continue these efforts.”
He said the fee for learner licence renewals would continue to be waived until mid-September.
He said this included learner licences that had expired.
