starlight7 Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 I've always thought in Australia ( I got mine here many moons ago in 1970s) Now I'm not sure. Do you have 'P' plates in the UK? Do lessons cost a lot there? Do you have to keep a log of hours spent like you do here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flathead Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Do people have driving lessons in Australia? I don't see much evidence of it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlight7 Posted July 31, 2013 Author Share Posted July 31, 2013 Not in Brisbane- the Rednecked North. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacaranda Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 I did my license in the UK years ago.My daughter just got hers,and the lessons cost £22 ph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 I am not an expert but I hear people say it's much easier in the UK due to the time you have to be "learning" here before you get your licence. People seem to go out with their parents here rather than have formal lessons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flathead Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 People seem to go out with their parents here rather than have formal lessons. That explains a lot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritChickx Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 I've always thought in Australia ( I got mine here many moons ago in 1970s) Now I'm not sure. Do you have 'P' plates in the UK? Do lessons cost a lot there? Do you have to keep a log of hours spent like you do here? I asked this not too long ago and everyone said try to get my license in the UK before i go to aus, because a UK license is the same as a full aussie license... Paul's teaching me how to drive for now but when we both think i'm almost ready to pass i'll go with an instructor for the last month or so to make sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlight7 Posted July 31, 2013 Author Share Posted July 31, 2013 I remember having to get a few lessons first- I couldn't cope with the shrieks , swearing and white knuckles. Your partner must be a nice guy.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritChickx Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 haha WELL! I've lost my temper more than he has :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Definitely must be easier in Oz. Nobody has taught them that driving too close to car in front is not good. Never seen so many pointless crashes. I'm in Brisbane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bensdad Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Deffo easier in uk, wife is kicking herself now doing it over here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritChickx Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 I'm sure people like to scare the L platers.....people are always up my arse....i know that's because i'm driving slow but it increases the pressure to do well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlight7 Posted July 31, 2013 Author Share Posted July 31, 2013 My impression is that the UK drivers are more polite than the Aussie ones- at least they let you out when there is a lot of traffic- you could wait all day here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calNgary Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 I actually think learner drivers have it tough here, compared to what we had to do in the UK 10 years ago (not sure of its changed now). They don't go from L plates to an open full licence ,there is 4 separate stages and the first requires something like 100 hours behind the wheel before you can sit the first test. Even on the next stages there are heavy restrictions applied. This link explains the process (for QLD) http://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/Licensing/Getting-a-licence/Getting-a-car-driver-licence.aspx Cal x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anika Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 I got my licence here, didn't have to do the 100 hours as I was over 25 which was a relief also didn't have to take a written test or a hazard perception as they just transferred my UK learners to an Australian one (usually you have to take the written test to get your learners over here, well in Qld anyway). I still have to drive round with green "P's" but only for one year so no big drama. Definitely think it was easy to get a licence here, only took me 3 months and 4 professional lessons before I took my test. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 It seems a bit more involved here, given the choice I would take in UK. Despite that, I think the driving standards are lower here and that probably comes down to the lack of structure lessons (learning from mum and dad typically). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlight7 Posted August 1, 2013 Author Share Posted August 1, 2013 May be because lessons are quite expensive- poor parents can't afford to cough up so they do it themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpo1971 Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 Got to be easier over here. The test consists of turning ACDC up to full volume whilst reversing, flicking a ciggy out of the window and threatening anyone who overtakes you. All feedback can be ignored as the instructor cannot be heard due to the volume of your exhaust being akin to the volume of the Space Shuttle re-entering Earth's atmosphere. Piece of pish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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