Getting your P2 licence (Under 25 years old)

Licensing Authority

Queensland Transport

Minimum Age

18

Other prerequisites

• Must have held a QLD P1 licence for a minimum of 12 months
• Must complete a Driver Licence Application/Renewal form

Cost

What test/s do I have to take?

Hazard Perception Test (HPT)

What's on the test?

The HPT consists of a series of video clips, each presenting a traffic conflict situation from the driver’s point of view. You are assessed on your ability to identify and respond to potential dangers on the road

How do I take the test?

The test must be taken online

How do I pay for the test?

• Online (by credit card)
• By phone on 13 23 90 (by credit card)
• In person at a Department of Transport and Main Roads customer service centre when you apply for your P2 licence (pay by cash, credit card, eftpos or cheque)

Where do I take the test?

The test is only available online. You will need a computer with broadband internet access, and Adobe Flash Player (version 9.0.115 or later).

I've completed the requirements, now how do I get my P2 licence? 

• Visit a Department of Transport and Main Roads customer service centre
• Complete and submit a  Driver Licence Application/Renewal Form
• Pay for the Hazard Perception Test (if you have not already paid online or over the phone)

Once you've received your P2 licence

What does having a P2 licence mean?

You must adhere to the special rules for P2 drivers

Special rules for P2 drivers

• Must clearly display green P plates on front and rear of the vehicle's exterior
• Must not exceed a blood alcohol level of 0.00%
• Cannot teach a learner driver 
• Must not drive certain vehicles, including those with eight or more cylinders, and turbo or super-charged engine that is not diesel powered
• Must not accumulate more than four  demerit points in one year

What happens next?

Once you have held your P2 licence for at least two years, you can progress to a full licence.