Driving lessons in Charters Towers
Looking for driving lessons in Charters Towers? We list one driving school based in Charters Towers 4820, Queensland, teaching car lessons. Because there is only one school in Charters Towers itself, we've also listed the 4 closest schools in nearby suburbs, up to 119.5 km away.
1local school
4nearby schools
43.8 kmto nearest test centre
0stations within 3 km
Driving schools in Charters Towers
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Lessons available in and around Charters Towers
Cars lessons1 school in or near Charters TowersAdvanced & Defensive lessonsNone listed yetMotorbikes lessonsNearest: Complete Motorcycle Training, 122.5 km awayMotor Scooters lessonsNone listed yetTrucks & Heavy Vehicles lessonsNearest: Tenni S Heavy Vehicle Training Townsville, 132.9 km awayBuses & Coaches lessonsNone listed yetBoats lessonsNone listed yetForklifts lessonsNearest: Forklift It Pty Ltd, 128.9 km awayPlant Equipment lessonsNone listed yetTaxis lessonsNone listed yet
Driving test near Charters Towers
The nearest practical driving test centre to Charters Towers is Charters Towers Transport and Main Roads Customer Service Centre, at 11-15 Church Street, Charters Towers QLD 4820. It is about 43.8 km east of Charters Towers. This is where you can sit your practical driving test (Q-SAFE). Book online with Transport and Main Roads or call 13 23 80.
Charters Towers Transport and Main Roads Customer Service Centre
43.8 km east of Charters Towers- Address
- 11-15 Church Street, Charters Towers QLD 4820
- Hours
- Mon 8:30am–4:30pm; Tue 8:30am–4:30pm; Wed 9:30am–4:30pm; Thu 8:30am–4:30pm; Fri 8:30am–4:30pm
- Phone
- [13 23 80](tel:132380)
- Tests
- Practical driver testing for all licence classes
Public transport: Charters Towers (train station, 1.1 km walk)
Ravenswood Police Station
109.4 km east of Charters Towers- Address
- Cnr Robert and Townsville Streets, Ravenswood QLD 4816
- Hours
- Tue 9am–3pm
- Phone
- (07) 4770 2436
- Tests
- Practical driver testing for light vehicles only
Public transport: no train station or bus interchange within 1.5 km of this centre. Check local bus routes in the journey planner, or go with your instructor.
Public transport in Charters Towers
There are no train stations, bus interchanges or ferry wharves near Charters Towers, so most learners here get around by car. Local bus services may run nearby.
How to get to your driving test from Charters Towers
By car, Charters Towers Transport and Main Roads Customer Service Centre is about 43.8 km from Charters Towers in a straight line, so allow extra time for the actual drive and parking before your test. By public transport, the closest stop to the centre is Charters Towers (train station), about a 1.1 km walk away. Many instructors offer a warm-up lesson before the test and can take you there in their car, so ask yours when you book.
Plan the trip with the Translink Journey Planner or use the route buttons above. Aim to arrive early with your learner licence and logbook.
Getting your licence in Queensland
- Supervised driving: 100 hours of supervised driving, including 10 hours at night (for learners under 25).
- Learner period: usually at least 12 months (can be shorter for older learners).
- The test: the practical driving test (Q-SAFE). Book online with Transport and Main Roads or call 13 23 80.
Questions about driving lessons in Charters Towers
How many driving schools are in Charters Towers?
We list 1 driving school based in Charters Towers, plus 4 more in nearby suburbs.
Where is the nearest driving test centre to Charters Towers?
Charters Towers Transport and Main Roads Customer Service Centre, 11-15 Church Street, Charters Towers QLD 4820 — about 43.8 km east of Charters Towers.
Can I get truck & heavy vehicle lessons in Charters Towers?
None are listed within 25 km. The nearest is Tenni S Heavy Vehicle Training Townsville, about 132.9 km away.
Can I get motorbike lessons in Charters Towers?
None are listed within 25 km. The nearest is Complete Motorcycle Training, about 122.5 km away.
Can I get boat lessons in Charters Towers?
None are listed nearby yet.
How many supervised hours do I need in Queensland?
Learners in Queensland need 100 hours of supervised driving, including 10 hours at night (for learners under 25), and usually need to hold their learner licence for at least 12 months (it can be shorter for older learners). Check the official rules for your age.
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