Driving lessons in Toowoomba
Looking for driving lessons in Toowoomba? We list 34 driving schools and instructors based in Toowoomba 4350, Queensland, teaching car, forklift, advanced & defensive driving, truck & heavy vehicle and scooter lessons.
Driving schools in Toowoomba
Lessons available in and around Toowoomba
Driving test near Toowoomba
The nearest practical driving test centre to Toowoomba is Toowoomba Harristown Transport and Main Roads Customer Service Centre, at Corner Yaldwyn Street and Warwick Street, Toowoomba QLD 4350. It is about 3.1 km south-west of Toowoomba. This is where you can sit your practical driving test (Q-SAFE). Book online with Transport and Main Roads or call 13 23 80.
Toowoomba Harristown Transport and Main Roads Customer Service Centre
3.1 km south-west of Toowoomba- Address
- Corner Yaldwyn Street and Warwick Street, Toowoomba QLD 4350
- 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 (not including motorcycles)
Public transport: Harristown High School bus interchange (bus interchange, 720 m walk)
Oakey QGAP
26.9 km north-west of Toowoomba- Address
- 73 Campbell Street, Oakey QLD 4401
- Hours
- Mon 9am - 1pm–2pm - 4:30pm; Tue 9am - 1pm–2pm - 4:30pm; Wed 9:30am - 1pm–2pm - 4:30pm; Thu 9am - 1pm–2pm - 4:30pm; Fri 9am - 1pm–2pm - 4:30pm
- Phone
- [13 23 80](tel:132380)
- Tests
- Practical driver testing for all licence classes up to heavy rigid (not including motorcycles)
Public transport: Oakey (train station, 370 m walk)
Public transport in Toowoomba
Public transport landmarks in and around Toowoomba include Toowoomba bus station stop 2C (bus interchange, 200 m east), Greyhound Australia (bus interchange, 200 m north-east), Toowoomba (train station, 500 m north) and Harristown High School bus interchange (bus interchange, 2.4 km south-west).
- Bus interchangeToowoomba bus station stop 2C200 m east
- Bus interchangeGreyhound Australia200 m north-east
- Train stationToowoomba500 m north
- Bus interchangeHarristown High School bus interchange2.4 km south-west
How to get to your driving test from Toowoomba
By car, Toowoomba Harristown Transport and Main Roads Customer Service Centre is about 3.1 km from Toowoomba 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 Harristown High School bus interchange (bus interchange), about a 720 m walk away, and you can start your trip from Toowoomba bus station stop 2C in Toowoomba. 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 Toowoomba
How many driving schools are in Toowoomba?
We list 34 driving schools based in Toowoomba.
Where is the nearest driving test centre to Toowoomba?
Toowoomba Harristown Transport and Main Roads Customer Service Centre, Corner Yaldwyn Street and Warwick Street, Toowoomba QLD 4350 — about 3.1 km south-west of Toowoomba.
Can I get truck & heavy vehicle lessons in Toowoomba?
Yes. 2 schools in or within 25 km of Toowoomba offer truck & heavy vehicle lessons.
Can I get motorbike lessons in Toowoomba?
Yes. 6 schools in or within 25 km of Toowoomba offer motorbike lessons.
Can I get boat lessons in Toowoomba?
None are listed within 25 km. The nearest is Australian Boat Safe Licence College Jindalee, about 97.2 km away.
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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