Announcement: Retirement and Business Closure

After 17 fulfilling years in the driver training industry, I’ve decided to retire effective June 28th, 2024. This means R & J Driving School will cease operation on that date. Bookings can still be made via our bookings page for available times up until that date, although available booking slots … Read More

Test Day Helpful Information

Driving Test

Queensland Transport require you to provide a roadworthy vehicle for use in your test. This can be either your own vehicle or the popular option chosen by many of our clients is to purchase a Test Day Package from us which entitles you to the use of our vehicle for … Read More

Choosing Your Test Centre Location

Taking your practical driving test can be a nerve-wracking experience, but one way to ease your anxiety is by taking the test at a test centre where you are familiar with the roads and conditions. Here are some reasons why taking your practical driving test at a familiar test centre … Read More

Takata Airbag Recall

Airbag Safety

If you have not checked if the airbags that are fitted to your vehicle are included in the Takata Airbag Recall, you can put your mind at ease by entering your vehicle registration number at IsMyAirbagSafe.com.au

Leave Your Phone Alone!

It is illegal to hold a mobile phone in your hand or have it resting on any part of your body, such as your lap, when driving. This applies even if you’re stopped in traffic. The phone does not need to be turned on or in use for it to … Read More

Digital Licence App

The Queensland transport minister announced in late April 2021 that the preliminary trial of the new Digital Licence App had reached a successful conclusion with a feasibility study in the Fraser Coast region. He reported that feedback from those involved had been positive and that he anticipated the full roll-out … Read More

Latest Hazard Perception Test Update

After Thursday 1st July 2021 you will be required to pass the hazard perception test before you can undertake a practical driving test. It is important to ensure that this new requirement is met before arriving for your practical driving test to avoid the disappointment of refusal to take the test … Read More

Driving Test Errors

Since the Q-Safe assessment system is competency based, your examiner evaluates your overall competency using a system of error types and frequency of errors which they observe during your driving assessment. Assessment errors are grouped into two distinct categories: Non-critical errors and Critical errors. During your assessment, you may accumulate … Read More

VIDEO: Giving Way When Merging

If you believe that being ahead of traffic as you reach the end of your lane guarantees that the traffic in the adjacent lane must give way, you should take a minute to view this short video on the rules that apply.