Finally got my Drivers License

[Maz25]

Originally Posted by pranar1

Congrats Anjali! Looks like drivers license is treated more or less like a life time achievement! It was tough for me to get a UAE license as well.

All the best for a safe n happy driving.

Regards
Prakash

Hi Prakash

I'm sure that passing the Australian driving test will be a lot easier than passing the UAE driving test. It's no big secret that passing the UAE driving test has more to do with luck as opposed to driving skills.

Someone in the UAE failed their test for 'improper use of the clutch'. The only problem was that he took the test in automatic test. He didn't pursue it but in his place, I would have asked the instructor to point out that mystical clutch! For sure, you won't have to face that kind of prejudice and stupidity in Oz.

[pranar1]

Originally Posted by Maz25

Hi Prakash

I'm sure that passing the Australian driving test will be a lot easier than passing the UAE driving test. It's no big secret that passing the UAE driving test has more to do with luck as opposed to driving skills.

Someone in the UAE failed their test for 'improper use of the clutch'. The only problem was that he took the test in automatic test. He didn't pursue it but in his place, I would have asked the instructor to point out that mystical clutch! For sure, you won't have to face that kind of prejudice and stupidity in Oz.

I sure hope so, Maz. It's all a money making business here and about luck as well like u said.

I'm looking fwd to coming there soon. Awaitin WA result.

Guess u r living in Perth as well?

Regards
Prakash

[Maz25]

Originally Posted by pranar1

I sure hope so, Maz. It's all a money making business here and about luck as well like u said.

I'm looking fwd to coming there soon. Awaitin WA result.

Guess u r living in Perth as well?

Regards
Prakash

Hi Prakash

Yes, I am living in Perth now.

Don't worry, Australian rules are a very different to the silly 'make-it-up-as-you-go-along' rules that are common in UAE. I had to take a driving test in the UAE despite having a UK license as I have a Seychelles passport - three years later, I still can't work out the relationship between a passport and driving skills!

I swapped my UK license here without any hassles and without having to deal with the lack of common sense that seems to be part of every process in the UAE.

Australia will be like a breath of fresh air compared to UAE!

[pranar1]

Originally Posted by Maz25

Hi Prakash

Yes, I am living in Perth now.

Don't worry, Australian rules are a very different to the silly 'make-it-up-as-you-go-along' rules that are common in UAE. I had to take a driving test in the UAE despite having a UK license as I have a Seychelles passport - three years later, I still can't work out the relationship between a passport and driving skills!

I swapped my UK license here without any hassles and without having to deal with the lack of common sense that seems to be part of every process in the UAE.

Australia will be like a breath of fresh air compared to UAE!

I have heard of those crazy rules which don't make sense at all. There r many more which I'm sure u would have come across durin ur time here.

Lookin fwd to the Aussie life. Hopin that all goes well with SS and visa etc.
Btw I must thank u, Anjali, Maddy and many more. Though I have never posted any questions to u in the forum, it was a great help readin ur advise to others which helped me at various stages.

Regards
Prakash

[jumpjump]

Originally Posted by Hassan_Warraich

2-How many retakes are allowable, if one intends to transfer overseas DL (from India,Pakistan and Bangladesh) after which one have to start from the beginning;
3-As they've mentioned that newly arrived PRs are required to transfer their DL within three months of arrival-I wonder if one doesn't pass the road test in that time,what happens next?

This is for NSW:
They allow an unlimited number of retakes, but each retake will be charged a fee (whether it is for the written test or practical driving test).
Yes for NSW, you are required to transfer within 3 months. After 3 months, technically your overseas licence becomes void. However you'll be free to transfer your licence and take the driving test any time even after the 3 month period.
I wrote quite a comprehensive summary on converting your overseas driver's licence, including vital tips that helped me pass my own driving test in australia, hope this helps: Converting Your Overseas Driver's Licence to a NSW Driver's Licence - THE JUMPING KOALA

Originally Posted by melbourne

I have an Indian DL but it has wrong spelling of my name and the address in it does not match my passport address.
Instead of rectifying the Indian DL I plan to get a new DL in OZ. I am planning to join a driving course and then apply for DL. What would you recommend?

It is definitely easier to get your driver's licence TRANSFERRED, instead of applying for a whole new licence. It takes VERY LONG to get a new Australian licence, involves taking many tests, completing log book (practice) hours (with a fully licence driver), on top of that you have the hazard test, and the practical driving test, not to mention all the fees involved and more money to join a driving course.
Having said that, you MUST rectify your name spelling. Address is not that important, but the road traffic authority in Australia is VERY VERY STRICT when it comes to name spelling and arrangement (First/Last Name, Last/First Name). Like anj1976 said, better get some proof to tie together all your names, and make sure the arrangement CLEARLY SHOWS which one is your first or last name. I had problems with my name arrangement and had to get a visa label from the visa office to show the road transport authority in australia.

Originally Posted by Hassan_Warraich

Would you please jot down the serious problems one face in the absence of Australian DL and that badly affect the settlement process.Furthermore,do you consider that the unavailability of DL is a major problem whilst one is settling therein the new homeland.

It's quite ok living in Australia without a DL. Their public transport system here is quite good, a lot of trains, busses, etc. that is very frequent. However you do have to make it a point to live close by to a bus stop/train station - to avoid walking so much. In many towns in and around Sydney, they have free buses that travel along various major routes.

[mr.india]

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[Pradiprn]

Originally Posted by anj1976

Hassan
Yeah I transferred my Indian DL, it isn't really transferring but if you have a full license you do not have to go through the 2 stages of getting the license. you straight away take the 2 computer tests and then the drivers test.

The comp tests are valid for on year, i think, not sure, you can take as many tests as you like, no limit on that one

In Victoria you get 6 months to convert your international lichen to Aussie license, each state has their own rules. supposedly victoria is the most relaxed. If you do not pass the drivers test then you can not drive, cant be simpler than that, other option is to get a learner's license where you can drive with a valid license holder (while sitting next to you)

Congratulations Anjali!

To transfer the Indian license were you required to get it verified by the local RTO and then by the indian consulate?
I am looking at WA driving license requirements and for residents holding driving license from India, you need to get in verified from the Indian Consulate.
the second problem that I foresee is that my passport includes my middle name and my driving license doesnt. I wonder if thats going to cause problems

[Hassan_Warraich]

I wonder whether the Australian RTA differentiates between overseas LTV and motorcar licence holders or an overseas LTV licence holder could drive in the interim period and afterwards swap/transfer his/her LTV licence for Australian Motorcar licence.

[Hassan_Warraich]

Originally Posted by Hassan_Warraich

I wonder whether the Australian RTA differentiates between overseas LTV and motorcar licence holders or an overseas LTV licence holder could drive in the interim period and afterwards swap/transfer his/her LTV licence for Australian Motorcar licence.

Dear Maz25;

Just to reiterate my query....to get the answer...

[Maz25]

Originally Posted by Hassan_Warraich

Dear Maz25;

Just to reiterate my query....to get the answer...

I would love to answer your query but I have no idea what an LTV is?

Just to keep it simple, provided that you have a full overseas car or motorcycle license, you can drive for the first 3 months from date of entry in Perth, after which everyone is required to obtain a Western Australia Driving license.

The process to get the license depends on which country issued your current license. It could be a case of a straight swap of having to sit a full test.