New to Queensland roads? We help experienced overseas drivers get comfortable with local rules and driving on the left, and, where a practical test is required to convert, walk in ready to pass.
A few words from drivers who came to Metro to get road-ready in Queensland, including some converting from overseas.
Great experience with Metro. Colin is an amazing instructor. I highly recommend him for anyone wanting to learn manual, or for internationals like me converting a licence and getting familiar with the test.
I passed my driving test in one go, and I couldn't have done it without my instructor. Tas is honest, very patient, and explains everything so clearly. Her calm nature helped me feel confident and ready.
Colin is a great instructor who makes practising smooth and easy. I went into my test super confident that I would pass. I recommend anyone wanting to learn to book with him.
Even experienced drivers are often caught out by local rules and give-way conventions. That's what we focus on.
Whether your licence converts directly or needs a practical test depends on the country it's from, so the first step is always to check your pathway.
Confirm with Transport and Main Roads whether your licence needs testing to convert, and which tests apply.
A lesson or two on Queensland road rules and driving on the left.
A mock test and test-day support so the practical goes smoothly.
Give-way rules, roundabouts, school zones and the conventions that differ from home.
If a practical test is required, we prepare you for exactly what's assessed.
We skip the basics you already know and focus on adapting to Queensland roads.
Practise under test conditions and hire our car for the official test.
Most overseas drivers need only a lesson or two to adapt. If a practical test is required, a mock test and car hire are there when you want them.
Not sure which you need? Book a lesson and your instructor will point you the right way.
It depends on the country your licence is from. Licences from New Zealand and recognised countries can often transfer without a test, while licences from non-recognised countries require you to pass a road rules (theory) test and the Queensland practical driving test. Check your specific pathway with Transport and Main Roads (Queensland Transport).
Many experienced overseas drivers do, mainly to adapt to driving on the left and local road rules, and to know what the Queensland test assessor expects.
Yes. You can hire our driving school car for the official test, and practise in our cars beforehand with a lesson or a mock test.
Yes, that's a core part of these lessons: give-way rules, roundabouts, speed zones and the conventions that differ from other countries.
Metro helps overseas drivers right across the south-east and in Cairns, with the same local instructors and door-to-door pick-up. Choose your region.
Book a lesson to get comfortable with local rules and driving on the left. If your conversion needs a practical test, we'll have you ready for the day.