Comments on: New QLD Driver License Laws – Our Opinion

By: Mark

Mark — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 11:17:37 +0000

Just a thought, perhaps its because of the huge volume of new drivers and the fact that there is no way the current tracks and facilities would cater for all these people, add this to the fact that these facilities cost millions of dollars to make and you might start to see why this decision was made. On any one day you could only train a handfull of newbies on a track as apposed to perhaps thousands on the road whilst providing each one of those driving trainers a job, in what looks like recession time that might be a great idea. Don’t get me wrong, I think advanced driver training is a great thing but I think the logistics of this have been overlooked.

By: Dave

Dave — Wed, 14 May 2008 06:44:39 +0000

Does anybody know if V8 turbo diesels are exempt from the new laws? The government is trying to stop japanese imports (we all know its true) that have plenty of power, are cheap and are in abundance. But they are missing the point completely, stopping P platers from driving the family 4wd or sedan.

By: Zak

Zak — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 11:23:02 +0000

Has anyone ever seen people who could be parents as really bad drivers. Doing stuff like taking 10 minutes to get out of parks and doing 80 in a 100 zone, not indicating on roundabouts and not being capable to pass a truck doing 80 in a 100 zone. These incopetent people are teching their kid how to drive! Im not saying that all parents are bad drivers, but some are and they teach their bad habits to kids who dont know any better! ? one more thing, why cant anyone drive when it rains, everyone crashes, yer sure roads are a bit more slipperery but it doesnt mean you can do 60 the highway! thats how you casue accidents, people doing 80 or faster have to quickly change lanes and brake which causes chaos! I hate you people! Also, if you lowered the age to get your learners sya to 15. Kids are not so confident when they are 15 yet they have all the confidence in the world at 17+. If they learn to drive at 15, get their p’s at 15 6 months or 16, wotever, they would have far mor eexperience for when their confidence kicks in. i know this worked for me, got my learners in nz at 15, got p’s at 15 and half, moved to aussie and its sweet!

By: Megan Emily Jones

Megan Emily Jones — Sat, 22 Sep 2007 11:18:27 +0000

I agree wholehartedly to this article!

By: Richo

Richo — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 06:35:39 +0000

I did defensive driving and advanced driver training when I gained my licence because they reduced the amount of time I spend on a P plate in New Zealand.
I also used the skills I obtained there to drive much faster than I should have, regularly getting up to 180kmph on public roads.
Luckily I have grown out of it, and it was a long time since I last exceeded the speed limit. Now those defensive skills have saved my skin a few times, and I’m lucky enough to have had no crashes and no speeding tickets ever.

Also I know that RACQ does send many of its staff to the Mt Cotton driver training facility. You can check with either company if you want validation.

By: Camela

Camela — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 06:48:40 +0000

No the turbo and supercharged laws do you apply to turbo diesels.

By: damien harris

damien harris — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 08:37:24 +0000

with the new laws how it affects turbocharged or supercharged cars…….. is it also affecting turbo diesel vehicles becuase i was driving around in my little hyundai excel and i was driving a turbo diesel triton and my car hase a lot more acceleration and higher speed…… i am just wonderin if the new laws affect turbo diesel because the performance in them are nothing compared to a four cylindar car like mine??

By: tara

tara — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 01:30:57 +0000

1 July.

By: ME

ME — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 06:05:57 +0000

When are these laws coming into place.?

By: Fletch

Fletch — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 07:14:49 +0000

And does anyone know where the list of ‘banned’ cars are.