Road types
Mix familiar local streets with more varied suburban, arterial and higher-speed roads when the learner is ready.
QUEENSLAND LEARNER DRIVER GUIDE
QLD learner driver hours:
the 100-hour rule.
If you are a Queensland learner driver under 25, you generally need at least 100 hours of supervised driving on Australian roads, including at least 10 hours at night, before taking the practical driving test.
Queensland guide · Reviewed 17 September 2026
THE HEADLINE RULE
100 hours total.
10 hours at night.
Queensland requires younger learners to record their supervised driving in an approved learner logbook and have it approved before the practical driving test.
Under 25
100 supervised hours on Australian roads, including at least 10 night hours.
25 or over
You do not have to complete the learner logbook requirement, although Queensland recommends building plenty of driving experience before the test.
Prior driving experience, professional lessons and other circumstances can affect how hours are recorded or credited. Check Queensland Government guidance for your exact situation.
A full logbook is important.
A broad one is better.
Queensland’s 100-hour requirement gives learners substantial time to practise. The value comes from using those hours across more than one familiar route or one easy time of day.
As confidence grows, practice can expand across different roads, traffic levels, weather and everyday situations while professional instructors continue to teach technique and judgement.
Waylo helps families see whether the experience is broadening, not just whether the clock is moving.
MAKE THE HOURS COUNT
Build variety into Queensland practice.
Night driving
The 10-hour requirement should include repeated practice in darkness, glare and reduced visibility rather than one long final push.
Traffic levels
Progress from quiet periods to busier environments so learners build experience reading gaps, flow and changing road pressure.
Conditions
When safe and appropriate, include different weather, light and visibility conditions so experience is not limited to perfect days.
LOGBOOKS
Recording learner hours in Queensland.
Queensland allows approved digital and paper logbook options. Each trip must include required details such as dates, times, locations, vehicle information and supervisor details, and trips need supervisor approval.
Waylo does not replace the Queensland learner logbook. It is an experience companion that helps learners and families see the mix of roads, conditions, traffic and situations behind those official hours.
Meet the official requirement.
Broaden the experience too.
Keep the Queensland logbook for licensing. Use Waylo to make supervised practice more deliberate between professional lessons.
COMMON QUESTIONS
QLD learner hours FAQs.
How many learner driving hours do I need in Queensland?
If you are under 25, the standard requirement is at least 100 hours of supervised driving on Australian roads, including at least 10 hours at night.
Do learners aged 25 or over need 100 hours in Queensland?
No. Queensland says learners aged 25 or over do not have to complete the learner logbook requirement, although supervised experience is still recommended before the test.
Does Waylo replace the Queensland learner logbook?
No. Waylo tracks breadth of real-world practice. The official Queensland logbook remains the licensing record.
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