Blackwater driving test centre
Blackwater Transport and Main Roads Customer Service Centre. Practical driver testing for all licence classes.
- Address
- 8 Blain Street
Blackwater QLD 4717 - Opening hours
- Mon, Tue 9am to 12:30pm and 1:30pm to 4:30pm; Wed 9:30am to 12:30pm and 1:30pm to 4:30pm; Thu, Fri 9am to 12:30pm and 1:30pm to 4:30pm
- Wait for a test, January 2024
- 18 working days
Wait for a driving test at Blackwater
TMR recorded the number of working days to the next available practical test at each centre. Over the last 30 days of the dataset, to January 2024, the median wait at Blackwater was 18 working days. The dataset has not been updated since, so treat these as history and check the booking system for today's dates.
| Year | Blackwater | Queensland median |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 10 days | 16 days |
| 2020 | 17 days | 19 days |
| 2021 | 12 days | 18 days |
| 2022 | 16 days | 23 days |
| 2023 | 17 days | 16 days |
Practice routes around Blackwater
5 loops starting from the test site, 37 km in all with 71 marked turns, driveable in 3D on your phone. They are built from the road network around Blackwater so you can practise the local streets; they are not TMR’s test routes, which are not published.
- Route 1 · via Bauman Way7.2 km loop with 7 right turns, 10 left turns and a stretch of Blain Street.7.2 km · 17 turns
- Route 2 · via Bauman Way7.5 km loop with 8 right turns, 7 left turns and a stretch of Mackenzie Street.7.5 km · 15 turns
- Route 3 · via Bauman Way7.8 km loop with 7 right turns, 7 left turns and a stretch of Mackenzie Street.7.8 km · 14 turns
- Route 4 · via Capricorn Highway6.1 km loop with 6 right turns, 5 left turns and a stretch of Mackenzie Street.6.1 km · 11 turns
- Route 5 · via Arthur Street8.0 km loop with 5 right turns, 9 left turns and a stretch of Capricorn Highway.8.0 km · 14 turns
Accessibility
- Principal pedestrian entrance accessible by either a level entrance, ramp or lift.
- Hearing augmentation loop device.
Other testing centres nearby
- Emerald · 74 km
- Moura · 156 km
- Rockhampton · 167 km
- Biloela · 188 km
Questions
Where is the Blackwater driving test centre?
The Blackwater Transport and Main Roads Customer Service Centre is at 8 Blain Street, Blackwater QLD 4717.
What tests does Blackwater run?
TMR lists: Practical driver testing for all licence classes.
What are the opening hours at Blackwater?
TMR lists the centre as open Mon, Tue 9am to 12:30pm and 1:30pm to 4:30pm; Wed 9:30am to 12:30pm and 1:30pm to 4:30pm; Thu, Fri 9am to 12:30pm and 1:30pm to 4:30pm. Test slots are booked separately and can change, so check before you go.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Blackwater?
In the last 30 days of the TMR wait time data, to January 2024, the median wait was 18 working days to the next available test. The data has not been updated since.
What is the pass rate at Blackwater?
TMR publishes pass rates by the learner's home council area, not by test centre, so there is no official figure for Blackwater. The Queensland page has the statewide and area rates.
Can I practise the Blackwater driving test route?
TMR does not publish its test routes. We built 5 practice loops from the centre on the surrounding streets, so you can get used to the local roads and intersections before the test.
What are the nearest other driving test centres to Blackwater?
The closest centres that also run practical tests are Emerald (74 km), Moura (156 km), Rockhampton (167 km), Biloela (188 km).
Centre details: Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads, customer service centre and practical driving test datasets, data.qld.gov.au, CC BY 4.0. Phone (07) 4983 8799. Hours and services change; confirm on the TMR centre page and book through TMR.