Cairns driving test centre
Cairns Transport and Main Roads Customer Service Centre. Practical driver testing for all licence classes.
- Address
- 82-86 Kenny Street (entry through Owen Close only)
Cairns QLD 4870 - Opening hours
- Mon, Tue 8:30am to 4:30pm; Wed 9:30am to 4:30pm; Thu, Fri 8:30am to 4:30pm
- Wait for a test, January 2024
- 2 working days
Wait for a driving test at Cairns
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 Cairns was 2 working days. The dataset has not been updated since, so treat these as history and check the booking system for today's dates.
| Year | Cairns | Queensland median |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 22 days | 16 days |
| 2020 | 22 days | 19 days |
| 2021 | 10 days | 18 days |
| 2022 | 19 days | 23 days |
| 2023 | 19 days | 16 days |
Practice routes around Cairns
5 loops starting from the test site, 48 km in all with 89 marked turns, driveable in 3D on your phone. They are built from the road network around Cairns so you can practise the local streets; they are not TMR’s test routes, which are not published.
- Route 1 · via Aumuller Street10.9 km loop with 3 roundabouts, 12 right turns, 9 left turns and a stretch of Comport Street.10.9 km · 24 turns
- Route 2 · via Aumuller Street11.7 km loop with 4 roundabouts, 11 right turns, 9 left turns and a stretch of Tingira Street.11.7 km · 24 turns
- Route 3 · via Aumuller Street9.4 km loop with 1 roundabout, 7 right turns, 9 left turns and a stretch of Draper Street.9.4 km · 17 turns
- Route 4 · via Spence Street8.8 km loop with 2 roundabouts, 5 right turns, 5 left turns and a stretch of Kenny Street.8.8 km · 12 turns
- Route 5 · via Draper Street7.8 km loop with 1 roundabout, 6 right turns, 5 left turns and a stretch of Sheridan Street.7.8 km · 12 turns
Accessibility
- Principal pedestrian entrance accessible by either a level entrance, ramp or lift.
- Hearing augmentation loop device.
Other testing centres nearby
Questions
Where is the Cairns driving test centre?
The Cairns Transport and Main Roads Customer Service Centre is at 82-86 Kenny Street (entry through Owen Close only), Cairns QLD 4870.
What tests does Cairns run?
TMR lists: Practical driver testing for all licence classes.
What are the opening hours at Cairns?
TMR lists the centre as open Mon, Tue 8:30am to 4:30pm; Wed 9:30am to 4:30pm; Thu, Fri 8:30am 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 Cairns?
In the last 30 days of the TMR wait time data, to January 2024, the median wait was 2 working days to the next available test. The data has not been updated since.
What is the pass rate at Cairns?
TMR publishes pass rates by the learner's home council area, not by test centre, so there is no official figure for Cairns. The Queensland page has the statewide and area rates.
Can I practise the Cairns 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 Cairns?
The closest centres that also run practical tests are Mareeba (37 km), Babinda (48 km), Atherton (49 km), Mossman (68 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 13 23 80. Hours and services change; confirm on the TMR centre page and book through TMR.