Caloundra driving test centre
Caloundra Transport and Main Roads Customer Service Centre. Practical driver testing for cars only.
- Address
- 54 Canberra Terrace
Caloundra QLD 4551 - 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
- 15 working days
Wait for a driving test at Caloundra
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 Caloundra was 15 working days. The dataset has not been updated since, so treat these as history and check the booking system for today's dates.
| Year | Caloundra | Queensland median |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 23 days | 16 days |
| 2020 | 22 days | 19 days |
| 2021 | 18 days | 18 days |
| 2022 | 37 days | 23 days |
| 2023 | 9 days | 16 days |
Practice routes around Caloundra
5 loops starting from the test site, 45 km in all with 126 marked turns, driveable in 3D on your phone. They are built from the road network around Caloundra so you can practise the local streets; they are not TMR’s test routes, which are not published.
- Route 1 · via Queen Street7.5 km loop with 8 roundabouts, 13 right turns, 9 left turns and a stretch of Burgess Street.7.5 km · 30 turns
- Route 2 · via Burgess Street10.0 km loop with 8 roundabouts, 11 right turns, 5 left turns and a stretch of Bulcock Street.10.0 km · 24 turns
- Route 3 · via Bowman Road10.4 km loop with 6 roundabouts, 14 right turns, 6 left turns and a stretch of Burgess Street.10.4 km · 26 turns
- Route 4 · via Arthur Street8.1 km loop with 5 roundabouts, 10 right turns, 10 left turns and a stretch of Albert Street.8.1 km · 25 turns
- Route 5 · via Bulcock Street9.0 km loop with 5 roundabouts, 8 right turns, 8 left turns and a stretch of Bowman Road.9.0 km · 21 turns
Accessibility
- Principal pedestrian entrance accessible by either a level entrance, ramp or lift.
Other testing centres nearby
- Maroochydore · 16 km
- Nambour · 27 km
- Maleny · 29 km
- Caboolture · 35 km
Questions
Where is the Caloundra driving test centre?
The Caloundra Transport and Main Roads Customer Service Centre is at 54 Canberra Terrace, Caloundra QLD 4551.
What tests does Caloundra run?
TMR lists: Practical driver testing for cars only.
What are the opening hours at Caloundra?
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 Caloundra?
In the last 30 days of the TMR wait time data, to January 2024, the median wait was 15 working days to the next available test. The data has not been updated since.
What is the pass rate at Caloundra?
TMR publishes pass rates by the learner's home council area, not by test centre, so there is no official figure for Caloundra. The Queensland page has the statewide and area rates.
Can I practise the Caloundra 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 Caloundra?
The closest centres that also run practical tests are Maroochydore (16 km), Nambour (27 km), Maleny (29 km), Caboolture (35 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.