Childers driving test centre
Childers QGAP. Practical driving testing for all licence classes up to heavy combination (not including motorcycles).
- Address
- 67 Churchill Street
Childers QLD 4660 - Opening hours
- Mon, Tue 8:30am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm; Wed 9:30am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm; Thu, Fri 8:30am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm
- Wait for a test, January 2024
- 17 working days
Opposite Commonwealth Bank
Wait for a driving test at Childers
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 Childers was 17 working days. The dataset has not been updated since, so treat these as history and check the booking system for today's dates.
| Year | Childers | Queensland median |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 16 days | 16 days |
| 2020 | 16 days | 19 days |
| 2023 | 17 days | 16 days |
Practice routes around Childers
5 loops starting from the test site, 46 km in all with 64 marked turns, driveable in 3D on your phone. They are built from the road network around Childers so you can practise the local streets; they are not TMR’s test routes, which are not published.
- Route 1 · via Thompson Road7.1 km loop with 8 right turns, 11 left turns and a stretch of Broadhurst Street.7.1 km · 19 turns
- Route 2 · via Rankin Road12.0 km loop with 6 right turns, 6 left turns and a stretch of Nissens Lane.12.0 km · 12 turns
- Route 3 · via Ginns Road9.5 km loop with 7 right turns, 7 left turns and a stretch of Churchill Street.9.5 km · 14 turns
- Route 4 · via Churchill Street7.0 km loop with 5 right turns, 6 left turns and a stretch of Rainbows Road.7.0 km · 11 turns
- Route 5 · via North Isis Road10.7 km loop with 4 right turns, 4 left turns and a stretch of Churchill Street.10.7 km · 8 turns
Accessibility
- Principal pedestrian entrance accessible by either a level entrance, ramp or lift.
- Hearing augmentation loop device.
Other testing centres nearby
- Bundaberg · 39 km
- Maryborough · 50 km
- Hervey Bay · 57 km
- Gayndah · 80 km
Questions
Where is the Childers driving test centre?
The Childers QGAP is at 67 Churchill Street, Childers QLD 4660. Opposite Commonwealth Bank
What tests does Childers run?
TMR lists: Practical driving testing for all licence classes up to heavy combination (not including motorcycles).
What are the opening hours at Childers?
TMR lists the centre as open Mon, Tue 8:30am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm; Wed 9:30am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm; Thu, Fri 8:30am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm. Test slots are booked separately and can change, so check before you go.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Childers?
In the last 30 days of the TMR wait time data, to January 2024, the median wait was 17 working days to the next available test. The data has not been updated since.
What is the pass rate at Childers?
TMR publishes pass rates by the learner's home council area, not by test centre, so there is no official figure for Childers. The Queensland page has the statewide and area rates.
Can I practise the Childers 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 Childers?
The closest centres that also run practical tests are Bundaberg (39 km), Maryborough (50 km), Hervey Bay (57 km), Gayndah (80 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.