LEARNER drivers can expect tougher testing conditions when the time comes to get their licence.

The Palaszczuk government has decided to shift the focus from tricky manoeuvres, like reverse parallel parking to driving more safely on the roads

A zero tolerance for speeding has been introduced.

Previously, students were allowed to travel up to 5km an hour over the speed limit before receiving a critical error on the exam.

Local learners don't have to worry overly, as the test was trialled in Warwick before being approved.

It was on trial from July to September last year.

Students who participated in the trial were asked to provide feedback on the test.

Driving instructor Andrew Gale is committed to making sure he creates safe drivers.

"I found during the trial of this test, we didn't have any particular big changes in our pass or failure rate," he said.

"I think it's a step in the right direction and its increasing road safety as well."

The new test will introduce more difficult driving situations if the infrastructure is available, such as high-speed driving.

Mr Gale wants students to know that they still have to master the more difficult manoeuvrers.

"They certainly haven't abolished reverse parking.

"People have always got to remember that the most important thing when going for a test is proper observation and decision making."

Warwick students should focus on holding a safe following distance, their speed and giving way to their right.

"Quite often there is something happening on the side street that can capture the inexperienced driver's attention."

"If they don't tailgate and they don't speed; if they give way, they will pass their driver's test."

Mr Gale said it was not only about passing the test, but students also needed to remember these aspects to keep their licences and their health.

Learner driver Clayton Vellacott is halfway through his learner's logbook with 50 hours to go.

"The stuff we're focusing on now is more fatal then a reverse park," Mr Vellacott said.

"I'm just hoping that it's going to make the roads safer."

Pressures have also been placed on driving instructors to provide greater feedback to the students at the end of a lesson.

"I think it's a fantastic idea.

I don't think people have anything to fear," Mr Gale said.

Changes

•   Zero tolerance for speeding
•   More difficult driving situations
•   Less tricky manoeuvres