Queensland's peak motoring body has put forward a proposal that would see the state's drivers re-tested on the road rules each time they renew their licence.

A poll of RACQ members found most supported the push by the motoring organisation. In the survey, 53 per cent of members said that drivers should be re-tested every five years. Thirty per cent of members were unsure of the proposal, while only 16.5 per cent of participants were against the idea.

The RACQ has reportedly followed up with the Queensland state government, holding discussions on whether an online or paper exam could become mandatory for those renewing their licence. It's understood government stakeholders have rejected the proposal.

The same sentiment was shared with the state's other peak motoring bodies. NRMA spokesman Peter Khoury said the NSW demerit point system was already a valid measure of whether someone should hold an active licence.

Motoring body calls for drivers to be re-tested on road rules every time they renew their licence. Photo: Andrew MacLean

"Our view is that once you sit the test once, we're comfortable that people know the road rules," he said.

"There is an option for motorists in NSW to do a re-fresher course and we encourage people to do that. The idea that you would have to re-sit the test probably isn't something that wouldn't get that much traction.

"The graduated licence scheme for learners , P1s and P2s is working. That's reflected in the fact the road toll for young people has fallen."

Victoria's peak motoring body, the RACV, said it would also shun any such movement.

"RACV does not support retesting of motorists renewing their driver licences as there is no evidence that it would improve road safety," RACV road user behaviour manager Melinda Spiteri said.

Motoring body calls for drivers to be re-tested on road rules every time they renew their licence. Photo: Andrew MacLean

The NRMA proposed an alternative scheme already in force in the UK that it claims would improve road safety while also providing an incentive for motorists to resit their test.

"One thing we have flagged is that if someone gets a low-range speeding offence, they get to re-sit their driver's test as an alternative to fines and de-merit points," he said.

"It would only apply once and only to low-range and speeding offences."

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