Driving Test Routes WA
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Real WA test routes
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Find your nearest Driver and Vehicle Services Centre
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Albany Driver and Vehicle Services Centre
178 Stirling Terrace, Albany 6330 WA -
Bandy Creek Boat Harbour
Bandy Creek Road, Esperance 6450 WA -
Broome Driver and Vehicle Services Centre
9 Old Kennedy Store, Napier Terrace, Broome 6725 WA -
Bunbury Driver and Vehicle Services Centre
24 Wellington Street, Bunbury 6230 WA -
Department of Transport Centre Busselton
Unit 2, 57 Cook Street, Busselton 6280 WA -
Cannington Driver and Vehicle Services Centre
18 Burton Street, Cannington, WA, 6107 -
Carnarvon Driver and Vehicle Services Centre
Boat Harbour, Harbour Road, Carnarvon 6701 WA -
City West Driver and Vehicle Services Centre (Perth)
Cnr Sheldon Road and Windich Street, Esperance -
Esperance Driver and Vehicle Services Centre
Cnr Sheldon Road and Windich Street, Esperance, WA, 6450 -
Department of Transport Centre Exmouth
21 Maidstone Crescent, Exmouth 6707 WA -
Fremantle Driver and Vehicle Services Centre
8 William Street, Fremantle,WA, 6160 -
Geraldton Driver and Vehicle Services Centre
23 Eastward Road (corner of Pass Street), Wonthella 6530 WA -
Innaloo Driver and Vehicle Services Centre
Ellen Stirling Boulevard, Innaloo, WA 6018 -
Joondalup Driver and Vehicle Services Centre
65 Boas Avenue, Joondalup, WA 6027 -
Kalgoorlie Driver and Vehicle Services Centre
35 Brookman Street, Kalgoorlie 6430 WA -
Karratha Driver and Vehicle Services Centre
20 Sharpe Avenue, Karratha 6714 WA -
Kelmscott Driver and Vehicle Services Centre
34 Gillam Drive, Kelmscott, WA, 6111 -
Kununurra Driver and Vehicle Services Centre
Messmate Way, Kununurra 6743 WA -
Mandurah Driver and Vehicle Services Centre
Corner Ranceby Avenue and Pinjarra Road, Mandurah 6210 WA -
Midland Driver and Vehicle Services Centre
Unit 4, 5 Clayton Street (corner Cowie Close), Midland 6056 WA -
Mirrabooka Driver and Vehicle Services Centre
Unit 13, 1 Chesterfield Road (corner of Mirrabooka Avenue and Yirrigan Drive), Mirrabooka 6061 WA -
Newman Driver and Vehicle Services Centre
48 Mindarra Drive, Newman 6753 WA -
Narrogin Driver and Vehicle Services Centre
22 Williams Road, Narrogin, WA, 6312 -
Northam Driver and Vehicle Services Centre
180 Fitzgerald Street, Northam, WA 6401 -
Port Hedland Driver and Vehicle Services Centre
16 Brand Street, South Hedland 6722 WA -
Rockingham Driver and Vehicle Services Centre
37 McNicholl Street, Rockingham 6168 WA -
Welshpool Driver and Vehicle Services Centre
453 Orrong Road, Welshpool, WA 6106 -
Success Driver and Vehicle Services Centre
Unit 3, 660 Beeliar Drive, Success 6164 WA -
Tom Price Driver and Vehicle Services Centre
1 Court Road, Tom Price 6751 WA -
West Perth Driver and Vehicle Services Centre
Troode Street and Plaistowe Mews, West Perth 6005 WA
Most Popular Routes
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Success Driver and Vehicle Services Centre
Unit 3, 660 Beeliar Drive, Success 6164 WA
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Kelmscott Driver and Vehicle Services Centre
34 Gillam Drive, Kelmscott, WA, 6111
Mirrabooka Driver and Vehicle Services Centre
Unit 13, 1 Chesterfield Road, Mirrabooka 6061 WA
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Western Australia Service Centres
Western Australia, the largest state in Australia, is home to a network of service centre locations that cater to the diverse needs of its residents and visitors. These centres are strategically distributed across the vast expanse of Western Australia to ensure accessibility and convenience.
Government-operated, they provide a range of essential services. The Department of Transport manages service centres that assist with driver licensing, vehicle registration, and marine licensing, ensuring compliance with regulations.
Western Australia's service centre locations exemplify the state's commitment to providing accessible services and enhancing the well-being of its residents. Through their diverse offerings and customer-centric approach, these centers foster a connected and thriving society.
Common Road Features
The routes are designed to test how you deal with everyday driving situations in WA, so it’s always a good idea to get familiar with the types of roads and hazards you’re likely to encounter.
Roundabouts
WA loves a roundabout - and your test route probably will too! Expect at least one, and often multiple in a row. You'll need to:
Choose the correct lane on approach
Indicate properly as you enter and exit
Give way to traffic already on the roundabout
Our Tip: Practise both single and double-lane roundabouts, especially near busy areas like Midland, Cannington or Mirrabooka.
Speed Zone Changes
Speed limits can change quickly - from 70 down to 50, or even 40 in school zones. Examiners need to see that you're alert and adjusting your speed early and safely.
Pay attention to:
School zone signs and times
Roadwork zones
Suburban streets with lower limits
Merging and Slip Lanes
You'll often need to merge onto busier roads or exit using slip lanes, testing your observation and timing. Make sure to:
Check your mirrors and blind spots
Indicate well in advance
Match the speed of flowing traffic when merging
Pedestrian Crossings
Zebra crossings, school crossings, and intersections with pedestrian lights are all features of many WA routes. Examiners will check that you slow down accordingly and prepare to stop - even when no one’s crossing.
Residential Streets and Parking Manoeuvres
Most WA test routes will take you through quiet suburban areas where you’ll be asked to:
Do a reverse park or parallel park
Pull over and move off safely
Perform a U-turn or 3-point turn
Our Tip: Try practising near your chosen test centre at different times of day, and in different weather conditions. You’ll get used to traffic flow and tricky intersections that will feature on test day no matter what time your booking is.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Not exactly. Each test centre has a selection of possible routes, and the assessor picks one at random on the day.
That’s why it’s helpful to practise all route variations using our app, so you’re ready for all of them.
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Usually around 35-45 minutes, including the briefing at the start.
During this time you’ll need to demonstrate that you can drive safely in normal traffic, obey road rules, and perform common manoeuvres like parking and turning.
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Yes, as long as it’s roadworthy, registered, and meets the Department of Transport’s testing requirements.
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There are two types of errors: non-critical and critical.
You are allowed no more than 8 non-critical errors (such as stalling or rough gear changes), but any critical error - such as failing to give way, running a red light, or endangering others will result in an immediate fail.
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Yes - our routes are based on real-world tests, and have been made using a combination of actual live test GPS data, instructor feedback and route video analysis.
While we can’t guarantee the exact route you’ll be assigned on test day, our app gives you the best possible chance of passing.
Useful Resources & Links
The official guide for learner drivers in WA. It covers all the road rules, signs, and driving techniques you'll need to pass.
Book or reschedule your test at a WA Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS) Centre via DoTDirect.
Use the free Learn&Log app to track your supervised driving hours. It’s the digital alternative to the paper log book (iOS / Android).
Hazard Perception Test (HPT) Information
Everything you need to know about the HPT, including sample tests to practise online.
The rules, restrictions and laws for driving on your Provisional License explained once you pass your PDA.
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