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Hurstville Service NSW Driving Test Routes
About Hurstville Service Centre Driving Test Center
The Hurstville test area is characterized by its extremely busy and often congested town centre, combined with hilly residential streets and major arterial roads. Expect dense traffic, particularly on Forest Road and Queens Road, with a high volume of pedestrians, buses, and frequent double-parked vehicles creating hazards. Navigating the narrow and often steep suburban streets requires excellent car control, especially for maneuvers like three-point turns or reverse parking. School zones are abundant in this family-oriented suburb, making strict adherence to the 40 km/h limit critical. The test demands a high level of alertness, patience in heavy traffic, and the ability to confidently handle complex intersections and numerous roundabouts scattered throughout the area.
Typical Speed Limits: Predominantly 50 km/h in built-up areas. Numerous school zones (40 km/h) are a key feature. Main roads like Forest Road and Stoney Creek Road may have 60 km/h sections.
Traffic Conditions: Can be extremely heavy, especially around the Hurstville CBD, train station, and on main roads. Expect congestion, frequent stopping, and a high number of pedestrians and buses.
Key Features: A very busy urban environment mixed with hilly residential areas. Key challenges include dealing with double-parked cars, navigating busy multi-lane roads (e.g., Forest Road), and handling multiple roundabouts. The area is dense with schools.
Common Test Maneuvers: Reverse parallel parking (often on hills), three-point turns, lane changes in heavy traffic, and navigating complex, controlled intersections are standard. Examiners will pay close attention to head checks and gap selection.
The Hurstville test area is characterized by its extremely busy and often congested town centre, combined with hilly residential streets and major arterial roads. Expect dense traffic, particularly on Forest Road and Queens Road, with a high volume of pedestrians, buses, and frequent double-parked vehicles creating hazards. Navigating the narrow and often steep suburban streets requires excellent car control, especially for maneuvers like three-point turns or reverse parking. School zones are abundant in this family-oriented suburb, making strict adherence to the 40 km/h limit critical. The test demands a high level of alertness, patience in heavy traffic, and the ability to confidently handle complex intersections and numerous roundabouts scattered throughout the area.
Typical Speed Limits: Predominantly 50 km/h in built-up areas. Numerous school zones (40 km/h) are a key feature. Main roads like Forest Road and Stoney Creek Road may have 60 km/h sections.
Traffic Conditions: Can be extremely heavy, especially around the Hurstville CBD, train station, and on main roads. Expect congestion, frequent stopping, and a high number of pedestrians and buses.
Key Features: A very busy urban environment mixed with hilly residential areas. Key challenges include dealing with double-parked cars, navigating busy multi-lane roads (e.g., Forest Road), and handling multiple roundabouts. The area is dense with schools.
Common Test Maneuvers: Reverse parallel parking (often on hills), three-point turns, lane changes in heavy traffic, and navigating complex, controlled intersections are standard. Examiners will pay close attention to head checks and gap selection.