Heatherton VicRoads Driving Test Routes

Heatherton has a pass rate of approximately 64%, which is slightly above the Melbourne suburban average of 63%. It is considered a moderately difficult test centre, with challenges including Kingston Road roundabouts, Warrigal Road traffic, and school zone speed limits.

Key challenges include: the Warrigal Rd & Corporate Drive intersection (complex traffic light with right turn waiting area), 3 locations requiring 'turn right from left lane', U-turns on 70km/h roads, and the industrial area's heavy vehicle traffic. Practice these areas before your test.

The recommended time is between 1:30pm and 2:30pm when traffic is lighter. Avoid 9am due to peak traffic, and try to avoid school zone times (around 8:30am and 3:00-3:30pm) as the 40km/h limits add complexity.

Bring your current learner permit, proof of identity, a roadworthy vehicle with valid registration and insurance, and your supervising driver (who must have held a full licence for 2+ years). Arrive at least 15 minutes early as queues can be long.

Common issues include: not checking mirrors frequently enough (make head checks obvious!), forgetting to cancel indicators after lane changes, failing to give way at Kingston Road roundabouts, speeding in school zones or construction areas, and improper lane positioning on Warrigal Road.

Test routes cover three main areas: residential zones north and south of the centre, plus the industrial zone. Main roads include Kingston Road (multiple roundabouts), Warrigal Road (70km/h, multi-lane), Corporate Drive, Keys Road, and possibly Dingley Bypass (80km/h).

The test is divided into two stages. Stage 1 covers quieter suburban streets. Stage 2 may include higher-speed roads. You'll do either a three-point turn OR reverse parallel parking (examiner chooses). Pre-drive checks include seatbelts, mirrors, and vehicle controls.

Never wave at pedestrians to let them cross first - examiners may mark this as interfering with traffic flow. Also, never forget to cancel your indicator after lane changes (instant fail), don't stare at the reversing camera, and don't slow down unnecessarily when changing lanes.

You can glance at the reversing camera but don't stare at it - examiners want to see proper observation. Do a 360-degree check at least once during the manoeuvre. Signal right before turning 45 degrees into the space. Parking between two cars at the centre can be tricky.

Stay under 10km/h within the centre. At the first right turn after leaving, there's a short white line - don't mistake the road crack for the centre line. Remember to signal, check mirrors and blind spots before turning onto the road.