Mitcham VicRoads Driving Test Routes

Yes, Mitcham is considered one of the most difficult test centres in Melbourne. It has the lowest Google rating (2.9 stars) among Melbourne VicRoads centres. Chinese social media posts with titles like 'hard to pass no matter what' (516 likes) confirm this reputation. Complex road conditions and closely spaced intersections make it challenging.

The exit from VicRoads onto Heatherdale Rd is the most common immediate fail point. There are two traffic lights only 50m apart that candidates confuse. The turn road is downhill and hard to see until you're close. Emergency braking when confused results in instant fail. Many candidates fail within the first few minutes.

Routes cover the Ringwood/Heatherdale area including Heatherdale Rd, Palmerston Rd, and surrounding residential streets. The area is near Eastlink tollway with heavy traffic. Routes include complex intersections with closely spaced traffic lights that require careful attention.

Common reasons: 1) Confusing closely spaced traffic lights near VicRoads, 2) Emergency braking when missing a turn, 3) Examiner only says 'turn at next intersection' with no distance - unlike GPS, 4) Downhill roads hide turn points until you're close, 5) Heavy traffic makes decisions stressful.

Practice the exact Heatherdale Rd exit from VicRoads multiple times - this is critical. Learn to identify closely spaced traffic lights. Practice driving without GPS since examiner gives no distance warnings. Consider hiring a local instructor who knows Mitcham routes. Drive until you know every intersection.

If you miss a turn, keep driving safely - DO NOT emergency brake! Emergency braking severely affects traffic and results in immediate fail. One candidate failed by braking suddenly when realising they were at the wrong traffic light. It's better to miss a turn safely than to cause a dangerous situation.

Mitcham is significantly harder than other centres. Frankston has 83% pass rate with forgiving examiners, while Mitcham has the lowest Google rating (2.9 stars). Coolaroo (4.4 stars) and Deer Park (4.7 stars) are much easier. Many users recommend testing at other centres if possible.

Mitcham has closely spaced traffic lights (some only 50m apart) that are easy to confuse. One may be for pedestrians while another is for vehicles. Look for 'keep clear' markings and understand which light controls which lane. Practice identifying these during your preparation drives.

Consider booking during school holidays when traffic is lighter. Avoid peak hours when exiting VicRoads is most challenging. One user suggested midday bookings. Weekday mid-mornings may have lighter traffic than early morning rush or afternoon school times.

Mitcham is NOT recommended for nervous drivers due to its difficulty. If you must test here: stay calm when exiting VicRoads, if you miss a turn keep driving smoothly, ask examiner to repeat unclear instructions, and practice the routes until they feel automatic. Consider testing at an easier centre like Frankston or Coolaroo instead.