Deer Park VicRoads Driving Test Routes Book Test

You can book your Victorian drive test online through the VicRoads website (vicroads.vic.gov.au), by phone on 13 11 71, or in person at a VicRoads Customer Service Centre. You must have passed both the Learner Permit Knowledge Test and Hazard Perception Test (HPT) before booking.

Deer Park test routes combine industrial and residential areas in Melbourne's west. Key challenges include frequent speed transitions (70→60→70 at bridges, 80→50 entering industrial zones), heavy truck traffic near the centre, and curved residential streets where right turns feel almost like going straight. The centre is located in Derrimut Central, entered via Radnor Drive.

To take the VicRoads drive test, you must: be at least 18 years old, have held your learner permit for at least 12 months, completed 120 hours of supervised driving (including 10 hours at night) if under 25, and passed the Hazard Perception Test (HPT). You also need a roadworthy registered vehicle.

Deer Park examiners receive excellent reviews with a 4.7-star Google rating from 518 reviews. Examiner Kathy is frequently praised for being patient and understanding with nervous candidates. Staff are professional and supportive overall, though some candidates report stricter marking from certain younger examiners.

The VicRoads drive test costs $51.80 plus a $21.50 appointment fee, totalling $73.30. Under the Motorist Package, the first online Learner Permit Knowledge Test and Hazard Perception Test are free. If you fail, you pay the full drive test fee again but the appointment fee is waived if you rebook.

Common fail reasons include: 1) Not adjusting speed during zone transitions, especially the 70→60→70 bridge section, 2) Poor lane positioning before roundabouts — you must be in the correct lane early, 3) Pressing the kerb at roundabout right turns on curved streets, 4) Inadequate observation head checks, especially when changing lanes near trucks.

Victoria has the highest driving test pass rate in Australia at 75%, well above the national average of 62%. Even the lowest-performing centre in Victoria (Dandenong at 67%) still exceeds the national average. 9 out of the top 10 pass rate centres in Australia are in Victoria. (Data: EzLicence 2024-2025)

The VicRoads drive test takes approximately 30 minutes. It starts with pre-drive checks (seatbelts, mirrors, indicators, wipers, lights), then covers suburban driving and may include higher-speed roads. You will do either a three-point turn OR reverse parallel parking (examiner chooses). The test has two stages covering different road environments.

Routes cover Radnor Drive, Foleys Road, Mt Derrimut Road (70km/h main road), Robinsons Road through the industrial area, and residential streets including Windsor Boulevard, Hermitage Parade, and Deer Street. Expect about 9.8 km over 20 minutes. AUDrive provides 5 Deer Park routes (1 free, 4 Pro) mapped on DeerPark for practice.

Instant fail items include: running a red light, speeding, not stopping at stop signs, failing to give way, causing danger to other road users, any collision, not checking blind spots when changing lanes, and any action requiring examiner intervention. Forgetting to cancel your indicator after a lane change can also result in a fail.

Bring: your current learner permit, proof of identity, a roadworthy vehicle with current registration and insurance, and your supervising driver (who must hold a full licence for 2+ years). Arrive at least 15 minutes early. The vehicle must have L plates displayed and no warning lights on the dashboard.

The industrial area around Deer Park has significant truck traffic. Drivers on these roads can be impatient — expect honking and vehicles competing for space at U-turns. Maintain safe following distances, check blind spots carefully before lane changes, and stay alert when turning near larger vehicles on Robinsons Road.

Yes. Drivers from recognised countries (UK, USA, Canada, NZ, EU, Japan, Singapore and others on the Austroads list) can convert directly without tests. Drivers from non-recognised countries including China must pass the Knowledge Test, Hazard Perception Test, and Drive Test. A NAATI certified translation is required for non-English licences.

Deer Park routes feature multiple roundabouts on Deer Street and Windsor Boulevard. If asked to turn right, change to the right lane well before the roundabout. Many Deer Park routes are curved, so right turns may feel almost like going straight — watch for kerb and stay in your lane. One less common route has a unique STOP sign.

If you fail, you will receive feedback on what to improve. You can rebook immediately but must pay the drive test fee again ($51.80). There is no limit on attempts. Given Victoria's high 75% pass rate, most candidates pass within 1-2 attempts with adequate preparation.

The most common fail reasons are: not making head checks obvious enough (examiners need to see you turn your head), forgetting to cancel indicators after lane changes, poor mirror checking frequency, failing to give way at roundabouts, speeding in school zones (40km/h), and incorrect hook turn procedure in Melbourne CBD.

Critical transitions: 1) Bridge section changes 70→60→70 quickly — start slowing before the sign, 2) Entering the industrial area from the 80km/h road requires slowing to 50km/h, 3) Mt Derrimut Road is 70km/h with two lanes. Watch for speed signs and adjust smoothly before reaching the new zone, not after.

A hook turn is a right turn made from the left lane, unique to Melbourne CBD where tram tracks occupy the centre of the road. You pull into the left lane, wait for the cross-street light to turn green, then complete your right turn. Hook turns are unlikely in the drive test unless your test centre is in the CBD area (e.g., Carlton).

If under 25, you must complete 120 hours of supervised driving (including 10 night hours) recorded in your logbook. This is one of the highest requirements in Australia. If 25 or older, there is no mandatory hour requirement, but VicRoads recommends extensive practice. Most successful candidates have at least 5-10 hours of professional lessons.

Early morning or mid-afternoon on weekdays is recommended. The industrial area has heavier truck traffic during standard business hours (9am-3pm). Avoid afternoon rush hour when Mt Derrimut Road gets busy. The centre operates 8:30am to 4:30pm on weekdays only, closed on weekends.

Based on EzLicence data (2024-2025), Melbourne test centres with the highest pass rates are: Frankston (~80%, the highest in all of Australia), Geelong (77%), Werribee (~75%), Melton (~74%), and Bundoora (~73%). All Victorian centres exceed the national average of 62%.

Deer Park has a high 4.7-star rating suggesting supportive examiners, but the mixed industrial-residential routes create unique challenges. Some candidates have failed multiple times before passing elsewhere (like Werribee). Practising the actual routes on AUDrive's DeerPark map beforehand makes a real difference.

While all Victorian centres have pass rates above the national average, the more challenging ones include: Dandenong (67%), Heatherton (64%), and Broadmeadows (69%). Carlton is perceived as difficult by Chinese learners due to tram tracks and CBD traffic, though its pass rate is around 70%.

Victoria uses a Graduated Licensing System: Learner Permit (age 16+), P1 Red Probationary (age 18+, after 12 months on L), P2 Green Probationary (after 1 year on P1), and Full Licence (after 3 years on P2 or age 22). P1 drivers have a zero BAC limit and passenger restrictions at night.

Exaggerate your head checks so the examiner can clearly see you looking — wear light colours with dark hair so head movement is visible. Study the 5 routes on AUDrive's DeerPark page and drive them in person. Arrive early to familiarise yourself with the Radnor Drive entrance and the car park exit procedure.

While not mandatory, professional lessons are highly recommended. Most first-time passers have 5-10+ hours with a qualified instructor. Victorian instructors know the specific test routes and criteria. Each hour with an instructor counts as 3 hours in your logbook (up to 10 instructor hours = 30 logbook hours).

You need: your original overseas licence, NAATI certified translation (if not in English), passport and visa, proof of Victorian address (utility bill or bank statement), completed application form, and payment. Permanent residents must convert within 6 months. Temporary visa holders can drive on their overseas licence with an English translation.