Heatherton 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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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%.

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.

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.

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.