Werribee 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.

Werribee routes go through an established town centre and residential streets in Melbourne's southwest, unlike industrial-heavy centres like Deer Park. While Werribee has more overall traffic, the key advantage is that drivers here are calmer — congestion slows everyone down, so there are no aggressive trucks or impatient drivers competing for space. This makes for a more predictable driving environment during your test.

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.

Werribee has a 3.7-star Google rating from 267 reviews, with opinions ranging widely. Examiners Lauren, Carmen, Shanice, and Natalie are frequently praised for being calm, professional, and making nervous candidates feel comfortable. One recent reviewer specifically noted Natalie's clear instructions helped keep nerves calm. Some candidates report that certain examiners are stricter — a few reviews mention inconsistent experiences. If you feel uncomfortable, you can politely request a different examiner before the test begins.

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.

Many candidates switch from Deer Park to Werribee after multiple failures. Deer Park's industrial zone means heavy truck traffic and aggressive drivers who honk and compete at U-turns. Werribee has more regular traffic but much calmer road users — the congestion actually works in your favour since no one can rush. Werribee also has fewer complex speed transitions than Deer Park's tricky 70-60-70 bridge section.

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.

Common fail reasons include: 1) Hitting the kerb with the back-left wheel when turning left out of the testing centre onto Watton Street — this is the very first move, 2) Poor lane positioning before roundabouts, 3) Failing to check mirrors and blind spots before lane changes on Princes Highway, 4) Stopping on keep-clear markings, 5) Not adjusting speed in school zones near Werribee Primary School.

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.

Routes start by turning left onto Watton Street and cover residential streets including Greaves Street, Burke Street, Collins Street, McDonald Street, and Duncans Road. The route extends to Tarneit Road (with roundabouts), through Cassowary Avenue and Songlark Crescent, returning via High Street and Market Road. You will also encounter Princes Highway, where a tricky left turn from the right lane into Derrimut Road is required.

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.

Werribee routes feature several roundabouts, particularly on Tarneit Road and in residential areas. You must move into the correct lane well before approaching the roundabout — late lane changes are a common fail point. Watch for solid continuous lines near roundabouts that prevent lane changes. Give way to vehicles already in the roundabout and use indicators correctly when entering and exiting.

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.

Early morning (first appointment at 8:30am) or mid-afternoon is recommended. Avoid school zone hours — Werribee Primary School is near the testing centre, so drop-off (8:15-9:15am) and pick-up (2:45-3:45pm) times add complexity with 40km/h speed limits. The centre operates weekdays only (8:30am-4:30pm) by appointment. Book well in advance as Wyndham's fast-growing population creates high demand.

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.

Werribee is generally considered more manageable than industrial-area centres like Deer Park. The residential streets have moderate traffic with calm drivers, and speed limits are mostly 50km/h without the dramatic transitions found elsewhere. Some candidates who failed multiple times at Deer Park passed at Werribee on their first attempt. However, the test still requires solid skills — particularly smooth lane changes and proper roundabout technique.

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%.

The Princes Highway is the most challenging part of the Werribee test. You may need to turn left from the right lane into Derrimut Road, which requires a confident lane change on a busy main road. Check mirrors thoroughly, signal early, and move across smoothly. The highway runs through the town centre at 50-60km/h, so watch speed signs carefully and maintain appropriate following distance from other vehicles.

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 clearly sees you looking — if you have dark hair, wear light-coloured clothing for better visibility. Practise the left turn exit from the testing centre onto Watton Street without hitting the kerb. Drive the test area beforehand to learn the roundabout locations and school zones. Stay calm in traffic; Werribee congestion is normal and the examiner expects safe, controlled driving, not rushing.

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.