Joondalup Department of Transport WA Driving Test Routes

Joondalup is NOT recommended unless you live in the area. It's 26 km from Perth CBD - you'll arrive tired. The roads are very narrow, kerbside stops are difficult, and it's harder to find Chinese-speaking instructors. Consider Success (49%) or Cannington (41%) instead.

Merging lanes are the signature challenge at Joondalup. Almost ALL merging lanes are LEFT lane merging into RIGHT lane. Understanding this pattern helps you prepare: signal right and head check right when you're merging, no signal but head check left when others merge into you.

If YOU are in the LEFT lane merging right: signal RIGHT, head check RIGHT, merge when safe. If YOU are in the RIGHT lane (others merging into you): NO signal needed, but head check LEFT to watch for merging cars. This pattern applies to nearly all Joondalup merges.

Joondalup has extremely narrow residential streets, often with cars parked on both sides. This makes kerbside stops ('left something behind' exercise) very challenging. You need precise positioning and excellent spatial awareness.

No, if you're in the RIGHT lane and traffic is merging INTO you from the left, you don't need to signal. However, you MUST do a left head check to see the cars merging into your lane.

Kerbside stops ('left something behind') are particularly difficult at Joondalup due to narrow streets. Practice finding safe stopping spots on narrow roads. Look for wider sections or areas without parked cars.

It's difficult to find Chinese-speaking instructors in the Joondalup area compared to central Perth. If you need a Chinese instructor, you may be better off testing at a more central location like Success or Cannington.

Joondalup is about 26 km north of Perth CBD, typically 30-40 minutes drive. Users report arriving tired and stressed after the long drive. If you don't live nearby, this adds unnecessary difficulty.

If you must book Joondalup: 1) Get lessons from a LOCAL instructor who knows the routes, 2) Practice merge lanes extensively, 3) Practice on narrow residential streets, 4) Arrive early and rest before your test, 5) Learn the left-to-right merge pattern.

Joondalup is generally not recommended compared to central Perth options. Success (49%), Butler (46%), and Cannington (41%) are more accessible with better instructor availability. Only choose Joondalup if you live in the northern suburbs.