General Tips
Carnarvon PDA Driving Test Routes Book Test
Typical Speed Limits The Carnarvon test route covers 50 and 60 km/h zones. Residential streets make up most of the route at 50 km/h, with wider roads like David Brand Drive at 60 km/h. There are no high-speed highway sections on this route. WA school zones are 40 km/h from 7:30-9:00 am and 2:30-4:00 pm on school days.
Traffic Conditions Carnarvon is a remote tropical town in WA's Gascoyne region with very light traffic. The commercial strip along Robinson Street sees the most activity, but even during busy periods traffic remains manageable. Wide, flat streets designed for the region's climate mean good visibility at intersections. Tourist traffic increases during the cooler months (May to September).
Key Features The 14 km single-stage route has only 3 roundabouts and no traffic signals, making it one of the simplest test environments in WA for intersection infrastructure. However, with 24 turns (11 left, 13 right) across 15 different roads, the route covers a wide loop through the town's residential grid and the Olivia Terrace commercial strip. The southern end extends to the Boat Harbour Road area. Give way intersections are the primary hazard, requiring careful observation at every junction.
Common Test Manoeuvres Expect a kerbside stop near Boat Harbour Road in the southern section. With no traffic signals and only 3 roundabouts, the test focuses on intersection observation, give way rule compliance, and maintaining consistent speed on Carnarvon's long, straight streets. The 13 right turns require confident gap selection at give way intersections. Avoid creeping above the speed limit on wide, flat roads where it is tempting to speed.
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Department of Transport Port Hedland (Regional sub-office)
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