General Tips
Port Hedland PDA Driving Test Routes Book Test
Typical Speed Limits The Port Hedland test route covers 40 to 80 km/h across South Hedland. Most residential streets are 50 km/h, with two 40 km/h zones near McLarty Boulevard requiring extra attention. A brief 80 km/h section tests highway-speed driving. There are no 110 km/h open-road sections on this route.
Traffic Conditions South Hedland is a planned mining support town in WA's Pilbara region. Traffic is light on residential streets but can be moderate on main roads, particularly during mining shift changes. Wide roads designed for heavy vehicle access are characteristic of the area. Despite the open feel, speed limits must be strictly observed. The town has no traffic signals anywhere, making every intersection decision depend on roundabouts and give way rules.
Key Features The 10.7 km single-stage route has 11 roundabouts, 6 give way intersections, and zero traffic signals. The roundabout density makes roundabout technique the primary skill tested. The 40 km/h zones near McLarty Boulevard are easy to miss if you are not watching for signs. Modern residential streets with wide roads loop through the town via Murdoch Drive and Captains Way in the south. A give way cluster near Hamilton Road features three give way intersections close together. Stanley Street in the northern section passes through newer residential areas.
Common Test Manoeuvres Expect a kerbside stop near Cottier Drive. With 11 roundabouts and no traffic signals, WA roundabout signalling rules are heavily tested: signal your direction on entry and always signal left when exiting. The right-turn bias (10 right vs 6 left turns) means you will frequently signal right at roundabout entries. Watch for the 40 km/h zone drops and the brief 80 km/h section. Wide Pilbara streets can tempt you to exceed the speed limit.
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