IndiaTown Driving School

Step 1: Get a Learner’s Permit

you must first gain a learner’s permit. For ‘C’ class vehicles (Manual and Automatic cars) the minimum age is 16 years. On or after your 16th birthday you can apply for a learner’s permit at any Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS) branch. (Metro DVS branches are listed below). You do not need to make an appointment.

• Cannington – 18C, 1480 Albany Highway, Cannington

• City West – Cnr Troode Street & Plaistowe Mews, West Perth

• Joondalup – 65 Boas Avenue, Joondalup

• Kelmscott – 34 Gillam Drive, Kelmscott

• Mandurah – Cnr Pinjarra Road & Ranceby Avenue, Mandurah

• Midland – Midland Gate Shopping Centre, Cale Street, Midland

• Mirrabooka – 13/1 Chesterfield Road, Cnr Mirrabooka Ave and Yirrigan Drive, Mirrabooka

• Rockingham – 37 McNicholl Street, Rockingham

• Willagee – Cnr Stock Rd & Leach Highway, Willagee

More information regarding these found by searching for “learner” on the Department of Transport Fee Finder.

Step 2: Learning How to Drive

minimum of 50 supervised driving hours and gain experience in different traffic and weather

Step 3: Hazard Perception Test (HPT)

After holding your WA learners permit for a minimum of 6 months, you are able to sit the Hazard Perception Test. (HPT). You do not need to book your HPT to go into a DVS branch near you, After passing your HPT you will need to complete a minimum of 50 supervised driving hours before attempting the Practical Driving Assessment..

Step 4: Complete the 50 Hours

50 hours is the minimum requirement; it is recommended that you exceed this minimum. 5 of the 50 mandatory supervised hours must be conducted at night, There is no minimum time frame in which these hours must be completed.

Step 5: Practical Driving Assessment (PDA)

When you have completed your minimum 50 supervised hours, including at least 5 hours of night driving and are at least 17 years old you can book in and sit a PDA, You must book your practical driving assessment in advance. You can book your driving assessment on the Department of Transport Practical Driving Assessment Bookings page or Call 13 11 56

Before you book the PDA

Many people go into their PDA and fail due to lack of proper instruction. Make sure you have had some professional driving lessons before attempting the PDA.

On Test Day

• Ensure the vehicle you bring to the licence centre for your PDA is road worthy, Ensure your logbook is correctly completed and signed by yourself and all supervisors

• Be on-time for the test. The Department of Transport advises that you arrive 15 minutes before your test is due to commence, Bring your Learners Permit, Log book and a second primary ID

After passing your PDA you will need to go into the licence branch and receive your provisional licence.