AT LAST!!! A GENUINE JOONDALUP TEST ROUTES VIDEO CONTAINING REAL TEST LOCATIONS AND REALISTIC TIMINGS!!! Of course, the locations for each deriving test are at the discretion of the test assessor, however the locations in this video are commonly used. IF YOU ARE UNFAMILIAR WITH THE JOONDALUP TEST AREA WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU BOOK A TWO HOUR FAMILIARISATION SESSION WITH AN EXPERIENCED JOONDALUP INSTRUCTOR IN THE WEEKS LEADING UP TO YOUR JOONDALUP DRIVING TEST. Contact us for details on 0401379222 or info@ilukadrivingschool.com.au and we can either fit you in, or provide details of a number of recommended Joondalup instructors.
I thought the PDA test in Butler was easier, but my few friends failed there. I asked them to watch all your videos. Thank you, David; all your videos are helpful. I have had my full license since last year.
Now that they are staying out of Little Britain the test is a bit less difficult. But it's still challenging enough when there is a bit of traffic about. I appreciate your regular comments FeyDown.
Thank you for your video. I’m gonna do my test in Joondalup. I live in Cannington but Cannington and kelmscott are fully booked for the next 6 months. This series of videos are gonna be extremely helpful for me. Thanks mate!
unfortunately did not pass today by one mark on the “looking” section which is a bugger 😭 i’ll try again next week.. your videos are so helpful and most of the areas covered was where the assessor took me!
Thank you so much for these videos. I passed my manual test today after a decade of driving automatic. I did however get marked down for doing as you described at 2:10 . The assessor noted I was to indicate left at the merge, even when in the right hand lane. Just a note for future videos!
@@MarkusNemesis interesting about the comment about the merge. I'll look into it. Possibly a change in interpretation of how to merge. Personally I believe you should always indicate to alert the other driver, but in the past test candidates have been known to lose a mark for indicating when not diverging (from the right hand lane).
Thank you so much your videos helped me to pass my test in Joondalup first try today.I did the left something behind in the same suburb as the video and went for stopping for shopping exercise at candlewood shopping center where I did reverse parking. I have taken test more than once at mirrabooka and it’s the worst place to go for pda test. Good luck to everyone trying to get their license.
Well done! There is a 'Thanks' button associated with this (and other) videos where you can tip me for saving you shitloads of money! Otherwise I just get one cent - yes, one cent - from UA-cam for each view. Hardly seems in keeping with the benefit you derived from watching. Stay safe out there on tte roads!
Hi David! I was just wondering for the stopping for shopping section, when you are reversing out of a drive way and stopped to straighten your car on the road must you indicate left? Even if you haven’t fully stopped. The time you did this is 11:19. Thank you 😊
When we perform 1.Left something behind Do we have to turn off the engine before we start the exercise from the starting point and then again turn off the engine after reaching the same point back ?
@@AS-pu7gj no, I didn't turn it off. It may have sounded like I did because it's a hybrid. Basically, turn the car on when instructed at the start of the test, and turn it off after you've completed parking at the end of the test.
Thanks David for all the helpful videos, you have been my go to resource with the approach of my PDA. A few quick questions: 1. For turning right with stop signs facing each other(eg test centre moving into Boas Ave), would you be able to turn across a cars path that would usually have priority(eg going straight from the opposite direction) given they are approaching the stop line and haven't yet stopped? 2. In some intersections such as the one outside the test centre parking, would the rule of both drivers being able to turn right at the same time still apply in a narrower road? 3. Is vocalization of actions allowed/recommended under test conditions
The first thing to consider is that assessment routes can, and sometimes do, vary over time. For instance, since the reopening of the Joondalup Test Centre in late 2023, driving tests tend to commence with either a left turn or straight ahead at the first stop sign. Bear in mind that there is nothing to prevent an assessor asking you to turn right at that intersection, however that option seems to be relatively rare at present (as at February 2024). The other important consideration is that the entire "Little Britain" area to the north of the hospital appears to currently be a no-go zone. Whether that is due to a realisation that the area posed an unfair level of challenges for novice drivers, or whether it's as a result of complaints from local residents - it's anybody's guess. Addressing your points individually: 1.You need to consider the reality that a very large percentage of licensed drivers do not stop completely at that stop sign. Some barely slow down at all! So when you are considering whether to turn right across an approaching vehicle that will be proceeding straight ahead, or is turning to their left, you need to ensure that they are far enough away on their approach to not come into conflict - even if they try to run the stop sign. The other issue is that if you are turning right and the opposite car is turning right, you need to look for vehicles approaching at speed behind the other vehicle as they might be turning left and not stop at the stop sign. And a final point on this. If you are turning right, a driver opposite who is proceeding straight ahead might think they are being courteous by gesturing to you to go first. YOU MUST STICK TO THE RULES IN THIS CASE and stand your ground - as you're trying to demonstrate your knowledge of road rules. 2. Yes, the rule of both drivers turning right at the same time still applies. The only exception is if the opposite vehicle is overlength as it's proposed path might intrude into yours. You should always be turning before, and well clear of, the central point of the intersection, just as you do when turning right at a traffic light. 3. Vocalisation of actions (i.e. "commentary driving") is highly recommended as it reassures the assessor of what you are seeing, thinking , etc - before you do it. Most drivers are too shy to do it - but feedback from assessors is usually positive. The only qualifier is that what you are vocalising should make sense from a safe driving perspective. Some people start talking 'jibberish' when there are nervous and this can be off-putting for the instructors and assessors alike. Thanks for your questions - and good luck with your PDA!
When we perform 1.Stopping for shopping Do we have to turn off the engine after performing the forward parking manoeuvre and reverse parking manoeuvre ?
In Joondalup, yes. As long as it's centrally mounted and not under the dashboard. There appears to still be some opportunity for an assessor to decline, however they've all been trained and the Department has approved the use of such private vehicles for WA driving tests.
If you only instantly fail for doing something that would lead to a fine or demerit point why did I fail for just touching a solid white line. Anyway great vid to binge before test 2
Yes, you can do them - but you must do them properly and not impede any other vehicles. First of all you need to indicate left to indicate that you are pulling over and stopping. After stopping COMPLETELY you check your mirrors, indicate right and check your right blind spot and move out to 45 degrees. From then on, it's as per the 90 degree method - i.e. look around and keep on looking around until you're correctly parked. But better still, learn to use the 90 degree method and gain consistency. It's not really that hard - even in large vehicles. You're just turning the vehicle 90 degrees within the constraints of the turning radius of the left hand rear wheel. Start in the correct position and you'll end up fairly accurate between the lines. Perfect practice makes perfect.
Highly unlikely to do parallel parking in this scenario. It would require at least 20 continuous metres without driveways to legally park 3 cars in a line, and cars 1 and 3 in place with sufficient gap in between. Even if that situation arose, it's still likely than another more suitable spot was available on these quiet residential streets. But you still need to master the parallel park because it could crop up on some other random test route that the assessor chooses - plus tge fact that it's a necessary driving skill to cover all parking situations. Thanks for watching and commenting. 🙂
AT LAST!!! A GENUINE JOONDALUP TEST ROUTES VIDEO CONTAINING REAL TEST LOCATIONS AND REALISTIC TIMINGS!!!
Of course, the locations for each deriving test are at the discretion of the test assessor, however the locations in this video are commonly used.
IF YOU ARE UNFAMILIAR WITH THE JOONDALUP TEST AREA WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU BOOK A TWO HOUR FAMILIARISATION SESSION WITH AN EXPERIENCED JOONDALUP INSTRUCTOR IN THE WEEKS LEADING UP TO YOUR JOONDALUP DRIVING TEST.
Contact us for details on 0401379222 or info@ilukadrivingschool.com.au and we can either fit you in, or provide details of a number of recommended Joondalup instructors.
I thought the PDA test in Butler was easier, but my few friends failed there. I asked them to watch all your videos. Thank you, David; all your videos are helpful. I have had my full license since last year.
Now that they are staying out of Little Britain the test is a bit less difficult. But it's still challenging enough when there is a bit of traffic about. I appreciate your regular comments FeyDown.
Thank you for your video. I’m gonna do my test in Joondalup. I live in Cannington but Cannington and kelmscott are fully booked for the next 6 months. This series of videos are gonna be extremely helpful for me. Thanks mate!
i have my driving test today in joondalup and im binge watching your videos! wish me luck!
Good luck. Just remember they might take you somewhere different. The teat routes we show are common ones - but there are others.
unfortunately did not pass today by one mark on the “looking” section which is a bugger 😭 i’ll try again next week.. your videos are so helpful and most of the areas covered was where the assessor took me!
@@ilukadrivingschool8696 passed today on my third go!!! yeehawww
Thank you so much for these videos. I passed my manual test today after a decade of driving automatic.
I did however get marked down for doing as you described at 2:10 . The assessor noted I was to indicate left at the merge, even when in the right hand lane. Just a note for future videos!
@@MarkusNemesis well done mate!
@@MarkusNemesis interesting about the comment about the merge. I'll look into it. Possibly a change in interpretation of how to merge. Personally I believe you should always indicate to alert the other driver, but in the past test candidates have been known to lose a mark for indicating when not diverging (from the right hand lane).
Thanks David for answering all my questions , cheers 🎉
Thank you Bin. 🙂
Thanks for your videos they helped me prep really well
Thanks. Nice to see our efforts being recognised!
Thank you so much your videos helped me to pass my test in Joondalup first try today.I did the left something behind in the same suburb as the video and went for stopping for shopping exercise at candlewood shopping center where I did reverse parking. I have taken test more than once at mirrabooka and it’s the worst place to go for pda test. Good luck to everyone trying to get their license.
Thank you so much David..I always watch your videos.Yes Little Britain is no more test area. I failed there once.
Thank you mate I just passed my test today because i was looking at this video
Well done! There is a 'Thanks' button associated with this (and other) videos where you can tip me for saving you shitloads of money! Otherwise I just get one cent - yes, one cent - from UA-cam for each view. Hardly seems in keeping with the benefit you derived from watching. Stay safe out there on tte roads!
Wow this is an absolutely brilliant, informative video. Thanks for uploading.
There are three others as well. Watch all of them.
Thanks for your video. Its really helpful.
@@Cryst-o6t thanks for taking the time to comment. 👍
I'll have my test this Saturday. Your videos are really helpful! Thank you~!
@@winniekusuma4767 good luck on Saturday!
@@winniekusuma4767 watch all four test route videos in full!
Hi David! I was just wondering for the stopping for shopping section, when you are reversing out of a drive way and stopped to straighten your car on the road must you indicate left? Even if you haven’t fully stopped. The time you did this is 11:19. Thank you 😊
Thanks for this information it will help me drive better and pass my test
There are three others as well. Watch all of them.
When we perform
1.Left something behind
Do we have to turn off the engine before we start the exercise from the starting point and then again turn off the engine after reaching the same point back ?
going to book a 2 hours familiarization session with ILUKA, very helpful video.
After you reverse parked in the exercise stopping for shopping at 14:00 mins , did you turn off the engine or not ?
@@AS-pu7gj no, I didn't turn it off. It may have sounded like I did because it's a hybrid. Basically, turn the car on when instructed at the start of the test, and turn it off after you've completed parking at the end of the test.
Alright thanks 😊@@ilukadrivingschool8696
Thanks David for all the helpful videos, you have been my go to resource with the approach of my PDA. A few quick questions:
1. For turning right with stop signs facing each other(eg test centre moving into Boas Ave), would you be able to turn across a cars path that would usually have priority(eg going straight from the opposite direction) given they are approaching the stop line and haven't yet stopped?
2. In some intersections such as the one outside the test centre parking, would the rule of both drivers being able to turn right at the same time still apply in a narrower road?
3. Is vocalization of actions allowed/recommended under test conditions
The first thing to consider is that assessment routes can, and sometimes do, vary over time. For instance, since the reopening of the Joondalup Test Centre in late 2023, driving tests tend to commence with either a left turn or straight ahead at the first stop sign. Bear in mind that there is nothing to prevent an assessor asking you to turn right at that intersection, however that option seems to be relatively rare at present (as at February 2024). The other important consideration is that the entire "Little Britain" area to the north of the hospital appears to currently be a no-go zone. Whether that is due to a realisation that the area posed an unfair level of challenges for novice drivers, or whether it's as a result of complaints from local residents - it's anybody's guess.
Addressing your points individually:
1.You need to consider the reality that a very large percentage of licensed drivers do not stop completely at that stop sign. Some barely slow down at all! So when you are considering whether to turn right across an approaching vehicle that will be proceeding straight ahead, or is turning to their left, you need to ensure that they are far enough away on their approach to not come into conflict - even if they try to run the stop sign. The other issue is that if you are turning right and the opposite car is turning right, you need to look for vehicles approaching at speed behind the other vehicle as they might be turning left and not stop at the stop sign. And a final point on this. If you are turning right, a driver opposite who is proceeding straight ahead might think they are being courteous by gesturing to you to go first. YOU MUST STICK TO THE RULES IN THIS CASE and stand your ground - as you're trying to demonstrate your knowledge of road rules.
2. Yes, the rule of both drivers turning right at the same time still applies. The only exception is if the opposite vehicle is overlength as it's proposed path might intrude into yours. You should always be turning before, and well clear of, the central point of the intersection, just as you do when turning right at a traffic light.
3. Vocalisation of actions (i.e. "commentary driving") is highly recommended as it reassures the assessor of what you are seeing, thinking , etc - before you do it. Most drivers are too shy to do it - but feedback from assessors is usually positive. The only qualifier is that what you are vocalising should make sense from a safe driving perspective. Some people start talking 'jibberish' when there are nervous and this can be off-putting for the instructors and assessors alike.
Thanks for your questions - and good luck with your PDA!
@@ilukadrivingschool8696 Thank you very much 🙏
When we perform
1.Stopping for shopping
Do we have to turn off the engine after performing the forward parking manoeuvre and reverse parking manoeuvre ?
@@AS-pu7gj No, leave it on.
Hi just a quick question whether I can use a car that doesn’t have the manual handbrake to an actual PDA?
In Joondalup, yes. As long as it's centrally mounted and not under the dashboard. There appears to still be some opportunity for an assessor to decline, however they've all been trained and the Department has approved the use of such private vehicles for WA driving tests.
If you only instantly fail for doing something that would lead to a fine or demerit point why did I fail for just touching a solid white line. Anyway great vid to binge before test 2
@@shadowrader4398 depends where the solid line is - and the circumstances.
Are 45 degree reverse parking allowed in a test?
Yes, you can do them - but you must do them properly and not impede any other vehicles.
First of all you need to indicate left to indicate that you are pulling over and stopping. After stopping COMPLETELY you check your mirrors, indicate right and check your right blind spot and move out to 45 degrees. From then on, it's as per the 90 degree method - i.e. look around and keep on looking around until you're correctly parked.
But better still, learn to use the 90 degree method and gain consistency. It's not really that hard - even in large vehicles. You're just turning the vehicle 90 degrees within the constraints of the turning radius of the left hand rear wheel. Start in the correct position and you'll end up fairly accurate between the lines. Perfect practice makes perfect.
Hello. Is it common for this particular route to miss out on parallel parking in joondalup ?
Highly unlikely to do parallel parking in this scenario. It would require at least 20 continuous metres without driveways to legally park 3 cars in a line, and cars 1 and 3 in place with sufficient gap in between. Even if that situation arose, it's still likely than another more suitable spot was available on these quiet residential streets. But you still need to master the parallel park because it could crop up on some other random test route that the assessor chooses - plus tge fact that it's a necessary driving skill to cover all parking situations. Thanks for watching and commenting. 🙂
How many km at starting point
@@jamechau2515 not sure what you're asking
Thanks David for answering all my questions , cheers 🎉
Thank you 🙂