Butler · Perth’s northern suburbs
Automatic Driving Lessons in Butler
Calm, patient, one-on-one automatic driving lessons in Butler with Golden Road Driving Academy. Every instructor is DoT-accredited and police-checked. We pick you up, practise the roads around the Butler DoT test centre, and get you ready to pass your PDA.
225 Butler Boulevard, Butler WA 6036
Mon–Fri, 8:15 am – 4:30 pm
- 4.9★ on Google60+ reviews from learners and parents
- DoT-accredited instructorDepartment of Transport, WA
- Police & WWC checkedNational Police Clearance & WWCC
- Dual-control automaticFully insured, also for your PDA
Learn to drive in Butler
Automatic driving lessons in Butler, WA 6036
Golden Road Driving Academy is based just up the road in Alkimos, so Butler is home ground. We teach learner drivers of every level here each week, from first-time drivers in quiet estate streets to learners getting ready for their Practical Driving Assessment (PDA).
Your lessons cover the real roads you’ll drive in Butler: the roundabouts along Butler Boulevard, faster roads like Marmion Avenue and Connolly Drive, school zones, and the busy area around Butler Station. Because the Butler DoT centre is right here, we also practise the kind of roads assessors use, so test day feels familiar.
Lessons are in a dual-control automatic car, with pick-up and drop-off from your home, school or work in Butler and nearby suburbs.
Every lesson includes
- One-on-one lesson with a DoT-accredited instructor
- Pick-up & drop-off at home, school or work in Butler
- Dual-control automatic car, fully insured
- Practice on the roads around the Butler DoT
- Honest feedback and a clear plan for your next lesson
Driving lessons
From $71/hr
Single 1, 1.5 or 2-hour lessons from $77, or save with a lesson pack.
See lesson prices →Mock driving test
$90 · 60 minutes
A premium, near-real test: road rules briefing, then a test-style drive from the Butler test centre, with a written report.
Book a mock test →Test day packages
From $150
Use our car for your PDA at Butler, with a warm-up drive and home pick-up & drop-off.
Test day options →Busy on weekdays? 2-hour Sunday lessons are available. Pay in 4 with Afterpay on lesson packs.
Areas we cover near Butler
Driving lessons in Butler and nearby suburbs
Most Butler learners sit their test at the Butler DoT centre. We also teach in the surrounding northern-corridor suburbs, all with pick-up & drop-off.
- Butler 6036
- Alkimos
- Clarkson
- Jindalee
- Merriwa
- Mindarie
- Neerabup
- Nowergup
- Quinns Rocks
- Ridgewood
- Tamala Park
- Carabooda
- Eglinton
- Two Rocks
- Yanchep
Free test centre guide
Butler DoT Licensing Centre: your test day guide
Address, opening hours, parking and what to bring to your driving test at the Butler Service Centre. It opened in May 2023 as a larger licensing centre for Perth’s growing north-west corridor.
- Address
- 225 Butler Boulevard, Butler WA 6036Get directions
- Opening hours
- Mon–Fri, 8:15 am – 4:30 pmClosed weekends & public holidays
- Theory & hazard tests
- Walk-in with IDMust start before 3:45 pm
- DoT enquiries
- 13 11 567 am – 5:30 pm, Mon–Fri
- Parking
- Free customer parkingOn site at the centre
Good to know: WA’s Department of Transport now operates as part of the Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure (DTMI). Most people still call it “the DoT”. Book, change or cancel a PDA on DoTDirect, and see the official Butler DoT page.
Tests you can take at Butler DoT
01
Computerised Theory Test (CTT)
Walk-in · bring IDThe learner’s permit theory test on WA road rules. No appointment needed. It must start before 3:45 pm.
02
Hazard Perception Test (HPT)
Walk-in · bring IDA computer-based test of how well you spot and respond to hazards. You must pass it before you can sit your PDA.
03
Practical Driving Assessment (PDA)
Book online on DoTDirectThe on-road test for your P plates. Butler runs car (C), motorcycle and light and medium rigid PDAs. Allow about 45–50 minutes.
Butler also offers PhotoPoint, licence renewals, licence account payments and vehicle transfers. Need a Saturday? The Joondalup Driver Assessment Centre is open Monday to Saturday. See our Joondalup guide.
Before your PDA
Are you ready to sit your PDA in Butler?
To sit a car PDA, you must
- Be at least 17 years old
- Have held your learner’s permit for at least 6 months
- Have logged at least 50 supervised hours, including 5 at night (if you’re under 25)
- Have passed the Hazard Perception Test
- Feel confident driving safely without a supervisor
Bring on test day
- Your learner’s permit and ID
- Your signed log book (50+ hours) or Learn&Log declaration
- A licensed, roadworthy car of the right class (or use ours)
- Glasses or contacts, if you need them to drive
- Comfortable clothes and flat shoes
On the day
Arrival & parking at Butler DoT
Give yourself time to settle. A calm start makes a real difference to how you drive.
Free parking
The centre has free customer parking. Drive your test car in and park in the customer car park.
Public transport
On the 484 bus route and about an 850 m walk from Butler Station. Handy for a support person, but you still need to bring your test car.
Running late?
Call 13 11 56 straight away. Arriving late can mean losing your slot.
- 1Park and prepareAdjust your seat and mirrors, check lights and indicators.
- 2Check in 15 minutes earlyHead inside, check in and wait for your assessor.
- 3Vehicle checkLights, indicators, horn, tyres and seatbelts are checked.
- 4The driveAbout 45–50 minutes on local roads around the centre.
- 5Passed? Smile!Your P-plate licence photo is usually taken the same day.
Know the area
Driving conditions around Butler
Butler is one of Perth’s fastest-growing suburbs, and its roads reflect that. Assessors don’t publish set routes, but this is what you can expect around the centre.
The Butler DoT test area, explained, Golden Road Driving Academy on YouTube
Roundabouts everywhere
Single and multi-lane roundabouts along Butler Boulevard and through the estates. Lane choice, giving way and exit indicating are common mark-losers.
School zones
Several schools sit close by. Zones drop to 40 km/h at school-zone times, and you’re expected to slow down in time.
Speed limit changes
From 50 km/h estate streets up to Marmion Avenue and Connolly Drive. Watch every sign and adjust smoothly.
New estates & roadworks
Temporary speed limits, changed line markings and trucks are common in the northern corridor.
Pedestrians & cyclists
Around the train station, the shopping precinct and schools. Scan early and often.
Merging & lane changes
Faster dual-lane roads mean planning merges early, checking blind spots and keeping a safe gap.
The bottom line: learners who already know Butler’s roundabouts and speed changes drive more calmly on test day and make fewer mistakes.
Real Google reviews
What local learners say
“Paul is an amazing driving instructor, he remains calm at all time and also always gives comments on how you are driving.”
“He always gives instructions in such a clear and reassuring way, which makes you feel comfortable, confident and in very good hands.”
“Highly recommend Paul! He is very knowledgeable and a great communicator.”
Good to know
Butler driving lessons & test centre FAQs
How much are driving lessons in Butler?
A 60-minute automatic lesson is $77. Lesson packs bring it down to $71 per hour with the 10-lesson pack, and a premium mock driving test with a written report is $90. See our Lessons & Pricing page for every option.
Do you pick up from home in Butler?
Yes. Lessons include pick-up and drop-off from your home, school or work in Butler and the nearby suburbs we cover.
Can I use your car for my PDA at the Butler DoT?
Yes. You can sit your PDA in our dual-control automatic car, with or without a warm-up lesson and home pick-up. See our test day packages.
Is the Butler DoT open on Saturdays?
No. Butler is open Monday to Friday, 8:15 am to 4:30 pm. If you need a Saturday, the Joondalup Driver Assessment Centre is open Monday to Saturday.
Do I need to book a theory or hazard perception test at Butler?
No. Both are walk-in with ID, but they must start before 3:45 pm.
Can I cancel or change my PDA?
Yes. Cancel or reschedule on DoTDirect, or call 13 11 56, with at least 48 hours' notice. With less notice you'll be charged for a new PDA.
What does it cost to resit the PDA?
Your first PDA is included in your learner's permit fee. Each resit currently costs $120.50, on top of the wait for a new date.
Golden Road Driving Academy
Don’t just book a test. Be ready to pass it.
Finding a suitable PDA date on DoTDirect is exhausting. You refresh again and again, only to find nothing in Butler for months. And if you fail, you pay again and wait all over again.
We accept Visa and MasterCard.
Book your lessons or mock assessment at Butler today!
- We help you find test datesWith your consent, a driving instructor can book your PDA for you. We’ll look for a date that suits you and your readiness.
- Premium mock assessmentsA road rules briefing and a full test-style drive around Butler, with a written report, so you know exactly where you stand and avoid the cost of failing.
- Local lessons, local roadsWe teach across Butler, Alkimos, Clarkson, Yanchep and Joondalup, and we know every tricky roundabout and school zone.
Golden Road Driving Academy is an independent driving school and is not affiliated with the Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure. Centre details are sourced from Transport WA and were checked in October 2026. Always check transport.wa.gov.au for the latest hours and requirements before your visit.