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Automatic Driving Lessons in Joondalup
Calm, patient, one-on-one automatic driving lessons in Joondalup with Golden Road Driving Academy. Every instructor is DoT-accredited and police-checked. We pick you up, practise Joondalup’s busy city roads and multi-lane roundabouts, and get you ready to pass your PDA.
65 Boas Avenue, Joondalup WA 6027
Open Saturdays · 7:15 am – 5:30 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 Joondalup
Automatic driving lessons in Joondalup, WA 6027
Joondalup is a regional city centre, not a quiet suburb, and it asks a lot of a new driver. We teach learner drivers here every week, from first-time drivers to learners getting ready for their Practical Driving Assessment (PDA) at the Joondalup Driver Assessment Centre.
Your lessons cover the roads you’ll really drive: multi-lane roundabouts, busy city streets around Lakeside Joondalup and the train station, faster roads like Joondalup Drive and Shenton Avenue, and school zones. Because the test centre is on Boas Avenue, we 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 Joondalup 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 Joondalup
- Dual-control automatic car, fully insured
- Practice on the roads around the Joondalup 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 Joondalup test centre, with a written report.
Book a mock test →Test day packages
From $150
Use our car for your PDA at Joondalup, 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 Joondalup
Driving lessons in Joondalup and nearby suburbs
Learners from these suburbs often sit their test at Joondalup, especially for its Saturday sessions. We teach in all of them, with pick-up & drop-off.
- Joondalup 6027
- Beldon
- Burns Beach
- Carine
- Connolly
- Craigie
- Currambine
- Duncraig
- Edgewater
- Greenwood
- Hamersley
- Heathridge
- Hillarys
- Iluka
- Kallaroo
- Kingsley
- Kinross
- Marmion
- Mullaloo
- North Beach
- Ocean Reef
- Padbury
- Sorrento
- Warwick
- Watermans Bay
- Woodvale
- Ashby
- Banksia Grove
- Carramar
- Hocking
- Mariginiup
- Pearsall
- Pinjar
- Sinagra
- Tapping
- Wangara
- Wanneroo
Free test centre guide
Joondalup Driver Assessment Centre: your test day guide
Address, extended six-day hours, parking and what to bring to your driving test. The centre opened in November 2023 as a dedicated centre for learner drivers, and it’s open on Saturdays.
- Address
- 65 Boas Avenue, Joondalup WA 6027Get directions
- Opening hours
- Mon–Sat, 7:15 am – 5:30 pmClosed Sundays & public holidays
- Theory & hazard tests
- Walk-in with IDMust start before 4:45 pm
- DoT enquiries
- 13 11 567 am – 5:30 pm, Mon–Fri
- Parking
- Paid parkingOut front and nearby. Arrive early
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 Joondalup DoT page.
Tests you can take at Joondalup 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 4:45 pm, including Saturdays.
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. Joondalup runs car (C), motorcycle and light, medium and heavy rigid PDAs. Allow about 45–50 minutes.
Joondalup also offers WA Photo Card, PhotoPoint and overseas or interstate licence transfers. Vehicle transfers, licence account payments, boat registrations and fine payments are not available here. Use DoTDirect or another centre, such as Butler.
Before your PDA
Are you ready to sit your PDA in Joondalup?
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 Joondalup DoT
Joondalup is a busy city centre, so give yourself extra time to arrive, park and settle.
Location
On Boas Avenue in the city centre, close to the train and bus station, Lakeside Joondalup and the main shopping streets.
Paid parking
Paid parking is available in front of the centre and on the surrounding streets. Follow the parking signs.
Arrive early
City events can fill parking without warning. Aim to check in 15 minutes early. Running late? Call 13 11 56.
- 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 city roads around Boas Avenue.
- 5Passed? Smile!Your P-plate licence photo is usually taken the same day.
Know the area
Driving conditions around Joondalup
Assessors don’t publish set routes, but this is what you can expect around Boas Avenue and the Joondalup city centre.
The Joondalup DoT test area, explained, Golden Road Driving Academy on YouTube
Multi-lane roundabouts
Large two-lane roundabouts on the main roads. Pick the right lane on approach, hold it, and indicate correctly on exit.
Busy commercial traffic
Lakeside Joondalup, the CBD, the hospital and the university and TAFE precinct bring trucks, buses and car-park traffic.
Pedestrians & crossings
Frequent crossings, signalised intersections and people near the station. Scanning and early hazard detection matter.
School zones
40 km/h at school-zone times on school days. Missing a school-zone sign is a costly mistake.
Changing speed limits
From slower city streets to faster roads like Joondalup Drive and Shenton Avenue. Stay alert to every sign.
Saturday conditions
Weekend tests often mean busy shopping-centre traffic and lots of pedestrians, unlike a quiet weekday morning.
The bottom line: Joondalup rewards drivers who are calm, decisive and confident in heavy traffic. Practising these exact roads makes a big difference.
Real Google reviews
What local learners say
“Paul knows Joondalup thoroughly and tailored lessons perfectly for the test.”
“Your teaching helped me understand everything step by step, especially the basic rules and how to drive properly.”
“Highly recommend Paul! He is very knowledgeable and a great communicator.”
Good to know
Joondalup driving lessons & test centre FAQs
How much are driving lessons in Joondalup?
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 Joondalup?
Yes. Lessons include pick-up and drop-off from your home, school or work in Joondalup and the nearby suburbs we cover.
Can I use your car for my PDA at Joondalup?
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 Joondalup DoT open on Saturdays?
Yes. It's open Monday to Saturday, 7:15 am to 5:30 pm, a great option if you can't take time off school or work.
What time is the last theory or hazard perception test at Joondalup?
Your test must start before 4:45 pm. The centre closes at 5:30 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 Joondalup 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 Joondalup 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, including Joondalup’s Saturday sessions.
- Premium mock assessmentsA road rules briefing and a full test-style drive around Joondalup, with a written report, so you know exactly where you stand and avoid the cost of failing.
- Local lessons, local roadsWe teach across Joondalup, Butler, Alkimos, Clarkson and Yanchep, and we know Joondalup’s multi-lane roundabouts and busy CBD.
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.