Booking a Practical Driving Assessment (PDA)
About PDA lessons and test Package
"PDA lesson and test package" cannot be booked directly online using my online booking system. (Me taking you for a test)
If you have booked a PDA via DOT, you’ll need to contact me directly as soon as possible so we can organise the lesson and test package properly around your time and date.
Note: Do not book a test within the next 3 days and expect me to be available. If I am un-available and you cancel your booking you will have to re-pay DOT for another PDA. Best to book a week or 2 in advance and then check to see if I can take you. if i'm already taking someone else for a test then this gives you a chance to reschedule or cancel you test without having to purchase another PDA.
DOT states: You need to give more than 2 full business days’ notice to cancel or change your practical driving assessment, otherwise you will be charged for your original booking.
https://www.transport.wa.gov.au/licensing/drivers-licence/booking-a-pda
How to Book Your PDA
If you hold a learner’s permit in Western Australia, you must have a DoTDirect account to book your own Practical Driving Assessment (PDA) with the Department of Transport.
If you are upgrading from auto to manual you will need to contact DOT and pay for a PDA assessment to be able to book or change booking online.
You can book your Practical Driving Assessment online directly through the WA Department of Transport website:
👉 Book a PDA
Alternatively the test can be booked in person at a department of transport centre or via phone by calling 13 11 56
A test can also be be booked by a driving instructor if they agree to look for one for you.
Important PDA Booking Information
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Practical Driving Assessments cannot be booked more than 6 months in advance
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New PDA test times are released daily
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Availability may change as other applicants cancel or reschedule
👉 We recommend checking regularly for new openings.
Once you have booked a PDA contact me ASAP to arrange use of car for a test and lesson package. PDA's lesson and test cannot be booked using the online booking system.
Car use is only available to students that I have given a lessons to.
PDA Test Centres near Byford – Prices & Duration
Below are the closest Department of Transport driving test centres to Byford, along with:
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Approximate travel time from Byford
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Total lesson and test duration, including travel to the test centre and return home
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Cost for me to take you to your PDA and bring you home
Practical Driving Assessment and lesson.
Kelmscott PDA Test Centre
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Travel time: Approx. 15 minutes
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Total duration: 2 hours
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Price: $180
Success PDA Test Centre
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Travel time: Approx. 25 minutes
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Total duration: 2.5 hours
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Price: $210
Rockingham PDA Test Centre
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Travel time: Approx. 30 minutes
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Total duration: 2.5 hours
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Price: $210
Mandurah PDA Test Centre
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Travel time: Approx. 45 minutes
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Total duration: 3 hours
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Price: $240
Cannington PDA Test Centre
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Travel time: Approx. 45 minutes
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Total duration: 3 hours
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Price: $240
Midland PDA Test Centre
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Travel time: Approx. 45 minutes
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Total duration: 3 hours
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Price: $240
Saturday Practical Driving Assessments
Some Department of Transport test centres offer Saturday PDAs during peak periods.
Saturday PDA Surcharge
Due to higher lesson rates on Saturdays:
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A $30 surcharge applies to Saturday PDAs
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This surcharge is added to the standard PDA price