PDA DRIVING TEST PREPARATION
(WA DOT–ACCURATE)
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PDA Driving Test Preparation (WA DOT Manoeuvres)
Our PDA driving test preparation focuses on the exact manoeuvres required by the WA Department of Transport (DOT). Lessons are designed to help you understand correct procedures, observation checks, and examiner expectations, so you can perform each manoeuvre confidently on test day.
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WA DOT PDA Manoeuvres You’ll Practise
✅ Stopping for Shopping
(Forward & Reverse Parking)
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Safe approach and positioning
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Correct signalling and observation
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Accurate forward parking
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Controlled reverse parking within the bay
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Safe exit from the parking area
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✅ Left Something Behind
(Parking on the Side of the Road)
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Safe and legal stopping position
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Correct indication and head checks
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Maintaining clearance from the kerb
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Safe re-entry into traffic
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✅ Two-Point Turn (Performed Twice)
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Selecting a safe turning location
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Full observation and head checks
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Smooth steering and vehicle control
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Safe positioning before re-entering traffic
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✅ Return to Starting Point​
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Safe decision-making in traffic
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Maintaining correct speed and lane position
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Calm, confident driving under test conditions
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What DOT Assessors Look For
During PDA manoeuvres, DOT assessors focus on:
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Observation and head checks
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Correct signalling and timing
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Safe vehicle positioning
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Legal and controlled movements
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Confident decision-making
We help learners understand why each step matters, not just what to do.
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Common PDA Errors We Help You Avoid
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Missed head checks
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Poor parking alignment
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Incomplete stops
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Incorrect indication
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Hesitation or rushed movements
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Breaking road rules
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Impeding the flow of traffic
Correcting these before test day greatly improves pass confidence.
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Who This PDA Preparation Is For
This preparation is ideal if you:
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Have a WA DOT PDA booked
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Feel unsure about manoeuvres
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Failed a previous test
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Want clear, accurate guidance
Our goal is to help you arrive at your test prepared, confident, and calm.
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