🚘 Overcoming the Most Challenging Parts of the VicRoads Drive Test
EZ Drive Australia — Helping You Pass With Confidence
The VicRoads Drive Test can feel intimidating, but with the right preparation, skills, and mindset, passing on your first attempt is absolutely achievable.
At EZ Drive Australia, we break the test down into manageable skills and train you exactly how examiners assess.
1️⃣ Navigating Roundabouts
Roundabouts are frequently tested and often misunderstood.
What examiners assess:- Correct lane choice
- Safe approach speed
- Giving way to vehicles in roundabout
- Correct signalling (entry & exit)
- Mirror and head checks
Instructor Tip:
If you miss your exit, stay calm and go around again. Safety always comes before speed.
2️⃣ Reverse Parallel Parking
A required test manoeuvre that many learners fear unnecessarily.
Key focus points:- Controlled reversing
- Continuous observation & blind-spot checks
- Avoiding the kerb
- Calm, steady movements
Instructor Tip:
Adjustments are allowed. If alignment isn’t right, move forward and reset — don’t rush.
3️⃣ Intersections & Give Way Rules
Avoid these mistakes:
- Rolling through stop signs
- Hesitating excessively
- Failing to give way
- Poor scanning
- Look right → left → right → ahead
- Check for pedestrians & cyclists
- Commit smoothly when safe
4️⃣ Handling Busy Traffic
Traffic tests your judgement, not your nerves.
Examiners look for:- Safe following distances
- Smooth braking
- Predicting other drivers’ movements
- Calm control under pressure
Instructor Tip:
Slow or heavy traffic is a great opportunity to demonstrate control and awareness.
5️⃣ Managing Test-Day Nerves
Feeling nervous is normal — even experienced drivers feel it.
Calming strategies:- Slow breathing before starting
- Positive self-talk (“I’m prepared”)
- Focus on one instruction at a time
- Visualise a smooth drive
Instructor Tip:
Mock tests closely replicate the real experience and dramatically reduce anxiety.
6️⃣ Following Examiner Instructions
Clear listening and safe decision-making are essential.
You are assessed on:- Following directions accurately
- Responding safely without hesitation
- Observing signs independently
- Adapting to unexpected situations
Instructor Tip:
If unsure, politely ask the examiner to repeat the instruction — never guess.
🔑 The Test-Day Success Formula
| Skill Area | What to Show |
|---|---|
| Car Control | Smooth steering & braking |
| Observation | Mirrors + head checks every time |
| Decision-Making | Safe gap selection |
| Road Law Knowledge | Speed limits & give-way rules |
| Confidence | Calm, steady driving |
✔ Consistency matters more than perfection