Sit your PDA in Lisa’s dual-control car
The Department of Transport doesn’t provide a car for your Practical Driving Assessment. Hire Lisa’s instead, automatic or manual, with a warm-up drive first if you’d like one.
Choose how you’d like to do it
Both options use Lisa’s dual-control car for your test.
- Sit your PDA in Lisa’s dual-control car
- Automatic or manual
- Meet at the test centre (ask about pick-up)
- 45-minute practice in the car you’ll be tested in
- 15 minutes of coaching before your test
- Get used to the car and the roads around the centre
Short-notice and pick-up packages are on the prices page.
Everything you need on test day
Dual-control car
A car set up for learner drivers, so you’re in familiar, safe hands.
Automatic or manual
Choose the transmission you’re being assessed in.
Insured and maintained
Dovetail Driving cars are fully insured and kept in good order.
Meet where it suits
At the test centre, or home, school, work or the train station.
A warm-up drive
With option 2, you practise in your test car around the centre, just before your PDA.
A familiar face
If you’ve learned with Lisa, you’ll see a calm, familiar face on the day.
Five simple steps
Book your PDA
PDA bookings are made through the Department of Transport, not through Lisa.
Call or text Lisa
Tell her your test date, time and which licensing centre. Book as early as you can.
Agree where to meet
At the test centre, or at home, school, work or the train station.
Warm up (option 2)
Practise in the car you’ll be tested in, with 15 minutes of coaching.
Sit your PDA
Take your test in Lisa’s dual-control car. Good luck!
Before you book
Travel to the test centre
No travel charge for Joondalup, Mirrabooka and City West. Other centres: $1.50 a minute each way after the first 15 minutes from Lisa’s base.
Cancellations
Cancelling with less than 24 hours’ notice incurs a cancellation fee. If something comes up, contact Lisa to talk it through.
Short notice (7 to 14 days)
Full payment up front, metro test centres only. Please text Lisa rather than email.
Using your own car?
The Department of Transport won’t supply one, so your car must meet the rules. Is your car suitable for your PDA?
PDA car hire FAQs
What is the PDA?
The Practical Driving Assessment is a 35-minute on-road test with a Department of Transport assessor. It checks that you can control the car, use the road rules, fit in with other traffic, and spot and respond to hazards.
What is a warm-up drive before the PDA?
It’s a short lesson just before your test, in the car you’ll be tested in and around the test centre. The car and the area feel familiar, so you go in calmer.
Can I hire the car if I haven’t had lessons with Lisa?
The $110 and $190 prices are for current students. If you haven’t learned with Lisa, call her to check availability. A few lessons first is the best preparation: you’ll know the car and learn to avoid common test mistakes.
Which test centres does Lisa go to?
Joondalup, Mirrabooka and City West (West Perth), and other Perth licensing centres if you ask. Travel charges apply outside Joondalup, Mirrabooka and City West.
Is the car insured?
Yes. Dovetail Driving School cars are fully insured and maintained.
How far ahead should I book?
As soon as you have your PDA date. Lisa is the only instructor, so her diary fills up. Bookings made 7 to 14 days before your test are charged at the short-notice rate.
Students trust Lisa
“I was nearly ready for my PDA when I started with Lisa. She gave me that extra push and practice to put me over the passing line.”
MadeleineFacebook review“Thanks to her patience, encouragement, and guidance, my daughter was able to push thru her anxiety and pass today.”
Mary, Skye’s mumGoogle review“Lisa is a great instructor. She took me everywhere I needed to go for my test, and gave me lots of tips on how to improve.”
VanessaGoogle reviewGot your PDA date?
Call or text Lisa to book her car for your test.