Driving Test at Kelmscott DVS Centre, WA — Pass First Go with Drive Solo
We teach on the actual Kelmscott test-area roads every week — the same roundabouts, hill starts and highway merges assessors use. Lessons, test-day car hire and warm-ups, all with free pick-up and drop-off.
Know Before You Go
Kelmscott DVS Centre Details
Everything you need to know about the centre before test day.
Address
34 Gillam Drive, Kelmscott WA 6111 — just off Albany Highway in the Kelmscott industrial area. Get directions →
Opening Hours
Monday to Friday, 7:15am – 5:30pm. Saturday, 7:45am – 12:45pm. Closed Sundays. Tests must start before 4:45pm weekdays and 11:30am Saturday.
Tests Available
Practical Driving Assessment (PDA) for cars, motorcycles and heavy vehicles, plus Hazard Perception Tests (HPT). This is an assessment-only centre — no licence renewals.
Saturday Tests
Kelmscott is one of the few centres offering Saturday morning PDAs — perfect if you can’t get time off school or work. These slots book out fast.
Test routes from the Kelmscott centre run through Kelmscott, Armadale, Seville Grove, Camillo, Mount Nasura and Gosnells. Expect a real mix: busy Albany Highway sections, hilly streets around Mount Nasura, older suburban roads and plenty of roundabouts. It’s a centre that rewards genuine local practice — learners who’ve driven these exact roads walk in far more confident on test day.
Pay As You Go
Single Driving Lessons in Kelmscott & Surrounds
Learn on the real Kelmscott test-area roads. Every lesson includes home, school or work pick-up and a Learner Progress Report.
Weekday 60 Min
- 1x 60-minute auto lesson
- Home, school or work pick-up
- Learner Progress Report
Lesson 90 Min
- 1x 90-minute auto lesson
- Home, school or work pick-up
- Learner Progress Report
Weekday 120 Min
- 1x 120-minute auto lesson
- Home, school or work pick-up
- Learner Progress Report
Weekend 60 Min
- 1x 60-minute auto lesson
- Saturday and Sunday slots
- Home, school or work pick-up
Weekend 120 Min
- 1x 120-minute auto lesson
- Saturday and Sunday slots
- Home, school or work pick-up
Test Day at Kelmscott
Test Day & Assessment Packages
We meet you at the Kelmscott DVS Centre — or pick you up from home, school or work.
P-Ready Assessment
- 45-minute on-road assessment
- 15 min feedback + written report
- Qualifying step for our Pass Guarantee
Car Hire Only
- Test-ready, dual-controlled car
- All insurance covered
- Meet at the Kelmscott DVS Centre
Lesson & Test
- Warm-up lesson on test-area roads
- Test car hire included
- All insurance covered
Complete Test Day
- Warm-up lesson + test car hire
- Pick-up & drop-off included
- All insurance covered
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Lesson Packages
Structured programs built around the Kelmscott test routes — and the pathway to our First Time Pass Guarantee.
Starter Pack
- 5x 60-minute driving lessons
- Structured step-by-step program
- Home, school or work pick-up
- Learner Progress Report
Complete Pack
- 10x 60-minute driving lessons
- Full PDA preparation program
- Pathway to our First Time Pass Guarantee
- Home, school or work pick-up
Complete the 10-Lesson Complete Pack and pass your P-Ready Assessment — and we back you to pass your PDA at the Kelmscott DVS Centre first go. Our instructor teaches every week on the exact roads used for Kelmscott assessments.
Common Questions
Kelmscott DVS Centre FAQs
Where is the Kelmscott DVS Centre located?
The Kelmscott Driving Assessment Centre is at 34 Gillam Drive, Kelmscott WA 6111, just off Albany Highway. It’s open Monday to Friday, 7:15am to 5:30pm, and Saturday mornings, 7:45am to 12:45pm. Closed Sundays.
Can I take my driving test on a Saturday at Kelmscott?
Yes — Kelmscott is one of the few assessment centres in Perth offering Saturday morning PDAs (tests must start before 11:30am). These slots are popular and book out quickly, so plan ahead for both your test booking and your Drive Solo warm-up and car hire.
Is the Kelmscott driving test hard?
Kelmscott’s routes are more varied than some centres — busy Albany Highway stretches, hilly streets around Mount Nasura, and older suburban roads through Armadale, Seville Grove and Camillo. It’s very passable with the right preparation: practising on the actual test-area roads makes the biggest difference.
How much do driving lessons near Kelmscott cost?
Single lessons start at $75 for a 60-minute weekday lesson, with free pick-up and drop-off included. Our best value is the 10-Lesson Complete Pack at $720 ($72 per lesson), which is also the pathway to our First Time Pass Guarantee.
Can I hire a car for my driving test at Kelmscott?
Yes. Drive Solo provides a test-ready, dual-controlled, fully insured car for your PDA at the Kelmscott DVS Centre from $110. Most learners choose the Complete Test Day package ($225), which adds a warm-up lesson on the test-area roads plus pick-up and drop-off.
How do I book my PDA at the Kelmscott DVS Centre?
Book your Practical Driving Assessment through DoTDirect on the Transport WA website — Kelmscott is appointment-only. Then book your warm-up lesson or test car hire with Drive Solo so everything is locked in for the same time slot.
Driving Lessons Near the Kelmscott DVS Centre
Drive Solo offers one-on-one driving lessons throughout Perth’s south-eastern suburbs, including Kelmscott, Armadale, Seville Grove, Camillo, Mount Nasura and Gosnells. Every price is all-inclusive: free pick-up and drop-off, a 5-star ANCAP dual-control car, and a Learner Progress Report after every lesson — no hidden extras, no travel surcharges. See all suburbs we cover or how our lessons work. Testing at Success instead? See our Success DVS Centre guide.
Sitting Your PDA at Kelmscott? Lock In Your Spot Today
Saturday and after-school test slots at Kelmscott book out fast. Choose your lessons or test-day package above, call or WhatsApp us on 0434 904 360, or reach us via our contact page.
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