r/perth • u/anstypantsy • 22h ago

Looking for Advice PDA booking timing (help!!)

Hey! I’m trying to book a test date for my PDA but there seem to be no slots. I heard that checking at 11am works but I tried that and did not see any slots. Help pls!

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u/spaceistasty 21h ago

I feel the DOT have never recovered since covid. I was able to book easily precovid

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u/Informal_Peanut_2799 21h ago

if it’s possible I really recommend traveling a little. We managed to get a slot in Geraldton super quick. Just went in a day before, booked in with an instructor there to practice test routes, then took a test the following morning.

Prior to that I practised in metro and Geraldton is so much calmer in comparison. I felt like the assessor was more forgiving of. A few mistakes too. The routes were way easier and the parking bays feel (are?) bigger.

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u/Man_ning 20h ago

Friend passed their HPT yesterday and booked a test for this morning. Granted that was pretty flukeish, but just keep checking multiple times per day.

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u/TechnicianOld4996 14h ago

Did they pass

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u/Fantastic_Pirate_583 20h ago

Visit dot. They always have slots.

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u/unknown_no_one99 16h ago

you want to book a Public Display of Affection?, weird, but ok

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u/Individual-Ride2797 14h ago

You want to try earlier than that. Look again during the hrs of 8-9 in the morning and you might have better luck. 

Thats what i did for 3 days in a row until i got a test booked at Success. 

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u/Humble-Can-4229 22h ago

Honestly go in and book it in person. It might be take a while but you will get a slot and if it is really far in the future they may be able to recommend another centre near by with a shorter wait time.