5 Tips for Passing the Silverwater Driving Test

5 Tips for Passing the Silverwater Driving Test

1. ​Watch the Flashing Lights: Silverwater is a transit hub for school buses. If you see a bus with flashing yellow lights, you must slow down to 40 km/h, even if you are on the opposite side of the road.

1. ​Exaggerate Your Scanning: At the many multi-lane intersections in Silverwater, make sure the examiner sees your head move as you scan left and right, even if the light is green.
2. ​Mind the Speed Transitions: Be alert when turning off main roads into 50 km/h residential or 60 km/h industrial side streets. Exceeding the limit by even 1 km/h is an automatic fail.

1. ​Buffer Zones: Give large trucks plenty of space. In Silverwater, "low-risk" driving means maintaining a 3-second gap behind heavy vehicles.
2. ​The Entry/Exit Maneuver: Practice entering and exiting the Service NSW car park on Silverwater Road. It can be busy, and your "decision making" (choosing a safe gap in traffic) starts the moment you pull out.