Complete Yuen Long Driving Guide 2026: Two Schools, 10 Routes and a Guide to Yuen Long's Easier Test Centres
Yuen Long is Hong Kong's only area with two government-designated driving schools: the HKSM Yuen Long Safety Driving Centre and the newly opened 安佳 Driving Academy. Together they offer more than 10 routes, mainly around Yuen Long Industrial Estate, 宏業東街 and 麗豪. This guide examines each route, compares both schools' fees, and covers private instructors and practice locations.
Overview of Learning to Drive in Yuen Long
Yuen Long is a major town in the north-western New Territories. Its roads mainly comprise wide industrial roads and narrow residential streets, with fewer of the busy expressways found on Hong Kong Island and in Kowloon. Routes at both schools mainly cover Yuen Long Industrial Estate and Tin Shui Wai, where traffic is relatively light and roads are wide. Several review organisations rank it among Hong Kong's easiest test areas.
🏫 Yuen Long Safety Driving Centre
Hong Kong School of Motoring (HKSM)🏫 安佳 Driving Academy
Opened November 2025 · Fifth Government-Designated School🆕 安佳 Driving Academy: Opened November 2025
安佳 Driving Academy is Hong Kong's 5th government-designated driving school. It began operating on 14 November 2025 at 69 山下路, Yuen Long. The Transport Department established a driving test centre at the school on the same day. As the school is new, some route and fee information is still being updated. Telephone 6942 5884 directly for the latest details.
HKSM Yuen Long Safety Driving Centre Routes
Private Car Routes
| Route Name | Main Roads | Key Challenges | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| 麗豪 Route | 涌業路 → 元朗工業邨第三街 → 麗豪路 → 宏豐街 → 流業街 → 涌業路 → Return | Wide roads on 麗豪路 and judgement at roundabouts | Low |
| 新田圍 Route | 涌業路 → 元朗工業邨第三街 → 新田圍路 → 天水圍路 → 宏豐街 → 流業街 → 涌業路 → Return | Many buses on 天水圍路; open visibility on 新田圍路 | Low |
Light Goods Vehicle Routes: 5 Routes
| Route Name | Main Roads | Key Challenges | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| 利榮街 Route | 涌業路 → 德業街 → 康業街 → 利榮街 → 強業街 → 寶業街 → 元朗安樂路 → 宏樂街 → 富業街 → 宏業西街 → 康業街 → 流業街 → 涌業路 → Return | Pedestrians on 元朗安樂路 and turns onto 宏樂街 | Low |
| 利興街 Route | 涌業路 → 德業街 → 康業街 → 利興街 → 強業街 → 寶業街 → 元朗安樂路 → 宏樂街 → 富業街 → 宏業西街 → 康業街 → 流業街 → 涌業路 → Return | 利興街 is narrower; watch for oncoming vehicles | Low |
| 宏業東 Route | 流業街 → 德業街 → 康業街 → 宏業東街 → 強業街 → 寶業街 → 元朗安樂路 → 宏樂街 → 富業街 → 宏業西街 → 康業街 → 流業街 → Return | Control speed on the long straight section of 宏業東街 | Low |
| 宏富街 Route | 涌業路 → 流業街 → 德業街 → 宏富街 → 宏業東街 → 強業街 → 寶業街 → 元朗安樂路 → 宏樂街 → 富業街 → 宏業西街 → 康業街 → 流業街 → 涌業路 → Return | Judge turning opportunities precisely at 宏富街 junctions | Low |
| Industrial Estate Route | 涌業路 → 德業街 → 康業街 → 流業街 → 第一街 → 第二街 → 第三街 → 涌業路 → Return | Many heavy vehicles; watch for sudden stops for loading and unloading | Low |
🏫 Characteristics of HKSM Yuen Long Routes
- All routes mainly cover Yuen Long Industrial Estate, with wide roads, many straights and relatively few bends
- The 5 light goods vehicle routes share many road sections: 德業街 → 康業街 → 寶業街 → 安樂路 → 宏樂街 → 宏業西街. The main differences are the earlier entry and later exit sections.
- 元朗安樂路 is the main challenge, with pedestrian crossings, bus stops and roadside parking
- Watch for heavy goods vehicles stopping suddenly to load or unload on the industrial estate route
安佳 Driving Academy Routes: 山下路
安佳 Driving Academy began operating in November 2025 as Hong Kong's 5th government-designated driving school. 山下路 is on the edge of Yuen Long town centre, near 安信街 and 安寧路 around Yuen Long Plaza. Its surroundings differ slightly from HKSM Yuen Long, but are also considered low difficulty.
| Route Name | Main Roads | Key Challenges | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| 元朗邨 Route | 山下路 → 安信街 → 教育路 → 元朗安樂路 → 宏樂街 → 宏業西街 → 安寧路 → 山下路 → Return | More pedestrians on 元朗安樂路 | Low |
| Shui Pin Wai Route | 山下路 → 安信街 → 水邊圍道 → 天水圍道 → 宏豐街 → 安寧路 → 山下路 → Return | Faster traffic on 天水圍道; pay attention to lane choice | Low |
| Industrial Estate Route: 安佳 Version | 山下路 → 第一街 → 第二街 → 第三街 → 宏業西街 → 山下路 → Return | Heavy vehicles in the industrial estate | Low |
🆕 Important Points About 安佳 Driving Academy
- It is Hong Kong's 5th government-designated driving school, opened on 14 November 2025
- Route information is currently limited. Telephone 6942 5884 or visit the school for the latest route maps
- Official tuition prices are not yet available; they are expected to be similar to other driving schools
- 安佳's parent company, 安佳 Driving School, has branches in Sham Shui Po and Tuen Mun and has teaching experience
Overview of Routes at Both Yuen Long Schools
| Routes | School | Vehicle Types | Main Roads Covered | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 麗豪 Route HKSM | HKSM Yuen Long | Private Car | 涌業路 → 工業邨三街 → 麗豪路 → 宏豐街 | Low |
| 新田圍 Route HKSM | HKSM Yuen Long | Private Car | 涌業路 → 新田圍路 → 天水圍路 → 宏豐街 | Low |
| 利榮街 Route HKSM | HKSM Yuen Long | Light Goods Vehicle | 德業街 → 康業街 → 利榮街 → 安樂路 → 宏業西街 | Low |
| 利興街 Route HKSM | HKSM Yuen Long | Light Goods Vehicle | 德業街 → 康業街 → 利興街 → 安樂路 → 宏業西街 | Low |
| 宏業東 Route HKSM | HKSM Yuen Long | Light Goods Vehicle | 流業街 → 宏業東街 → 安樂路 → 宏樂街 → 宏業西街 | Low |
| 宏富街 Route HKSM | HKSM Yuen Long | Light Goods Vehicle | 流業街 → 宏富街 → 宏業東街 → 安樂路 → 宏業西街 | Low |
| Industrial Estate Route HKSM | HKSM Yuen Long | Light Goods Vehicle | 涌業路 → 德業街 → 第一街 → 第二街 → 第三街 | Low |
| 元朗邨 Route 安佳 | 安佳 Driving Academy | Private Car + Light Goods Vehicle | 山下路 → 安信街 → 安樂路 → 宏樂街 → 宏業西街 | Low |
| Shui Pin Wai Route 安佳 | 安佳 Driving Academy | Private Car + Light Goods Vehicle | 山下路 → 安信街 → 水邊圍道 → 天水圍道 → 宏豐街 | Low |
| Industrial Estate Route: 安佳 安佳 | 安佳 Driving Academy | Private Car + Light Goods Vehicle | 山下路 → 第一街 → 第二街 → 第三街 → 宏業西街 | Low |
🌾 General Features of Yuen Long Routes
- All routes cover Yuen Long Industrial Estate and the 宏業 streets, with similar route layouts
- 德業街 → 康業街 → 安樂路 → 宏樂街 → 宏業西街 are shared sections of the light goods vehicle routes
- The main difference is the initial entry section: 利榮街, 利興街, 宏業東街 or 宏富街
- None of the routes requires using an expressway, making this one of Hong Kong's more approachable test areas
Comparing Tuition at the Two Schools
| Item | 🏫 HKSM Yuen Long | 🏫 安佳 Driving Academy | 🚗 Private Instructors in Yuen Long |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic Private Car Tuition | $13,280 for 36 Lessons | Enquiries in Progress | $250–$360 per Lesson × 15–20 Lessons |
| Fee per Lesson | $369 | Enquiries in Progress | $250-$360 |
| Number of Lessons | 36 Lessons: Fixed | Enquiries in Progress | 15–20 Lessons: Flexible |
| Test Vehicle Hire | $2,200 | Enquiries in Progress | $2,100-$2,300 |
| Transport Department Charges | $1,058: $548 Learner's Licence + $510 Test Booking | ||
| CEF Support | ✅ Up to 80% | To Be Confirmed | ❌ Not Applicable |
| Total Cost: Automatic Private Car | $16,538 (Approximately $5,800 After CEF) | Enquiries in Progress | $7,058-$10,158 |
💡 Choosing a Driving School in Yuen Long
- If You Qualify for CEF: HKSM Yuen Long, or 安佳, offers the best value, with personal costs from approximately $5,800
- Without CEF and on a Tight Budget: private instructors at $7,000–$10,000 cost $6,000+ less than driving schools
- 安佳 Driving Academy: the newly opened school may offer introductory prices worth comparing
- Yuen Long instructor fees are relatively low for Hong Kong at $250–$360 per lesson because local living costs are lower
Learning With a Private Instructor in Yuen Long
Yuen Long students learning with private instructors are randomly allocated by the Transport Department to a public test centre in the Kowloon and New Territories region:
| Vehicle Types | Possible Allocated Test Centres | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Private Car | Chung Yee Street · Pui Ching Road · Shek Yam · Wing Hau Street | Medium to High |
| Light Goods Vehicle | Tin Kwong Road · Yau Tong · Chung Yee Street · 白雲街 · Wing Hau Street | Medium to High |
⚠️ Important Reminder
If you choose a private instructor, you cannot take your test at a Yuen Long driving school. Your instructor needs to take you to practise near the allocated test centre, possibly in To Kwa Wan or Ho Man Tin, increasing travel time. Look for an instructor familiar with several public test centres.
Private Instructor Fees in Yuen Long
| Item | Private Car: Automatic | Private Car: Manual | Manual Light Goods Vehicle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per 45-Minute Lesson | $250-$330 | $280-$360 | $280-$360 |
| Suggested Lesson Count | 15–20 Lessons | 20–30 Lessons | 20–28 Lessons |
| Tuition Subtotal | $3,750-$6,600 | $5,600-$10,800 | $5,600-$10,080 |
| Test Vehicle Hire | $2,100-$2,300 | $2,300-$2,400 | $2,200-$2,400 |
| Transport Department Charges | $1,058 | ||
| Total Cost | $6,908-$9,958 | $8,958-$14,258 | $8,858-$13,538 |
Latest Test Waiting Times
📌 Yuen Long Is in the Kowloon and New Territories Region
Private instructor learners in Yuen Long fall within the Kowloon and New Territories region and share its waiting times with Kowloon, Sha Tin and elsewhere. Driving school learners at HKSM or 安佳 have separate scheduling, which is usually faster.
Refer to the shared waiting-time section for the source and data date.
Difficulty Assessment: Is Yuen Long Hong Kong's Easiest?
| Test Centre | Area | Review Organisations' Difficulty Rating | Main Reasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yuen Long Safety Driving Centre | Yuen Long | ★☆☆ Low | Industrial estate routes, light traffic and no expressways |
| 安佳 Driving Academy | Yuen Long | ★☆☆ Low | Similar Yuen Long roads and residential streets |
| Sha Tin Safety Driving Centre | Sha Tin | ★☆☆ Low | Low difficulty, except Route 4, nicknamed “Death Riverbank” |
| Ap Lei Chau Safety Driving Centre | Southern Hong Kong Island | ★☆☆ Low | Simulated roads within the school grounds and the lightest traffic |
| So Kon Po | Hong Kong Island | ★★☆ Medium | Busy Leighton Road |
| Tin Kwong Road | Kowloon | ★★★ High | Steep slopes and faster roads |
The Yuen Long schools, HKSM and 安佳, are among Hong Kong's most recommended low-difficulty test centres. No expressways are required, and the industrial estate has many straights and few bends. Review organisations including FWD and Kwiksure consistently rate the area as low difficulty.
Pass Rate Data
| Vehicle Types | Test Component | Hong Kong Pass Rate | Yuen Long School Estimate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private Car | Part B: Off-Road Test | 81% | 86%+ | Relatively spacious practice grounds |
| Private Car | Part C: Road Test | 60% | 68%+ | Straightforward industrial estate routes |
| Light Goods Vehicle | Part C: Road Test | 53% | 62%+ | Many overlapping sections, making routes easier once familiar |
| Motorcycle | Part C: Road Test | 44% | 50%+ | HKSM has comprehensive training facilities |
Estimated Yuen Long school pass rates are APASS estimates based on multiple sources, not official figures.
Practice Locations in Yuen Long
📍 Yuen Long Industrial Estate
德業街, 康業街, 流業街 and 宏業東街 form the core of the school routes. Industrial traffic is present on weekdays and lighter at weekends, making this particularly suitable for industrial estate route practice.
📍 麗豪 Area
麗豪路 and 宏豐街 are key sections of HKSM's private car 麗豪 route. Wide roads and numerous roundabouts are useful for practising giving way.
📍 Tin Shui Wai
天水圍路 and 新田圍路 are key sections of HKSM's 新田圍 route. Numerous buses provide practice in giving way at stops and overtaking behind buses.
📍 元朗安樂路
This main road is shared by the light goods vehicle routes. Pedestrian crossings, bus stops and roadside parking make it the most complex section of the Yuen Long routes and worth focused practice.
📍 Ha Tsuen San Tsuen
Near 厦村鄉事會路, with wide roads and light traffic, suitable for beginners practising basic control.
📍 Hung Shui Kiu
Wide new roads and clear signs in the new development area are suitable for lane control and judgement at junctions.
Getting to the Driving Schools
| School | Transport | Routes | Alighting Stop / Walking Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| HKSM Yuen Long 38 涌業路 |
🚇 MTR | East Rail Line | Yuen Long Station → Taxi or Minibus: Approximately 15 Minutes |
| 🚌 Bus | Various Buses to Yuen Long Industrial Estate | Yuen Long Industrial Estate Stop: Approximately 5 Minutes on Foot | |
| 安佳 Driving Academy 69 山下路 |
🚇 MTR | East Rail Line | Approximately 8–10 Minutes on Foot From Yuen Long Station |
| 🚌 Bus | Various Buses to Yuen Long Plaza | Yuen Long Plaza Stop: Approximately 3–5 Minutes on Foot |