Guide to Routes at 6 Major Driving Test Centres:
Pui Ching Road · Chung Yee Street · Tin Kwong Road · Yau Tong
Your road test centre and route greatly affect your chances of passing! This article examines routes, difficulty ratings, hazards and passing tips at Hong Kong's 6 major test centres, helping you prepare and pass first time!
📋 Contents
- Difficulty overview: 6 major test centres
- Pui Ching Road (Ho Man Tin) — 4 private car routes
- Chung Yee Street (Kwun Tong) — Private car / light goods vehicle
- Tin Kwong Road (To Kwa Wan) — 3 light goods vehicle routes
- Yau Tong — 3 light goods vehicle routes
- So Kon Po (Causeway Bay) — 4 light goods vehicle routes
- Wing Hau Street (Kwai Chung) — 3 light goods vehicle routes
- APASS test preparation strategy
- Frequently asked questions
1. Difficulty overview: six major test centres
In the driving licence process, the Part C road test is the final and hardest stage. Transport Department figures put the private car Part C pass rate at around 60%, and the light goods vehicle Part C pass rate at around 53%. Your test centre and route directly affect your chances of passing.
| Test centre | Vehicle type | Number of routes | Difficulty | Main challenges |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pui Ching Road | private car | 4 | ⭐⭐⭐ High | Flyover, lane changes on Princess Margaret Road and hill starts |
| Chung Yee Street | Private car / light goods vehicle | 2 | ⭐⭐⭐ High | Actual roadside parking, narrow roads and many pedestrians |
| Tin Kwong Road | light goods vehicle | 3 | ⭐⭐⭐ High | Heavy traffic on Argyle Street and many slopes |
| Yau Tong | light goods vehicle | 3 | ⭐⭐ Moderate | U-turn area on Sze Shan Street and industrial traffic |
| So Kon Po | light goods vehicle | 4 | ⭐ Low | Off-road Part B test and traffic on Leighton Road |
| Wing Hau Street | light goods vehicle | 3 | ⭐⭐ Moderate | Lei Muk Road slopes and lane changes on Kwai Chung Road |
💡 Driving guide reminder: The Transport Department randomly allocates your test centre; you cannot choose. However, your private instructor can take you to practise at every possible centre and become familiar with all the routes.
2. Pui Ching Road (Ho Man Tin) — 4 private car routes
📍 Pui Ching Road Driving Test Centre
Address: 19 Pui Ching Road, Ho Man Tin, Kowloon
Telephone: 2713 6402
Vehicle type: private car
Difficulty:⭐⭐⭐ High difficulty
Number of routes: 4
Part B test: Parallel parking + three-point turn
Pui Ching Road is one of Kowloon's hardest private car centres, with challenges on each of its 4 routes. Here is a route-by-route guide:
Route 1: Sheung Hing Street → Argyle Street
⚠️ High difficulty- Start at the test centre (test of parallel parking + turning)
- Turn left onto Pui Ching Road
- Continue uphill to Sheung Hing Street
- Turn left onto Sheung Shing Street
- Turn left onto Shek Ku Street
- Turn left onto Perth Street
- Turn right onto Princess Margaret Road (⚠️ Challenge: heavy traffic requiring prompt lane changes)
- Turn left onto Argyle Street (⚠️ Multiple lanes: choose the correct lane)
- Turn left onto Waterloo Road
- Turn left onto Pui Ching Road
- Turn right onto Man Fuk Road → Hill start
- Turn right onto Man Wan Road → left onto Pui Ching Road → return to test centre
Route 2: Pui Ching Road Flyover → Hung Hom
⚠️ High difficulty- Start at the test centre (parallel parking + turning)
- Continue onto Pui Ching Road Flyover, then turn left down onto Princess Margaret Road (⚠️ Changing lanes on the flyover is the hardest part)
- Turn left onto Chung Man Street at Hung Hom Police Station
- Turn left onto Chung Hau Street
- Turn left onto Fat Kwong Street
- At Pui Ching Middle School, turn right uphill onto Man Fuk Road
- Hill start on Man Fuk Road
- Turn right onto Man Wan Road → left onto Man Fuk Road → left onto Pui Ching Road → return to test centre
Route 3: Princess Margaret Road → Sheung Hing Street
⭐ Moderate- Start at the test centre (parallel parking + turning)
- Turn left onto Pui Ching Road → continue uphill onto Sheung Hing Street
- Turn left onto Sheung Shing Street → left onto Shek Ku Street → left onto Perth Street
- Turn left onto Princess Margaret Road → left again onto Sheung Hing Street
- Turn right onto Pui Ching Road
- Turn right uphill onto Man Fuk Road → hill start
- Turn right onto Man Wan Road → left onto Man Fuk Road → left onto Pui Ching Road → return to test centre
Route 4: Waterloo Road
⭐ Moderate- Start at the test centre (parallel parking + turning)
- Turn left onto Pui Ching Road
- Turn right onto Waterloo Road
- Turn left towards Argyle Street
- Loop back to Pui Ching Road
- Turn right uphill onto Man Fuk Road → hill start
- Turn right onto Man Wan Road → return to test centre
⚠️ Pui Ching Road hazards
- Pui Ching Road Flyover: The greatest challenge on Route 2. You must change lanes promptly on the flyover to descend onto Princess Margaret Road, with accurate speed control and judgement
- Lane changes on Princess Margaret Road: Heavy traffic: check carefully before changing lanes and avoid hesitation
- Hill starts on Man Fuk Road: Tested on every route; we recommend using the handbrake together with the clutch biting point (manual) for control
- Multiple lanes on Argyle Street: Choose the correct lane and watch for bus stops and pedestrians
3. Chung Yee Street (Kwun Tong) — Private car / light goods vehicle
📍 Chung Yee Street Driving Test Centre
Address: 5 Chung Yee Street, Kowloon
Telephone: 2711 7670
Vehicle type: Private car + light goods vehicle
Difficulty:⭐⭐⭐ High difficulty
Number of routes: 2
Part B test: Actual roadside parallel parking + turning
Chung Yee Street is one of the few centres testing both private cars and light goods vehicles. Its distinguishing feature is that Part B takes place on the actual roadside rather than an off-road site, adding pressure.
Route 1: Chung Yee Street → Fat Kwong Street loop
⚠️ High difficulty- Leave the test centre (roadside parallel parking test）
- Along Chung Yee Street
- Turn right onto Hau Man Street
- Turn right onto Chung Hau Street
- Turn right onto Fat Kwong Street (⚠️ Slope + pedestrian crossings)
- Turn right onto Chung Hau Street
- Turn right onto Hau Man Street
- Turn right onto Chung Yee Street
- Return to the centre (test of three-point turns）
Route 2: Chung Yee Street → extended loop
⚠️ High difficulty- Leave the test centre (roadside parallel parking test)
- Along Chung Yee Street → right onto Hau Man Street
- Turn right onto Chung Hau Street → right onto Fat Kwong Street
- Along Fat Kwong Street → towards Pui Ching Road
- Loop through Ho Man Tin back to Chung Yee Street
- Return to the centre (three-point turn test)
⚠️ Chung Yee Street hazards
- Actual roadside parking: Part B takes place on an actual roadside with passing vehicles, creating considerable psychological pressure
- Narrow roads with many pedestrians: The residential area around Chung Yee Street has many pedestrians, requiring particular care
- Fat Kwong Street slope: The turn from Chung Hau Street onto Fat Kwong Street is on a gradient; prevent rollback in a manual vehicle
- Busy traffic: Heavy traffic in Kwun Tong requires more decisive lane changes and turns
4. Tin Kwong Road (To Kwa Wan) — 3 light goods vehicle routes
📍 Tin Kwong Road Driving Test Centre
Address: 11 Tin Kwong Road, Kowloon
Telephone: 2714 4448
Vehicle type: light goods vehicle
Difficulty:⭐⭐⭐ High difficulty
Number of routes: 3
Part B test: Parallel parking + three-point turn
Tin Kwong Road is widely regarded as one of the hardest light goods vehicle centres. All 3 routes use busy Argyle Street or Prince Edward Road, with many slopes requiring particular attention from manual learners.
Route 1: Argyle Street
⚠️ High difficulty- Start at the test centre (parallel parking + turning)
- Leave along Tin Kwong Road
- Turn left onto Argyle Street (⚠️ Main challenge: extremely heavy traffic)
- Towards Waterloo Road
- Loop back to Tin Kwong Road
- Hill start test
- Return to test centre
Route 2: Prince Edward Road
⚠️ High difficulty- Start at the test centre (parallel parking + turning)
- Leave along Tin Kwong Road
- Turn towards Prince Edward Road
- Via Ma Tau Chung Road (⚠️ Many traffic lights and pedestrians)
- Loop back to Tin Kwong Road
- Hill start test
- Return to test centre
Route 3: To Kwa Wan Road
⭐ Moderate- Start at the test centre (parallel parking + turning)
- Leave along Tin Kwong Road
- Turn onto To Kwa Wan Road
- Drive along the waterfront section
- Loop back to Tin Kwong Road
- Hill start test
- Return to test centre
⚠️ Tin Kwong Road hazards
- Heavy traffic on Argyle Street: The main challenge on Route 1; multiple lanes and bus stops make lane changes very demanding
- Many slopes: Tin Kwong Road itself is sloping, so manual learners must control the clutch carefully
- Areas with many pedestrians: The older parts of To Kwa Wan have many pedestrians; always be ready to stop and give way
- Road conditions: Some sections are narrow, requiring particular care with the larger body of a light goods vehicle
5. Yau Tong — 3 light goods vehicle routes
📍 Yau Tong Driving Test Centre
Address: 6 Ka Wing Street, Yau Tong, Kowloon
Telephone: 2727 8468
Vehicle type: light goods vehicle
Difficulty:⭐⭐ Moderate
Number of routes: 3
Part B test: Parallel parking + three-point turn
Yau Tong's centre is in an industrial area with relatively straightforward traffic. Overall difficulty is moderate, but the U-turn area on Sze Shan Street is a well-known challenge requiring extra practice.
Route 1: Ko Chiu Road
⭐ Moderate- Start at the test centre (parallel parking + turning)
- Leave along Ka Wing Street
- Turn onto Ko Chiu Road
- Along Ko Chiu Road (⚠️ Watch your speed)
- Loop towards Yau Tong Estate
- Return to test centre
Route 2: Sze Shan Street
⚠️ High difficulty- Start at the test centre (parallel parking + turning)
- Leave along Ka Wing Street
- Turn onto Sze Shan Street (⚠️ The U-turn area is a well-known challenge)
- U-turn on a narrow road
- Loop back to Ka Wing Street
- Return to test centre
Route 3: Lei Yue Mun Road
⭐ Moderate- Start at the test centre (parallel parking + turning)
- Leave along Ka Wing Street
- Turn towards Lei Yue Mun Road
- Drive through the industrial area
- Loop back to Ka Wing Street
- Return to test centre
⚠️ Yau Tong hazards
- Sze Shan Street U-turn area: The key challenge on Route 2: limited space and a large light goods vehicle require careful control of the three-point turn
- Many lorries in the industrial area: Large lorries frequently enter and leave in the morning; watch for blind spots
- Slope control: Some sections are sloping, requiring attention from manual learners
6. So Kon Po (Causeway Bay) — 4 light goods vehicle routes
📍 So Kon Po Driving Test Centre
Address: Stadium Path, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
Telephone: 2895 1550
Vehicle type: light goods vehicle
Difficulty:⭐ Low (relative)
Number of routes: 4
Part B test: Hill start + three-point turn + left-angle reverse parking
So Kon Po is regarded as the easiest light goods vehicle test centre. Part B takes place off-road (right-angle rather than parallel parking), while Part C routes run around Causeway Bay and are relatively fixed.
Route 1: Wong Nai Chung Road
✅ Easier- Off-road hill start → three-point turn → Left-angle reverse parking
- Along Stadium Path
- Turn right onto Caroline Hill Road
- Turn right onto Cotton Path
- Turn left onto Tung Lo Wan Road
- Turn left onto Leighton Road
- Turn left onto Caroline Hill Road
- Turn right onto Eastern Hospital Road → right onto Stadium Path → return to centre
Route 2: Broadwood Road
✅ Easier- Off-road hill start → three-point turn → left-angle reverse parking
- Along Stadium Path
- Turn left onto Caroline Hill Road
- Turn left onto Leighton Road
- Turn left onto Wong Nai Chung Road
- Turn left onto Broadwood Road to Link Road
- Turn right onto Caroline Hill Road → right onto Eastern Hospital Road → right onto Stadium Path → return to centre
Route 3: Pennington Street
⭐ Moderate- Off-road hill start → three-point turn → left-angle reverse parking
- Along Stadium Path
- Turn left onto Caroline Hill Road → keep right to turn onto Leighton Road
- Turn right onto Pennington Street
- Turn right onto Yee Wo Street (⚠️ Causeway Bay's busiest road section)
- Turn right onto Leighton Road → left onto Caroline Hill Road
- Turn right onto Eastern Hospital Road → right onto Stadium Path → return to centre
Route 4: Eastern Hospital Road
✅ Easier- Off-road hill start → three-point turn → left-angle reverse parking
- Along Stadium Path
- Turn right onto Caroline Hill Road → right onto Eastern Hospital Road
- Continue to Tung Lo Wan Road
- Turn left onto Leighton Road → left onto Caroline Hill Road
- Turn right onto Eastern Hospital Road → right onto Stadium Path → return to centre
⚠️ So Kon Po hazards
- Off-road hill start: The site itself is sloping, requiring careful control when starting uphill
- Right-angle parking (rather than parallel parking): So Kon Po tests right-angle parking, unlike parallel parking at other centres
- Leighton Road traffic: Some routes use busy Leighton Road; take care when changing lanes
- Yee Wo Street: Route 3 uses extremely busy Yee Wo Street in Causeway Bay; the other routes do not
7. Wing Hau Street (Kwai Chung) — 3 light goods vehicle routes
📍 Wing Hau Street Driving Test Centre
Address: 7 Wing Hau Street, Kwai Chung, New Territories
Telephone: 2429 6028
Vehicle type: light goods vehicle
Difficulty:⭐⭐ Moderate
Number of routes: 3
Part B test: Parallel parking + three-point turn
Wing Hau Street is in Kwai Chung's industrial area, with relatively wide roads. Its main challenges are the slopes on Lei Muk Road and traffic on the major Kwai Chung Road.
Route 1: Lei Muk Road
⭐ Moderate- Start at the test centre (parallel parking + turning)
- Leave along Wing Hau Street
- Turn onto Lei Muk Road (⚠️ Slope: manual learners should take care)
- Along Lei Muk Road
- Loop back to Wing Hau Street → return to centre
Route 2: Kwai Chung Road
⭐ Moderate- Start at the test centre (parallel parking + turning)
- Leave along Wing Hau Street
- Turn towards Kwai Chung Road (⚠️ Heavier traffic)
- Loop back to Wing Hau Street → return to centre
Route 3: Shek Yam
✅ Easier- Start at the test centre (parallel parking + turning)
- Leave along Wing Hau Street
- Turn towards Shek Yam
- Loop through the residential area → return to centre
8. APASS test preparation strategy
🏆 Road test passing strategy
- Practise every route: You cannot choose your centre or route (the Transport Department allocates them randomly), so work with your private instructor and practise every possible route
- Focus on difficult sections: Each route has 1–2 challenging sections which your instructor will help you practise repeatedly
- Learn the traffic conditions at your test time: Practise at a similar time (morning / afternoon) to experience realistic traffic
- Avoid losing marks in Part B: Parallel parking and three-point turns must be practised until consistent
- Complete a full route before the test: Book a warm-up lesson 1–2 days before the test and drive an entire route from the centre
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No. driving test booking, the Transport Department randomly allocates the centre and date based on your application. You can accept or give it up and rebook. The best strategy is therefore to practise every possible test centre route.
Generally, So Kon Po (light goods vehicles) is considered the easiest, because Part B takes place off-road and routes are relatively fixed. Road Safety Centres (Ap Lei Chau on Hong Kong Island, Nam Sang Wai in Yuen Long and Siu Lek Yuen in Sha Tin) are also considered easier. Passing ultimately depends on your preparation and performance on the day.
Practise each route at least 2–3 times to learn every turn and difficult section. Once you know your allocated centre, focus on its routes. Most learners need 4–8 route practice lessons. For detailed driving lesson costs, see our pricing page.
Both have advantages. Learning with a private instructor can provide individual practice at actual test centres with more flexible scheduling; driving school offer structured courses, and some have their own Road Safety Centres. If you want to use CEF-funded driving lessons, you must enrol at a designated school.
When you Waiting time again, the Transport Department randomly allocates a new centre; you cannot specify one. If dissatisfied with the allocation, you can give it up and rebook. Each rebooking involves another wait, so accepting and preparing well is recommended. For more resit advice, see our Road Test Resit Guide.
Part C normally takes around 15–20 minutes. A combined test (Parts B + C) takes around 30–40 minutes in total. Part B (parking + turning) takes around 10–15 minutes, followed by Part C.