SteerClear Blog — Hong Kong · Driving tips & news
Daily-updated advice for learner drivers — test tips, local news and route practice.
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Road Types
Hong Kong Driving Test: Hill Starts and Steep Roads Every Learner Must Know
Hong Kong's terrain means steep gradients feature on almost every Transport Department test route. Here's how to handle hill starts, descents and the roads that catch learners out.
2026-10-03 · 6 min read -
Test Centres
Pui Ching Road Driving Test Routes: Waterloo Road, Argyle Street & How to Pass
Testing at the Pui Ching Road centre in Kowloon? 培正道 Pui Ching Road, 培正道 and 窩打老道 Waterloo Road are on every one of our practice routes, and almost a third of the driving is at 70 km/h. Here is what the Kowloon roads ask of you.
2026-09-14 · 4 min read -
Test Prep
Hong Kong Driving Test Routes: How to Practise Around Your Test Centre
The Transport Department examines you on the roads around your test centre — dense traffic, steep gradients and tight turns included. Here's how to turn that area into familiar ground before test day.
2026-09-08 · 5 min read -
Test Prep
Roundabouts & Intersections: Pass Your HK Driving Test
Master roundabouts and intersections on the Hong Kong driving test. Avoid common mistakes that catch learners out and boost your chances of passing first time.
2026-06-20 · 4 min read -
New Drivers
Hong Kong Road Markings: What Every Learner Must Know
Yellow boxes, zigzag lines, double whites — Hong Kong's road markings trip up even experienced drivers. Here's your essential guide to reading the road.
2026-06-19 · 5 min read -
Driving Tips
Tunnel Vision: Choosing the Right HK Tunnel as a New Driver
Hong Kong has seven road tunnels — and each one has its own quirks. Here's what new drivers must know before entering any of them.
2026-06-13 · 4 min read -
Test Prep
Top Tips for Passing the HK Driving Test First Time
Want to pass the Hong Kong driving test first time? Follow these expert tips on preparation, road rules, and test-day strategy to maximise your chances.
2026-06-12 · 4 min read -
Safety
Driving in Hong Kong Rain: What Learners Must Know
Wet roads, signal warnings and flooded underpasses — here's how Hong Kong's unique rainy-season hazards should change the way you drive.
2026-06-11 · 4 min read -
Rules & News
Hong Kong's Driving Test Squeeze: Record Demand, Shorter Queues and a New Written Test Scope
Driving test applications in Hong Kong have surged 70 percent since 2010. Here's how the Transport Department is cutting waiting times, what changed in the written test, and how learners can prepare.
2026-06-11 · 4 min read -
Test Prep
Why So Many HK Learners Fail Their Driving Test First Time
Failing your Hong Kong driving test is more common than you think. Discover the genuine reasons learners fall short — and how to make sure you don't.
2026-06-11 · 4 min read