Hermi did a mock test with me only yesterday one day before her test. Highbrook east tamaki there are at least two driving tes t routes used at highbrook for the restricted licence test. Online booking system offline waka kotahi nz transport. But you have to apply for your licence before you sit your test. Preparation to pass your full driving licence test refresher lessons. You have to pay this fee when you book your test not when you go to sit the test itself. It is designed to assess whether the skills of the driver are at a level where they can safely drive without a supervisor under certain conditions see about driver licences for the conditions of a restricted. Nzta silverdale driving test location operating from vtnz 5 furnace place silverdale this is an overview of the northernhibiscus coast driver testing area for which shore driving school includes in its areas serviced for. The average pass rate across the country was 63 per cent. Restricted licence waka kotahi nz transport agency. Nzta glenfield driving test location operating from 120 sunnybrae rd glenfield this is an overview of the central north shore driver testing area for which shore driving school includes in its areas serviced for those wanting to pass their driving tests. I will be doing my restricted driving test next week at albany vtnz. Woefully low pass rates for lower north island restricted.
Use the 12 second rule, identify your potential hazards. The two working day period excludes weekends, public holidays, the day of the test and the day you make the change. Only drive an automatic car if you sat the restricted test in an automatic, unless you are accompanied by a supervisor. Online booking system offline waka kotahi nz transport agency. Fill out the application form if you havent already. The information is all online and easy to access for. When selecting your coach, pick someone who will be supportive and help you learn. Many congratulations joel and maria on joel passing his restricted test on the first attempt at vtnz wiri today. Just 44 per cent of drivers sitting their tests through hastings vtnz passed, according to new zealand transport agency nzta figures. Glad that i have passed the driving test but i would like to say i am not a perfect skilled driver as i got two.
This video is for your reference about how the restricted licence processes. Good luck to restricted licence sitters in lower hutt. Turn left out of the car park and then first right. Joel passes his restricted driving test at vtnz wiri. Vtnz horror stories june 10, 2016 our first story comes from a young lad sitting his restricted license, he was failed for turning left into the outside lane on a multi lane road, this is fine except for the fact that the road they turned into was a single lane road, not sure how that works.
One crucial factor could stand between passing or failing nzs restricted driving test. At one of our driver licensing vtnz stations or any of the other nz transport agencys driver licensing agents. How to get your learners licence in new zealand driving test. Full driver licence test video at glenfiled, vtnz north. During the restricted test, the testing officer will be marking you on six key driving skills as well as how well you perform a reverse parallel park or threepoint turn. If you want to change or cancel your driver licence test, you may have to pay a fee. When youre ready to resit your test you will need to make another booking and pay the additional test. When youre ready to resit your restricted test you will need to make another booking and pay the additional test fee. Ensure youve had at least 5 professional driving lessons and 1020 hours of practice between each lesson we also recommend that you increase your chances of passing your driving test by. The restricted licence test involves sitting a practical driving test. Hermi passes restricted driving test vtnz glen innes. About the practical driving tests nz transport agency. People who have done the test, could you please tell me some of the common roads you were tested on so i can go and practise. The purpose of this article is not to disclose exactly the whereabouts of every intersection or roundabout etc.
You will still be able to practise on your restricted licence. If you cant believe the reason you failed your driving test, youre not. These are things you should be thinking about and doing constantly when youre driving. Sylvia park mt wellington there are at least two driving tes t routes used at sylvia park, mt wellington for the restricted licence test.
When you feel confident that you know the road code well, youll be ready to book your test. Our leadership the leadership team have responsibility for all aspects of vtnz and are. Wiri vtnz simulated test results for restricted test. Before moving back, turn your head and look back, dont just use the mirrors. On 1 may 2015 vtnz took over as the transport agencys provider for all practical driver testing services. Anyone done the vtnz highbrook restricted test route. Glenfield sunnybrae vtnz wiri vtnz highbrook vtnz saturn place albany vtnz glen innes vtnz new lynn vtnz. Vtnz said in obriens case, regrettably, the driver testing officer involved made a mistake. That is if figures showing pass rates for restricted. New lynn vtnz driving test tips for restricted and full test. Restricted driving test car full driving test car overseas conversion simulated driving test routes. Youll need to pass a practical driving test to show that you can drive safely on new zealand roads. Restricted driving test new lynn im planning on taking my test late feb or early march with vtnz new lynn. In addition to using your coach it is a good idea to book in a few lessons with a driving.
Not great restricted pass rates in hastings nz herald. A super congratulations hermi on passing your restricted test today at vtnz glen innes. Vtnz have apologised to a hamilton teenager who failed his drivers licence test because the fuel light came on. Teenager given automatic fail on restricted driving test. A restricted licence is the second step of the threestage process to get a full driver licence.
Your restricted licence will expire after five years. You will also need to complete the application requirements in person at a licensing outlet prior to sitting the test. I think imma go for a spin there when lockdowns over, just so i dont get nervous on the day ahaha and any advice too. For restricted licence hopefuls looking to get on the road for the first time, the testing stations with the top pass rates were vtnz north shore in auckland with an 85 per cent pass rate and vtnz. Another test fee is payable if you change or cancel your booking within two full working days of the test date. Not related to the highbrook route specifically, sorry, but if youre interested i sat my restricted a few months ago and this is a copy of the testing sheet to show you what theyre looking for and what you should pay attention to. Prepare for your restricted licence test in four easy steps.
Michael obrien, 17, sat his restricted driving licence test at the vtnz. I sat my full at the jipcho road vtnz and would recommend going there but early in the morning while traffics not too bad. Anyone sat their restricted test with vtnz wiri and knows the route. Also were the testing officers more lenient as ive seen at other testing stations. Take a look at our handy guide to prepare for your restricted licence test. Driving and vehicle testing officials at vehicle testing new zealand vtnz will walk off the job tomorrow, now that mediation has failed to. Vtnz drivers test lower hutts young drivers have earned the dubious title of new zealands worst drivers. A stepbystep process for getting your learners, restricted and full licence in new zealand. Find out more about the change in driver testing services. Remaining calm is definitely easier said than done, but if you have prepared yourself for the test, this calmness should come naturally. New data obtained from the nz transport agency reveals youre much more likely to pass a restricted or full licence in these three towns. Common errors for october 2017 running through highbrook vtnz restricted and full driving test routes, overlapping all test routes. If you choose to book your restricted test online, you will be required to pay with a credit or debit card. Full driver licence test video at glenfiled, vtnz north shore 100% pass with no mistake.
When youre ready to book your test, you can do this. You must have a driver with a full licence for a minimum of two years in the car with you at all times while you are driving on a learner licence. Young drivers are flooding to rangiora to get their drivers licences because of fussy testing officers and difficult test routes in christchurch. Our leadership the leadership team have responsibility for all aspects of vtnz and are guided strategically by the vtnz board. Driving test pass rates nationwide students who attended an aa defensive driving course are 10% more likely to pass their driving test the first time. Taking a calm approach to your restricted driving test will not only help you, but it will also give your instructor confidence in your driving ability. Driving test routes driving school auckland learn driving. Getting your car drivers licence involves three stages learner, restricted and full. The restricted licence practical driving test is the test that learner licence holders must pass to graduate to a restricted licence. You need to have held a learner licence for at least six months and be at least 16.
Was curious if anyone would be willing to share the test route with me. The figures covered all vehicle testing new zealand stations for the period january 2015 to september 2018. Driving test tips pass your driving test first time. Vehicle testing new zealand vtnz outlines two types of error you can make during a restricted driving test critical or immediate failures. You need to pay for your test at the time you book it.
You can book your test before you apply for your restricted licence. Michael obrien was given an automatic fail by a vtnz driving instructor after the fuel warning light came on 23 minutes into his 45minute restricted driver licence test. Restricted driving test christchurch sockburn r1 youtube. Driving, vehicle testing officials at vtnz to strike for 24 hours rnz. What a blessing it has been with helping maria pass her full conversion test a couple of months ago and now having helped joel pass his restricted test. You can book your test online, over the phone or in person, but you need to come in a driver licensing branch to complete the rest of your application.
Our parent company dekra dekra is a worldleader in testing and auditing services with its heart and soul focused on safety. Was ready to sit my restricted but due to the covid19 pandemic i gotta wait. New zealand restricted licence practical driving test. Book a simulated driving test now alert driving school. Restricted driving test christchurch sockburn r1 this is a video of the driving course for the restricted test at sockburn. If you cant believe the reason you failed your driving. Dont know what its like there for the restricted test but the woman tester i had was lovely and helped me feel confident and comfortable while driving and even had a conversation with me during the test. However, if you make the change or cancellation with enough notice, we can hold the test fee amount in credit for you on the driver licensing system for when you re book your test. One of the pretest checks carried out is to make sure. The test is 60 minutes long and includes 45 minutes of drive time.
About vtnz vtnz has been keeping you and your vehicle safe and on the road since 1994. How to get a restricted licence waka kotahi nz transport agency. It isnt a guide on how to drive or what is required to pass the test. How to get a restricted licence waka kotahi nz transport. Michael obrien was given an automatic fail by a vehicle test new zealand vtnz driving instructor on monday after the light came on 23 minutes into the 45minute restricted driver licence test. Learn the process, book some driving lessons with the aa and find out how to take your test. Hamilton teen failed restricted licence test because fuel. Were taking the step of postponing driver testing services across our agent network until further notice. Youll need to pay the test fee again, but you wont have to pay another application fee. To keep you safe while youre still learning, there are some conditions you must follow while on your restricted licence. Feedback notes on student getting ready to do there restricted driving test. Full licence test nz, sockburn, christchurch 720p cc. Where you should and shouldnt sit your driver license test. Vtnz has contacted the customer and apologised for the error, we are refunding his test fee and michael will be able to resit his restricted license test free of charge.
286 1508 127 648 1420 255 1204 845 1237 514 454 121 1262 1398 410 926 281 1542 60 1509 652 769 644 212 18 1260 883 673 1297 940 810 68 937 679 755 772 24 683