New Zealand Full License Driving Test - New Lynn, Auckland
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- Опубликовано: 8 фев 2025
- This is a full overseas license conversion. Hope this helps someone :)
Test route I had to take is in the comments section.
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Wow, I passed my driving test! The first time, a Asian examiner took the test, and he was a bit strict, so he failed me. But the second time, an Indian examiner named start from M... conducted the test, and I passed. This guy was really great! He understood that people tend to be nervous during the exam, so he spoke to me calmly and made me feel at ease. There was no pressure at all while taking the test with him. Thanks Mah...
Test route:
VTNZ New Lynn -> Portage Rd(turn left) -> Hill Cres(turn right) -> Astley Avenue(turn left - stop sign) -> Roundabout(go straight) -> Gardner Avenue(turn right) -> Hutchinson Avenue(turn right - stop sign) -> Islington Avenue(turn right) -> Astley Avenue(turn right - stop sign) -> Cutler Street(turn left) -> Turn around at the end of the street -> Astley Avenue(turn right - stop sign) -> Roundabout(turn right to Links Rd) -> Portage Rd(turn left - stop sign) -> Clark Street(turn right - middle lane) -> Taylor Street(turn right) -> Busby Street(turn right at roundabout; 30kmph zone) -> Crowther Street(turn right) -> Wolverton Street(turn left - stop sign) -> Portage Rd(turn left) -> McWhirther Place(turn left) -> VTNZ New Lynn
Please note that this is the route I had to take. Route may change in future.
Also, be extremely mindful on reduced speed limits, including temporary ones. Do not drive beyond the speed limit because of the vehicles behind you. If you go beyond 35kmph in a 30 zone for 5 seconds, technically you are speeding, which is an immediate failure as I can remember. So don't get pressured into breaking speed limits. Good luck! 🙂
Wow what a advice bro
.thanks alot!!
Also want to know when you go to portage road is the normal speed limit is 50 if not written anything? Or 30-40? I'm failed due to ovedspeed...thanks
@@rameshmarasini6740 Im not sure about any recent changes but I believe it’s 50kmph. But it could change if there’s a school or any temp speed signs. That may have been the case. You can miss them if you are too preoccupied with head checks to the right side etc, which is understandable. Next time pay extra attention to temp speed limit signs. Good luck 🙂
@@Zealandiah 🙏🙏🙏
JAN 15 2025 Test Route
(Passed)
Some Tips (Be very careful in the 30km Zone, there is 30km Road Works zone as well during this route, When you turn into Clark Street be mindful that you need to change lanes (when its busy it can be a little difficult so plan ahead, slow down or speed up as nessesary to find a gap AND you may (I was asked) be asked to identify hazards BEFORE changing lane,
This was a little challenging and probably the most challenging for me having to focus on mutiple things such as mirror checks, head check, finding a safe gap all while telling the indstructor the hazards and what you will do about them (Hazards eg watching vechile in front of me on my left and right, slowing down for vechile in front of me, watching vechile behind me on my left and right, moving into right lane when its safe to do so.)
ALWAYS do headchecks, if you in a narrow street and you have to stop for vechile (eg bubsy street is a 30km zone and is very narrow) you Must do all mirror checks and a headcheck before moving off, if u even moving your car by at least one car width do a headcheck (eg there are parked cars and further along there isnt any, do a shoulder check, mirror check signal left and move your car to the left.
This is espeically important on bubsy street if u dont move your car to the left your blocking traffic that wants to turn right. (there are some inconsiderate drivers there turning without even looking, happened to me where i had to reverse my car because he had already commited to the turn while i was still next to parked cars)
In terms of when you have to talk about hazards, hazard assesments mostly happen during T intersections, stop signs and roundabouts, at almost every roundabout I had to identify hazards eg watching and giving way to vechiles on my right, scanning left (or could just say watch my left) moving when its safe to do so. Or could say when its safe to do so ill proceed (then drive on)
In terms of how long you have to identify hazrds for, its quite short, eg once your out the roundabout he/she may say thank you (which is the prompt to stop your hazard oberservation). Hazard observation happened more than 5 times for me, so practise outloud when driving.
Some other hazard prompts i used
Giving way to oncoming traffic on my left and right, contining to give way to oncoming traffic on my left and right, now giving way to oncoming traffic on my left, will turn left when theres a safe gap/when its safe to do so (turning left from bubsy street this happened)
Remember hazards can also include cyclists and especially padestrians stay safe and point them out eg watching padertrian on my left, slowing down and stopping for padestrian (Espeically important if the pedestrian is near a crossing)
Hope this helps guys, Good Luck!
-> Hill Cres(turn right)
-> Astley Avenue(turn left - stop sign)
-> Roundabout(go straight)
-> Gardner Avenue(turn right)
-> Hutchinson Avenue(turn right - stop sign)
-> Islington Avenue(turn right)
-> Astley Avenue(turn right - stop sign)
-> Cutler Street(turn left)
-> Turn around at the end of the street
-> Astley Avenue(turn right - stop sign)
-> Roundabout(turn right to Links Rd)
-> Portage Rd(turn left - stop sign)
-> Clark Street(turn right - middle lane)
-> Taylor Street(turn right)
-> Busby Street(turn right at roundabout; 30kmph zone)
-> Crowther Street(turn right)
-> Wolverton Street(turn left - stop sign)
-> Portage Rd(turn left)
-> McWhirther Place(turn left)
-> VTNZ New Lynn
pretty sure i had the same guy take my restricted 😊 he was very friendly
Up in Whangarei the instructors ask us questions about hazards as we are driving along a lot more easy down those ways with the cuzzy haha my man
JAN 15 2025 Test Route
(Passed)
Some Tips (Be very careful in the 30km Zone, there is 30km Road Works zone as well during this route, When you turn into Clark Street be mindful that you need to change lanes (when its busy it can be a little difficult so plan ahead, slow down or speed up as nessesary to find a gap AND you may (I was asked) be asked to identify hazards BEFORE changing lane,
This was a little challenging and probably the most challenging for me having to focus on mutiple things such as mirror checks, head check, finding a safe gap all while telling the indstructor the hazards and what you will do about them (Hazards eg watching vechile in front of me on my left and right, slowing down for vechile in front of me, watching vechile behind me on my left and right, moving into right lane when its safe to do so.)
ALWAYS do headchecks, if you in a narrow street and you have to stop for vechile (eg bubsy street is a 30km zone and is very narrow) you Must do all mirror checks and a headcheck before moving off, if u even moving your car by at least one car width do a headcheck (eg there are parked cars and further along there isnt any, do a shoulder check, mirror check signal left and move your car to the left.
This is espeically important on bubsy street if u dont move your car to the left your blocking traffic that wants to turn right. (there are some inconsiderate drivers there turning without even looking, happened to me where i had to reverse my car because he had already commited to the turn while i was still next to parked cars)
In terms of when you have to talk about hazards, hazard assesments mostly happen during T intersections, stop signs and roundabouts, at almost every roundabout I had to identify hazards eg watching and giving way to vechiles on my right, scanning left (or could just say watch my left) moving when its safe to do so. Or could say when its safe to do so ill proceed (then drive on)
In terms of how long you have to identify hazrds for, its quite short, eg once your out the roundabout he/she may say thank you (which is the prompt to stop your hazard oberservation). Hazard observation happened more than 5 times for me, so practise outloud when driving.
Some other hazard prompts i used
Giving way to oncoming traffic on my left and right, contining to give way to oncoming traffic on my left and right, now giving way to oncoming traffic on my left, will turn left when theres a safe gap/when its safe to do so (turning left from bubsy street this happened)
Remember hazards can also include cyclists and especially padestrians stay safe and point them out eg watching padertrian on my left, slowing down and stopping for padestrian (Espeically important if the pedestrian is near a crossing)
Hope this helps guys, Good Luck!
-> Hill Cres(turn right)
-> Astley Avenue(turn left - stop sign)
-> Roundabout(go straight)
-> Gardner Avenue(turn right)
-> Hutchinson Avenue(turn right - stop sign)
-> Islington Avenue(turn right)
-> Astley Avenue(turn right - stop sign)
-> Cutler Street(turn left)
-> Turn around at the end of the street
-> Astley Avenue(turn right - stop sign)
-> Roundabout(turn right to Links Rd)
-> Portage Rd(turn left - stop sign)
-> Clark Street(turn right - middle lane)
-> Taylor Street(turn right)
-> Busby Street(turn right at roundabout; 30kmph zone)
-> Crowther Street(turn right)
-> Wolverton Street(turn left - stop sign)
-> Portage Rd(turn left)
-> McWhirther Place(turn left)
-> VTNZ New Lynn
Aye i had yo indicate everytime i crossed the centre line when cars were parked on the road in my lane
haha i took mine a couple years back and my instructor asked me to turn off the dash cam before starting :p
Out of their jurisdiction... Cameras are for insurance purposes
Have they changed the process? To me this just looks like a restricted drivers test minus the parallel parking. The full license is supposed to include pointing out hazards, as in people crossing the road, cars sticking out, etc. Maybe they're just more strict up north or something.
Hi. Yeah usually identifying hazards is a part of full license test. But in overseas license conversions, mostly they don’t do that. I may be wrong but what I think the reason for that is, the test takers already have a full license, even though it’s not from Nz. Once they do the theory test, they do get a full Nz license(green one), but with a supervisor condition. So it’s not like a restricted license holder taking the test to become a full license holder.
The language barrier might also be playing a part. Since it’s a test, mostly applicants are a bit nervous already, and if they are not native english speakers, they may have a hard time describing the hazards, even though they may recognize them properly. So I think all these things play a part in examiners not expecting it in overseas conventions tests.
But, like I mentioned, this is all just speculations. I may be way off. 😄 So it’s always better to be ready for any challenge they throw at your direction.
@@Zealandiah thank you very much for information you gave to us
Hello there, :)) how long did you have to wait to book the appointment? I've heard people is waiting for months, did you take a supervisor with you to do the test? Cheers and thanks so much for sharing.
Hey :) My initial booking was about 3 to 4 months in advance. However I constantly checked and then could change it to like few weeks ahead. Initially I was focusing on one test center but had to look for other places as well. Drove 1h in the morning for 8am test but they had postponed it :D So I checked then and there and got a slot at New Lynn the same day at 11am.
Try around 6-10 in the morning to change your appointment, you might get lucky. People who can’t make their sessions tend to cancel/reschedule their slots around this time. But don’t wait for an ideal time to book. First book the best option you have and check to reschedule for better times, else you will wait forever.
I took someone with me just in case but they didn’t even ask whether I came with a supervisor.
Good luck :)
@@Zealandiah thank you sooooo much for the detailed information I really appreciate it and might save me a painful process 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
how can you record this tho?
usually they will tell you to turn off the dash cam
@@Wovel117 Hi. Not all the time though. The examiner didn’t ask me to turn off the dash cam in my test. Depends on the examiner I guess. If the dash cam records the interior(either audio or video), the examiner has the right to ask not to record. But if not, I’m not so sure.
@@Zealandiah i see welp when i do my restricted and full licenses test both test the examiner told me to turn it off .. idk the reason to be honest
Hi there, just wondering if you needed to reverse parallel park between two cars? Also will they do a complete check of your car before the test I.e checking tyres. Thanks!
Hey. There were no parallel park or three point turn in my overseas license conversion test. They are usually included in the restricted license testing, so I don't think anyone who does a full license test(overseas conversion or otherwise) doesn't have to do those.
Yeah they check the condition of your car, like correct functioning of your headlights, signal lights, horn, wiper(if it's a rainy day), tire conditions etc. But it's not a very comprehensive check, so don't stress too much. If the vehicle is roadworthy, you should be fine. Also they may ask whether you know how to operate the front and back windscreen demisters(in the AC panel). So, be ready in case they ask. Good luck 🙂
You don’t usually parallel park between two cars, this is not normal, you may need to parallel park behind a single car, this is common.
they should make defensive driving compulsory for most people who IE have never sat behind the wheel before have never had the passion to drive and lacking self confidence! You know when someone's in need for more of the mentality side of driving control, self awareness but most of all under pressure in all types of situations thats a good confident driver i would always rely on
@@scorps-hl8ue Totally agree with you. Even for people with experience, that would be educational and refreshing even. I had many years of driving experience before Nz, but my whole perspective of a good driver got changed when I started driving here. Realized that speeding and knowing what your vehicle could really do in tight situations is NOT being a good driver. The general politeness and the way people drive here in Nz really inspire you to become a better driver. To a point where you think “what was I thinking” when you recall those undisciplined days and close calls. 😄 I think defensive driving should be a mindset, rather than just a term you talk about when you learn to drive. But improving general awareness and encouraging people towards it from the very beginning is a really good way to keep everyone safe and sound.
Hi there. Can you please tell me the name of the Testing Officer? Thanks
Sorry for late reply but did you pass your driving test? You did really well❤
Thanks ❤️ Yeah I passed. The examiner’s cool demeanor also helped a lot, since it can be stressful otherwise 🙂
@@Zealandiah Let's gooo!
Hi @Zealandia, I want to apply for overseas DL conversion. If I get restricted license after the theory test, how can I drive to Test center? do I have to bring someone or I just use my overseas DL?
Many thanks 😀
@@AIAgentsInAMinute If you apply for the conversion and once you do the theory test, you will get a full license, but with a superior condition(not a restricted license). That means from that point onwards, you will have to use that license until you do the practical test and remove that supervisor condition. You legally cannot drive without a supervisor and you cannot use overseas license either. I know it makes no sense but that’s how it is 🙁
Because of that, it’s good if you can bring a supervisor with you when you go to the practical test. But to my experience, they didn’t check or ask even if I had a supervisor.
Good luck 🙂
Hi, could you please share the name of Inspector
@@suman1965 Hi. I’m sorry I can’t recall now. It’s been some time since I did the test.
Hey mate! Did you bring some documents or just your local driver licence and your passport? Thanks!
Hey. By the time you face the practical test, you should have a NZ license with you. Since I did the theory test before and passed, they sent me a NZ full drivers license with a supervisor condition. I had to take that license with me, not the license from my home country. And since a Nz drivers license(even with a supervisor condition) is accepted as a valid photo ID(unless it’s a paper license), I don’t think you have to bring passport at all.
But best to bring the passport as well to be on the safe side, since you don’t need an extra thing to worry about on the day of your test. 🙂
at 8:50 are you suppose to indicate?
If you are talking about the T junction with stop sign, we should signal. But if you are talking about passing a stopped vehicle, then it’s not needed I think. The rule is, indicate if you are moving one car width into either side. Please correct me if Im wrong :)
Hi, did he not ask you for hazards?
Hi. Sorry for the late reply. He didn't ask to describe hazards, probably since I'm doing a full license conversion. If it was from restricted to full, then they would ask. At least that's what I think. But be ready in any case. Good luck :)
You have to keep checking your mirrors every single time like a paranoid person. That's the only way you can satisfy these instructors in the mirror aspect. Cos they are never satisfied with our mirror checking. Also you cheated using cruise control, that's why the speed stopped at 50 and fell. Why not 51 or 52? Hahaha
@@MichaelYapz If it was the case, you seriously think that the examiner won’t notice cruise control being on 😄 You cannot fool them like that mate. Well I failed the first time because I didn’t notice a temp 30kmph zone, so I was extra careful not to exceed any speed limits this time. And my car has a head up display so it’s easier to keep an eye on the speed without tilting the head up and down.
Do u go on the motorway
Did mine today for full license and didn’t go on motorway, but for my restricted license I went on motorway.
I didn't have to go on motorway for my full license either. It really depends on where you take the exam I guess. For New Lynn full exam, you probably don't have to, unless the route is changed now.
The rute is massey
Hi. This is in New Lynn.
Can you please tell me the route
Hi. Please check the latest comment I added. Hope it will be helpful.
road trip
Between on Taylor street at Busby street and Busby street at Crowther street what is the speed limit?. I drive that street 38-39km per hour.and i was failed.
@@sangramtamang1068 There must have been a temporary speed limit then, as I cannot recall any other speed limit below 40. They are easy to miss. Even if you go at around 36kmph it’s enough for an immediate failure as you are going 5kmph over the speed limit(at a 30 zone). Next time pay extra attention to temp speed limit signs, specially when you do head checks to the right side. You can miss a sign in a split second. Good luck for the next one. 🙂
@@Zealandiah thank you for your advice 🙏🙏
14:52 he zoomin😂
Hi. Sorry didn’t get you.
@@Zealandiah the scooter
@@i0x37 Ah yes, seems to be in a hurry 😄
Test is a joke, no motorway or open road really? that is why we get idiots doing 80-90kmph in the right lanes of motorways and not knowing how to handle open roads and curves at high speed
@@maplesyrup2748 It really depends on the location of the test. In some locations the route has a motorway section as well. Not sure how things are with restricted license test, since it’s longer. For full license tests it’s not usual to have people that don’t have experience in motorways and such. But I agree. People with bad driving habits can come from anywhere.
Hi can I please ask you some questions regarding this route please @zeelandia
Of course :) I'll answer if it's something I know.