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If you’re preparing for the new-format Restricted Licence practical test at North Harbour, the goal is to become comfortable with the testing area rather than memorise one exact route. The downloadable route guide gives you route maps and written turn-by-turn directions for supervised practice, so your supervisor can read the directions while you keep your attention on the road, observation and hazards.

From 25 January 2027, hazard perception is assessed as part of the Restricted Licence practical test. Use your route guide to practise observation, developing hazards, safe decision-making, lane positioning, speed management and confident driving on the roads around your test centre.

Test routes can vary. The aim is to become familiar with the local roads and driving situations rather than memorise one guaranteed route.

Download the local route guide for supervised practice. View it on a phone or tablet, or print it so your supervising driver can read the directions aloud while you concentrate on driving.

North Harbour and Albany involve busy multi-lane roads and motorway-adjacent traffic around Constellation Drive, Wairau Road, Greville Road, Target Road and Sunset Road. Practise planning lane changes well in advance, reading signs early, maintaining safe following distances and merging smoothly where traffic speeds vary.

Roads worth practising around North Harbour are listed below. They are useful for building familiarity with the local road environment, but your Restricted test can vary with traffic, roadworks and the testing officer’s directions.

• Constellation Drive
• Wairau Road
• Target Road
• Greville Road
• Sunset Road

• Build familiarity with the local road environment
• Practise observation and hazard response without memorising a script
• Give your supervisor a clear set of written directions to read aloud
• Repeat difficult sections until lane choice and speed control improve
• Arrive at test day with fewer surprises

Nearby Auckland test centres: North Shore · Silverdale · Glen Innes

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