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Restricted Test Route 1
Duration: 44 min Distance: 18.7 km
Drive east.
Turn left onto Apirana Avenue/6.
Turn right onto Eastview Road.
Turn right onto Line Road.
Bear left.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Line Road.
Bear left onto Point England Road.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Point England Road.
Bear left onto Elstree Avenue.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Taniwha Street.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit.
Bear left onto Line Road.
Turn left onto Eastview Road.
Turn right onto Apirana Avenue/6.
Bear left onto Saint Heliers Bay Road/6/St Heliers Bay Road.
Turn left onto Saint Johns Road/9/St Johns Road.
Bear left onto College Road.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Merton Road.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Merton Road.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit toward 6/Mount Wellington/Panmure.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Tripoli Road.
Turn left onto Caen Road.
Turn left onto Kings Road.
Turn right onto Riverview Road.
Turn right onto Allenby Road.
Turn right onto Queens Road.
Turn left onto Sunset View Road.
Turn right onto Church Crescent.
Enter the roundabout and take the 4th exit onto Queens Road.
Turn left onto Allenby Road.
Turn left onto Riverview Road.
Turn right onto Kings Road.
Turn left onto Dunkirk Road.
Turn left onto Tobruk Road.
Turn right onto Tripoli Road.
Turn right onto Erima Avenue.
Turn right onto Anderson Avenue.
Turn left onto Tamatea Avenue.
Turn left onto Point England Road.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Point England Road.
Turn left onto Waddell Avenue.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Anderson Avenue.
Turn left onto Erima Avenue.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Point England Road.
Turn left.
Enter the roundabout and take the 4th exit toward Glenn Innes Centre.
Bear left onto Line Road.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Taniwha Street.
You have arrived at your destination.
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Situated on Apirana Avenue, this centre is easily accessible and well-connected, making it a convenient choice for your driving test needs.
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Key Challenges on Glen Innes Test Routes
Busy Intersections: Busy intersections, particularly at Apirana Avenue, Merton Road, and Taniwha Street often have high traffic volumes, multiple lanes, and traffic lights.
Lane Merges and Lane Changes: Apirana Avenue and Taniwha Street require lane changes due to the presence of bus lanes or parked cars. Practising smooth, controlled lane changes is crucial.
School Zones: During school hours, you'll need to be vigilant around pedestrian crossings and school zones such as Glen Innes School and Tamaki College, where the speed limit drops to 40 km/h.
Controlled / Uncontrolled Intersections: While some intersections are controlled by lights, others in the Glen Innes area rely on give-way signs or have no signage at all, such as those found on smaller residential roads.
Local Road Types
When practising for your driving test, you will encounter a variety of road types that are important to familiarise yourself with. Here’s what you can expect in the Glen Innes area:
Elstree Avenue
Apirana Avenue
Elstree Avenue Roundabout
Residential Streets: Quiet, residential streets such as Leybourne Circle, Inglewood Street, and Merfield Street are great for practising manoeuvres like parallel parking, three-point turns, and general driving at slower speeds. Be mindful of the 50 km/h speed limit and keep an eye out for children, pedestrians, and parked vehicles.
Main Roads: Busier roads like Apirana Avenue, Taniwha Street, and Pilkington Road have a mix of speed limits, often around 50 to 60 km/h. It's crucial to practise checking your blind spots and mirrors when changing lanes or merging.
Roundabouts and Intersections: Roundabouts, such as the ones at Line Road and Elstree Avenue, are where you can practise right-of-way rules and signalling correctly. Intersections like the one at Apirana Avenue and Merton Road can be controlled with traffic lights or give-way signs.
Hills and Curved Roads: Glen Innes is relatively flat, but some surrounding areas, such as those closer to Glendowie or Saint Heliers, feature slight inclines and winding roads.
Restricted Test Routes
Our app provides turn-by-turn Restricted Test Routes in Glen Innes to help you practise and prepare for your driving test.
What the Restricted Test Involves
Stage 1: Basic Driving Skills (10 minutes)
Starting and stopping the vehicle smoothly.
Making left and right turns with proper signaling and blind spot checks.
Performing simple parking maneuvers (e.g., parallel parking).
Stage 2: Advanced Driving Skills (35 minutes)
Safe merging onto main roads and changing lanes.
Navigating controlled and uncontrolled intersections.
Detecting and responding to hazards (e.g., pedestrians, cyclists).
Managing speed in various zones and road conditions.
Key Facts
Test Length: The typical test duration is around 60 minutes with 45 minutes allocated for the practical element.
Route Variation: Test routes may change, but they generally include a mix of residential areas, main roads, and intersections.
Skills Focus: Emphasis on safe driving practices, proper signaling, speed control, lane positioning, and hazard detection.
Full Test Routes
The next step is to practise for your Full practical test. Our app will guide you through real Full Test Routes across Glen Innes to help increase confidence for test day.
What the Full Test Involves
The Full Licence Practical Driving Test is shorter in duration but involves more complex driving scenarios, requiring you to demonstrate advanced skills and the ability to drive independently.
Advanced Driving Skills (30 minutes)
Gap Selection: Safely merging into traffic and changing lanes, especially in busier areas.
Speed Management: Driving at safe speeds for different road conditions and adjusting your speed appropriately.
Intersection Navigation: Handling complex intersections, including multi-lane roundabouts and those controlled by traffic lights and give-way signs.
Lane Use: Correct use of lanes, including safe lane changes, using bus lanes and cycle lanes when applicable, and selecting the correct lane at intersections.
Motorway Driving: If the route includes a motorway, demonstrating safe merging, maintaining lane discipline, and managing speed in higher-speed environments.
Hazard Detection: Identifying and responding to various hazards, such as pedestrians, cyclists, and changing road conditions.
Key Facts
Test Length: Approximately 30 minutes, focusing on driving in complex environments.
Route Variation: Mix of high-speed zones, multi-lane roads, intersections, and potentially motorways.
Skills Focus: Independent driving, gap selection, speed management, lane use, and hazard response.