VTNZ Westgate Driving Test Routes
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Mock Restricted Test Route 1
Test Centre - Turn left onto Pinot Lane
End of road turn left onto Cellar Court
End of road turn left onto Fred Taylor Drive
At roundabout take the 2nd exit onto Fred Taylor Drive
At junction turn right onto Kakano Road
End of road turn left onto Maki Street
End of road turn left onto Northside Drive
At junction turn right onto Fred Taylor Drive
At roundabout take the 2nd exit onto Brigham Creek Road
Turn left onto Joseph McDonald Drive
Mock Restricted Test Route 2
Test Centre - Turn right onto Pinot Lane
End of road turn right onto Cabernet Crescent
End of road turn right onto Westgate Drive
At junction turn left onto Don Buck Road
Continue along Don Buck Road
Turn left onto Rush Creek Drive
At roundabout take the 1st exit onto Lazurite Drive
End of road turn left onto Westgate Drive
At roundabout take the 3rd exit onto Fernhill Drive
At junction turn left onto Cabernet Crescent
Mock Full Test Route 1
Test Centre - Turn right onto Pinot Lane
End of road turn right onto Cabernet Crescent
End of road turn right onto Westgate Drive
At junction turn left onto Kauri Amber Road
Turn right onto Pukewhero Rise
End of road turn right onto Rahopuru Road
Turn right onto Oranga Drive
End of road turn left onto Manarini Road
Turn right onto Don Buck Road
Turn left onto Beauchamp Drive
Mock Full Test Route 2
Test Centre - Turn left onto Pinot Lane
End of road turn left onto Cellar Court
End of road turn left onto Fred Taylor Drive
At roundabout take the 2nd exit onto Fred Taylor Drive
Turn right onto Northside Drive
At junction turn right onto Maki Street
Turn left onto Fred Taylor Drive
Turn left onto Gunton Drive
Turn left onto Kedgley Drive
Turn left onto Barbour Road
* (Full updated routes available on the app)
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If you're a new learner or looking to upgrade your licence, this centre offers a supportive and state-of-the-art environment.
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Key Challenges on Westgate Test Routes
North-Western Motorway (SH16): You’ll be expected to merge smoothly onto the motorway, maintain appropriate speeds, and demonstrate safe lane discipline if your test route involves the SH16.
Busy Intersections: Those at Fred Taylor Drive and Northside Drive can be particularly tricky due to high traffic volumes and multiple lanes. These intersections often involve complex traffic signals and lane changes.
Speed Limit Transitions: Particularly as you transition from residential streets to main roads like Hobsonville Road and Fred Taylor Drive, where speed limits can increase to 60 or 80 km/h. It’s important to practice adjusting your speed quickly and smoothly.
Busy Shopping and Commercial Areas: The Westgate Shopping Centre on Fred Taylor Drive, where traffic can be particularly busy, requires close attention to pedestrian crossings and frequent stopping for traffic.
Local Road Types
Understanding local road types and practising on them will help you feel more confident and prepared for your test at the VTNZ Westgate Centre. Below are the key road types you’ll encounter.
Fernhill Drive
Fernhill Drive Roundabout
Westgate Drive
Main Roads
Fred Taylor Drive: A busy multi-lane road with a speed limit of 60 km/h featuring several intersections, lane changes, and roundabouts, making it a key road for practicing lane discipline, signaling, and merging.
Hobsonville Road: Connecting Westgate with surrounding suburbs and has a mix of 50 km/h and 60 km/h speed zones. It’s commonly included in test routes, so practice managing speed transitions and handling traffic.
Residential Streets
Westgate Drive: Used in test routes for practicing basic driving manoeuvres, such as parallel parking and three-point turns. These streets are ideal for showcasing your control of the vehicle at lower speeds.
Moire Road: Another residential street where you’ll practice tasks like turning at intersections and navigating narrow roads. The reduced traffic flow here allows you to focus on precision driving.
Roundabouts
Fernhill Drive Roundabouts: These roundabouts range from small single-lane to larger multi-lane roundabouts, so practicing both types will prepare you for any scenario on test day.
Westgate Shopping Centre Roundabouts: The roundabouts on Fred Taylor Drive can be particularly busy, especially during peak shopping times. You’ll need to be cautious of both vehicle and pedestrian traffic.
Motorways
North-Western Motorway (SH16): Some Westgate test routes may include sections of the State Highway 16. The speed limits are higher (up to 100 km/h), and the traffic volume is usually heavier, so practise smooth acceleration, lane changes, and maintaining safe following distances.