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Drive Go https://drive.govt.nz/drive-go

Get ready for your restricted licence test with Drive Go. Know what to learn next, plan driving routes and track the hours and distance you’ve driven.

After you pass the full licence test https://drive.govt.nz/full-licence/after-you-pass-the-full-licence-test

Remember, the key to being a great driver is to continue learning. This Drive lesson covers alcohol limits and endorsements.

Information for coaches https://drive.govt.nz/teach-someone-to-drive/information-for-coaches

Automatic versus manual

You and your learner will need to consider whether to learn to drive in an automatic or manual car. If they sit their restricted licence test in an automatic vehicle, they’ll only be able to drive automatic vehicles while on their restricted licence, unless they have their supervisor with them.

Coaching for the full licence test https://drive.govt.nz/teach-someone-to-drive/lessons/coaching-for-the-full-licence-test
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Here’s an example of how a driver might identify and respond to a hazard in the full test:

  • The driver spots oncoming traffic. They say to the testing officer ‘oncoming traffic’.
  • They then explain their response to the hazard by saying, ‘keeping left to keep a safe distance’.
Hill driving (auto) https://drive.govt.nz/restricted-licence/skills/parking-turning-around-and-hills/hill-driving-auto

In this Drive lesson you’ll learn how to smoothly drive off after stopping your vehicle on a hill.

Controlling your speed and sticking to the limits https://drive.govt.nz/restricted-licence/skills/driving-to-the-conditions/controlling-your-speed-and-sticking-to-the-limits

Being able to adjust and choose the right speed is key to safe driving. Learn how to control your speed and stick to the limits in this Drive lesson.

Blind spots and head checks https://drive.govt.nz/restricted-licence/skills/driving-on-the-road/blind-spots-and-head-checks

What is a blind spot and how should you deal with it? This Drive lesson will tell you why blind spots can be dangerous, where they are and how to handle them.

Driving in traffic – trucks and buses https://drive.govt.nz/restricted-licence/skills/city-and-town-driving/driving-in-traffic-trucks-and-buses

Driving in traffic means getting used to driving around different types of vehicles. This lesson will teach you how to drive safely around trucks and buses.

Critical errors https://drive.govt.nz/restricted-licence/about-the-restricted-licence-test/common-test-mistakes/critical-errors

See what the Critical Errors are, and how to avoid them in your restricted licence test.