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The third and final step to becoming a fully licenced car driver is to get your full New Zealand driver licence. This involves a practical driving test to assess your driving skills and ability to maintain safe driving behaviours.
They’ll tell you the route to drive, and when to do tasks like left and right turns, lane changes and entering a roundabout. The officer marks your driving skills as you complete these tasks.
Sit in the passenger seat and describe hazards you see and what you’d do about them. When you’re more confident, try it as you’re driving. Remember, it’s just a few simple words – don’t overdo the detail and don’t worry about using complete sentences.