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Stopping suddenly https://drive.govt.nz/restricted-licence/skills/set-up-and-get-moving/stopping-suddenly

Being able to brake and stop safely is one of the most important driving skills. This lesson will take you through how to do routine stops and sudden stops.

Purchasing a safe car https://drive.govt.nz/car-ownership-and-maintenance/purchasing-a-safe-car

Thinking about buying a car? Make sure to check what safety features it has before you part with any money.

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.

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’.
Driving through multi-laned roundabouts https://drive.govt.nz/restricted-licence/skills/driving-on-multi-laned-roads/driving-through-multi-laned-roundabouts

Big, busy roundabouts can be pretty scary for a lot of drivers. This Drive lesson will teach you how to safely approach and drive on a multi-laned roundabout.

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.

Using a flush median https://drive.govt.nz/restricted-licence/skills/city-and-town-driving/using-a-flush-median

Flush medians are the diagonally painted stripes in the middle of a road and they can be helpful when you’re driving a car. Learn more in this Drive lesson.

Choosing a gap in traffic and turning left at an intersection https://drive.govt.nz/restricted-licence/skills/driving-on-the-road/choosing-a-gap-in-traffic-and-turning-left-at-an-intersection

To successfully choose a gap in traffic and turn left takes practice. Learn how to do it smoothly and safely 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 around curves at higher speeds https://drive.govt.nz/restricted-licence/skills/higher-speed-driving/driving-around-curves-at-higher-speeds

Driving at higher speeds on curved roads means being totally focused on your driving. This Drive lesson gives you the tips for handling winding roads in a car.