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Lessons Notes - Glen Innes

21/11/2023

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Lesson Notes:
  • More Searching - Move your chin, look outward. Turn your head to check your blindspot. Check the center mirror before braking.
  • Hand Position - You must keep both hands on the wheel when slowing down.
  • Vehicle Position - Keep reasonably to the left. Avoid running over rubbish on the road.
  • Speed Control - Drive to the speed limit and adjust your speed according to the road conditions.
  • Curved Roads / Blind Corners - Keep left and roll around. Cover your brake but don't brake hard.
  • 3 Point Turn & U- Turn - You must indicate right and check your right blindspot.
  • Foot Position - Keep your heel on the ground and push with your toes.
  • Turning Bays & Flush Medians - You must use them. Merge into them, nothing sudden. Indicate and check blindspot before moving in. All  4 wheels must be in the other lane.
  • Stop Sign - Stop, pause, check both sides and then move.
  • Mirror Usage - Check center mirror before braking or slowing down ( Speed bumps ).
  • Narrow Roads - Indicate to pass parked cars, check blind spots and avoid bottlenecks.
  • Speed Control - Downhill stay under the speed limit.
  • Roundabouts - Indicate left to exit.
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Mission Bay - Glen Innes Lesson Notes

21/11/2023

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Needs to work on:
  • More Searching - Specific shoulder checks and checking center mirror before braking.
  • Left Turns - Be slow before turning and keep left / stay in your lane.
  • Merging - Nothing sudden, use the space in front. Don't have vehicles next to you.
  • Dual Lane Right Turn - You must stay in your lane.
  • Hand Position - Don't twist your hands.
  • Braking - Brake softly and nothing sudden. Always check the center mirror before braking.
  • Carpark - Drive slowly and beware of other vehicles moving out.
  • Narrow Roads - Look ahead, avoid bottlenecks, keep reasonable to the left and indicate to pass parked cars.
  • Orange Lights - Aim to stop. Don't rush to get through.
  • Turning - You must see 100 meters on each side of the road before turning. If you can't see, move forward / edge forward. Keep your foot on the brake and roll up.
  • Parking Curb-side - You must indicate and check your blindspot before braking.
  • Stop Sign - You must fully stop. All 4 wheels must stop moving. Pause before moving.
  • Green Lights - You must check both sides before moving through.
  • Turning Bays & Flush Medians - You must use them. Merge into them, nothing sudden. Indicate and check blindspot before moving in. All  4 wheels must be in the other lane.
  • Backing - Go slow, let the car roll and look back. Not just mirrors or camera.
  • Parallel Parking - Indicate left and check center mirror before stopping. Use the space behind you and recheck the right blindspot.
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Orakei - Glen Innes Lesson Notes

8/11/2023

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Immediate Fail:​
  • Nil

Critical Errors:
  • Vehicle Position - Keep reasonable to the left.
  • Narrow Roads - Indicate and check your blindspot before moving around parked cars.
  • Parallel Parking - Recheck the right side. Indicate left before stopping.

Needs Improvement:
  • Shoulder Checks & Head Checks -  You must turn your head, to look next to you.
  • Hand Position - Don’t drop your hands when slowing down. Don’t twist your hands and make big turns when needed.
  • Speeding and Braking - Don't rush or brake hard, let the car roll up and brake softly.
  • Following Distance - Double your following distance when behind trucks and buses.
  • Scanning - Check the side you are going to move too.
  • Left Turns - Angle the car with the road.
  • Right Turns - Find the center before turning and don't cut the corner.
  • Flush Median - Nothing sudden, merge in and out. Always check your blindspot before moving out.
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Manukau Full OS Lesson Notes

6/11/2023

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Immediate Fail:​
  1. Flush Median - Poor position when turning right, Poor gap selection and blocking traffic.
  2. Stop Sign - Stop, pause, check both sides and then move.
  3. Traffic Lights - Don't stop on pedestrian crossing or cycle lanes.

Critical Errors:
  1. Curb-side - When pulling over to stop, you must be under 30cm from the curb. Indicate and check your left blindspot.
  2. Gap Selection - Must move if safe.
  3. Left Turns - Check the cycle lane before turning.
  4. Vehicle Position - When waiting in a queue, stay back. Don't queue across the intersection.
  5. Merging - Nothing sudden, just merge in, use the space in front. Indicate and check your blindspot.

Needs Improvement:
  1. Dual lane roundabout - Must give way to cars on the right, check both sides and both lanes before moving in. Take advantage of cover vehicles.
  2. Curved Roads / Blind Corners - Keep left and roll around. Cover your brake but don't brake hard.
  3. Scanning / Searching Ahead - Activity search for potential hazards and avoid bottlenecks.
  4. Mirror Usage - Check center mirror before braking or slowing down ( Speed bumps ).
  5. Shoulder Checks & Head Checks -  You must turn your head, to look next to you.
  6. Speeding and Braking - Don't rush or brake hard, let the car roll up and brake softly.
  7. Left Turns and Roundabouts - Angle the car with the road.
  8. Backing - Look back, turn your head. Don't just use mirrors or reversing cameras.
  9. Right Turns - Don't go too wide or cut the corner when turning.
  10. Lane Changing - Check your blindspot before moving in and keep indicating till all 4 wheels are in the other lane.
  11. Indicating - You must indicate for a minimum of 3 seconds before turning, changing lanes or merging.
  12. Narrow Roads - Indicate and check your blindspot before turning.
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Mt Eden Lesson Notes

6/11/2023

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Needs to work on:
  • Using both hands
  • More searching - Specific shoulder checks and checking center mirror before braking.
  • Gap Selection - Being ready to move. 
  • Parking and Parallel Parking - Indicating, rechecking and going slower.
  • Left Turns - Be slow before turning and keep left / stay in your lane.
  • Flush Medians - Be more confident using them.
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Manukau Full Lesson Notes

2/11/2023

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Immediate Fail:​
  1. Flush Median - Poor position when turning right, Poor gap selection and blocking traffic.
  2. Stop Sign - Stop, pause, check both sides and then move.
  3. Roadworks - Must stay under the posted speed sign.

Critical Errors:
  1. Curb-side - When pulling over to stop, you must be under 30cm from the curb.
  2. Lane Changing - Check your blindspot before moving in and keep indicating till all 4 wheels are in the other lane.

Needs Improvement:
  1. Vehicle Position - When waiting in a queue, stay back.
  2. Curved Roads / Blind Corners - Keep left and roll around. Cover your brake but don't brake hard.
  3. Scanning / Searching Ahead - Activity search for potential hazards and avoid bottlenecks.
  4. Mirror Usage - Check center mirror before braking or slowing down ( Speed bumps ) .
  5. Speeding and Braking - Don't rush or brake hard, let the car roll up and brake softly.
  6. Left Turns and Roundabouts - Angle the car with the road.
  7. Left Turns - Check the cycle lane before turning.
  8. Backing - Look back, turn your head. Don't just use mirrors or reversing cameras.
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Onehunga Lesson Notes

31/10/2023

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Key Points:
  • Dual lane roundabout - Must give way to cars on the right, check both sides and both lanes before moving in. Take advantage of cover vehicles.
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Wiri Lesson Notes

19/10/2023

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Immediate Fail:
  • Right Turn / Flush Median - You must use the flush median and not interfere with traffic flow. Merge in and out when needed, and if safe just move through them. (Grayson Ave and Cavendish Drive)

Critical Errors:
  • Right Turn - While waiting to turn, don't move forward while other vehicles are still turning right.
  • Merging - Nothing sudden, just merge in, use the space in front.

Key Points:
  • Roadworks - Be slow before the posted speed sign.
  • Parallel Parking - Recheck the right side.
  • Curb-side - When parking on the roadside, you must be under 30cm from the curb. When moving out don't go too wide.
  • Blind Corners - Keep left on wide roads.
  • Following Distance - Double your following distance when behind trucks and buses.
  • Other Vehicles - Beware of vehicles parked on the right side of the road and vehicles in the other lanes.
  • Roundabouts - If you miss the exit, just keep moving.
  • Vehicle Position / Right Turn -  Keep on your side of the road. 
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Gardens  - Highbrook Lesson Notes

15/10/2023

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Key Points:
  • Dual Lane Right Turn - You must stay in your lane.
  • Left Turn into a HSZ - Angle the car 
  • Lane Changing - Indicate till all 4 wheels are in the other lane.
  • Stop Sign - Must fully stop before moving.
  • Parallel Parking - Recheck the right side. Indicate left before stopping.
  • Cyclist - Keep away from them.
  • Hand Position - Don't twist your hands.
  • Roundabouts - Angle the car with the road or center island.
  • Narrow Roads - Indicate and check your blindspot before turning.
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Gardens  - Highbrook Lesson Notes

15/10/2023

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Key Points:
  • Dual Lane Right Turn - You must stay in your lane.
  • Left Turn into a HSZ - Angle the car 
  • Lane Changing - Indicate till all 4 wheels are in the other lane.
  • Stop Sign - Must fully stop before moving.
  • Parallel Parking - Recheck the right side. Indicate left before stopping.
  • Cyclist - Keep away from them.
  • Hand Position - Don't twist your hands.
  • Roundabouts - Angle the car with the road or center island.
  • Narrow Roads - Indicate and check your blindspot before turning.
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Highbrook Os Lesson Notes

12/10/2023

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Immediately Fails:
  • Right Turn with Turning Bay - You must move in and then slow down. Always indicate and check your blind spot before moving in. (Beeped at for being to slow before entering turning bay)


Critical Errors:
  • Follow the giveaway rule, not what other drivers tell you to do.
  • Left Turns - Keep left and stay in your lane. Angle the car with the road.
  • Lane Change - Indicate till all 4 wheels are in the other lane and nothing sudden, just merge in and don’t brake for no reason.


Key Points:
  • Aux Controls - Front and Rear Demister.
  • Turning - Be slow before turning and roll around corners.
  • Mirror Usage - Check your center mirror before braking or slowing down.
  • Wet Roads - Double your following distance and stay back when waiting in a queue.
  • Moving Forward - Don’t speed up to brake, just let the car roll forward and then speed up or brake.
  • Left Turns - Angle the car with the road. Must see 10meters on each side before turning.
  • Cover Vehicles - Use them when needed but make sure you can see and know it’s safe before moving.
  • Hand Positioning - Move your hands and make big turns when needed. Turn the wheel back, don’t just let go. Don’t drop your hands when slowing down.
  • Narrow Roads - Indicate to pass parked cars, check blind spots and avoid bottlenecks.
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Manurewa - Highbrook Restricted Lesson Notes

9/10/2023

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Needs Improvement:
  • Lane Changing and Merging - Nothing sudden, don’t slow down for no reason.
  • Left Turn - You must check your left blind spot before turning.
  • Speed Control - Stay under the speed limit. Specially after turning into traffic.
  • Vehicle Position - Keep left but don’t get too close to curb.

Key Points:
  • Orange Lights - Don’t rush to turn. Aim to slow down before turning.
  • Keep Clear Zones - Avoid stop across traffic lights and intersections.
  • Shoulder Checks / Blindspot or Head Checks - you must turn your head.
  • Double your following and stopping distance when behind trucks or buses.
  • Hand Position- Don’t drop your hands when slowing down. Don’t twist your hands.
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Wiri Lesson Notes - Full

5/10/2023

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Full Lesson Notes - Wiri:
  1. Left Turn - Angel the car and check the cycle lane before turning, the left blindspot. You must see 100 meters on each side before moving out. Don't stop for no reason. Stay on your side of the road.
  2. Cross Roads - Moving through stay in your lane. Check both side and make sure there is enough room on the other side.
  3. Vehicle Position - Right turn use a turning bay you must stop behind the line.
  4. Shoulders Checks / Head Checks - Always check before moving left or right. Turn your head 90 degrees. Always know what's next to you.
  5. Gap Selection - Make sure it is safe before moving.
  6. Narrow Roads - Look ahead, avoid bottlenecks and indicate to pass parked cars.
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Glen Innes Lesson Notes  - Full

4/10/2023

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Glen Innes Lesson Notes:
  1. Speed Control - Downhill stay under the speed limit.
  2. Stop Sign - You must fully stop. All 4 wheels must stop moving. Pause before moving.
  3. Dual Lane Roundabout - Indicate left when leaving.
  4. Steering / Hand Position - Keep both hands on the wheel when slowing down.
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Flatbush - Pakuranga Lesson Notes

1/10/2023

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First Lesson Notes:

Vehicle Control - Starting the car
  1. Move your seat forward and up
  2. Put on your seatbelt
  3. Move your center mirror, so you can see behind you. You are the whole car now.
  4. Push the brake with your right foot and then push the power button
  5. Wait for the ready light to be on. 
  6. Let go of the brake. (Don't have to push hard)
  7. Adjust the side mirrors if required.
  8. Indicators are on your right. Move it down (right) move if up (left)
  9. Look ahead, Don't worry about keeping the steering wheel straight
  10. Push the brake with your right foot, only a millimetre down use your toes just like tapping. Keep your heel on the ground and move it to the right. Only push a millimeter down. Keep your foot between both speed and brake paddles. Keeping your foot on the ground, move it left and right like you are waving with your foot.
  11. In the middle you have your handbrake and gears. Look at the dashboard, the red (!) means the handbrake is on. Pull up the handbrake lever only a few millimeters and then push the button in and push the whole lever down. The red (!) should disappear, the hand brake is off.  
  12. The foot brake in general controls the front brakes and the hand brake controls the rear brakes. In case the foot brake fails you can use the handbrake to stop the car in an emergency. Pull up the handbrake.
  13. The gears P-R-N-D-1-2 .
    P - Only go into Park when the car is stopped at the left side of the road (not waiting at lights, at intersections or in a queue)
    R - Reverse will make the car go back, it will normally make a beeping down and will display R on the dashboard
    N - Neutral - No gear (Think of it like a ball it will just roll) When you need to tow or push the car off the road
    D - Drive will make the car go forward. If it is in Drive the car will try to always go forward.
    1-2 or L/S - Lower gears for going forward, normally used for towing another vehicle or going really steep hills. Lower gears have more power and use more fuel. You get power but lose speed
  14. Put both hands on the wheel and turn all the way to the right and then all the way left. Don't twist your hands. Use your left hand to turn left and right hand to turn right. Push and pull, try to keep one hand on each half of the wheel
  15. Look up at the center mirror if you can see the ground between us and the parked car behind us? Look back, turn your head. Everything in the mirrors is always closer. Check the side mirrors can you see the cars back there? It's hard to judge distance in the mirror. If you look in the center mirror and can see the ground between us and the other vehicle you have twice the room you need.
  16. Turn your head 90 degrees to the left and now to the right. lift your chin up. look in the center mirror keep your head up and now look to the right/left. This is your BLINDSPOT or SHOULDER CHECK. Think of it like you are running/riding a bike and want to see if there is anyone next to you.



Moving - Steering, Braking and Acceleration
  1. Don't do anything sudden. The car is straight, look ahead, not inside the car, look outward. Think of it like walking. Where do you look, at the ground or where you want to go?
  2. For now the steering wheel is straight 
  3. Indicate right, move Indicator down, don't turn the wheel
  4. Push the brake down softly. Move the gear lever from Park (P) to Drive (D). Keep your foot on the brake. Put the hand brake down and the (!) red light is off. Anyone behind us or next to us? I'm looking for cars, people and animals.
  5. Just lift your foot off the brake and then push down again. Nothing sudden. We don't want to feel the car stopping. We will roll up to the next lamp post and then stop. Anyone behind us or next to us? Look over your right shoulder / Blind spot. Indicate right, check and let of of the brake roll 1-2 meters forward indicate left and brake.
  6. Check and if safe this time we will goto 20km-30km, you will need to push the accelerator / speed only a millimeter, the car will speed up. The car is a ball. It will roll down hill and get faster, uphill it will get slower.



Turning and Steering/Hand Position
  1. The car will never go straight, It will pull to one side, because the road is curved. We can only drive in a circle, the car has to curve around corners, we can't turn at 90 degrees. We will goto the end of the road and do a U-Turn, the more you turn right the more you have to turn left. Be ready to turn the wheel back.
  2. If you can see the ground between us and them (other cars) you have lots of room.
  3. At the end of the road we will do a U-Turn - Indicate / Mirror and Shoulder Check. Aim for under 20km. Just let the car roll.
  4. Left Turns - Angle the car to the left / Right Turn, move forward and then make one big turn. 20km is a safe and comfortable speed for turning.


Gap Selection and Observations - searching ahead and around you
  1. Always aim to stop, aim for 20km as you slow if you can see 3 lampposts / street lights on each side of the road and it is safe to go. If you can't see 3 lampposts on each side (100meters) it is unsafe. Stop and crawl forward centimeters.
  2. Stop Sign - Full Stop and then check
  3. When approaching intersections look early and off the road, 10 cars aways  (rough guess) start looking to see if it is safe.
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Highland Park - Highbrook Lesson Notes

1/10/2023

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Key Points:
  1. Carpark - Go slow and keep on your side of the road.
  2. Left Turn - Angel the car and check the cycle lane before turning, the left blindspot. You must see 100 meters on each side before moving out. Don't stop for no reason. Stay on your side of the road.
  3. 3 Point Turn - You must indicate right and check your right blindspot.
  4. Parallel Parking - Check center mirror before stopping. Use the space behind you.
  5. Lane Changing and Merging - Nothing sudden and know it's safe before indicating. Indicate till all 4 wheels are in the other lane.
  6. Flush Median - Too Wide.
  7. Narrow Roads - Look ahead, avoid bottlenecks and indicate to pass parked cars.
  8. Roundabouts - You must indicate left before exiting. Don't rush to enter. Use the cover vehicles. and angle the car with the center island.
  9. Steering / Hand Position - Move your hands to make big turns, When driving straight keep your hands on the wheel. Turn the wheel back.
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Manukau - Clevedon Lesson Notes

30/9/2023

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Main Points:
  1. Wet Roads - Double your following distance. Cover your brake and brake softly.
  2. Parallel Parking - Recheck right and use the space behind you.
  3. Left Turn - Angel the car and check the cycle lane before turning, the left blindspot. You must see 100 meters on each side before moving out. Don't stop for no reason. Stay on your side of the road.
  4. Onramp - Indicate longer, till all 4 wheels are in the other lane.
  5. Speed Control - Downhill stay under the speed limit.
  6. Merging - Check your blindspot before moving across.
  7. Steering - Don't drop your hands when slowing down.
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The Gardens / Highbrook Lesson Notes

30/9/2023

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Key Points:
  1. Giveway Sign - Always aim to stop but don't stop for no reason. Be slow enough to giveway and if safe keep moving.
  2. Curved Roads / Blind Corners - Keep left and roll around. Cover your brake but don't brake hard.
  3. 3 Point Turn - You must indicate right and check your right blindspot. Stay on the road.
  4. Vehicle Position - Keep reasonable to the left.
  5. Parallel Parking - Indicate left and check center mirror before stopping. Use the space behind you and recheck the right blindspot.
  6. Turning - You must see 100 meters on each side of the road before turning. If you can't see, move forward / edge forward. Keep your foot on the brake and roll up.
  7. Foot Position - Keep your heel on the ground and push with your toes.
  8. Orange Lights - Aim to stop. Don't rush to go through.
  9. Shoulder Checks / Blindspot Checks - Always check before moving left or right. Turn your head 90 degrees.
  10. More Searching - Move your chin, look outward. Turn your head to check your blindspot. 
  11. Searching and Mirror Usage - Recheck all intersections before and after. Activity search for hazards. Know what's behind you before braking.
  12. Turning Bays & Flush Medians - You must use them. Merge into them, nothing sudden. Indicate and check blindspot before moving in. All  4 wheels must be in the other lane.
  13. Narrow Roads - Look ahead, avoid bottlenecks and indicate to pass parked cars.
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Manurewa - Manukau Lesson Notes

29/9/2023

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Lesson Notes:
  1. Left Turn - Angel the car and check the cycle lane before turning, the left blindspot. You must see 100 meters on each side before moving out. Keep left.
  2. Gap Selection - If safe you must move / turn. Don't wait for no reason.
  3. Turning Bays & Flush Medians - You must use them. Merge into them, nothing sudden. Indicate and check blindspot before moving in. All  4 wheels must be in the other lane.
  4. Left Turn - Angel the car and check the cycle lane before turning, the left blindspot. Stay in your lane.
  5. Hazard ID - Talk more about all the hazards around you.

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Manurewa / Manukau Full Notes

25/9/2023

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Lesson Notes:
  1. Left Turn - Angel the car and check the cycle lane before turning, the left blindspot. You must see 100 meters on each side before moving out.
  2. Gap Selection - Waiting too long before turning, when it was safe to turn.
  3. Green Lights - You must check both sides before moving through.
  4. Hazard ID - Talk more about all the hazards around you.
  5. Turning Bays & Flush Medians - You must use them. Merge into them, nothing sudden. Indicate and check blindspot before moving in. All  4 wheels must be in the other lane.
  6. Vehicle Position - Keep reasonable to the left.
  7. Narrow Roads - Look ahead, avoid bottlenecks and indicate to pass parked cars.
  8. Turning Bays and Bus Lanes - Don't enter them too early.
  9. Stop Sign - You must fully stop. All 4 wheels must stop moving. Pause before moving.
  10. Mirror Usage - Check your center mirror before braking or slowing down.
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Glen Innes Lesson Notes

20/9/2023

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Key Points:
  1. Steering / Hand Position - Move your hands to make big turns, When driving straight keep your hands on the wheel. Turn the wheel back.
  2. U- Turn - Turn your head, Check your blindspot. Indicate right.
  3. Narrow Roads - Look ahead, avoid bottlenecks and indicate to pass parked cars.
  4. Speed Control - Stay under the speed limit. Within 5km of the speed limit.
  5. Dual Lane Roundabout - Be comfortable using them and indicate left when leaving.
  6. Dual Lane Roundabout - Be comfortable using them.
  7. Roadworks - Must stay under the posted speed sign.
  8. Left Turn - Angel the car and check the cycle lane before turning, the left blindspot. Stay in your lane.
  9. Curved Roads / Blind Corners - Keep left and roll around.
  10. Lane Changing - Check your blindspot before moving in and keep indicating till all 4 wheels are in the other lane.
  11. Right Turn - Avoid cutting corners, stay on your side of the road.
  12. Stop Sign - Stop, pause, check both sides and then move.
  13. Pedestrian Crossing - You must stop and give way to people crossing the road.
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Restricted Notes for Wiri

18/9/2023

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Key Points:
  1. Pre-Check - Check vehicle REGO
  2. Carpark - Go slow and keep on your side of the road.
  3. Left Turn - Angel the car and check the cycle lane before turning, the left blindspot. You must see 100 meters on each side before moving out. Don't stop for no reason. Stay on your side of the road.
  4. Parallel Parking - Indicate left and check center mirror before stopping. Use the space behind you and recheck the right blindspot.
  5. U- Turn - You must always indicate right and check your blindspot before turning.
  6. Merging - Avoid having vehicles next to you. Nothing sudden.
  7. Roundabouts - You must indicate left before exiting. Don't rush to enter. Use the cover vehicles.
  8. Cycle Bay at Traffic Lights - Don't stop on them.
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Flatbush Lesson Notes

16/9/2023

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Key Points:
  1. Moving Out - Don't get too close to parked cars.
  2. Merging - You must indicate and check your blindspot before merging.
  3. Speed Control - Drive to the speed limit and adjust your speed according to the road conditions.
  4. More Searching - Use your mirrors, check your blindspots and scan ahead for hazards.
  5. Turning - Find the center of the road and stay on your side. Be slow before turning
  6. Dual Lane Turns - Stay in your lane and avoid having vehicles in your blindspot.
  7. Indicating - you must indicate for a minimum of 3 seconds before turning.
  8. Right Turns - Don't cut corners and stay on your side of the road.
  9. Carpark - Go slow and keep on your side of the road.
  10. Backing - Go slow, let the car roll.
  11. Curved Roads - Make small adjustments with the steering wheel when going around curved roads.
  12. Parking Curbside - You must indicate and check your blindspot before braking.
  13. Hand Position - You must keep both hands on the wheel when slowing down.
  14. Give Way Rule - You must follow the giveway rule at all cross roads. Know who has the right of way before slowing down. Be slow enough to giveway when needed.
  15.  Vehicle Position - Keep reasonably to the left. Avoid running over rubbish on the road.
  16. Traffic Lights - Be ready before, start looking outward while waiting for the lights to change.
  17. Turning Bays - You must use them when needed and indicate and check your blindspot before entering them.
  18. U- Turn - Be slow before turning and always indicate right and check your blindspot.
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Papatoetoe - Wiri Lesson Notes

15/9/2023

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Key Points:
  1. Left Turn - Angel the car and check the cycle lane before turning, the left blindspot. You must see 100 meters on each side before moving out.
  2. Green Light - Check both sides before moving through.
  3. Turning Bays & Flush Medians - You must use them. Merge into them, nothing sudden. Indicate and check blindspot before moving in. All  4 wheels must be in the other lane.
  4. Curved Dual Lane Roads - Stay in your lane, avoid having vehicles in your blindspot.
  5. Wet Roads - Double your following distance. Cover your brake and brake softly.
  6. More Searching - Move your chin, look outward. Turn your head to check your blindspot. Check the center mirror before braking.
  7. Roundabouts - You must indicate left before exiting. Don't rush to enter. Use the cover vehicles. and angle the car with the center island.
  8. Turning Only Lanes - You must still indicate your intention to turn.
  9. U- Turn - Turn your head, Check your blindspot.
  10. Steering / Hand Position - Move your hands to make big turns, When driving straight keep your hands on the wheel. Turn the wheel back.
  11. Narrow Roads - Look ahead, avoid bottlenecks and indicate to pass parked cars.
  12. Speed Bumps - Be slow before and roll over. Check your center mirror before braking.
  13. Lane Changing and Merging - Nothing sudden and know it's safe before indicating. Indicate till all 4 wheels are in the other lane.
  14. Giveway Sign - Don't stop for no reason, be slow and if safe keep moving.
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Meadowlands - Highbrook Lesson Notes

14/9/2023

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Key Points:
  1. Keep reasonably to the left side of the road.
  2. Be ready before and activity search for hazards.
  3. Beware of other vehicles driving over the speed limit. Stay under the speed limit.
  4. Stay in your lane on curved roads.
  5. Don't drop your hands when slowing down. Keep both hands on the wheel while moving.
  6. Alway know what is behind and next to you before indicating to change lanes.
  7. When turning right, stay on your side and don't cut corners.
  8. Take your time when parallel parking, use the space behind you, indicate left and recheck the right side.
  9. While in a carpark be slow and keep on your side of the road. Remember to indicate into the carpark.
  10. Be slow, cover your brake before blind or sharp corners. Don't brake hard for no reason. Let the car roll around corners.
  11. Angle the car when turning left and then after turning turn the wheel back.
  12. Beware of trucks and cars moving out, check both sides of the road.
  13. While waiting for the lights to go green, check both sides and know where you need to go.
  14. Use the flush median when needed and if safe move through it.
  15. Always indicate left when exiting a roundabout.
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