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New Lynn – Full Overseas Conversion Lesson Notes

15/6/2026

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Key Areas to Focus On

🔵 Left Turns

Check your centre mirror before slowing down.
Indicate left and perform a clear left blind spot check before turning.
Be aware of cyclists and vehicles in bus or cycle lanes.
Turn smoothly into your lane and accelerate safely to match the speed of traffic.

🔵 Left Turn into a Two-Lane Road

If the left lane is clear, you may complete the turn.
You do not need to wait for both lanes to be clear.
Stay in the left lane after turning.
Be aware of vehicles that may change lanes into yours.

🔵 Steering

Move your hands more when making large or sharp turns.
Make smooth steering movements.
Allow the steering wheel to return naturally after completing the turn while maintaining control.

🔵 Narrow Roads

Indicate when passing parked vehicles if you need to cross the centre line.
Check your mirrors and blind spot before moving out.
Avoid creating bottlenecks.
Keep left and be aware of oncoming traffic.

🔵 Lane Changing

Avoid sudden movements.
Maintain your speed where appropriate.
Check your centre mirror, indicate, and perform a clear blind spot check before changing lanes.
Merge smoothly and avoid having vehicles in your blind spot.

🔵 Curbside Parking

Indicate left and check your left blind spot before slowing down and stopping.
Park within 30 cm of the kerb.
Before moving out, indicate right, check your centre mirror, and perform a right blind spot check before merging safely into traffic.

🔵 Stop Signs

Come to a complete stop.
All four wheels must stop moving.
Pause, check carefully in both directions, and move only when it is safe.

🔵 Traffic Lights

Treat an orange light as a red light if it is safe to stop.
Approach intersections at a speed that allows you to stop safely if the lights change.
Avoid entering the intersection unless you are committed to completing the manoeuvre safely.

🔵 Searching & Observation

Look further ahead and constantly scan your surroundings.
Always know what is happening ahead, behind, and beside you.
Check your centre mirror before braking or slowing down.
Check your blind spots before moving left or right.
Aim to see at least 100 metres ahead whenever possible.

🔵 Hazard Identification

Continue identifying hazards throughout the drive.
Watch for vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists, animals, and other road users that may cross your path.
Scan side streets, driveways, and intersections early.
Anticipate potential hazards and respond smoothly.

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Westgate Restricted Lesson Notes

14/6/2026

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Key Areas to Focus On

🔵 Searching & Observation

Look further ahead and constantly scan your surroundings.
Always know what is happening ahead, behind, and beside you.
Check your centre mirror before braking or slowing down.
Perform clear blind spot checks before moving left or right.
Aim to see at least 100 metres ahead whenever possible.

🔵 Roundabouts

Give way to all vehicles approaching from your right.
Look for and use cover vehicles to help judge safe gaps.
Stay in your lane throughout the roundabout.
Always indicate left when exiting.

🔵 Motorway On-Ramps & Off-Ramps

Use the full length of the on-ramp to build up speed.
Indicate and perform a clear blind spot check before merging.
Match the speed of motorway traffic.
Exit the motorway first, then brake smoothly on the off-ramp.

🔵 Flush Medians

Be more confident using flush medians for right turns.
Move into the flush median when it is safe.
Wait for a suitable gap before completing the turn.
Indicate and check your blind spot before moving into or out of the flush median.

🔵 Right Turning Bays

Indicate and check your blind spot before entering the turning bay.
Move fully into the turning bay first, then slow down.
Wait until all oncoming vehicles have cleared before completing the turn.

🔵 Lane Changing & Merging

Maintain your speed where appropriate.
Check your centre mirror, indicate, and perform a clear blind spot check before moving.
Avoid driving beside vehicles in their blind spots.
Make smooth, controlled lane changes.

General Notes:

🔵 Don't Rush

Stay calm and be patient.
Good decisions are more important than being quick.

🔵 Three-Point Turns

Indicate right on the third movement before pulling away.
Check your right blind spot before moving.
Maintain good observation throughout the manoeuvre.

🔵 Blind Corners

Slow down before entering blind corners.
Keep left and be prepared for oncoming vehicles.

🔵 Steering

Move your hands more when making large or sharp turns.
Make smooth steering inputs and maintain good vehicle control.

🔵 Turning

Do not rush your turns.
Check both directions and make sure you can see at least 100 metres before proceeding.
Wait for a safe gap before turning.

🔵 Right Turns

Move toward the centre of the road before turning.
Stay on your side of the road.
Avoid cutting corners.

🔵 Left Turns

Angle the car to match the road before turning.
Keep left throughout the turn.
Check your left blind spot, especially for cyclists and pedestrians.

🔵 Traffic Lights

Be prepared for lights to change at any time.
If it is safe to stop at an orange light, do so.
Do not stop in a cycle lane or pedestrian crossing.
Approach intersections at a speed that allows you to stop safely if required.

🔵 Parallel Parking

Use the space behind your vehicle.
Take your time—you have 2 minutes and up to 4 movements.
Indicate left before stopping.
Before moving out, check your centre mirror, right side, and perform a right blind spot check.
Finish within 30 cm of the kerb.

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Wiri Lesson Notes – Full Overseas Conversion

13/6/2026

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Key Areas to Focus On:

🔵 Lane Changing
Avoid sudden movements.
Indicate before changing lanes.
Check your centre mirror and perform a clear blind spot (head) check before moving.
Change lanes smoothly and avoid having vehicles sitting in your blind spot.

🔵 Searching & Observation
Look further ahead and constantly scan your surroundings.
Always know what is happening ahead, behind, and beside you.
Check your centre mirror before braking or slowing down.
Check your blind spots before moving left or right.
Aim to see at least 100 metres ahead whenever possible.

🔵 Bus Lanes
Do not enter the bus lane too early.
Move into the bus lane only where the dashed white lines begin (approximately 50 metres before your turn).
Indicate and check your blind spot before entering.

🔵 Intersections (Keep Clear Zones)
Before entering an intersection, make sure there is enough room on the other side.
Do not enter if you may block the intersection or a KEEP CLEAR zone.
Be patient and wait until it is safe to proceed.

🔵 Hazard Identification
Continue identifying hazards throughout the drive.
Watch for vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists, and animals that may cross your path.
Always know what is happening behind and beside you.
Look well ahead and off the road to anticipate potential hazards.

🔵 Dual-Lane Right Turns
Stay in your lane throughout the turn.
Avoid drifting into the adjacent lane.
Be aware of vehicles beside you.
Complete the turn confidently without unnecessary hesitation.

🔵 Merging
Indicate before merging.
Check your centre mirror and perform a clear blind spot check.
Avoid driving with vehicles sitting in your blind spot.
Match the speed of traffic and merge smoothly.

🔵 Right Turns
Avoid turning too wide.
Do not edge forward while oncoming vehicles are still crossing your path.
Give way to all vehicles travelling straight through the intersection.
Make sure you can see at least 100 metres in both directions before turning.
Stay on your side of the road and complete the turn smoothly.

🔵 Narrow Roads
Indicate when passing parked vehicles.
Check your mirrors and blind spot before moving around parked cars.
Keep left where possible and avoid creating bottlenecks.
Be aware of oncoming traffic.

🔵 Left Turning Bays
Move fully into the turning bay before slowing down.
Indicate and perform a blind spot check before entering the bay.
Check your centre mirror before braking.

🔵 Right Turning Bays
Indicate before moving into the turning bay.
Check your centre mirror and perform a right blind spot check.
Move fully into the bay first, then slow down.
Wait for a safe gap before completing the turn.

🔵 Curbside Parking
Indicate left and check your left blind spot before slowing down and stopping.
Park within 30 cm of the kerb.
Before moving out, indicate right, check your centre mirror, and perform a right blind spot check before merging safely into traffic.

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Pukekohe Restricted Lesson Notes

12/6/2026

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Key Points to Focus On:

Check the key fob battery warning light before your driving test.
Improve gap selection at roundabouts and when making left and right turns at intersections.
Practise indicating correctly during:
- Roundabouts
- Parallel parking
- U-turns
- Three-point turns
- Curbside parking

General Notes:

🔵 Left Turns

Do not rush to turn.
Give way to all vehicles travelling straight.
Angle the car to match the road.
Make sure you can see at least 100 metres in both directions before turning.
Check your left blind spot, especially for cyclists and pedestrians.

🔵 Roundabouts

Give way to vehicles approaching from your right.
Look for and use cover vehicles to help judge safe gaps.
Stay in your lane.
Always indicate left when exiting.

🔵 U-Turns

Indicate right before moving.
Check your centre mirror and perform a clear right blind spot check.
Complete the manoeuvre smoothly while staying on the roadway.

🔵 Curbside Parking

Indicate left and check your left blind spot before slowing down and stopping.
Park within 30 cm of the kerb.
Before moving out, indicate right, check your centre mirror, and perform a right blind spot check before merging safely into traffic.

🔵 Right Turns

Do not rush.
Wait for a safe gap and follow the give way rules.
Make sure you can see at least 100 metres in both directions before turning.
Stay on your side of the road and avoid cutting corners.

🔵 Parallel Parking

Use the space behind your vehicle.
Take your time—you have 2 minutes and up to 4 movements.
Indicate left before stopping.
Before moving out, recheck your centre mirror, right side, and right blind spot.

🔵 Three-Point Turns

Indicate right on the third movement before pulling away.
Check your right blind spot before moving.
Maintain good observation throughout the manoeuvre.

🔵 Flush Medians & Turning Bays

Use flush medians and turning bays where provided.
Indicate and check your blind spot before moving into them.
Move into the flush median or turning bay first, then slow down smoothly.
Wait for a safe gap before completing your turn.

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ABC Manukau Lesson Notes

11/6/2026

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Key Areas to Focus On

🔵 Overall Driving

Overall, you were too slow when making turns.
Be prepared before the last oncoming vehicle passes.
Check and recheck both directions before moving.
Make sure you can see at least 100 metres in both directions before turning.

🔵 Roundabouts

Angle the car to match the road and the centre island.
Approach at the correct speed and be prepared to enter when it is safe.

🔵 Speed Management

Monitor your speed carefully in higher-speed zones.
Build up to the speed limit promptly when it is safe to do so and maintain a consistent speed.

🔵 Dual-Lane Roundabouts

Assume both lanes may continue straight unless road markings indicate otherwise.
Always know what is happening beside you.
Look for cover vehicles to help judge safe gaps.
Stay in your lane throughout the roundabout.
Indicate left when exiting.

🔵 Flush Medians

Be more confident when using flush medians for right turns.
Move into the flush median when it is safe, wait for a suitable gap, then complete the turn smoothly.

🔵 Motorway On-Ramps & Off-Ramps

Use the full length of the on-ramp and off-ramp.
Indicate and perform a clear blind spot check before merging.
Match the speed of traffic when joining the motorway.
Exit the motorway before braking smoothly on the off-ramp.

🔵 Left Turns

Stay in your lane throughout the turn.
Maintain good lane positioning and check your left blind spot, especially for cyclists or bus lanes.

🔵 Parallel Parking

Finish within 30 cm of the kerb.
Take your time and maintain good observation throughout the manoeuvre.
Before moving out, check your centre mirror and recheck your right blind spot for approaching traffic.

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Wiri Lesson Notes

10/6/2026

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Loop 1

🔵 Right Turns

Avoid turning too wide.
Do not edge forward while oncoming vehicles are still crossing your path.
Give way to all vehicles travelling straight through the intersection.
Before turning, make sure you can see at least 100 metres in both directions.
Stay on your side of the road and complete the turn smoothly.

🔵 Narrow Roads

Indicate and check your mirrors and blind spot before passing parked vehicles.
Keep left where possible and avoid creating bottlenecks.
Be aware of oncoming traffic.

🔵 Bus Lanes

Do not enter the bus lane too early.
Move into the bus lane only where the dashed white lines begin (approximately 50 metres before your turn).
Check your blind spot before entering the bus lane.

🔵 Right Turning Bays

Indicate and check your blind spot before moving into the turning bay.
Move into the bay first, then slow down smoothly.

Loop 2

🔵 Leaving the Car Park

Exit slowly and safely.
Keep left and check carefully for other vehicles and pedestrians.

🔵 Left Turning Bays

Move fully into the turning bay before slowing down.
Indicate and perform a clear blind spot check before entering the bay.
Check your centre mirror before braking.

🔵 Merging

Indicate before merging.
Check your centre mirror and perform a clear blind spot (head) check.
Avoid driving with vehicles sitting in your blind spot.
Merge smoothly and match the speed of traffic.

🔵 Left Turns

Stay in your lane throughout the turn.
Maintain good lane positioning and check your left blind spot, especially for cyclists and bus lanes.

🔵 Dual-Lane Right Turns

Stay in your lane throughout the turn.
Avoid drifting into the adjacent lane.
Be aware of vehicles beside you and maintain good lane discipline.

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Takanini – Restricted Lesson Notes

9/6/2026

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Key Areas to Focus On:

Exiting the Test Centre

Be aware of the one-way lane when leaving the test centre.
Keep on your side of the road and maintain good lane position.

Railway Crossings

Slow down before the KEEP CLEAR zone.
Check both directions for trains.
Ensure there is enough space on the other side before driving across the tracks.

Wide Roads

Keep left unless required to move right.

Traffic Lights – Right Turns

Do not rush your turn.
Be patient and wait for a safe gap before proceeding.

Roundabouts

Give way to all vehicles approaching from your right.
Check both directions before entering.
Use cover vehicles to help judge safe gaps.
Always indicate left when exiting.

U-Turns

Keep left before starting the manoeuvre.
Indicate right, check your centre mirror, and perform a right blind spot check before moving.

Three-Point Turns

Indicate right and check your right blind spot before every movement.
Stay on the roadway and maintain good vehicle control.

Parallel Parking

Go slowly and do not rush.
Use the space behind you effectively.
Recheck your right side before moving out.
Remember you have up to two minutes to complete the manoeuvre.

Curbside Parking

When pulling over, indicate left and check your left blind spot before braking.
When moving off, indicate right and check your right blind spot before merging back into traffic.

Narrow Roads

Watch for oncoming vehicles.
Indicate when passing parked cars.
Maintain safe clearance and avoid bottlenecks.

Queue Positioning

Leave enough space so you can see the ground behind the vehicle in front.
Avoid blocking intersections, driveways, public car park entrances, pedestrian crossings, bus lanes, and cycle lanes.

Right Turns

Do not cut corners.
Stay on your side of the road throughout the turn.
Do not rush—wait for a safe gap.
Make good use of flush medians and turning bays where provided.

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Wiri – Restricted Lesson Notes

1/6/2026

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Wiri – Restricted Lesson Notes

U-Turns & Three-Point Turns

You must indicate right and check your right blind spot before moving.

Left Turns

Before turning, indicate left, check your centre mirror, and perform a left blind spot check.
Be aware of cyclists, pedestrians, and other road users before turning.

Right Turns

Before turning, indicate right, check your centre mirror, and perform a right blind spot check.
Position the vehicle correctly and stay on your side of the road throughout the turn.

Motorway On-Ramp

Use the full length of the on-ramp to build up speed.
Indicate right and check your blind spot before merging into motorway traffic.
Match the speed of the traffic flow and merge smoothly.

Motorway Off-Ramp

Do not slow down for no reason while still on the motorway.
Exit the motorway first, then brake gently and adjust your speed on the off-ramp.

Stop Signs

You must come to a complete stop.
All four wheels must stop moving.
Pause, check carefully in both directions, and move only when it is safe.

Roundabouts

Stay in your lane at all times.
Be aware of vehicles beside you and indicate left when exiting.

Merging

Always indicate and check your blind spot before merging.
Make smooth movements and do not move suddenly into another lane.

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Pukekohe Lesson Notes

1/6/2026

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Critical Errors:

Roundabouts

Always indicate left when exiting the roundabout.
Position the vehicle to follow the curve of the road and remain aware of other vehicles around you.

Right Turns

Do not cut corners.
Move toward the centre of the road before turning and stay on your side throughout the turn.

Merging

Indicate for at least three seconds before merging.
Check your centre mirror and blind spot before moving across.
Merge smoothly and avoid sudden steering movements.

U-Turns & Three-Point Turns

Always indicate right and check your right blind spot before moving.

Curbside Parking

Indicate left and check your left blind spot before slowing down and stopping.
When moving out, indicate right and check your right blind spot before merging back into traffic.

General Notes:

Searching / Observation

Any time you receive an instruction, check your centre mirror and scan well ahead.
Look off the road and check side streets before and after intersections.
Always know what is happening behind and beside you.
Aim to see at least 100 metres ahead whenever possible.

Parallel Parking

Before moving out, recheck your right shoulder and blind spot for vehicles that may be overtaking.
Take your time and keep searching throughout the manoeuvre.

Gap Selection

Always approach intersections prepared to stop.
Decide early whether it is safe to proceed.
If you cannot clearly see whether it is safe, treat the situation as unsafe and wait until you have a clear view.
Avoid rushing into gaps—good decisions come from good observation.

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New Lynn – Full Overseas Conversion Lesson Notes

Westgate Restricted Lesson Notes

Wiri Lesson Notes – Full Overseas Conversion

Pukekohe Restricted Lesson Notes

ABC Manukau Lesson Notes

Wiri Lesson Notes

Takanini – Restricted Lesson Notes

Wiri – Restricted Lesson Notes

Pukekohe Lesson Notes

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