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Critical Errors to Work On - ABC Manukau

29/7/2026

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❌ 1. Head Checks / Blind Spots
  • Always indicate and perform a clear head check before:
    • Merging
    • Changing lanes
    • Entering turning bays
  • Turn your head, not just your eyes.
  • Before left turns, check the left blind spot, especially for cyclists.

❌ 2. Stop Signs
  • Come to a complete stop.
  • All four wheels must stop moving.
  • Pause, check both directions, then move when safe.​
⚠️ 3. Dual-Lane Roundabouts
  • Presume both lanes may be going straight unless signs or lane markings indicate otherwise.
  • Stay in your lane.
  • Be aware that some vehicles may not indicate.
  • Check carefully for vehicles beside you before entering and exiting.

⚠️ 4. Parallel Parking
  • Slow down and take your time.
  • Continue searching and checking your surroundings.
  • Recheck your right side before moving out.
  • Make sure you are positioned correctly and close enough to the kerb.

⚠️ 5. Narrow Roads
  • Keep left.
  • Indicate when passing parked cars if you need to cross the centre line.
  • Check for oncoming traffic and avoid creating bottlenecks.
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New Lynn Lesson Notes

25/7/2026

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 🔵 Parallel Parking
  • Indicate left before stopping.
  • Check your centre mirror before stopping.
  • Go slowly and take your time.
  • Recheck your right side before moving out.
  • Maintain good observation throughout the manoeuvre.

🔵 Head Checks / Blind Spots
  • Overdo your head checks — make them clear and obvious.
  • Turn your head and move your chin, not just your eyes.
  • Look clearly towards your 3 o’clock and 9 o’clock positions when checking blind spots.
  • Make sure the tester can clearly see that you have completed the check.


🔵 Narrow Roads & Blind Corners
  • Keep left.
  • Slow down before blind corners.
  • Be alert for oncoming vehicles.
  • Increase your searching and aim to see as far ahead as possible — around 100 metres where visibility allows.
  • Avoid creating bottlenecks with parked or oncoming vehicles.
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🔵 Turning
  • Before turning, make sure you can see approximately 100 metres in both directions where possible.
  • Search early and make sure the road is clear before committing to the turn.
  • Don't rush into a turn when your visibility is limited. 
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Westgate Lesson Notes

24/7/2026

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Key Points to Focus On

🔵 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 when joining.
Exit the motorway first, then brake smoothly on the off-ramp.
Avoid slowing down while still on the motorway.

🔵 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.
Be aware of vehicles beside you and avoid drifting between lanes.
🔵 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.

🔵 Right Turns
Move toward the centre of the road before turning.
Stay on your side of the road throughout the turn.
Avoid cutting corners.
Wait for a safe gap and make sure you can see at least 100 metres in both directions before turning.

🔵 Speed Control
Adjust your speed to suit the road conditions.
When travelling downhill, cover the brake and maintain good speed control.
Stay within the posted speed limit.
Avoid speeding downhill by planning ahead and braking smoothly.
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Mt Wellington – Full Lesson Notes

20/7/2026

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🎯 Key Areas to Focus On

🔵 U-Turns
Indicate right before starting the manoeuvre.
Check your centre mirror and recheck your right blind spot before moving.
Complete the manoeuvre smoothly while maintaining good observation.

🔵 Curbside Parking
Indicate left before pulling over.
Check your centre mirror and perform a left blind spot check 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.

🔵 Dual-Lane Roundabouts
Stay in your lane throughout the roundabout.
Be aware of vehicles beside you at all times.
Give way to vehicles approaching from your right.
Look for and use cover vehicles to help judge safe gaps.
Always indicate left when exiting.
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