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Pukekohe Restricted Driving Test - High Speed Zone

19/12/2016

Highspeed Zones:

Temporary Speed Sign: When flashing will require you do drop your speed to 60/70km in the 100km sign till you get around the corner to another 100km sign.

I had a student that failed last week on the way back for driving over the speed limit.

Also if there are trucks/buses on the highspeed roads keep a 4 seconds following distance. Specially uphill .

Drive to the road conditions

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Simulated Test - Dual Lane Right Turns

15/12/2016

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Be confident turning right from Dual Lane Roads.

You will be in the right lane turning right. keep an eye on the vehicle in the left lane.

Multiple lanes turning: Practice turning right and then when safe moving into another lane.

Book a simulated test to find out more

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Glen Innes Driver Test Site: Road Signs

12/12/2016

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Do you know what this sign means?

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Merging -2 lanes into 1

11/12/2016

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Merging: You will need to merge, when two lanes become one. Indicate and check your blind spot. It is better if the testing officer, says you are look too much, then not enough.

Check your blindspot, not just the side mirrors

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Wiri VTNZ - Restricted / Full Driving Test Tips

1/12/2016

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As you drive:

Search ahead for traffic. Use the 12 second rule, Identify your potential hazards.
Use your mirrors to identify traffic behind you.
Do a shoulder check (check your blind spot) when you need to change lanes or merge.
Use your indicates to communicate your intentions.
Brake smoothly aim to let the car roll and stop.
Adjust your speed that you are able to drive around and away from hazards, without sudden course corrections.
Position your vehicle to avoid oncoming traffic.
We can't see everything at once, look as far away as you can, aim high and keep your eyes moving. Get the whole picture, don’t just focus on one potential hazard and miss the other hazards.

During the test is to :

Take your time and drive, don’t rush to finish the test.
No one drives at the speed limit, (don’t keep up with other cars) go at your own pace. 50km – stay between 45 – 50
Fully STOP at STOP signs. (Count to 3 - go after 3 seconds)
Follow the give way rule. If you have to give way – GIVE WAY even if the other driver tells(signals) you to go, wait until you have to go.
Be prepared for everyone to move in front of you.
As you approach an intersection, try to eye ball the other drivers, make sure that they are slowing down or have stopped for you.
Don’t just go by the vehicle indicators but where the vehicle is on the road and which way are the wheels pointing

The most common and most obvious reasons for failing your driving tests:

Failing to give-way or giving way to the wrong vehicle.
Failing to fully stop at a stop sign.
Exceeding the speed limit by more then 5-10km

Things you must NOT DO during your driving test:

Looking at the gear stick or feet when driving.
Driving with the clutch in too far before stopping.
Riding the clutch around corners / changing gears around corners.
Not stopping on an orange / amber light.
Failing to fully stop at a stop sign.
Only checking one side of the intersection.
Following too closely and stopping too close to vehicles at traffic lights.
Excessive using gears to slow down / using wrong gears.
Leaving your hand on the gear stick.
Driving with one hand, keeping your hands crossed after you have made a turn.

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Pukekohe Restricted Driving Test - High Speed Zone

Simulated Test - Dual Lane Right Turns

Glen Innes Driver Test Site: Road Signs

Merging -2 lanes into 1

Wiri VTNZ - Restricted / Full Driving Test Tips

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