Te Atatu South - Sunnybrae Northshore Restricted

Driving Assessment Restricted:

Immediate Fail:

• Stop Sign - Stop, pause, check both sides and then move.

Critical Errors:

• Gap Selection - You must take the first available gap when safe.

General Feedback:

• Merging / Lane Changing / Turning Bays - Must indicate when needed and always check blindspots. Don't move suddenly. Indicate till all 4 wheels are in the other lane.
• Center Mirror Usage - Check the center mirror every 10-15 seconds on a straight road. Check the mirror before braking. 
• Blindspot Checks / Shoulder Checks -  You must check your left blindspot when moving to the left and right blindspot when moving to the right. Turn your head 90 degrees to the left or right. Don't twist your body, keep your chin up and look next to you.
• More Scanning / Searching Ahead - Activity search for potential hazards, try to see 100 meters on each side. Move your chin and move your head. Check all intersections. Don't lean forward while moving forward.
• Parallel Parking - Indicate left and check center mirror before stopping. Use the space behind you and recheck the right blindspot. Use correct gear before moving.
• U- Turn - You must indicate right and check your right blindspot. Keep reasonable to the left.
• Hand Position - Move your hands and make big turns when needed. Don't drop your hands when slowing down. turn the wheel back.
• Left Turns - Check the bus / cycle lane before turning, the left blindspot and angle the car with the road.
• Right Turns - Find the center before turning, don't rush and don't cut the corners to turn.
• Narrow Roads - Look ahead, avoid bottlenecks, keep reasonable to the left and indicate to pass parked cars.
• Turning Bays and Flush Medians - You must use them and not interfere with traffic flow. Merge in and out when needed, and if safe just move through them. Be confident using them.
• Traffic Lights - Don't queue across them. Check both sides always. Be prepared for the lights to change.