Albany Driving Test Routes - Restricted & Full

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A sample Albany test route starting from the centre at 3-5 Saturn Place. It takes around 31 min 56 s to drive this 19.6 km practice route, in preparation for your Auckland Restricted (1R) and Full (1F) test.

Sample Route Map

Albany driving test route map — Sample practice route only - always check before driving - accurate routes on the app.

19.6 km

Route Length

31 min 56 s

Duration

Steps

Routes in App

Sample Route Directions

#	Instruction	Duration	Distance
1	Head north toward Saturn Pl	0 min 9 s	40 m
2	Turn right onto Saturn Pl	0 min 16 s	38 m
3	Turn left onto Paul Matthews Rd	1 min 7 s	714 m
4	At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Bush Rd Go through 1 roundabout	1 min 51 s	1.2 km
5	Turn right onto Rosedale Rd	4 min 36 s	2.9 km
6	Head east on Rosedale Rd toward E Coast Rd/Rte 21	0 min 17 s	93 m
7	Turn right onto E Coast Rd/Rte 21 (signs for Mairangi Bay/Takapuna)	2 min 28 s	1.5 km
8	Head southwest on E Coast Rd/Rte 21 toward Landsberg Way	0 min 37 s	300 m
9	At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Sunset Rd	3 min 21 s	2.4 km
10	Head south on Sunset Rd	0 min 6 s	54 m
11	At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Target Rd Go through 1 roundabout	3 min 3 s	1.8 km
12	Turn right onto Wairau Rd/Rte 26 (signs for Glenfield)	2 min 16 s	1.5 km
13	Turn right onto Glenfield Rd/Rte 26 Continue to follow Rte 26	2 min 54 s	2.0 km
14	Head north on Albany Hwy/Rte 26 toward Haipara Close Continue to follow Albany Hwy	2 min 2 s	984 m
15	Turn right onto Rothwell Ave	1 min 1 s	544 m
16	Turn left onto William Pickering Dr Go through 1 roundabout	1 min 23 s	921 m
17	At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Rosedale Rd	0 min 23 s	215 m
18	Head east on Rosedale Rd toward Douglas Alexander Parade	0 min 54 s	520 m
19	Turn right onto Bush Rd Go through 1 roundabout	1 min 48 s	1.1 km
20	At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Paul Matthews Rd	1 min 2 s	719 m
21	Turn right onto Saturn Pl	0 min 11 s	38 m
22	Turn left	0 min 11 s	40 m

Important: This is a mock route and may differ from your test. Always check this sample route before practising to ensure it is suitable for learners to drive, safe, and compliant with local traffic laws.
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Route Challenges & Tips

1. Paul Matthews Road / Bush Road Roundabout (Step 4)

Challenge: This multi-exit roundabout requires you to take the 2nd exit onto Bush Road, then navigate through another roundabout shortly after.

Tip: Position in the correct lane before entering. For the 2nd exit, stay in the left lane, signal left as you pass the first exit. Stay alert for vehicles from the business parks entering the roundabout.

2. East Coast Road / Sunset Road Roundabout (Steps 6-9)

Challenge: After travelling along Rosedale Road, you'll turn onto busy East Coast Road (Route 21) before taking the 2nd exit at the Sunset Road roundabout.

Tip: Watch your speed on East Coast Road as the limit change. Check carefully for traffic from your right – this is a busy roundabout, and signal in advance when taking the 2nd exit.

3. Target Road / Wairau Road Junction (Steps 11-12)

Challenge: You'll need to pass through a roundabout before turning right onto Wairau Road (Route 26), which is a major arterial route with multiple lanes and heavy traffic.

Tip: When turning right onto Wairau Road, ensure you have a safe gap – traffic moves quickly here. Position yourself correctly in the turning lane and check mirrors before moving.

VTNZ North Harbour

Address: 3-5 Saturn Place, Albany, Auckland 6320

Phone: 09 414 2056

Hours: Monday to Friday: 9am to 4pm, Saturday: 8:30am to 12:30pm

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Services at this centre

Admin services Theory tests Class 1 Restricted (1R) Class 1 Full (1F) Class 6 Restricted (6R) Class 6 Full (6F)

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Test hours are weekdays until 3pm and Saturday 8:30am to 12:30pm.

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