Manukau Driving Test Routes - Restricted & Full

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A sample Manukau test route starting from the centre at 33 Lambie Drive. It takes around 31 min 20 s to drive this 15.6 km practice route, in preparation for your Auckland Restricted (1R) and Full (1F) test.

Sample Route Map

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

15.6 km

Route Length

31 min 20 s

Duration

Steps

Routes in App

Sample Route Directions

#	Instruction	Duration	Distance
1	Head northwest	0 min 13 s	51 m
2	Turn right toward Lambie Dr	0 min 24 s	76 m
3	At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Lambie Dr	2 min 19 s	884 m
4	Continue onto Carruth Rd	1 min 52 s	1.0 km
5	At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto St George St	0 min 27 s	230 m
6	Head northeast on St George St toward Scott Rd	1 min 4 s	456 m
7	Turn right onto Great South Rd/Rte 3	6 min 56 s	3.1 km
8	Head south on Great South Rd/Rte 3 toward Lakewood Ct	3 min 4 s	1.8 km
9	Turn right onto Browns Rd (signs for Homai)	0 min 54 s	478 m
10	Head southwest on Browns Rd	4 min 1 s	2.2 km
11	Turn right onto Roscommon Rd/Rte 17 (signs for Manukau/City Centre/Airport/State Hwy 20)	3 min 6 s	2.0 km
12	Head northwest on Roscommon Rd/Rte 17 toward Puaki Dr/Vogler Dr	1 min 29 s	567 m
13	Continue onto Cavendish Dr/Rte 30	3 min 13 s	1.7 km
14	Head east on Cavendish Dr/Rte 30	0 min 54 s	406 m
15	Turn right onto Lambie Dr	0 min 45 s	255 m
16	At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit	0 min 26 s	136 m
17	Turn left	0 min 13 s	51 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.
For accurate 1R & 1F routes, download the app.

Route Challenges & Tips

1. Carruth Road / St George Street Roundabout (Steps 4-6)

Challenge: After leaving Lambie Drive, you'll take the 2nd exit at the roundabout onto St George Street. This is a transition from the quieter test centre area into busier suburban roads.

Tip: The roundabout can be busy with local traffic, and be aware of pedestrians crossing near the shops on St George Street.

2. Great South Road (Steps 7-8)

Challenge: Great South Road is one of Auckland's busiest arterial routes and you'll spend nearly 10 minutes dealing with heavy traffic, multiple lanes, frequent lane changes, and complex intersections.

Tip: Watch for buses pulling out, vehicles turning across traffic, and changing speed limits. Use your mirrors frequently and plan your lane changes in advance.

3. Roscommon Road / Cavendish Drive (Steps 11-14)

Challenge: Busy connector roads between Manukau's industrial and commercial areas, with speed limit changes and the potential for heavy vehicle traffic.

Tip: Be aware of trucks and commercial vehicles – they will need more space to manoeuvre. When returning to Lambie Drive, prepare early for your turn and check your mirrors before you slow down.

VTNZ Driving Centre Auckland Business Chamber Manukau

Address: 33 Lambie Drive, Manukau, Auckland 2104

Phone: 09 352 3431

Hours: Monday to Friday: 8am to 4:30pm

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Services at this centre

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

Notes

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Test hours are weekdays until 3:30pm.

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