Bay of Plenty Driving Test Routes

Practise real Bay of Plenty test centre routes before your test.

Preparing for your Restricted or Full licence in the Bay of Plenty? We’ve put together a full list of local test centres across the region - along with routes you can practise before test day.

You’ll also find helpful resources, pass rates, and local driving info to help your preparation.

Mt Maunganui Driving Test Routes

VTNZ Mount Maunganui, 1 Kereiti Street, Mt Maunganui

Ōpōtiki Driving Test Routes

AA Ōpōtiki, East Bay REAP, 93A Church Street, Ōpōtiki

Ōpōtiki Driving Test Routes

Ōpōtiki - Practical testing only, 93 Church Street, Ōpōtiki

Rotorua Driving Test Routes

VTNZ Fenton Park, 47 Marguerita Street, Rotorua

Tauranga Driving Test Routes

VTNZ Maleme Street, 67 Maleme Street, Tauranga

Tauranga Driving Test Routes

VTNZ Tauranga - Practical testing only, Cnr Ninth Ave & Edgecumbe Road, Tauranga

Whakatāne Driving Test Routes

VTNZ Whakatāne, 11 Te Tahi Street, Whakatāne

The Routes

Whether you're booked in at Tauranga, Rotorua, Whakatāne or one of the smaller centres, knowing the tedt route in advance will make a huge difference to your confidence and performance.

The test routes on the app include the same streets, intersections, turns, and roundabouts you'll encounter on the day. You'll be fully-prepared for the roads you'll face during your restricted or full licence test.

How Are the Routes Created?

  • GPS mapping recorded from actual tests, making them completely accurate.
  • Driver feedback from those who have recently sat their test.
  • Instructor knowledge direct input from professional instructors based in the Bay of Plenty.

Bay of Plenty Pass Rates

Test Type Age Group Tests Passes Fails 2023 Pass Rate Change from 2022
FULL 16-24 years 3,433 2,481 952 72% ↓ -2.0%
FULL 25-29 years 1,370 747 623 55% ↓ -7.0%
FULL 30-34 years 1,368 660 708 48% ↓ -13.0%
FULL 35-39 years 934 454 480 49% ↓ -7.0%
FULL 40 and over 1,151 559 592 49% ↓ -8.0%
LEARNER 16-24 years 8,162 5,417 2,745 66% ↓ -3.0%
LEARNER 25-29 years 1,553 808 745 52% ↓ -7.0%
LEARNER 30-34 years 1,616 848 768 52% ↓ -8.0%
LEARNER 35-39 years 1,119 580 539 52% ↓ -1.0%
LEARNER 40 and over 1,405 727 678 52% ↑ +2.0%
RESTRICTED 16-24 years 6,188 3,260 2,928 53% ↑ +3.0%
RESTRICTED 25-29 years 689 354 335 51% ↑ +8.0%
RESTRICTED 30-34 years 493 197 296 40% ↓ -1.0%
RESTRICTED 35-39 years 268 110 158 41% ↑ +1.0%
RESTRICTED 40 and over 340 136 204 40% ↑ +2.0%

Useful Bay of Plenty Driving Resources

NZTA - Bay of Plenty Licensing Agents

Find AA and VTNZ agents for booking driving tests, theory tests, or any other licence services.
AA - Bay of Plenty Driver Licensing Locations

Automobile Association driver licensing agents serving Tauranga, Rotorua, Whakatāne and surrounding towns.
AA - Tauranga Defensive Driving Courses

Short courses to sharpen your driving skills before test day - available in Tauranga, Papamoa, Mount Maunganui and other areas.
Western Bay Council - Road Safety Advice

Local road safety tips and alerts from Western Bay of Plenty District Council.

Bay of Plenty Driving Test Statistics

17

Test Centres

7

Offer 1F + 1R

1

Mobile Units

85

Test Routes

Routes Checked 1 September 2025

  • Ōpōtiki - Practical testing only Checked
  • VTNZ Mount Maunganui Checked
  • VTNZ Maleme Street Checked
  • VTNZ Tauranga - Practical testing only Checked
  • VTNZ Fenton Park Checked
  • AA Ōpōtiki Checked
  • VTNZ Whakatāne Checked