Manawatū-Whanganui Driving Test Routes

Perfect both Restricted and Full routes before test day.

Our directory gives you everything you need to prepare for your practical driving test. You'll find all local test centres, plus the routes used for each.

There's also helpful pass rate statistics, driving tips and useful links to help you succeed on test day.

Dannevirke Driving Test Routes

Dannevirke - Practical testing only, Tararua Community Youth Services, 8-10 Gordon Street, Dannevirke

Feilding Driving Test Routes

Feilding - Practical testing only, Manchester House, 68 Aorangi Street, Feilding

Levin Driving Test Routes

VTNZ Levin - Practical testing only, 29 Reeve Street, Levin

Palmerston North Driving Test Routes

VTNZ Rangitīkei Line - Palmerston North, Cnr Rangitīkei and Jasper Place, Palmerston North

Taumarunui Driving Test Routes

AA Taumarunui, REAP, 115 Hakiaha Street, Taumarunui

Whanganui Driving Test Routes

VTNZ Whanganui - Practical testing only, 19 Heads Road, Gonville, Whanganui

The Test Routes

From Palmerston North to Whanganui and the smaller test centres in between, knowing your test route ahead of time will make a huge difference.

The routes available on the app follow the same streets, intersections, and roundabouts you'll face on the day of your Restricted or Full licence test, helping you feel calmer and more in control.

How Are the Routes Created?

  • GPS Precision: GPS data from real tests and practice sessions is recorded and plotted.
  • Learner Feedback: Test-takers share detailed insights about the areas they were taken through.
  • Instructor Knowledge: Working with driving instructors based in the Manawatū-Whanganui region to confirm test patterns.

Manawatū-Whanganui Pass Rates

Test Type Age Group Tests Passes Fails 2023 Pass Rate Change from 2022
FULL 16-24 years 3,543 2,612 931 74% ↓ -2.0%
FULL 25-29 years 1,142 707 435 62% ↓ -11.0%
FULL 30-34 years 979 569 410 58% ↓ -5.0%
FULL 35-39 years 810 402 408 50% ↓ -16.0%
FULL 40 and over 1,130 540 590 48% ↓ -14.0%
LEARNER 16-24 years 5,271 3,852 1,419 73% ↓ -4.0%
LEARNER 25-29 years 704 410 294 58% ↓ -11.0%
LEARNER 30-34 years 758 424 334 56% ↓ -5.0%
LEARNER 35-39 years 622 353 269 57% ↓ -4.0%
LEARNER 40 and over 904 454 450 50% ↓ -8.0%
RESTRICTED 16-24 years 5,358 3,132 2,226 58% ↓ -4.0%
RESTRICTED 25-29 years 559 330 229 59% ↓ -3.0%
RESTRICTED 30-34 years 371 197 174 53% ↓ -7.0%
RESTRICTED 35-39 years 216 118 98 55% ↓ -2.0%
RESTRICTED 40 and over 387 187 200 48% ↓ -7.0%

Useful Manawatū-Whanganui Driving Links

VTNZ - Palmerston North Driver Testing Centre

Official VTNZ testing centre information including services offered, contact details and opening hours.
AA Driving School - Palmerston North

Book lessons with qualified driving instructors in Palmerston North.
Horizons Regional Council - Road Safety

Local road safety programmes and educational initiatives aimed at young and learner drivers.
Palmerston North City Council - Roads & Transport

Local road conditions, works, and transport information relevant to test routes and practice areas.
NZTA - Driving Test Information

Official Waka Kotahi guide covering Restricted and Full licence driving tests, including booking and requirements.

Manawatū-Whanganui Driving Test Statistics

21

Test Centres

6

Offer 1F + 1R

4

Mobile Units

105

Test Routes

Routes Checked 1 September 2025

  • Feilding - Practical testing only Checked
  • VTNZ Whanganui - Practical testing only Checked
  • VTNZ Levin - Practical testing only Checked
  • Dannevirke - Practical testing only Checked
  • VTNZ Rangitīkei Line - Palmerston North Checked
  • AA Taumarunui Checked