Nelson, Marlborough & Tasman Driving Test Routes

Drive real roads used in tests across Nelson, Blenheim, and beyond.

Preparing for your Restricted or Full licence test? Our Nelson, Marlborough & Tasman directory lists all the local driving test centres - including real test routes.

You’ll also find stats, links, and other resources to help you feel confident and ready.

Blenheim Driving Test Routes

VTNZ Blenheim - Practical testing only, 19-21 Grove Road, Blenheim

Nelson Driving Test Routes

VTNZ Nelson (Pascoe Street) - Practical testing only, 24 Pascoe Street, South Nelson, Nelson

The Test Routes

Driving conditions in the top of the South Island can vary - and so do the challenges you'll face on your Restricted or Full test.

The app gives you access to real-world test routes used across the Nelson, Marlborough, and Tasman regions. These aren’t generic practice drives - they mirror the actual streets, intersections, roundabouts and hills used by testing officers.

How Are They Gathered?

  • Real Test GPS Recording: Actual driving test sessions are logged via GPS to accurately map the paths.
  • Local Driving School Input: Instructors from Nelson, Blenheim and Motueka help refine the test patterns.
  • Driver Feedback: Learner drivers who’ve recently sat their test provide real-time insight.

Nelson Pass Rates

Test Type Age Group Tests Passes Fails 2023 Pass Rate Change from 2022
FULL 16-24 years 1,137 880 257 77% → +0.0%
FULL 25-29 years 311 183 128 59% ↓ -8.0%
FULL 30-34 years 225 146 79 65% ↑ +1.0%
FULL 35-39 years 172 93 79 54% ↓ -5.0%
FULL 40 and over 291 140 151 48% ↓ -6.0%
LEARNER 16-24 years 1,020 731 289 72% ↓ -1.0%
LEARNER 25-29 years 280 158 122 56% ↓ -13.0%
LEARNER 30-34 years 258 147 111 57% ↓ -16.0%
LEARNER 35-39 years 233 131 102 56% ↓ -11.0%
LEARNER 40 and over 318 156 162 49% → +0.0%
RESTRICTED 16-24 years 1,781 1,037 744 58% ↓ -3.0%
RESTRICTED 25-29 years 124 65 59 52% ↓ -6.0%
RESTRICTED 30-34 years 131 58 73 44% ↑ +4.0%
RESTRICTED 35-39 years 71 31 40 44% ↓ -4.0%
RESTRICTED 40 and over 96 38 58 40% ↓ -1.0%

Useful Nelson, Marlborough & Tasman Driving Links

NZTA – Driver Licences Overview

Learn about the stages of New Zealand's driver licensing system, including restricted and full licence tests.
Find Local Licensing Agents (AA & VTNZ)

Search for authorised AA and VTNZ driver licensing agents in Nelson, Blenheim, Richmond and surrounding areas.
Practical Test Guide - NZTA

Sitting your restricted or full licence test - including vehicle checks and test criteria.
Traffic & Road Conditions

Live traffic and roadworks updates for Nelson, Blenheim and the wider Tasman region to plan your practise.
Safe Driving Advice

Safety tips for learner drivers, such as defensive driving and avoiding common test-day errors.

Nelson, Marlborough & Tasman Driving Test Statistics

11

Test Centres

2

Offer 1F + 1R

1

Mobile Units

55

Test Routes

Routes Checked 1 September 2025

  • VTNZ Nelson (Pascoe Street) - Practical testing only Checked
  • VTNZ Blenheim - Practical testing only Checked