Southland Driving Test Routes

Practise the smart way - drive REAL routes today!

Getting ready for your Restricted or Full licence test in Southland? Whether you're testing in Invercargill, Gore, or Te Anau, we've got you covered with practise routes for every centre.

You'll also discover Southland's pass rates, helpful resources, and expert tips to boost your confidence before the big day.

Gore Driving Test Routes

AA Gore, MGM AUTO LTD, 74 Mersey Street, Gore, 9710

Gore Driving Test Routes

VTNZ Gore - Practical testing only, 16 Oreti Street, Gore, 9710

Invercargill Driving Test Routes

VTNZ Invercargill, 66 Mersey Street, Invercargill West, Invercargill, 9810

Current Routes

Get out on the actual roads where Southland tests are taken. Whether it's navigating Invercargill's busier intersections, handling rural speed zones, or those tricky merges... the more familiar everything feels, the calmer and more prepared you'll be on test day!

Are The Routes Accurate?

Every route in the app has been accurately put together to match what really happens at Southland's testing centres. Here's how:

  • Real Driver Data: Routes captured through GPS tracking from learners and instructors who've done the actual tests recently.
  • Local Instructor Knowledge: Insights from experienced Southland driving instructors who know these routes backwards.
  • Video Verification: Footage from real driving tests is reviewed to make sure the routes line up.

Southland Pass Rates

Test Type Age Group Tests Passes Fails 2023 Pass Rate Change from 2022
FULL 16-24 years 1,358 1,104 254 81% ↓ -6.0%
FULL 25-29 years 382 280 102 73% ↓ -2.0%
FULL 30-34 years 390 238 152 61% ↓ -7.0%
FULL 35-39 years 348 194 154 56% ↓ -6.0%
FULL 40 and over 405 233 172 58% ↓ -8.0%
LEARNER 16-24 years 2,682 1,700 982 63% ↓ -5.0%
LEARNER 25-29 years 452 234 218 52% ↓ -6.0%
LEARNER 30-34 years 449 260 189 58% ↑ +1.0%
LEARNER 35-39 years 509 246 263 48% ↓ -11.0%
LEARNER 40 and over 608 261 347 43% ↓ -9.0%
RESTRICTED 16-24 years 2,013 1,345 668 67% ↓ -1.0%
RESTRICTED 25-29 years 181 125 56 69% ↓ -3.0%
RESTRICTED 30-34 years 128 83 45 65% ↓ -3.0%
RESTRICTED 35-39 years 88 55 33 63% ↑ +8.0%
RESTRICTED 40 and over 102 59 43 58% ↑ +4.0%

Southland Learner Driver Links & Resources

NZTA - Driver Licences

Official information on applying for your learner, restricted or full car licence and booking you practical test.
NZTA - Southland Licensing Agents

AA and VTNZ licensing agents in Southland where you can book and take both 1R and 1F tests.
Practical Driving Test Guide (NZTA)

An official guide explaining what happens during your restricted and full licence driving test, including timing, essential vehicle checks and test-day requirements.
Driving Safely in Southland

Essential tips covering Southland's unique road conditions, including winter driving advice, rural road safety, and handling ice and snow.
Southland Highway Conditions (Journey Planner)

Live updates on road conditions, closures and delays, useful for planning your practice drives.

Southland Driving Test Statistics

8

Test Centres

3

Offer 1F + 1R

1

Mobile Units

40

Test Routes

Routes Checked 24 November 2025

  • VTNZ Gore - Practical testing only Checked
  • AA Gore Checked
  • VTNZ Invercargill Checked