Learn the routes for a confident test day!
Working towards your Restricted or Full licence in Taranaki? From New Plymouth to Hawera to Stratford, you'll find practise routes here for all testing centres across the region.
We've also included Taranaki's pass rates, handy resources, and practical advice to help you feel test-ready and confident.
Knowing the roads beforehand is perhaps the single biggest advantage you can give yourself. The app cover the exact streets, roundabouts, and intersections that examiners use - nothing will catch you off guard on the day.
Whether it's handling New Plymouth's busier traffic, navigating Stratford's rural roads, or managing Hawera's town centre, you'll go in knowing what to expect and full of confidence.
Every route comes from real-world data gathering - not guesswork.
| Test Type | Age Group | Tests | Passes | Fails | 2023 Pass Rate | Change from 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FULL | 16-24 years | 1,471 | 1,213 | 258 | 82% | ↑ +2.0% |
| FULL | 25-29 years | 381 | 287 | 94 | 75% | ↑ +3.0% |
| FULL | 30-34 years | 373 | 273 | 100 | 73% | ↑ +8.0% |
| FULL | 35-39 years | 309 | 217 | 92 | 70% | ↑ +3.0% |
| FULL | 40 and over | 410 | 276 | 134 | 67% | ↑ +11.0% |
| LEARNER | 16-24 years | 2,987 | 1,982 | 1,005 | 66% | ↓ -6.0% |
| LEARNER | 25-29 years | 337 | 211 | 126 | 63% | ↑ +7.0% |
| LEARNER | 30-34 years | 291 | 180 | 111 | 62% | ↓ -5.0% |
| LEARNER | 35-39 years | 325 | 184 | 141 | 57% | ↑ +5.0% |
| LEARNER | 40 and over | 473 | 227 | 246 | 48% | ↑ +2.0% |
| RESTRICTED | 16-24 years | 2,281 | 1,647 | 634 | 72% | ↑ +11.0% |
| RESTRICTED | 25-29 years | 218 | 146 | 72 | 67% | ↑ +11.0% |
| RESTRICTED | 30-34 years | 164 | 107 | 57 | 65% | ↑ +18.0% |
| RESTRICTED | 35-39 years | 86 | 51 | 35 | 59% | ↑ +8.0% |
| RESTRICTED | 40 and over | 131 | 81 | 50 | 62% | ↑ +22.0% |
Everything you need to know about getting your learner, restricted or full licence, plus how to book your test in Taranaki.
Find your nearest AA or VTNZ agent in New Plymouth, Stratford, Hawera or surrounding areas.
A detailed breakdown of the practical driving test process, from pre-drive checks to what exactly examiners will be looking for.
Local programmes and free resources designed for learner and young drivers across Taranaki.
Check the current highway conditions, roadworks and traffic incidents before heading out for a practise drive.
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