Wellington Driving Test Routes

Complete test preparation - the smart way.

Sitting your driving test in the Wellington region? We've created practice routes for every test location - from Wellington City and the Hutt Valley, to Porirua and the Wairarapa.

Further down you'll find current pass rates, local insights, and useful resources to help you approach your test with confidence and composure.

Lower Hutt Driving Test Routes

VTNZ Lower Hutt, 25 Brunswick Street, Lower Hutt, 5011

Masterton Driving Test Routes

VTNZ Masterton - Practical testing only, 157 Ngāumutawa Road, Masterton, 5810

Paraparaumu Driving Test Routes

VTNZ Kāpiti - Practical testing only, 41 Hinemoa Street, Paraparaumu, 5032

Porirua Driving Test Routes

VTNZ Porirua, 10 Tītahi Road, Porirua, 5022

Upper Hutt Driving Test Routes

VTNZ Upper Hutt, 847 Fergusson Drive, Upper Hutt, 5018

Wellington Driving Test Routes

VTNZ Thorndon, 162 Thorndon Quay, Wellington, 6011

Route Info

Test centres across Wellington each have their own quirks. The steep hills and narrow streets in the capital differ wildly from the open roads around Masterton, and the suburban layout in Porirua presents its own unique challenges for any learner.

Practising on the actual streets where you'll take your test means fewer surprises and better pass rates.

Route Accuracy - How It Works

The app doesn't rely on guesswork. It uses a three-step verification process:

Step 1 - Collection: Learners can opt to submit GPS recordings during actual live tests at Wellington-area centres, capturing exact, current routes.

Step 2 - Comparison: Local driving instructors who prepare students for these specific test centres confirm patterns they've observed over multiple tests.

Step 3 - Validation: Maps are cross-referenced with video recordings from actual tests to verify the level of accuracy.

Wellington Pass Rates

Test Type Age Group Tests Passes Fails 2023 Pass Rate Change from 2022
FULL 16-24 years 5,229 3,796 1,433 73% ↓ -2.0%
FULL 25-29 years 2,374 1,389 985 59% ↓ -8.0%
FULL 30-34 years 2,308 1,195 1,113 52% ↓ -8.0%
FULL 35-39 years 1,821 879 942 48% ↓ -10.0%
FULL 40 and over 2,041 972 1,069 48% ↓ -6.0%
LEARNER 16-24 years 9,769 7,203 2,566 74% ↓ -1.0%
LEARNER 25-29 years 1,550 950 600 61% ↓ -8.0%
LEARNER 30-34 years 1,810 1,124 686 62% ↓ -6.0%
LEARNER 35-39 years 1,641 942 699 57% ↓ -10.0%
LEARNER 40 and over 1,799 976 823 54% → +0.0%
RESTRICTED 16-24 years 8,975 4,823 4,152 54% ↓ -1.0%
RESTRICTED 25-29 years 1,411 687 724 49% ↓ -4.0%
RESTRICTED 30-34 years 888 445 443 50% → +0.0%
RESTRICTED 35-39 years 547 268 279 49% ↓ -1.0%
RESTRICTED 40 and over 803 324 479 40% ↑ +1.0%

Useful Wellington Driving Links

NZTA - Driver Licences

Official information about New Zealand's driver licensing system, from learner permits to full licence applications and test bookings.
Wellington & Wairarapa Licensing Agents

A complete directory of AA and VTNZ test centres across the Wellington region, from the city centre through to Porirua, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, and the Wairarapa.
Understanding Your Practical Test (NZTA)

Discover what examiners assess during your restricted and full licence test, including common pitfalls to avoid.
Wellington City Council - Road Safety

Local road safety initiatives and information specific to driving in Wellington, including city-specific campaigns and resources.
Wellington Traffic & Highway Updates

Plan your drives effectively by monitoring current traffic flow, roadworks, and incidents across Wellington's state highway network.

Wellington Driving Test Statistics

15

Test Centres

6

Offer 1F + 1R

0

Mobile Units

75

Test Routes

Routes Checked 24 November 2025

  • VTNZ Kāpiti - Practical testing only Checked
  • VTNZ Porirua Checked
  • VTNZ Upper Hutt Checked
  • VTNZ Masterton - Practical testing only Checked
  • VTNZ Thorndon Checked
  • VTNZ Lower Hutt Checked