Start Your Driving Journey

How driving works in Aotearoa and what every driver is responsible for.

• Driving in New Zealand: the basicsUnderstand the basic responsibilities of every driver in New Zealand. 6 min, not started

The graduated licence system and where the learner stage fits.

• The graduated licence journeyDescribe the three stages of a New Zealand car licence. 7 min, not started

Recognise sign shapes and colours and what they tell you to do.

• Sign shapes and coloursRecognise what a sign's shape and colour tell you before you read it. 8 min, not started

Signals and painted lines that control where and how you drive.

• Traffic lights and arrowsExplain what each traffic light and arrow means. 7 min, not started
• Road markingsIdentify the most common road markings and what they require. 7 min, not started

The core rules for deciding who goes first.

• The give-way rulesApply the New Zealand give-way rules at uncontrolled intersections. 10 min, not started
• STOP and GIVE WAY signsKnow exactly what to do at a STOP sign and a GIVE WAY sign. 6 min, not started

Approaching, turning and crossing intersections safely.

• Turning at intersectionsPosition, signal and turn correctly at an intersection. 7 min, not started

How to enter, travel around and leave a roundabout.

• Using roundaboutsGive way and signal correctly at a roundabout. 8 min, not started

Choosing a safe speed and leaving enough space.

• Speed limitsChoose a speed that is both legal and safe for the conditions. 6 min, not started
• The two-second and four-second rulesKeep a safe following distance using the two-second and four-second rules. 5 min, not started

Where and how you may stop and park.

• Parking rulesKnow the main places where you must not stop or park. 7 min, not started

Keeping people walking and cycling safe.

• Pedestrian crossingsGive way correctly at pedestrian and school crossings. 7 min, not started
• Sharing the road with cyclistsPass and turn near cyclists safely. 5 min, not started

Buses, heavy vehicles, motorcycles and animals.

• Buses, trucks and other road usersAdjust your driving around larger and more vulnerable road users. 7 min, not started

Protecting children around schools and school buses.

• School buses and school zonesSlow to 20 km/h when passing a stationary school bus. 5 min, not started

What to do when you see flashing lights or hear a siren.

• Making way for emergency vehiclesRespond safely to an approaching emergency vehicle. 5 min, not started

Crossing railway lines safely.

• Railway level crossingsCross railway lines safely at controlled and uncontrolled crossings. 6 min, not started

Spotting danger early and leaving yourself time to respond.

• Seeing hazards earlyUse scanning and prediction to spot hazards early. 6 min, not started

Staying fit and focused to drive.

• Alcohol and drug limitsState the legal alcohol limits and why impaired driving is dangerous. 6 min, not started
• Fatigue and distractionRecognise fatigue and avoid distractions, including phones. 6 min, not started

Seatbelts, child restraints and keeping your car safe.

• Seatbelts and child restraintsKnow who must wear seatbelts and when children need a restraint. 5 min, not started
• Keeping your vehicle safeCarry out simple checks to keep a vehicle roadworthy. 5 min, not started

The rules you must follow on your learner licence.

• Your learner licence conditionsFollow every learner licence condition. 6 min, not started

Get ready for test day and know what to expect.

• Getting ready for your theory testKnow what to expect in the theory test and how to prepare. 6 min, not started