Nikki’s Restricted Mock Driving Test - Highbrook, Auckland, New Zealand

In this video Nikki does a restricted driving test around Highbrook 🚙 Nikki learnt how to drive from her husband and has never done lessons with a driving instructor but she has attempted the restricted test once before around New Lynn, Auckland, New Zealand.
How do you think Nikki will do today? 🤷🏽‍♂️
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[@uso6858]

Thank You so much for this video.. I got my restricted three weeks ago and honestly watching this video helped alot. For anyone going for their restricted stay calm and focused dont let the nervs take over! And if you didn't get the results you wanted then its okay, take it as a learning curve and come back stronger. All the best!!

[@SocialDrivingAcademy]

That's awesome, congratulations Uso! Where did you sit your test? Great feedback about the nerves and about all experiences being part of the learning journey! :)

[@TP-kq9ul]

This is very valuable! Thank you for posting it. The instructor was so calm and informative. I learned a few things from this video. It seems Nikki didn't look at the left side mirror that often.

[@SocialDrivingAcademy]

Thank you for the wonderful feedback!

[@aylinsen9464]

The mock videos are extremely helpful. Thanks to your videos, I was able to improve my driving knowledge and passed my restricted driving test on the third attempt!

[@lloydreambonanza7775]

Hi Muneeb, Lloyd here just pass my test today, thanks for the help last time!

[@SocialDrivingAcademy]

Hey Llyod, that's awesome! Many congratulations, I meant to text you to ask! Happy safe driving 🚗

[@mathewgeorge9053]

I had my driving test today in highrook and I passed my test.Thank you so much for your videos. It is very helpful make driving more better and familiarize the areas around the testing center. Once again thank you very much for your effort

[@SocialDrivingAcademy]

Hi Mathew, that's awesome! Congratulations on passing your test and thank you for the great feedback! Was it your restricted or full that you sat?

[@mathewgeorge9053]

@@SocialDrivingAcademy Full license

[@srad1404]

I am gonna do my restricted in Highbrook :) and book a mock test with you. very helpful video

[@SocialDrivingAcademy]

Most welcome to book in whenever you are ready :)

[@keepingupwithtashy1402]

I’m doing my restricted tomorrow and had no idea we were allowed to cross over while turning so thank you for this!

[@SocialDrivingAcademy]

Crossing your hands while steering is acceptable so long as you return your hands back to the correction position after steering. Good luck with your test tomorrow! :)

[@SocialDrivingAcademy]

How did your test go?

[@keepingupwithtashy1402]

@@SocialDrivingAcademy very good thank you!! I passed my restricted now can’t wait to go for my full in 6months.

[@SocialDrivingAcademy]

@@keepingupwithtashy1402 That's awesome, congratulations!! Remember you can shorten that time down to 3 months through doing a Street Talk defensive driving course: www.street-talk.co.nz/

[@Japp2808]

Thankyou just stumbled on this vid so glad i did. Im just gathering more intel b4 i sit my restricted... Great vid thanks for sharing 👍

[@SocialDrivingAcademy]

Welcome and good luck with your driving test preparation

[@Trend-OG]

Check Rear vision mirror before breaking, dont speed up before sign for example the works end sign. tip dont over take on test 😂 and check your mirrors and blind spots ( back side window ) every time you do any lane changing, merging, parallel parking, making a u turn every manoeuver

[@SocialDrivingAcademy]

Good tips! Except for the point around over taking, if you have to, you should.

[@mamosing]

Sending ❤ to this magnificent instructor

[@にっしーのPV編集]

Having my test soon at highbrook! This video is so helpful plz do upload more!!

[@SocialDrivingAcademy]

Thank you. Good luck with your test. When is it?

[@にっしーのPV編集]

@@SocialDrivingAcademy 18th August 😭

[@SocialDrivingAcademy]

@@にっしーのPV編集 plenty of time, you'll do well! :) check out the Driving Instructors Guide to the Restricted test in the meantime:

[@SocialDrivingAcademy]

www.socialdrivingacademy.co.nz/driving-test-guides/p/restricted-test-guide

[@にっしーのPV編集]

@@SocialDrivingAcademy Thank you so much!!

[@nhoj3345]

This videos are helpful, I just passed my restricted test in highbrook.

[@nimmyfrancis7701]

Just watched your Vedic’s from yesterday. Very informative. Thanks so much sir. Passed test today😹

[@SocialDrivingAcademy]

Welcome and congratulations! Where did you pass your test?

[@Hashslingingslasher-]

Excellent video, thank you for the upload

[@SocialDrivingAcademy]

Thank you for watching :)

[@Hashslingingslasher-]

@@SocialDrivingAcademy cheers, have a good evening :)

[@wxyz2005]

This guy is such a good instructor

[@SocialDrivingAcademy]

Thank you :)

[@marwatikaryono1086]

While in Hawke’s Bay, we have so many big roundabout which makes me so nervous…

[@SocialDrivingAcademy]

Roundabouts shouldn't make anyone nervous :) Take your time selecting a gap and work through the roundabout slowly to ensure you have time to identify your exit

[@camwon]

good vid will definitely be helpful for mine tomorrow

[@SocialDrivingAcademy]

Good luck, let us know how you get on :)

[@camwon]

@@SocialDrivingAcademy passed with 1 crit error !!

[@SocialDrivingAcademy]

@@camwon awesome, congratulations! What was the critical error if you don't mind sharing?

[@camwon]

@@SocialDrivingAcademy Critical error(s) Other illegal When turning, you must not drive partly or wholly on the wrong side of the road

[@iroamtyson2631]

For a restricted test in New Zealand am I aloud to cross over my hands when ever I am turning ? or would I get pulled up for that ?

[@SocialDrivingAcademy]

It's acceptable to cross your hand when steering so long as you return your hands back to the correct positions after and you don't lose control in between :)

[@shinokaduthanam]

When I can do the restricted license last week I got my learner's permit.

[@SocialDrivingAcademy]

You can sit your restricted 6 months after getting your learners license. You’ll want to have driven at least 120hours as well.

[@shinokaduthanam]

@@SocialDrivingAcademy thank you so much for your response. Without residency I can buy a car with EMI.

[@ayishasmith_]

Hey great video just wondering are you allowed to cross your arms when taking your restricted test?

[@SocialDrivingAcademy]

Hi Ayisha, crossing your arms during driving/driving test is not a problem so long as you maintain control of the vehicle at all times :)

[@user-z810]

this is so helpful thank you

[@SocialDrivingAcademy]

Thank you.

[@louiseculley3433]

When turning Right into Harris from a side street, what happens if you can't get all the way across the road. Are you allowed to cross into the median strip ?. Then wait there until its free to move into the lane ?

[@SocialDrivingAcademy]

Hi Louise, yes that’s exactly what the median strips are for and what the testing officers will be expecting you to do. By Harris, I’m guessing you mean around Highbrook?

[@cptayne]

@@SocialDrivingAcademy if this scenario happens during the test, and a car coming from the left last second decides to indicate to turn down the street you’re coming out from, will you be marked down if you moved forward into the median thinking that car was going straight?

[@KitLingLau2009]

Thanks a lot!

[@SocialDrivingAcademy]

Welcome! :)

[@terepairae295]

Hi, Is this the same route as how VTNZ instructor takes you around?

[@SocialDrivingAcademy]

Hi Terepai, our focus is on helping drivers understand how to be safe drivers and what they will be assessed on so we don’t worry too much about set routes

[@angelghost1352]

What happens if you miss a turn where they say you should turn there? Like for example if they say turn into Mellow street but you didn't see the street sign and go past it, do you get deducted points or do you fail?

[@colliderule]

nah, not if u do it once, but depending on the testing officer u might get critical if you keep on missing directions.

[@SocialDrivingAcademy]

Hi AngelGhost, i agree with the comment below. If it's a one off then the Testing Officer is likely to just get you back on the track however if you are continuously missing turns then that would be a problem.

[@angelghost1352]

@@SocialDrivingAcademy Alright, thank you!

[@kimchi7703]

Did she pass her test in highbrook?😊

[@SocialDrivingAcademy]

Hi Kim, yes she did pass her test and in Highbrook :)

[@Lunabanana123]

Update: Yes, I did. I took the test last May 3rd. Having failed my first attempt, it took me a while to muster the courage to take on a second attempt. Plus Covid happened again so it got delayed and so on and so forth. But before my test, I watched my video as well as the other coaching videos of Muneeb and it did help a lot reviewing my common mistakes. Best advice i could give would be, relax and don't overthink it.

[@SocialDrivingAcademy]

@@Lunabanana123 thanks for sharing Nikki and another big congratulations on clearing your test!

[@josephdonoway]

Hey there mate, do you do mock test for full licence?

[@SocialDrivingAcademy]

Hi @Joseph, I sure do. You are welcome to book in through the following link :www.socialdrivingacademy.co.nz/mock-test-full

[@rogiejrbasilio8476]

Hi mate where can I contact you and have a mock test? I will have my test in high brook on thursday...... thank you

[@Lifeaskenzie101]

He has added a link in the description on where you can book for a mock test with him :)

[@rogiejrbasilio8476]

@Melek Lin lmao I will have mine at 8:30!!!

[@SocialDrivingAcademy]

Hey @Rogie, sorry for the delayed response. You can book in online through: www.socialdrivingacademy.co.nz/mock-test-restricted. If your test is tomorrow, good luck! If it’s next week, let me know how you get on with the booking. Thanks, Muneeb :)

[@SocialDrivingAcademy]

@Melek Lin how did your test go?

[@SocialDrivingAcademy]

@@rogiejrbasilio8476 how did your test go?

[@pyroshark423]

Test is tomorrow morning so good luck to me

[@SocialDrivingAcademy]

How'd you get on with your test?

[@bryanlladones]

how much first drive test boss

[@SocialDrivingAcademy]

Hi Bryan, check out our website for up to date pricing information:)

[@Choppa267]

Is this the same route as the official test or no?

[@SocialDrivingAcademy]

Our focus is on helping learners understand how to be safe drivers and what they will be assessed on :)

[@ThePaikMan]

Where about are you located

[@SocialDrivingAcademy]

Hi Paikea, I’m in Takanini, Auckland :)

[@mayafatah9303]

No she is not doing headchecks and always looking to the gear when she is changing ( that's a NO NO).. To early indication ( more than three seconds). The instructor doesn't know the way and he is busy to check the road in his device!!!

[@SocialDrivingAcademy]

Thanks for the feedback, Maya. Not doing headchecks is an issue. Infact one of the top three reasons people fail their tests. It's an automatic vehicle, the only time she'd need to look at the gears is when changing at a stopped position which is acceptable. Indicating too early isn't a critical error but can be problematic depending on the situation. The device is for recording notes not for directions. :)

[@Yo-norman]

What gear? it isn't a manual car... someone hasn't been paying atention.