Alert Driving School Auckland

15/09/2026

04/09/2026

U-Turns & Three-Point Turns:

Always indicate right.
Check your right blind spot before moving.
Maintain good observation throughout the manoeuvre.

03/09/2026

Flush Medians:

Become more comfortable and confident using flush medians.
Indicate and check your blind spot before moving in or merging out.
Use them when appropriate and when it is safe to do so.

02/09/2026

Turning Bays:

Indicate before entering the turning bay.
Check your blind spot before moving across.
Merge into the bay smoothly--nothing sudden.
Move fully into the turning bay before slowing down where appropriate.

01/09/2026

Left Turns:

Stay in your lane.
Aim to see approximately 100 metres where visibility allows.
Adjust your vehicle position to match the road layout.
Check the left blind spot, especially for cyclists and other road users.

31/08/2026

Right Turns:

Do not cut corners.
Be ready to turn when it is safe—don't hesitate unnecessarily.
Make sure you can see approximately 100 metres in both directions where possible.
Stay on your side of the road throughout the turn.

30/08/2026

Searching & Blind Spot Checks

Increase your searching and observation.
Turn your head approximately 90° to clearly check your blind spot.
Make your head checks obvious—don't rely on your eyes alone.
Always know what is happening ahead, behind, and beside you.

30/08/2026

Takanini Lesson Notes 🚗

🔵 Lane Changing
Avoid having vehicles sitting in your blind spot.
Check your centre mirror and blind spot before moving.
Indicate when required and make smooth movements—nothing sudden.

🔵 Right Turns
Do not cut corners.
Find the centre of the road where appropriate.
Stay on your side of the road throughout the turn.
Check both directions carefully before turning.
Make sure the gap is safe before committing to the turn.

🔵 U-Turns & Three-Point Turns
Indicate right before moving.
Check your right blind spot.
Maintain good observation throughout the manoeuvre.

🔵 Parallel Parking
Check your surroundings before stopping.
Indicate left and check your centre mirror before slowing.
Park within 30 cm of the kerb.
Recheck your right side before moving out.

🔵 Traffic Lights & Roundabouts
Increase your searching and observation.
Look well ahead and check what is happening around you.
At traffic lights, check both sides and be prepared for changing traffic conditions.
At roundabouts, check early, look for vehicles approaching from your right, and stay aware of vehicles beside you.

28/08/2026

New Lynn Lesson Notes 🚗

Parallel Parking Guidelines:
Indicate left prior to coming to a halt.
Conduct a centre mirror check before stopping.
Proceed with caution and take your time.
Verify your right side before exiting the parking space.
Maintain vigilant observation throughout the maneuver.

Head Checks and Blind Spots:
Perform deliberate and pronounced head checks.
Turn your head and move your chin, rather than just your eyes.
Clearly scan your 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions when checking blind spots.
Ensure the examiner can distinctly observe that you have completed the check.

Navigating Narrow Roads and Blind Corners:
Adhere to the left lane.
Reduce speed before approaching blind corners.
Be vigilant for oncoming traffic.
Increase your visual scanning, aiming to see approximately 100 meters ahead where visibility permits.
Avoid creating bottlenecks with parked or oncoming vehicles.

Turning Protocols:
Before executing a turn, ensure you can see approximately 100 meters in both directions where possible.
Conduct an early search and verify the road is clear before committing to the turn.
Avoid rushing into a turn when visibility is limited.

27/08/2026

Pukekohe Lesson Notes 🚗

❌ Critical Errors

Roundabouts:
Ensure timely movement before the last vehicle passes, when safe to do so.
Optimize gap selection and avoid unnecessary hesitation.
Utilize cover vehicles to aid in judging safe gaps.
Angle the vehicle to follow the road and centre island.
Maintain lane position and indicate left when exiting.

Right Turns:
Avoid cutting corners.
Stay on your side of the road throughout the turn.
Verify safe gaps before committing to the turn.
Be prepared to turn when safe—avoid unnecessary delays.

General Notes:
Parallel Parking:
Proceed with caution and at a slow pace.
Recheck your right side before moving out.
Maintain vigilant observation throughout the manoeuvre.

Narrow Roads:
Keep to the left.
Indicate when passing parked cars if crossing the centre line is necessary.
Be aware of oncoming traffic.
Avoid creating bottlenecks.

U-Turns:
Keep to the left before initiating the manoeuvre.
Indicate right.
Recheck your right blind spot before moving.
Maintain vigilant observation throughout.