A 7.61 km, single-stage route from the Saturn Place VTNZ centre, taking about 17 minutes through the Rosedale business park. The shortest route from this office, running entirely at 50 km/h through commercial and industrial streets. Features 4 roundabouts, 4 traffic signals, and 3 speed-10 shared space zones. A compact loop with a right-turn bias (8 left, 11 right turns).

Watch Out For

• Roundabouts near William Pickering Drive. Four roundabouts on this route. In NZ, give way to traffic from your right on entry. Signal left when exiting the roundabout.
• Speed-10 shared space zones on Omega Street. Three 10 km/h zones in the business park. Slow right down and watch for pedestrians crossing between parked cars.
• Bush Road give way signs. Six give way signs through the Rosedale area. Check right at each one before proceeding.
• Albany Highway intersection. The busiest road on this route. Watch for faster-moving traffic when entering or crossing.

Route Features

• 8 left turns, 11 right turns, 4 roundabouts, 4 sets of traffic lights.
• 4 roundabouts, 4 traffic signals, 19 turns (8 left, 11 right)
• Speed zones: 50 km/h throughout, 10 km/h in 3 shared spaces
• Key roads: William Pickering Drive, Bush Road, Paul Matthews Road, Rosedale Road, Albany Highway

Test Manoeuvres

• Pull over near Saturn Place in the Rosedale business park.

Key Tips

• The 3 speed-10 zones catch many learners off guard. Drop to 10 km/h smoothly and be prepared for pedestrians stepping out from between vehicles.
• With 4 roundabouts, practise your roundabout entries and exits. At multi-lane roundabouts, choose the correct lane before entering.
• Rosedale business park has wide streets but many give way intersections. Do not assume the road is clear just because traffic is light.