This 7.58 km Silverdale VTNZ route takes about 17 minutes and features the most 80 km/h driving of the shorter routes. Starting with a pull over near Hibiscus Coast Highway, you will navigate 4 roundabouts, 5 traffic signals, and 3 pedestrian crossings. The route heads south via East Coast Road before looping back through the Silverdale streets.

Watch Out For

Three pedestrian crossings, the most of any short Silverdale route, require vigilant scanning. The 80 km/h section has 19 segments, so you must demonstrate confident open-road driving. Five give way intersections and a stop sign test your intersection skills.

Route Features

• 12 left turns, 4 right turns, 4 roundabouts, 5 sets of traffic lights.

More left turns (9) than right turns (4), creating an asymmetric pattern. Passes through Peters Way and the East Coast Road corridor. Five traffic signals, the most of any Silverdale route apart from Route 316.

Test Manoeuvres

Pull over safely. Navigate four roundabouts, giving way to the right and signalling left on exit. Handle signal-controlled intersections with proper lane positioning and observation.

Key Tips

Build up to 80 km/h smoothly and maintain it confidently. Do not drive too slowly on higher speed roads as this can also lose marks. Watch for pedestrians at all three crossings, especially near the shopping areas.