Best Driving Test Apps in New Zealand (2026)
The 8 apps learner drivers in New Zealand are most likely to find when they search the App Store and Google Play for help with the practical driving test — what each one does, how it is rated, and how it compares for the practical test itself.
The 8 apps at a glance
| App | Focus | App Store | Google Play |
|---|---|---|---|
| SteerClear SteerClear Ltd. |
Practical test: scored routes, mock test, readiness | App Store — (—) | Google Play — (—) |
| Driving Test Routes (NZ) Route-Led+Group+Limited |
Practical test routes | App Store ★3.8 (98) | Google Play ★2.8 (3,204) |
| Test Scout - Driving Test QLD DANCING DAISY DIGITAL PTY LTD |
Practical test routes | App Store ★5.0 (1) | — |
| Pass Driving Test ZHEWEI LI |
Practical test routes | App Store — (0) | — |
| AUDrive - Driving Test Routes Bo Wang |
Practical test routes | App Store — (0) | — |
| Road Code Learners Test NZ Will Walig |
Learner driving | App Store ★4.8 (2,397) | — |
| Drive Go NEW ZEALAND TRANSPORT AGENCY |
Learner driving | App Store ★4.4 (681) | — |
| Learners Driving Test AUS Will Walig |
Learner driving | App Store ★4.7 (3) | — |
Ratings shown as store average (number of ratings). A rating count mostly reflects how many years an app has been on the store; it says nothing about whether it covers the practical test.
What each app covers, by its own listing
| App | Routes at your centre | Scores your driving | Mock test | Readiness score | Coaching | Turn-by-turn | Countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SteerClear | ✓ | ✓ live, from sensors | ✓ scored to the fault rules used in New Zealand | ✓ | ✓ Mac | ✓ voice | 31 |
| Driving Test Routes (NZ) | ✓ | not mentioned | not mentioned | not mentioned | not mentioned | not mentioned | — |
| Test Scout - Driving Test QLD | ✓ | not mentioned | not mentioned | not mentioned | not mentioned | not mentioned | — |
| Pass Driving Test | ✓ | not mentioned | not mentioned | not mentioned | not mentioned | not mentioned | — |
| AUDrive - Driving Test Routes | ✓ | not mentioned | not mentioned | not mentioned | not mentioned | not mentioned | — |
| Road Code Learners Test NZ | not mentioned | not mentioned | not mentioned | not mentioned | not mentioned | not mentioned | — |
| Drive Go | not mentioned | not mentioned | not mentioned | not mentioned | not mentioned | not mentioned | — |
| Learners Driving Test AUS | not mentioned | not mentioned | not mentioned | not mentioned | not mentioned | not mentioned | — |
"Mentioned" means the feature appears in that app's own App Store or Google Play description on 2026-09-14; "not mentioned" means it doesn't. We have not tested every app.
1. SteerClear
Built for the practical test only. You pick your driver licensing agent and the app generates practice routes on the real roads around it — the roundabouts, junctions and speed-limit changes an examiner can use — with voice guidance so you can drive, not read a map.
- Scored drives. Your phone's GPS, accelerometer and gyroscope score speed control, braking, cornering, lane position and observation on every practice drive, and show where marks were lost.
- Mock practical driving test. A full-length test scored to the fault rules used in New Zealand, with a pass-or-fail style verdict at the end.
- Test-readiness score. A number out of 100 that moves after every drive, so you know when to book rather than guess.
- Mac, your coach. After each drive Mac explains what went well, what cost marks and what to practise next.
- 31 countries, New Zealand included — New Zealand's driver licensing agent with routes ready to drive.
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Free to download; SteerClear Pro unlocks unlimited routes. Not a theory-test app — pair it with one of the theory apps below if you still have the theory test to pass.
2. Driving Test Routes (NZ)
By Route-Led+Group+Limited · App Store ★3.8 (98) · Google Play ★2.8 (3,204, 500K+ installs) · Focus: Practical test routes
From its listing: “Driving Test Routes App has been designed to help all learner drivers in Australia to pass their driving test.”
How SteerClear compares
- Its listing describes routes around test centres but does not mention scoring your actual driving. SteerClear scores every practice drive live from your phone's sensors and shows where marks were lost.
- Its listing does not mention a scored mock test. SteerClear runs a full-length mock practical driving test scored to the fault rules used in New Zealand, with a pass-or-fail style verdict.
- Its listing does not mention turn-by-turn guidance on the route; SteerClear gives voice directions so you can concentrate on driving, not on the map.
3. Test Scout - Driving Test QLD
By DANCING DAISY DIGITAL PTY LTD · App Store ★5.0 (1) · not on Google Play · Focus: Practical test routes
From its listing: “Test Scout helps you find driving tests in Queensland.”
How SteerClear compares
- Its listing describes routes around test centres but does not mention scoring your actual driving. SteerClear scores every practice drive live from your phone's sensors and shows where marks were lost.
- Its listing does not mention a scored mock test. SteerClear runs a full-length mock practical driving test scored to the fault rules used in New Zealand, with a pass-or-fail style verdict.
- Its listing does not mention turn-by-turn guidance on the route; SteerClear gives voice directions so you can concentrate on driving, not on the map.
4. Pass Driving Test
By ZHEWEI LI · App Store ★0.0 (0) · not on Google Play · Focus: Practical test routes
From its listing: “Pass Driving Test is your caring assistant for New Zealand driver’s licence preparation.”
How SteerClear compares
- Its listing describes routes around test centres but does not mention scoring your actual driving. SteerClear scores every practice drive live from your phone's sensors and shows where marks were lost.
- Its listing does not mention a scored mock test. SteerClear runs a full-length mock practical driving test scored to the fault rules used in New Zealand, with a pass-or-fail style verdict.
- Its listing does not mention turn-by-turn guidance on the route; SteerClear gives voice directions so you can concentrate on driving, not on the map.
5. AUDrive - Driving Test Routes
By Bo Wang · App Store ★0.0 (0) · not on Google Play · Focus: Practical test routes
From its listing: “AUDrive is the essential app for driving test route practice across Australia, New Zealand, and the UK.”
How SteerClear compares
- Its listing describes routes around test centres but does not mention scoring your actual driving. SteerClear scores every practice drive live from your phone's sensors and shows where marks were lost.
- Its listing does not mention a scored mock test. SteerClear runs a full-length mock practical driving test scored to the fault rules used in New Zealand, with a pass-or-fail style verdict.
- Its listing does not mention turn-by-turn guidance on the route; SteerClear gives voice directions so you can concentrate on driving, not on the map.
6. Road Code Learners Test NZ
By Will Walig · App Store ★4.8 (2,397) · not on Google Play · Focus: Learner driving
From its listing: “Learn what you need for your learner & restricted licences with Road Code NZ.”
How SteerClear compares
- Its listing does not mention a scored mock test. SteerClear runs a full-length mock practical driving test scored to the fault rules used in New Zealand, with a pass-or-fail style verdict.
- SteerClear covers 31 countries with the same app, so it stays useful if you move or take your test somewhere else.
7. Drive Go
By NEW ZEALAND TRANSPORT AGENCY · App Store ★4.4 (681) · not on Google Play · Focus: Learner driving
From its listing: “Drive Go is New Zealand’s only official app that will help you learn to drive a car.”
How SteerClear compares
- Its listing does not mention a scored mock test. SteerClear runs a full-length mock practical driving test scored to the fault rules used in New Zealand, with a pass-or-fail style verdict.
- SteerClear covers 31 countries with the same app, so it stays useful if you move or take your test somewhere else.
8. Learners Driving Test AUS
By Will Walig · App Store ★4.7 (3) · not on Google Play · Focus: Learner driving
From its listing: “Learn what you need for your learner licence with Learners Driving Test AUS.”
How SteerClear compares
- Its listing does not mention a scored mock test. SteerClear runs a full-length mock practical driving test scored to the fault rules used in New Zealand, with a pass-or-fail style verdict.
- SteerClear covers 31 countries with the same app, so it stays useful if you move or take your test somewhere else.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the best app for the practical driving test in New Zealand?
It depends on what you need. For the practical test itself — practising the roads around your driver licensing agent and knowing when you are ready — SteerClear is built for exactly that, with scored practice drives and a mock test. Several apps on this page focus on the theory test instead. This guide is published by SteerClear; ratings for every app come from the stores.
Are driving test apps in New Zealand free?
Most, including SteerClear, are free to download with paid upgrades for unlimited use. Check each store listing for current pricing, which changes more often than this page.
Do I need a theory app and a practical app?
Usually yes: they solve different problems. Theory apps drill questions and hazard perception; a practical-test app such as SteerClear is for the driving itself — routes, technique and readiness. Apps that claim to do both tend to be strongest on the theory side.
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