New Zealand has a graduated driver licensing system, designed to help you develop the skills and experience needed to drive safely on New Zealand roads. We can provide lessons to help you successfully proceed through each stage.
To apply for your Learners License you must be at least 16 years old. You will need to learn the road rules for safe driving, as found in the New Zealand Road Code, and pass a theory test to prove you understand them.
To prepare you for the theory test we:
To apply for your restricted license, you must have held your Learners License for at least 6 months, and be at least 16½ years old. You will also need to pass a 60 minute Restricted License practical test.
To prepare you for this practical test you will:
We will start in a quiet area to get you comfortable with controlling the car, and build your confidence before moving to busier roads.
Once you are comfortable with basic vehicle handling skills, we will start to practice these on busier roads. We will focus on:
For drivers under 25 years old: You must be at least 18 years old, and have held your Restricted License for at least 18 months to apply for your Full License. This may be reduced to a minimum age of 17 years, and 12 months on your Restricted License by completing an advanced driving course.
For drivers over 25 years old: You must have held your Restricted License for at least 6 months. This may be reduced to 3 months by completing an advanced driving course.
You will also need to pass a 30 minute Full License practical test.
To help you prepare for this final test, our focus will be on perfecting your road awareness, decision making, and overall driving skills.