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Learning to Drive?
Drive.govt.nz has great tools and tips to help you get confident behind the wheel. Check it out:
[www.drive.govt.nz] http://www.drive.govt.nz
Getting Your Licence in NZ
It’s a 3-step process: Learner → Restricted → Full. Each stage builds your skills and gives you more driving freedom.
More info:
- [Getting your licence] https://www.nzta.govt.nz/driver-licences/getting-a-licence/
- [Licence resources] https://www.nzta.govt.nz/driver-licences/getting-a-licence/driver-licensing-resources/
- [Restricted test guide] https://nzta.govt.nz/driver-licences/getting-a-licence/take-your-test/practical-tests/restricted-licence-test-guide/
- [Full test guide] https://nzta.govt.nz/driver-licences/getting-a-licence/take-your-test/practical-tests/full-licence-test-guide/
Need Help Passing Your Test?
Wairarapa REAP runs Learner, Restricted & Full Licence courses — ideal if you're over 18 or driving on the wrong licence. Check upcoming courses via the Wairarapa REAP Events Calendar https://www.waireap.org.nz/events
Stay Informed
Follow AA New Zealand for updates on road rules and licensing:
facebook.com/aa.co.nz https://www.facebook.com/aa.co.nz
Road Code
The official New Zealand road code is a user-friendly guide to New Zealand's traffic law and safe driving practices. You will be tested on this information in your theory and practical driving tests.
Information in the Licence and study guide section will help you through each stage of your driver licence. It explains the driver licensing system in New Zealand, describes each stage of your driver licence and provides useful information about the theory and practical tests. It also includes most of the questions that you could be asked when you sit the theory test for your learner licence, and a driving skills syllabus to help you and your driving coach when you're learning to drive.
This guide is intended for drivers of cars and other light vehicles.
Local Driving Instructors
- Triple A Driver Training - Jackie Hill 06 370 3739 or 027 874 4390 - jackieandmike@xtra.co.nz
- One Way Driving Academy - Steve Wakefield 06 379 7713 or 027 601 2126 - marieandstephen@wise.net.nz
- SureDrive Driving School - https://www.suredrive.co.nz/contact/
- Automobile Association, AA Driving School - https://www.aa.co.nz/drivers/learn-to-drive-the-aa-way/driving-lessons/