There are three stages of a car licence: learner (class 1L), restricted (class 1R) and full (class 1F). This is called a graduated driver licence system and at each extra stage you get extra responsibilities. How much does a car…
To get a class 2 truck licence so you can drive a medium rigid vehicle you will first need to get a learner licence then either wait 6 months and take a practical test to get a full class 2…
To get a class 4 truck licence so you can drive a large rigid vehicle you will first need to have held a full class 2 licence for at least 6 months (or 3 months if you are 25 or…
To get a class 5 truck licence so you can drive a large combination vehicle you will first need to have held a full class 4 licence for at least 6 months (or 3 months if you are 25 or…
Riding a motorbike is cheaper than driving a car, but it still costs money to go through the licencing process and to get lessons from an instructor. This article outlines the costs. Getting your licence is a three-step process, but there’s…
Let’s say you’ve had some fines that are overdue or you have been ordered to pay reparation but haven’t. In this case, the Ministry of Justice might impose a driver licence stop order and suspend your driver licence. How long…
When you look around, you’ll see plenty of examples of bad driving and you might be wondering why it’s not compulsory to do some form of ongoing driver training every few years, especially as migrants from 25 countries don’t need…
Here’s how to have a massive argument with your teen: start helping them learn to drive without first preparing. If you are planning on teaching your teen to drive, the best option is to use a driver trainer, but you’ll…
A limited licence, sometimes called a ‘work licence’ gives you the right to drive under certain conditions, even if you have been suspended or disqualified from driving. You will have to present your case to a judge and convince them…
A suspension happens to your licence – the licence becomes temporarily invalid, therefore you can’t use it to drive. A disqualification happens to the driver – the driver becomes unable to drive or hold a licence, whether they have a…
If you have a full Australian truck licence you can convert it to an equivalent New Zealand licence. MR (medium rigid) can be converted to class 2. HR (heavy rigid) can be converted to class 4 Combination vehicle licences (HC…
To drive a bus on a public road in New Zealand you will need the correct class of licence plus a P endorsement, which you can apply for through NZTA. Licence classes Licence classes are organised by maximum vehicle weight…
If you only drive the forklift in areas which are not classed as roads, then you can drive any forklift, even without a current class 1 licence, as long as you have an appropriate qualification such as a forklift operator’s…
Decided to make the move from a four-wheeled cage to a two-wheeled chariot? Good call. You won’t regret it! Unfortunately though, making that decision is just the first part of what can be an intimidating process for many. You need…
When you want to get your class 2 licence, you have to first get your class 2 learner licence by practising the Road Code, then you go to take the final test. After that, you can either drive with a…
Almost all countries accept a New Zealand licence as a valid ID for driving, but there are some exceptions and you may also need an international driving permit which is only available from AA in New Zealand. International Driving Permit…
You can drive a car or van at any time of the day or night as long as you have a supervisor and are displaying L plates front and rear. If you are a motorcyclist you must not ride between…
What is a digital driver licence? A digital driving licence is a secure identification stored on a smartphone or other device which you can use to prove that you have the right to drive. It is not necessary to have a…
P endorsement training is not required to drive a passenger service vehicle (i.e. a vehicle that takes paying passengers e.g. taxi, bus, coach, etc). You are still required to hold a P endorsement, though. Drivers must have held a full New…
Drivers who suffer literacy problems can struggle to pass the theory test. There are several options available to drivers to help with reading and comprehension when learning the questions required for passing a car, motorbike or heavy vehicle learner licence…
