DRIVING LESSONS
NZTA have reviewed their test booking policy, following the disastrous no-fees resit introduced in October 2023; the new rules are below (effective 8 July 2024):
https://www.nzta.govt.nz/assets/resources/factsheets/83/Fee-changes-for-car-licences-class-1.pdf
Thank you to everyone who contacted NZTA to complain about the wait times.
Car (Class 1) driving lessons:
$85.00 per one hour lesson
including vehicle use and pick up service in the Porirua area.
Test-preparation and driving-assessment only until further notice; candidates must have at least 100 hours' driving experience in New Zealand. Bulk Packages are no longer available as at 20 February 2024
Pick up service available in Porirua, or can meet at pre-arranged site
(e.g. Drive Right premises, or the local train station) within the region for lessons.
Manual^ or Automatic transmission available.
Lessons can be completed in your own vehicle, provided that vehicle holds a
current registration and warrant of fitness, and is of a current warrantable standard.
You must have at least a Class 1 (car) Learner's Licence to learn to drive;
you must also have your licence on you at all times while driving,
including while on lessons with an instructor -
remember to bring your licence with you.
^Manual lessons are subject to the student already being able to start, move off, get up to second gear and stop, without stalling.
All prices subject to change.