Drivers can take a defensive driving course any time after they get their learner licence, but it is advisable to get some driving experience first. The course will improve a driver’s chances of passing a practical driving test by around 10%. Drivers on a restricted licence who pass a defensive driving course approved by NZTA, such as Street Talk, don’t have to wait as long …
Street Talk defensive driving course has been specially designed by NZ Transport Agency to meet the needs of young Drivers in NZ. The course teaches defensive driving skills that will help both Learner and Restricted drivers pass the new Driving Tests.
Defensive driving course. The defensive driving course is available throughout New Zealand. It is provided by trainers who are affiliated to the AA (New Zealand Automobile Association) Driving School. AA Driving School www.aa.co.nz/ddc (external link) 0800 223 748. Street Talk. Street Talk courses are offered through the New Zealand Institute of Driver Educators (NZIDE).
The Street Talk defensive driving course is one of the two courses available in New Zealand that upon completion, allows someone to reduce the restricted time of their licence by 6 months. It's a fabulous course in both design and content. It's interesting, informative, discussion- …
Defensive driving courses tend to focus on how drivers can overcome negative psychological factors such as unneeded stress, fatigue, emotional distress and road rage. They also offer instructions for developing a positive attitude behind the wheel and increasing your focus on the driving task.
The New Zealand Defensive Driving Course is NZTA approved and attendance reduces the time spent on your restricted licence phase.
6 monthsThis 9 hour defensive driving course is for Restricted or Learner Licence holders. Once completed it takes 6 months off their Restricted Licence time.
Please bring a pen, a good attitude and your driver's licence with you to the course.
These certificates may only be issued by LTO-accredited driving schools, authorized instructors and administrators, and Driver Education Centers (DECs) in LTO offices. There are two different types of certificates: one for the Theoretical Driving Course (TDC) and the other for the Practical Driving Course (PDC).Jul 1, 2020
Advanced driving courses are designed to help you identify and avoid or handle potential hazards you may encounter while driving. They teach skills that can help reduce the likelihood of you being involved in a crash, such as eye scanning while driving, hazard detection and risk management.
6 monthsYou're allowed to apply for a Restricted Licence when you have held your Learner Licence for at least 6 months. The Restricted Licence test is a practical assessment, which takes approximately one hour. You will need to book your test at a driver licensing agent and pay a fee.Aug 26, 2017
5 professionalGetting your restricted licence Learner drivers should have at least 5 professional driving lessons with 10-20 hours of practice between each lesson.
What you're allowed to dosit in the front passenger seat.have a full licence, which they've held for at least two years.be in the car if you are carrying passengers.
You must have held the learner licence first To apply for a full licence you must either: hold a learner licence for at least six months, and then pass a practical test, or. complete an approved course for that class. Then you don't have to hold the learner licence for a minimum period.
You must hold your restricted licence for a minimum time If you complete an advanced driving course, you must hold your restricted licence for at least 12 months before you can apply for your full licence. If you don't complete a course, you must hold your restricted licence for at least 18 months.
Delivery of the Defensive Driving Course (DDC) Courses are run with a minimum of 6 students and a maximum of 20.
You’ll be able to attend a defensive driving course once you’ve had your learner licence and you are confident with your driving experience to comfortably complete a 1-hour drive. If you complete a DDC while on your learner or restricted licence, it will mean you reduce the time you're required to spend on your restricted licence by 6 months.
A defensive driving course reduces the time you’ll spend on your restricted licence by 6 months. If you're over 25, the time on your restricted licence is reduced from 6 months to 3 months.
You’ll learn important defensive driving skills, such as assessing and identifying hazards, so you can reduce the risk of being in a crash. The course takes 9 hours to complete and includes: 4 classroom sessions. 1 in-car session. Access to the online driver training system. Please note: Course fees are non-refundable.
The course takes 9 hours to complete and includes: 1 4 classroom sessions 2 1 in-car session 3 Access to the online driver training system
Street Talk defensive driving course has been specially designed by NZ Transport Agency to meet the needs of young Drivers in NZ. The course teaches defensive driving skills that will help both Learner and Restricted drivers pass the new Driving Tests.
Any licence holders can do this course which includes 4 interactive sessions of 2 hours in classroom, plus up to a on-road practical session.
There are only two approved advanced driving courses in New Zealand that can reduce the time you have to hold your restricted car licence before you can get a full car licence. These are:
Advanced driving courses are designed to help you identify and avoid or handle potential hazards you may encounter while driving.
The New Zealand Defensive Driving Course is NZTA approved and attendance reduces the time spent on your restricted licence phase.
The New Zealand Defensive Driving Course for Experienced Drivers is NZTA approved and can only be attended if you hold a full licence.
Street Talk defensive driving courses have been specially designed by NZ Transport Agency to meet the needs of young drivers in NZ . Our courses teach defensive driving skills that will help both Learner and Restricted drivers pass the new Driving Tests.
Restricted Licence holders can use the certificate from this course to receive a time reduction on their Restricted Licence from 18 months down to 12 months, if under 25 years of age. If you are 25 years of age plus, then you can reduce your Restricted Licence time from 6 months to 3 months.
With this package deal, lessons do not need to be paid in advance. Every fifth lesson is discounted to $50-00!
We provide defensive driving lessons in Auckland near you. Total cost $195-00 incl.gst. ($25-00 discount for clients that have done driving lessons with us).#N#Read more about our Street Talk defensive driving courses
With this package deal, lessons do not need to be paid in advance. Every fifth lesson is discounted to $50-00!
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