We apologise for any inconvenience. Check our holiday journeys tool external link. This section sets out the steps involved in getting your driver licence and endorsements, and explains the conditions that may apply. If you want to drive taxis, you'll need to get a passenger endorsement on your driver licence first.
Information to help you prepare for your test, and things you need to do on the day of your test. The road code is a user-friendly guide to New Zealand's traffic law and safe driving practices. In this section you will find official online rode code versions for car drivers, motorcyclists, heavy vehicle drivers and cyclists.
Print versions are available at stationery stores and AA shops. You have to confirm that you are medically fit each time you apply for, renew or replace your driver licence. This page explains the information printed on a photo driver licence card, and the different types of driver licence that are available. Sometimes you may need to provide confirmation of your licence details or driving history for example when hiring a motor vehicle or converting to an overseas licence.
This page gives you important information you need to know before making that decision. Read our frequently asked questions about driver licensing, converting your overseas driver licence, changing the address for your driver licence and more.
Menu Menu. Make sure you have learned the road rules before you go, because the agent will book you in for your theory test. You might even be able to sit it straight away. The learner licence theory test is a computer-based, question, multi-choice test that assesses your knowledge of road rules and safe driving practices. You will need to get at least 32 questions right to pass.
On the day of the test, plan to arrive at the testing agent early. Try to avoid the stress by getting there at least 10 minutes before your test is due to start.
Make sure you have your proof of identity with you to give to the person conducting the theory test. Find out more about acceptable proof of identity.
Find out more about the theory test. Learn to drive. You'll need lots of practice to become a good, safe driver. Use a lesson plan from our Drive website external link to map out your next driving lesson. Lesson plans external link. Learner licence conditions.
You can book another theory test. Driver licence fees. Note: if your learner licence was due to expire between 30 November and 1 December , your expiry date may have been extended. More information about learner licence extensions. How to get a restricted licence.
How to renew your licence. There are plenty of resources you can use to study the road rules in preparation for your theory test:. Our Drive website is packed with useful tools and videos to help you learn safe driving skills. Drive website external link. The New Zealand road code is available online or from most bookstores and driver licensing agents. New Zealand road code external link.
You can practise the official theory test online on the Drive website.
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