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Defensive Driving Course
(Theory and Practical)
The smart way to move you from a Restricted to a Full license six months sooner
The New Zealand Defensive Driving Course takes just nine hours and instills a lifetime of safer driving strategies for any young driver. The course is run over four sessions of two hours duration — with homework for presentation at the next session — and a one hour practical in-car session.This intensive interactive course including both an in-car practical and in-class theory modules. It's designed for anyone who wants to learn safe driving skills for life.You'll receive a full colour workbook, an interactive practice CD-ROM to support each session and view relevant videos.
With Top Gear Driver Training ,Successful completion of the theory and practical components goes part way to completing Unit Standards 3464 and 3465 or 3466.
| Unit Standard | Describtion | Level | Credit |
| 3464 | Describe human risk factor in terms of a self managment strategy for a driver | 2 | 3 |
| 3465 | Describe driving hazards and risk reduction strategies and responses to driving hazards | 2 | 3 |
| 3466 |
apply risk reduction techniques and strategys while driving |
3 | 4 |
The graduated driver licensing system (GDLS) has changed
On 1 August 2011 the minimum age for obtaining class 1 (car) and class 6 (motorcycle) learner licences increased from 15 years to 16 years. New minimum ages for obtaining restricted and full licences also apply.►More
It also takes six months off the time required on a Restricted License.
Courses are Monday or Tusday and Thursday from 5pm to 7pm for two weeks.
For more information:
TXT/Phone 027 287 9893
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Course Requirements
- If under 25 years of age you must have held your restricted licence for 6 months before commencing course
- you must bring your licence with you at the commencement of the course
- all sessions must be completed in order
- fees must be paid prior to course commencement
- the in-car practical session must be completed within 60 days of the final in-class session

Gift certificates or vouchers available
How do our students fare? Most people who take our Defensive Driving Course or Package lessons pass their driver's license test:
| Type of Licence | Pass Rate |
|---|---|
| Full standard | 100% |
| Overseas conversion | 99% |
| Restricted license | 99% |
| Heavy vehicle | 100% |
| Motorbike | 100% |
Trucks and Endorsements courses
Experienced driver refresher course
•New Driving age for Younger Driver
•Getting your motorcycle licence
•Getting you Passenger (P) Endorsement
•Getting your Instructor (I) endorsement
•Getting your vehicle Recovery (V) endorsement
