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Defensive Driving course

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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

Updated: 1 August 2011

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

     

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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%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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