Nz driver liscence

If your licence is from a non-exempt country, you must pass a theory test and a practical driving test.

Find out all about the driver licence theory tests Find out all about the driver licence practical tests. You need to make your application at a specialist overseas conversion site first, and sit your theory test. Your application will then be sent to Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency for your overseas driver licence to be assessed. It's easy to book the practical test online. Book a practical driver licence test. If you still need to pass a practical test to complete your overseas conversion, your New Zealand driver licence will have a supervisor condition on it.

You can only drive in New Zealand for 12 or 24 months, depending on when you last entered New Zealand. You must have a supervisor with you at all times while driving. You must only ride a LAMS-approved motorcycle.

Full licence with an approved course certificate or approved CBTA course certificate. This means that if you're under 18 years of age, you can only convert your overseas licence to the equivalent age-related New Zealand licence class. Different types of vehicles are grouped into classes. Home Driver licences Getting a licence. Licences by vehicle type This section sets out the steps involved in getting your driver licence and endorsements, and explains the conditions that may apply.

Identification What you can use as evidence of identity to get or renew a driver licence. Getting a taxi licence If you want to drive taxis, you'll need to get a passenger endorsement on your driver licence first. Take your test Information to help you prepare for your test, and things you need to do on the day of your test.

Theory tests Practical tests. Road code The road code is a user-friendly guide to New Zealand's traffic law and safe driving practices. Home Driver licences. Getting a licence Licences by vehicle type Driver licensing agents and course providers Identification Getting a taxi licence Take your test Road code Medical requirements Eyesight requirements Your driver licence explained Confirming your licence details Driver licensing resources Organ and tissue donation Driver licensing frequently asked questions FAQs Fit and proper person.

Renewing, replacing and updating Renewing your licence Renewing for seniors Renewing an endorsement Replacing your licence Updating your licence Licence holder has passed away Changing address details Keeping your driver licence details safe. Current application processing times Processing times for driver licensing and motor vehicle applications. Licensing fees Licence fees Renewal fees. This page tells you what you can drive with each New Zealand driver licence class. What are the licence classes These are the classes you could have on your New Zealand driver licence.

Keep reading for details of what you can drive with each class. Endorsements You will need a current endorsement, as well as a driver licence class, to operate some kinds of vehicles and services. Towing a light trailer A light trailer is a trailer with a GLW of kg or less. Traction engines A person steering or directing a traction engine must hold a New Zealand class 1 full licence and one of the following: an NZQA unit standard or an equivalent unit standard, or a qualification issued or certificate of competency granted under the Boilers, Lifts and Cranes Act that: was current immediately before 16 January and has not been revoked or suspended, and allowed the holder to steer a traction engine, or an equivalent foreign qualification recognised in writing by the NZ Transport Agency.

Overseas licence for agricultural vehicles If you have a valid overseas agricultural motor vehicle licence eg a UK tractor licence you may be able to drive some of the same agricultural vehicles as the holder of a class 1 New Zealand licence.