Driver Education - Get Licensed

Rānui Action Project offers support to people who want to gain their driver’s licence through the graduated driver licensing system.

We offer support for the Learner Licence through group learning courses; and some links to online resources for the Restricted Licence to the Full Licence.

You will find information below about the support Rānui Action Project provides:

  • Learner Driver Licence

  • Required ID and costs

  • Restricted and Full Driver Licence - for local residents living in Rānui.

  • Links to online resources

  • Link to Learner Licence registration form

  • How to contact us

Do you want to get your Learner Licence?

Are you aged 16 or over?

RAP offers Learner Driver Licence courses throughout the year.

Support to gain the Learner Driver Licence

We offer a 3-week course, with two sessions each week on Mondays and Thursdays. Each session lasts for two and a half hours. If you register, we expect you to attend all 6 sessions.

The test for the Learner Licence usually takes place during session six at the local AA or VTNZ office. You sit the test when you are ready.

The course is free and you will learn by:

  • listening to the tutor, and asking the tutor questions;

  • reading the Road Code;

  • watching and discussing videos; and

  • practising for the test using resources in the room as well as online.

  • RAP can assist you in applying for evidence of your identity.

  • RAP will cover the cost* of the Learner Licence test fee (when you are ready to sit).
    *If you are referred by an agency or support service then the test fee is to be paid by the support service provider.

  • You will need to provide ID before you sit the Learner Licence theory test, e.g.

    • a birth certificate (original), passport* or a ‘Certificate of Identity’.

    • Some form of photo ID if you don’t have a passport, e.g. 18+ card, student ID.

    • Proof of address on a bank statement, utility bill (power or water), or MyIR (IRD number)

    • For full info: NZTA ID factsheet

    *Passport can be current or expired up to two years.

 

24/09/24 - Hone - Learner Licence success

2/07/24 - Hiwa and Coral

 

27/06/24

RAP Learner Licence Course 1 - Feb-March 2024

RAP Learner Licence Course 2 - March 2024

What do you need to get your Restricted or Full Licence?

NZTA recommends 120+ hours driving practice with a supervisor before you sit the test.

You can practice with a family member or friend as your driving supervisor (someone who has held their NZ Full Driver licence for 2 years or more), or with a driving instructor.

We do not provide driving lessons to build up your driving hours or to teach you how to drive.

We offer a few limited opportunities to local residents living in Rānui who are keen to gain their Restricted or Full Driver Licence.

  • If you have your Learner Licence – even if you’ve had it for ages but just haven’t had the chance to take the next step; and

  • if you have practical driving experience (120+ hours).

Support to gain the Restricted or Full Driver Licence

If you meet the criteria for this programme, Rānui Action Project may be able to offer you some of the following:

  • a theory session at RAP on what driving skills you need to gain your Restricted or Full Driver Licence.

  • a practical driving assessment (not a lesson) with a qualified driving instructor who will provide feedback to you;
    Note: This programme does not offer driving lessons,
    it is an assessment of your driving skills.

  • practice using online resources listed here:

Resources:

Click on the links below for tips on what you need to know for the:

Watch videos to see what you need to know:

Contact Us and Registration

Find out about our next available course:

 

RAP Learner Licence Course - 2023