This one-day course has two components:

1. Revision of the official New Zealand Road Code
2. Waka Kotahi (NZTA) Theory Test for Class 1 Learner Licence, utilising the VTNZ Mobile Theory Testing Unit based at Manfeild Park Trust

This course is ideal for those who are already familiar and comfortable with the Road Code and are sitting the Learner Licence test for the first time.  You will need to have correct Identification confirmed before attending this course – there will be no refunds if your Identification is not accepted by VTNZ. 

The course helps you to revise the New Zealand Road Code through a variety of teaching methods.  This section of the course takes approximately four hours.

After revising the Road Code, you will be able to sit your Class 1 Learner Licence theory test in the VTNZ Mobile Theory Unit at Manfeild.  The Waka Kotahi test is a tablet-based, 35-question multi-choice test that assesses your knowledge of road rules and safe driving practices. 

Once you have passed your theory test, you will be given a temporary learner licence. Your photo driver licence will be posted to you. 

For these courses you need:

• To be aged 16 years or over
• To be able to pass an eye test
• To have a good understanding of English
• Proof of your identity, through original copies of correct identification. You will not be able to complete any of the course without the below identification. One of these documents MUST include your photo and have an expiry date.

What identification can I use?

You must present either:

• your current New Zealand passport

OR

• If you don't have a New Zealand passport or it has expired then you will need to provide two documents of NZTA approved ID (one of these documents must include your photo).

Examples of Waka Kotahi NZTA approved ID include:

• Original copy of the New Zealand Birth Certificate (not a certified, signed photocopy) and current New Zealand Student ID. 
• Current Overseas Passport and current New Zealand Student ID.   
• For more options click here 

Please note: An overseas Birth Certificate is no longer accepted for driver licencing purposes (special circumstances may apply – click here)

If using a student ID for driver licencing purposes, the student ID must have:

• Student surname (must match other Identification documentation)
• Student first name or initials (must match other Identification documentation)
• Date of birth
• Student photo
• An issue date or an expiry date
• The school/organisation logo or banner, or letterhead.

PLEASE ENSURE THAT ALL IDENTIFICATION DOCUMENTATION IS ORIGINAL.  Photocopies, certified signed photocopies or digital versions of ID are not accepted by Waka Kotahi NZTA.

Pre-Course Learning:

To prepare you for this course and to have a greater chance of gaining your Learner Licence, you can:

• Read the official New Zealand road code
• Use the NZTA on-learning tools
• Complete the NZTA practise questions online