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Frequently Asked Questions Page (FAQ Page)

In our faqs section you will find a list of questions and answers about our products or services and information about driving lessons in Auckland. A1 Driving School will answer all the common questions that you may have regarding learning to drive in NZ.

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• How much do driving lessons cost in New Zealand?

• How much is a defensive driving course in NZ?

• How do I learn to drive in NZ?

• How can I get free driving lessons?

• Can you get free driving lessons if you are on a benefit?

• How can I speed up my defensive driving course?

How much do driving lessons cost in New Zealand?

The cost of driving lessons in NZ is between $60-00 - $80-00

How much is a defensive driving course in NZ?

The cost of a defensive driving course in NZ is between $165-00 - $225-00

How many driving lessons do you need in NZ?

It is difficult to know how many driving lessons a person will need. We all learn different. Some people find learning to drive much easier than others. The recommendation is that people practice for at least 120 hours before they attempt to sit the practical license test.

It doesn’t mean you need to take 120 driving lessons. The idea is to get some driving lessons with a professional driving instructor and at the same time practice what you have learned on your lessons with a person that qualifies as a supervisor. Practice is key, but it has to be good practice!

How do I learn to drive in NZ?

Once you pass your learners license test (theory) in NZ, you can start to learn to drive. You can do this either with a professional driving instructor or with a person that qualifies as a supervisor.

How can I get free driving lessons?

You may qualify to get some free driving lessons through various organisations that get subsidy from the government.

Can you get free driving lessons if you are on a benefit?

You may qualify to get some free driving lessons if you are on a benefit.

How can I speed up my defensive driving course?

Unfortunately you can’t speed up your defensive driving course.

Defensive driving courses reduce the time on your restricted driver’s license from 18 to 12 months for those people that are under 25 years of age and from 6 to 3 months for those people that are over 25 years of age.