Driver Licencing

We also have a qualified Driver Instructor! Based on meeting certain criteria Deborah may be able to help with study to prepare you for sitting your Class 1 learner licence and driving lessons to prepare you for the Class 1 restricted licence driving test.

To enquire about whether the Mayors Taskforce for Jobs can support you with driver licencing please call or text Deborah on 027 257 8578 or email deborah.kibble@waimatedc.govt.nz.

Class 1

If you are currently not in full time employment and based on certain criteria, we may be able to support you with study and funding for your learners licence, driving lessons, restricted licence or your full licence.

There is a free interactive road code and driver training available at https://drive.govt.nz/

AA practice tests (free trial or purchased tests) are available at https://www.aa.co.nz/drivers/learn-to-drive-the-aa-way/road-code-practice-test/

Class 2-5

We may also be able to help with Classes 2-5, including study support, licence fees and driving courses if this is a requirement of a job placement.

GFORCE VR DRIVING SIMULATOR

Due to a partnership with G Force, Venture Timaru, MTFJ and Ministry of Social Development we are lucky to have a CoDriVR Driver Education Simulator based at Waimate High School Library.

We hold public sessions also so if you would like to experience driving in this safe setting then please get in touch.