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Markk Jan 9th 2007 9:25 am
Converting to a New Zealand driving license
 
Well, I finally got round to doing the test and it was far easier than I expected. I'd been putting it off since last April thinking I wasn't ready but it's an absolute piece of cake. Just get the road code book, learn the answers to the possible questions and go for it! :D
For those who haven't done it, to convert from a full UK to a full NZ license you just need to have an eye test, proof of residence and complete a 35 question multiple choice scratch card. The whole thing takes about half an hour.
Don't put it off, get it over and done with. :)

dreamfish Jan 9th 2007 9:27 am
Re: Converting to a New Zealand driving license
 
Originally Posted by Markk (Post 4262754)
Well, I finally got round to doing the test and it was far easier than I expected. I'd been putting it off since last April thinking I wasn't ready but it's an absolute piece of cake. Just get the road code book, learn the answers to the possible questions and go for it! :D
For those who haven't done it, to convert from a full UK to a full NZ license you just need to have an eye test, proof of residence and complete a 35 question multiple choice scratch card. The whole thing takes about half an hour.
Don't put it off, get it over and done with. :)
i thought you had a test on the roads too? is that not the case? sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet

Markk Jan 9th 2007 9:29 am
Re: Converting to a New Zealand driving license
 
Originally Posted by dreamfish (Post 4262758)
i thought you had a test on the roads too? is that not the case? sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet
Only if you leave it longer than 12 months! No dramas!!!

sky Jan 9th 2007 9:33 am
Re: Converting to a New Zealand driving license
 
Originally Posted by Markk (Post 4262767)
Only if you leave it longer than 12 months! No dramas!!!
Took me less than five mins ... I didn't believe it was that easy and was turning the card over and wondering where the rest of the questions were. don't worry about it folks :)

Markk Jan 9th 2007 9:37 am
Re: Converting to a New Zealand driving license
 
Originally Posted by sky (Post 4262777)
Took me less than five mins ... I didn't believe it was that easy and was turning the card over and wondering where the rest of the questions were. don't worry about it folks :)

I know, couldn't believe it really. The really funny thing is seeing the 'ticks' emerge as you do them. I was expecting to have to hand it in and then wait for the results. I feel a bit embarassed thinking about it now, they must have thought I was a grinning idiot as I handed it in.... :D :o

Littletoe Jan 9th 2007 10:07 am
Re: Converting to a New Zealand driving license
 
Originally Posted by Markk (Post 4262754)
Well, I finally got round to doing the test and it was far easier than I expected. I'd been putting it off since last April thinking I wasn't ready but it's an absolute piece of cake. Just get the road code book, learn the answers to the possible questions and go for it! :D
For those who haven't done it, to convert from a full UK to a full NZ license you just need to have an eye test, proof of residence and complete a 35 question multiple choice scratch card. The whole thing takes about half an hour.
Don't put it off, get it over and done with. :)
I actually got my restricted in NZ, I found that unlike the British theory test, you actually do have to do some reading before hand! Tell me Mark, will I have to surrender my British license when I change it to Kiwi? I hope not.

Markk Jan 9th 2007 10:27 am
Re: Converting to a New Zealand driving license
 
Originally Posted by Littletoe (Post 4262875)
I actually got my restricted in NZ, I found that unlike the British theory test, you actually do have to do some reading before hand! Tell me Mark, will I have to surrender my British license when I change it to Kiwi? I hope not.
No, you don't have to surrender it, but you won't be able to use it in New Zealand once you have a full NZ one.

Littletoe Jan 9th 2007 10:43 am
Re: Converting to a New Zealand driving license
 
Originally Posted by Markk (Post 4262919)
No, you don't have to surrender it, but you won't be able to use it in New Zealand once you have a full NZ one.
OK, that's great. I was worried about visits back home and not having my UK license. Plus a UK license is bloody hard to get!

Maz Jan 9th 2007 3:27 pm
Re: Converting to a New Zealand driving license
 
Congrats Mark! Even if it was easy. ;) :)


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