New Driving Licence rules
#1
New Driving Licence rules
Finally, the rules have been changed and drivers from certain countries (incl the UK) will no longer have to take the Theory test after 1st Sept 08.
http://www.ltsa.govt.nz/rules/q-and-...ment-2008.html
http://www.ltsa.govt.nz/rules/docs/d...dment-2008.pdf - see page 7 for list of countries affected
http://www.ltsa.govt.nz/rules/q-and-...ment-2008.html
http://www.ltsa.govt.nz/rules/docs/d...dment-2008.pdf - see page 7 for list of countries affected
#2
Re: New Driving Licence rules
Yay! But thinking about it, taking the NZ theory test isn't that hard and is a good idea for new immigrants!
#3
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Re: New Driving Licence rules
Finally, the rules have been changed and drivers from certain countries (incl the UK) will no longer have to take the Theory test after 1st Sept 08.
http://www.ltsa.govt.nz/rules/q-and-...ment-2008.html
http://www.ltsa.govt.nz/rules/docs/d...dment-2008.pdf - see page 7 for list of countries affected
http://www.ltsa.govt.nz/rules/q-and-...ment-2008.html
http://www.ltsa.govt.nz/rules/docs/d...dment-2008.pdf - see page 7 for list of countries affected
Although from looking at the list, I'm not sure about the Greek drivers
Personally I think if your from a country that drives on the other side of the road, then they should take the test.
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#5
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Re: New Driving Licence rules
ITs a great move, however i'll still read about the changes to our rules, because some stuff is totally different, and i'd hate to argue with someone about something and be totally wrong
#6
Re: New Driving Licence rules
Finally, the rules have been changed and drivers from certain countries (incl the UK) will no longer have to take the Theory test after 1st Sept 08.
http://www.ltsa.govt.nz/rules/q-and-...ment-2008.html
http://www.ltsa.govt.nz/rules/docs/d...dment-2008.pdf - see page 7 for list of countries affected
http://www.ltsa.govt.nz/rules/q-and-...ment-2008.html
http://www.ltsa.govt.nz/rules/docs/d...dment-2008.pdf - see page 7 for list of countries affected
It did at least get me to focus on the give way to the right rule though.
#7
Re: New Driving Licence rules
Surely this has to mean that the standard of driving can only get worse...what a scarey thought!!!
#8
Re: New Driving Licence rules
BUGGER!!! Guess when my UK Licence expires??
You got it ........... 31st August 2008...... Back to the Road Code I guess [
You got it ........... 31st August 2008...... Back to the Road Code I guess [
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#10
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Re: New Driving Licence rules
Mixed feelings, UK test is much much harder but the NZ theory does help with Right Hand Rule.
Yep, those who come from countries who drive on 'the wrong side' of the road should have some form of orientation course
Yep, those who come from countries who drive on 'the wrong side' of the road should have some form of orientation course
#11
Re: New Driving Licence rules
Driving on the other side of the road makes very little difference - Brits living on the continent don't have to do any re-tests...not even a theory test so I think NZ is just falling into line.
#12
Re: New Driving Licence rules
I can't believe that!!! I knew they were going to change it they mentioned something last year,then i couldn't find it.
Well i passed mine now typical
Well i passed mine now typical
#13
Re: New Driving Licence rules
LOL! sod's law eh? but at least having done it we know how far from the back axle of the trailer we don't have we can legal overhang a load AND we know what a yellow cats eye means.
#14
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Re: New Driving Licence rules
So forgive my ignorance, but does this mean if we have a UK drivers license we can automatically get a NZ license??
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Re: New Driving Licence rules
You're still valid on 31 August, just go in on 1 September and get the new NZ licence