New Zealand Driving License
Help.....tomorrow I have to go and get my license changed. Problem is, as I have a HGV Class 1, I also have to take a new test to change that over to the NZ equivalent. It's a theory test but I have no idea what it's going to be on......
Does anybody know?? I assume it's based on the Highway Code but I suppose it could also be on HGV law.........help! |
Re: New Zealand Driving License
Hi,
I dont this is going to be much help, but my OH was supposed to renew his licence. I did a search on google for class 5 test, and came across some example questions. Sorry I can't remember the site we looked on. Good Luck for tomorrow :fingerscrossed: |
Re: New Zealand Driving License
You've left it a bit late to revise ... but try here ...
http://www.nzta.govt.nz/resources/ro...-vehicles.html |
Re: New Zealand Driving License
Originally Posted by sirplug
(Post 8795916)
Help.....tomorrow I have to go and get my license changed. Problem is, as I have a HGV Class 1, I also have to take a new test to change that over to the NZ equivalent. It's a theory test but I have no idea what it's going to be on......
Does anybody know?? I assume it's based on the Highway Code but I suppose it could also be on HGV law.........help! |
Re: New Zealand Driving License
Originally Posted by Robbie2010
(Post 8796106)
You've left it a bit late to revise ... but try here ...
http://www.nzta.govt.nz/resources/ro...-vehicles.html |
Re: New Zealand Driving License
Originally Posted by sirplug
(Post 8797359)
I know, I don't actually need the HGV, just the car license but as it cost so much in the UK, I'm not about to give it up. I could just get the car license first and the HGV in a couple of months..........
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Re: New Zealand Driving License
So you have to change a UK driving licence to a NZ one ? I thought the UK one was ok in NZ ?
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Re: New Zealand Driving License
Originally Posted by lindam
(Post 8808072)
So you have to change a UK driving licence to a NZ one ? I thought the UK one was ok in NZ ?
the equivalent hgv uk class 2 nz class 4 uk class 1 nz class 5 as i said before hgv and car are on same form i have a theory book but would take to long to down load, its diffrent laws thats why its better if you buy the book hope this helps |
Re: New Zealand Driving License
Originally Posted by lindam
(Post 8808072)
So you have to change a UK driving licence to a NZ one ? I thought the UK one was ok in NZ ?
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Re: New Zealand Driving License
Originally Posted by concretepump
(Post 8808258)
no the uk one will last for one year, then you have to get a kiwi one,
the equivalent hgv uk class 2 nz class 4 uk class 1 nz class 5 as i said before hgv and car are on same form i have a theory book but would take to long to down load, its diffrent laws thats why its better if you buy the book hope this helps |
Re: New Zealand Driving License
Originally Posted by bourbon-biscuit
(Post 8815399)
But if you're a lush like me and keep flitting out of the country you can find yourself looking at reaching at least the end of your fifth year not having needed to change it! Wonder how many years on a UK licence I can manage, such is my aversion now to form filling ....
I would suggest that should you have an accident and the insurance policy you have is over a year old, the insurance company may well argue that you were driving without a valid licence - as you had clearly been driving in NZ for over a year without obtaining a NZ licence. This would make you fully liable without any cover and also mean any premiums you've paid were a complete waste of money. |
Re: New Zealand Driving License
Originally Posted by pieface
(Post 8818540)
Are you certain that by leaving and re-entering the country that it resets the one year clock? I'm not sure exactly what the NZTA rules are, but I would be very careful of that.
here "Can you drive in New Zealand? You can drive in New Zealand if you hold a driver licence from another country or an international driving permit and: * your overseas licence is current and valid, and * you've not received a disqualification or suspension in New Zealand, and * you last entered New Zealand less than 12 months ago, and " My italics, but as you can see it plainly refers to your last entry, that allows for previous entries... |
Re: New Zealand Driving License
Originally Posted by simonsi
(Post 8819505)
So read the rules:
here "Can you drive in New Zealand? You can drive in New Zealand if you hold a driver licence from another country or an international driving permit and: * your overseas licence is current and valid, and * you've not received a disqualification or suspension in New Zealand, and * you last entered New Zealand less than 12 months ago, and " My italics, but as you can see it plainly refers to your last entry, that allows for previous entries... ...and the sentance that your overseas licence is valid??? As a UK licence is related to an address, which you no longer have, I am not sure that it is still valid. Sure the UK don't make you change the address if you go overseas but if you had an accident on your old UK licence in NZ....where would the police be able to contact you? Perosnally I wouldn't risk it. It's $40 odd and a quick eye test at an AA shop. Not a lot of hassle really. |
Re: New Zealand Driving License
Originally Posted by simonsi
(Post 8819505)
So read the rules:
here "Can you drive in New Zealand? You can drive in New Zealand if you hold a driver licence from another country or an international driving permit and: * your overseas licence is current and valid, and * you've not received a disqualification or suspension in New Zealand, and * you last entered New Zealand less than 12 months ago, and " My italics, but as you can see it plainly refers to your last entry, that allows for previous entries... ------ Here for a year or more? If you'll be in New Zealand for more than a year, you need to gain a New Zealand driver licence. If your overseas licence is still current or expired less than 12 months ago you can apply to convert it to a New Zealand licence ------ I think what you can read into that is that if you regularly travel to New Zealand, you can carry on using your overseas licence, if you in New Zealand long term (more than a year), you need to convert it. Being that conversion is such an easy process, I wouldn't risk potentially giving an insurance company reason to not pay out on a claim! Not to mention the possibilty that you could be driving around unlicensed! I think there's a few policemen on this forum, maybe they could clarify... |
Re: New Zealand Driving License
Wow, thanks for your advice everyone. When I arrived it was a test to transfer your licence, hence I was delighted to get extra time when I went overseas.
Yes, I checked with my insurance company, yes I was being tongue in cheek and fully intend to get a NZ licence when it pops to the top of the priority list, but thanks for the concern :D |
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