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Driving and driver training

Ever wonder what it’d be like to train learner drivers? Our driver trainers have seen a thing or two and usually have something to say about learner and New Zealand drivers in general.

18 May 2012

The Belgian text and drive test

The text and drive test. A Belgian driving school proves why it's just too dangerous.

4 April 2012

Drivers rise to the give way challenge

Drivers, take a bow - the first week and a half under our new give way rules has gone smoothly and calmly.

2 March 2012

Upcoming changes to the give way rules

Two of our give way rules are changing at 5am on Sunday, 25 March.

27 February 2012

Harder licence test will require much more practice

120 hours. That’s enough time to watch 240 episodes of Shortland Street, play 80 games of rugby, or drive from Kaitaia to Bluff nearly four times (depending on the ferry crossing). It’s also the amount of hours practice that learner drivers are expected to have clocked up before sitting their restricted licence test.

3 August 2011

Driver licence age change

On 1 August 2011 the minimum age for obtaining a learner driver licence increased from 15 years to 16 years. New minimum ages for obtaining restricted and full licences also apply.

13 July 2011

BMW Vision EfficientDynamics car on display in New Zealand

Fresh from headlining the Australian International Motor Show, the BMW Vision EfficientDynamics concept vehicle is coming to New Zealand for a special one-off appearance and will be on display at the Auckland Museum from Friday 15 July to Sunday 17 July.

13 May 2011

How to drive through flooded roads

The best way to handle flooded roads is to stay off them or find an alternative route. If flooding is suspected check road conditions before you leave. Information on flooded roads is usually available on the radio and AA Roadwatch.

7 May 2011

Interview with Anita Smart - AA Driver Trainer in Tauranga

How long have you been a Driver Trainer?

24 April 2011

Interview with Danny Spence - AA Driver Trainer in Tauranga

How long have you been a Driver Trainer?

14 September 2010

Getting off the collision course

I love driving, I love shopping and I love shoes. And if I had to pick a favourite – driving would win every time. Yet, I know this is not typical of my gender. Generally speaking a lot of women view driving, in the same way they view cleaning the house or making the kids lunches. It is just something that has to be done, not something that can be enjoyed.