FAQ

There are three stages to get your full licence in New Zealand.

Passing the 1st theory test to enter stage 1, you will be issued with a learner licence.

from there you can start to practise for road driving test.

Passing the 1st road test, you will enter stage 2 with a restricted licence.

When you have more experience and pass the last road test, then you will be issued with the full licence.

35 questions will be asked in the test.
You are required to answer at least 32 questions correctly to pass.

You must be at least 16 years old before you can apply for a car driver licence.

To get your full driver licence, you need to pass the 3 stages and each stage has it corresponding fees as listed below:

Learner licence application fee $48.20
Learner licence test fee $45.70
Restricted licence application fee $48.20
Restricted licence test fee $59.90
Full licence application fee $49.60
Full licence test fee $86.60
Total $338.20

Note the all the above fees include GST and are non-refundable.

You may refer to the official website and get the latest information there.

Here is the URL: http://www.nzta.govt.nz/