Drivers Licensing and Training
Driving Instructors' Directory
A driver licence is an important step towards employment and personal mobility, but it comes with a lot of responsibility.
Getting professional driving instruction can help prepare you for the practical driver licence test and teach you road safety skills to keep you safe on the roads.
The following driving instructors work within the South Canterbury region:
| Business Name | Contact | Phone | Website / Facebook | Licence classes / endorsements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Love Motorcycle Training Limited | Trevor | 03 9743136 | www.lovemoto.co.nz | 6L, 6R, 6F; Ride Forever |
| Driver Training South Canterbury | Robyn Willis | 027 518 4424 or 03 9710821 | https://www.facebook.com/drivertrainingsouthcanterbury/ | Class 1, 2 |
| Y-Drive Driving School | Jacinta | 027 937 4837 | www.y-drive.co.nz | Class 1L, 1R, 1F Assistance with Licence Conversions |
| Temuka Driving School | Juelaine Keen | 027 246 0027 or 036159588 | Class 1, 6 Defensive Driving | |
| A1 / Advance Driver Training | Neville Cross | 027 688 3748 / 03 688 3748 | www.adt.co.nz | Class 1, 6 Defensive Driving |
Learn to Drive Resources
Drive is a free website and online learning tool to help young people become safe, skilled and licensed drivers.
Developed by NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi and ACC, Drive is designed to help people who need to learn how to drive. Drive is full of helpful tools, recommended lesson plans, videos and content that will make learning the road rules and learning to drive easy and fun for both young drivers and their coaches.
To get ready for your learner licence, sign up to the Drive website to learn the road code, unlock theory practice tests and prepare for your learner licence test.
To prepare for your restricted or full licence practical tests, download the Drive Go mobile app to practice the skills and track your progress.
Driver Licensing
The AA Centre at 26 Church Street, Timaru administers driver licence applications and renewals, learner licence theory tests, overseas conversions, endorsements, and International Driving Permits. Phone: 03 688 4189.
Other Support Agencies
Literacy Aotearoa Timaru (corner of Grey Road and Arthur Sts, Timaru) offer support for driver education - learner licencing support for citizens and permanent residents aged 16 and over. Phone: 03 688 0894.
Age Concern South Canterbury offer Staying Safe road code refresher courses to seniors, periodic mobility scooter user workshops and have advice on other transport options for seniors when driving may no longer be possible. Contact: 03 687 7581 or freephone 0800 65 2 105.
