A learner licence is the first step of the three-stage driver licensing process to get a full driver licence.
It's time to build your knowledge of the New Zealand Road Code and prepare for your practical driving test!
Book and pay for all your driver licence tests at your local AA Licensing Agent.
Please make sure you're prepared for your test.
Wait times for driver licence tests have increased since Waka Kotahi NZTA changed the fees, so make sure you prepare well for your driver licence test. If you don't pass, you may need to wait a while to get another slot. If you get a test booking and can't use it, please make sure you cancel. Even an hour's notice will mean someone else can use the slot.
To help you prepare for your driver licence tests, please see the resources and training offered by AA Driving School.
What you are allowed to do on your learner licence
The law is very clear about what you can and can’t do on a learner licence. Here are the main points to help keep you safe and legal on New Zealand roads.
- You can only drive a car when you have a supervisor sitting beside you.
- Your must display learner (L) plates front and rear in any car you drive.
- You may carry passengers but your supervisor has to agree as they will be responsible for them.
- You face severe penalties if you drive outside your licence conditions.
- There is a zero blood alcohol limit.
When can you sit your learner licence test?
You must be at least 16 years old before you can sit the learner licence theory test. The test can only be booked in person – you must be present even if someone else is paying the fee. The test cannot be booked online.
Come to your local AA Licensing Agent for all your driver licence needs
At your local AA Licensing Agent you can:
- Apply for and renew a driver licence
- Pay all driver licensing fees
- Book all driver licence tests and pay the fee for every test
- Do the learner licence test
- Have your driver licence photo and signature taken
Save up to $125* on driving lessons – become an AA Member today!
If you’re 19 years old and under, an AA Youth Membership only costs $50 per annum and you’ll receive $50 off your AA Driver’s Seat Starter Session!
| STANDARD PRICE | AA MEMBER PRICE | AA MEMBER SAVES* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AA Driver's Seat Starter Session (1hr) | $80 | $30 | $50 |
| Lesson, Practice Test, Coaching (per 1hr) | $80 | $65 | $15 |
| AA Driver's Seat Package (5 x 1hr sessions) | $400 | $275 | $125 |
Never worry about being stranded on the roadside
Locked out of your vehicle, need a jump-start, replacement battery, wheel change or even emergency fuel drop?
New AA Members enjoy six free AA Roadside callouts per year – our national AA Service Response Centre operates 24/7 and we’re usually by your side within the hour.
Don’t have a car yet? Don’t worry, your AA Membership covers whichever car you are in – even if you are in a friend's car! PLUS AA Membership also gives you access to a wide range of exclusive AA Member Benefits and discounts.
*Terms & Conditions apply. $125 discount applies to 5 lesson package only. $15 discount applies to individual lessons up to a maximum of 10 lessons. AA Members save $50 on AA Driver’s Seat Starter Sessions. Discounts are not transferrable.