[Den]

Hi all, I have a question if you would be so kind.
I think we can drive on a UK license for up to 6 months in NZ (from my previous visits to the country.
Do we then do a swap for the kiwi one (like my OH did over here) or do we have to sit a test?
Things change so quickly these days – just wondering what is the latest protocol
Thank you !

[IanW99]

Check out this link for details:-http://www.landtransport.govt.nz/factsheets/56.html

Basically, you can drive on UK license for upto 12 months, then you will need to take a theory test.

Ian

[Den]

Thanks Ian, I'll check the link out. At least taking a theory test won't be something I have to do immediately.:)

[IanW99]

Just thought I would let you know a few more useful tips.

All the theory test question are online, and there are also online tests that you can do to practice.

For those coming from the UK, IMO the test is fairly easy (only 35 questions) but there are a few things that you need to learn that are NZ specific e.g. the give-way rule etc.

The 12 months starts from when you last arrived in NZ, so if you leave e.g. to visit UK, then the 'clock' is reset (Still best to take the test anyway).

Ian

[victoria]

Can you take the test if you are on a visitor's visa?

[IanW99]

Can you take the test if you are on a visitor's visa?

I don't see why not, didn't think you would have a visitor visa longer than 12 months so wouldn't be needed. Might be worth reading the link I posted previously, although most people prefer not to take tests?

Not sure what you would do about the address where they would need to send the license to?

If you just want to try the test out of interest, then the online tests are good, or you can actually buy the test papers to try the real thing.

Regards
Ian

[speckythecky]

As Ian says you can buy practice test papers. These are available from a local AA shop and the practice papers are the same as the actual papers.

As for the test, it is not difficult, even I passed.

[DMcG]

If you're worried, buy a copy of the Road Code for Drivers (most bookshops and AA offices sell them). The theory exam is basically just a memory quiz on what's in the book (some of the pictures were remarkably similar from what I recall :D )

Dougie

[silvo]

It looks like this is about to change - but not sure when - so ultimately there will be no need to take the theory test if you come from UK, OZ or most of europe ! have a look at -
http://www.ltsa.govt.nz/consultation/omnibus-amendment-2007/q-and-a.html

The amendment is going through parliament now (don't know how long things take to get past MP's here - probably ages if anything like the UK system)!

Regards Neil

[victoria]

Brilliant Neil! Many thanks for putting this in.

[Smiler]

If you're worried, buy a copy of the Road Code for Drivers (most bookshops and AA offices sell them). The theory exam is basically just a memory quiz on what's in the book (some of the pictures were remarkably similar from what I recall :D )

Dougie

Or you can get it from the library :nice1

[nippa&pippa]

buy one on trademe, like mine is on trademe at mo ;)
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=126688189

[Den]

[QUOTE=silvo;163880]It looks like this is about to change - but not sure when - so ultimately there will be no need to take the theory test if you come from UK, OZ or most of europe ! have a look at -
http://www.ltsa.govt.nz/consultation/omnibus-amendment-2007/q-and-a.html

The amendment is going through parliament now (don't know how long things take to get past MP's here - probably ages if anything like the UK system)!

Hi Neil, thanks for looking this up, it will be great if they get the amendment, lets hope within the next 12 months eh!

[beano_bill]

The amendment is going through parliament now (don't know how long things take to get past MP's here - probably ages if anything like the UK system)!

Hi Neil, thanks for looking this up, it will be great if they get the amendment, lets hope within the next 12 months eh!

Hi all,

I've just had a look at the timetable for bills & such like and it doesn't look as if this will come into effect until after April 08 (just my luck as we arrived on the 8th April last year :wah ):

http://www.parliament.nz/en-NZ/SC/BusIndex/0/c/6/00DBHOH_BSC_SCALL_1-Bills-before-select-committees.htm

The MoT dates are at the bottom of the page.

Oh well, hand in pocket again - does anyone know if I want a Class 1 & Class 6 on my licence whether I'd have to pay the full fee twice, or just the two test fees???

Ta,

Beano (whose been very busy and hasn't posted, or viewed, for ages.....suffice to say we've bought a house & cat in Waikanae and are now putting a list of boring things to do like heating & insulation)

[kanatakiwi]

Just thought I would let you know a few more useful tips.

All the theory test question are online, and there are also online tests that you can do to practice.

The 12 months starts from when you last arrived in NZ, so if you leave e.g. to visit UK, then the 'clock' is reset (Still best to take the test anyway).

Ian

Just a quick note on the "12 month rule". I know some people on this forum have chosen to interpret the 12 month rule as 12 months from your last entry into the country, but a careful read shows thats for visitors. If you are a resident ( and I take that to mean you have PR or work permit) you are supposed to get your licence converted to NZ before the 12 months is up, and going back to UK or North America for a visit doesn't exempt you from this. I got this confirmed from someone at the place where you sit the tests.

Now I know you might get lucky if stopped by police, and its all a bit confusing so I think it would be possible to talk your way out of this, but the problem would be if you ever got into an accident, your insurance would be void if you are a resident or here on a work permit and have been here longer than a year.

At least until next april when you can convert your licence without sitting the test ;)

[IanW99]

Just a quick note on the "12 month rule". I know some people on this forum have chosen to interpret the 12 month rule as 12 months from your last entry into the country, but a careful read shows thats for visitors. If you are a resident ( and I take that to mean you have PR or work permit) you are supposed to get your licence converted to NZ before the 12 months is up, and going back to UK or North America for a visit doesn't exempt you from this. I got this confirmed from someone at the place where you sit the tests.

Now I know you might get lucky if stopped by police, and its all a bit confusing so I think it would be possible to talk your way out of this, but the problem would be if you ever got into an accident, your insurance would be void if you are a resident or here on a work permit and have been here longer than a year.

At least until next april when you can convert your licence without sitting the test ;)

Sorry, I have to disagree with this, although it makes sense and you would think that it is correct, and more importantly you would expect them to know at the test centre, it is wrong!

This is taken from the land transport website for new residents (factsheet 56 that I posted previously):-

If you do have a current overseas driver licence or international driving permit, you can drive using that for a maximum of 12 months from the date you arrive in New Zealand. (Note: if your overseas licence or permit isn't in English, you must carry an accurate translation. See Other information you need to know below for more information.)

Each time you visit New Zealand, you can drive for a further 12-month period on a valid overseas licence or international driving permit.


I don't believe that this is ambiguous in any way.

Ian

[dilanium]

I don't believe that this is ambiguous in any way.


Could you link to that page (sorry if you already did)?

That sounds like it's talking more to visitors than people with PR to me.

but if I saw the page I might see it differently...

;)

[IanW99]

Could you link to that page (sorry if you already did)?

That sounds like it's talking more to visitors than people with PR to me.

but if I saw the page I might see it differently...

;)

It was posted previously, but here you go Factsheet 56 - New Residents and Visitors - Driving in New Zealand (http://www.landtransport.govt.nz/factsheets/56.html)

Ian

[kanatakiwi]

Could you link to that page (sorry if you already did)?

That sounds like it's talking more to visitors than people with PR to me.

but if I saw the page I might see it differently...

;)

"Each time you visit New Zealand, you can drive for a further 12-month period on a valid overseas licence or international driving permit."

Ian,
I don't want to get into an argument here but I think the key word in that sentence is "visit". You are not visiting if you have PR or a work permit. The Road code book contains that sentence as well but it is followed by this:

If you intend staying--and wish to drive--in NZ for longer than 12 months, you should apply for an NZ licence as soon as possible.

As I said in earlier post, its a bit of a grey area in my mind, and may be open to various intrepretations and explained away if stopped by police, but I think its pretty clear they mean that visitors are welcome to come here often and drive as long as they don't stay for more than 12 months, while those coming here to live need to convert their licence as soon as possible and definitely within 12 months.

Well of this is making me think I better put getting the NZ licence at the top of the New Years resolutions!

[IanW99]

"Each time you visit New Zealand, you can drive for a further 12-month period on a valid overseas licence or international driving permit."

Ian,
I don't want to get into an argument here but I think the key word in that sentence is "visit". You are not visiting if you have PR or a work permit. The Road code book contains that sentence as well but it is followed by this:

If you intend staying--and wish to drive--in NZ for longer than 12 months, you should apply for an NZ licence as soon as possible.

As I said in earlier post, its a bit of a grey area in my mind, and may be open to various intrepretations and explained away if stopped by police, but I think its pretty clear they mean that visitors are welcome to come here often and drive as long as they don't stay for more than 12 months, while those coming here to live need to convert their licence as soon as possible and definitely within 12 months.

Well of this is making me think I better put getting the NZ licence at the top of the New Years resolutions!

Sorry, my intention is not to argue, just state facts, we may not like the facts or agree with them (I personally prefer your interpretation) but this isn't even a grey area, it's simply the law of NZ.

You need to read Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 (http://www.legislation.govt.nz/libraries/contents/om_isapi.dll?clientID=16068025&infobase=pal_regs.nfo&jump=r1999-100&softpage=DOC), section 88

In particular sub clause 2 "A person who is deemed by subclause (1) to hold a New Zealand driver licence may continue to drive under that driver licence until the first of the following situations occurs:

(a) the person has remained in New Zealand for a continuous period of 12 months;..."

There is no mention of PR or tourist or anything else as this is not a condition.

Ian

[IanW99]

This information may be of interest to those of you who hold an overseas license as well as an NZ one (something that I was not aware of).

Taken from the LandTransport website:-
In the past, an overseas driver who had converted to a New Zealand driver licence could drive using either an overseas licence or a New Zealand licence. Traffic police in a roadside situation had difficulty determining if a person who presented an overseas licence had also been issued with a New Zealand licence.

This change means that once a New Zealand driver licence has been issued, the overseas licence is invalid for use in New Zealand. If an overseas driver licence is presented to the police by someone to whom a New Zealand driver licence has been issued, the police will be able to penalise the person who commits the offence.

So it is no longer an option to attempt to escape a fine by presenting your overseas license instead (for those of you that may have been tempted), and it may well cost you if you try?

Ian

[Steadybears]

We have our licenses from South Africa/Zimbabwe since 1974 - where would we fit in?

Jayne

[IanW99]

We have our licenses from South Africa/Zimbabwe since 1974 - where would we fit in?

Jayne

Currently you would need to take your theory test within 12 months of entering NZ.

But it is likely that this condition will be removed before you need to take the theory test, so in fact you are likely to just need to apply for a NZ driving license. Would definitely recommend that you don't apply for a NZ license until you need to (hopefully the rules will have changed by then).

The factsheet 56 that I linked to previously has all the details regarding the current rules that you need, including the fact that drivers from South Africa do not need to take the practical test.

Ian

[kanatakiwi]

Sorry, my intention is not to argue, just state facts, we may not like the facts or agree with them (I personally prefer your interpretation) but this isn't even a grey area, it's simply the law of NZ.


Ian

thanks Ian, I'm going to go with your research on this one. (there is a niggly thought in the back of my brain that this is just typical kiwi confusion, they think they know what they mean when they say it, but what they say doesnt mean what they think...... If you know what I mean :confused: )

anyway it's time for me to get serious and go in and sit the test. now I am more worried about failing the eyesight test than the theory test!!

G

[nickydwuk]

The proposed change is good news for me We will be arriving Aug/Sept 2008 so by the time our 12 months is up we should not need to sit a theory test. That's what I call a result. OH is useless at things like that - he goes into panic mode :laugh

[Steadybears]

Thanks Ian I was thinking I would give up driving - Im not too good with redoing the practical side of things - to say nothing of the theory - so that is possibly good news for us.

Thanks again
Jayne

[Caroline and Dave]

Sorry, my intention is not to argue, just state facts, we may not like the facts or agree with them (I personally prefer your interpretation) but this isn't even a grey area, it's simply the law of NZ.

You need to read Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 (http://www.legislation.govt.nz/libraries/contents/om_isapi.dll?clientID=16068025&infobase=pal_regs.nfo&jump=r1999-100&softpage=DOC), section 88

In particular sub clause 2 "A person who is deemed by subclause (1) to hold a New Zealand driver licence may continue to drive under that driver licence until the first of the following situations occurs:

(a) the person has remained in New Zealand for a continuous period of 12 months;..."

There is no mention of PR or tourist or anything else as this is not a condition.

Ian

Hi,
Just to back Ian up here, I telephoned the Dept of Transport and asked this very question about 3 weeks ago as we are travelling to and from the UK and have PR. A very helpful lady told me that even if you leave NZ for a day, the 12 month period would start again and she then went on to tell me that after April 08 people from certain countries including the UK would not have to take a theory test. She said a definite date had not been fixed yet but it should be some time in April.

Hope this helps

Dave

[Potato]

A question on "converting" the license...

Does it require the UK paper license aswell as the photo card?

[PeteS]

A question on "converting" the license...

Does it require the UK paper license aswell as the photo card?

When I took my quiz they were happy with just the photo card.

[Björnsdotter]

The 12 months do not start again when you leave and re-enter the country!
The 12 months start again if you have been away from the country for a couple of months.
I do not remember if it was 4 or 6 months away.
(I had been away for 3 -4 months and thought the year started again,but not! do not get fooled to believe that your 1-4 months away gives you a fresh 12 month period!)
I presented my european license and answered 18 questions and got my eye sight checked and that was it. Easy!

[IanW99]

The 12 months do not start again when you leave and re-enter the country!
The 12 months start again if you have been away from the country for a couple of months.
I do not remember if it was 4 or 6 months away.
(I had been away for 3 -4 months and thought the year started again,but not! do not get fooled to believe that your 1-4 months away gives you a fresh 12 month period!)
I presented my european license and answered 18 questions and got my eye sight checked and that was it. Easy!

Sorry, but the 12 months does start again what evidence have you got to believe otherwise, I ask because we have already confirmed in law that it does and had it confirmed by the department of transport, see the previous posts for details.

The rules regarding this were changed on 1st June 2006, of which some people especially at test centres don't seem to have bothered updating with?

Also, how did you manage to answer only 18 questions and pass, if my memory serves me correctly the test is for 35 questions.

Ian

[Björnsdotter]

Should have put a question mark after 18, forgot that.
In regards to the 12 months, the people at the test centre had different thoughts about this and they looked it up and found out that if you had been away a shorter time than a couple of months then it was the original date of coming in and not a fresh start. This was 3-4 years ago and might have changed.
But I would not gamble with this if it still is a hidden information, better to be safe than sorry.

[Björnsdotter]

The test station did bring this up when they saw my pasport and that I had been travelling back and forth.

[IanW99]

Should have put a question mark after 18, forgot that.
In regards to the 12 months, the people at the test centre had different thoughts about this and they looked it up and found out that if you had been away a shorter time than a couple of months then it was the original date of coming in and not a fresh start. This was 3-4 years ago and might have changed.
But I would not gamble with this if it still is a hidden information, better to be safe than sorry.

Thanks for the clarification, as I said before the people at the test centre don't really know what they are talking about, I've seen this posted on the forum by many people now. The point at the end of the day is what does the law (as amended) say (I don't think that this is hidden at all).

It is interesting to note that even taking the law the old way, the advice you were given is wrong (this is why it was amended). Originally the law was taken to be that the 12 month 'clock' would start from the first time you visited NZ which caused tourist a lot of problems at car rental agencies i.e. when they returned to NZ for another holiday the following year their licenses were considered invalid (this wasn't the fault of the law, just how it was interpreted).

Ian

[Björnsdotter]

It did sure scare me when it happened to me since I had read the rule as 12 months and not seen the extra sentence about just being away for a few months. Had been in and out a couple of times and did sit the test last week of what I thought was my 12 month period.
I did get a bit scared when they checked my pasport and I was maybe facing a totally new drivers license and not just the questions.

[nickydwuk]

I have heard (I can't remember where) that the rules are changing - probabaly in April '08 and that if you have a UK licence you won't have to sit the theory test to get your NZ licence as they feel driving in the UK is comparable to NZ. Why you need a theory test and not a practical is beyond me. I would have thought if there were any doubt it should be the practical test first. I think the politicians have realised this. If I find the info I will post it here. :yes

[dilanium]

I have heard (I can't remember where) that the rules are changing - probabaly in April '08 and that if you have a UK licence you won't have to sit the theory test to get your NZ licence as they feel driving in the UK is comparable to NZ. Why you need a theory test and not a practical is beyond me. I would have thought if there were any doubt it should be the practical test first. I think the politicians have realised this. If I find the info I will post it here. :yes

Is this true for US licenses too?

[IanW99]

I have heard (I can't remember where) that the rules are changing - probabaly in April '08 and that if you have a UK licence you won't have to sit the theory test to get your NZ licence as they feel driving in the UK is comparable to NZ. Why you need a theory test and not a practical is beyond me. I would have thought if there were any doubt it should be the practical test first. I think the politicians have realised this. If I find the info I will post it here. :yes

This info was posted earlier in the thread :- http://www.emigratenz.org/forum/showpost.php?p=163880&postcount=9

The reason you need a theory test and not a practical is that driving a car is very similar in many countries, it is the road code that is different e.g. the give way rule.

Ian

[IanW99]

Is this true for US licenses too?

Yep, all countries that only needed to do a theory test previously will no longer need to do the theory test. It should be noted that this rule is only for class 1 (cars) and class 6 (motorcycles).

Ian

[benandclare]

Yep, all countries that only needed to do a theory test previously will no longer need to do the theory test. It should be noted that this rule is only for class 1 (cars) and class 6 (motorcycles).

Ian

Hi Ian,

We arrived back in August, do you think we'll be exempt under the changes coming through in April 2008 or will it only apply to folks arriving after then ?

[IanW99]

Hi Ian,

We arrived back in August, do you think we'll be exempt under the changes coming through in April 2008 or will it only apply to folks arriving after then ?

The amendment doesn't appear to say what the exact rules are going to be, but common sense implies that they will just remove the theory test rule from those converting their licenses after this date so would assume that if you delayed converting your license till after this date, you wouldn't need to take the theory test. This does of course assume that the amendment gets passed in April as expected.

The rules for converting your license say that it should be done as soon as possible on entering the country for those seeking residence and as such you should of course have already converted. Of course, I'm sure that just like the rest of us, you will delay it for as long as possible :yes .

Ian

[benandclare]

:D :D

[Björnsdotter]

Can it really be for other countries as well?
countries with RHD traffic?
since that is totally different when it comes to the give way rule.
To let people from UK just getting a new NZ license that I do see, but other countries where it is RHD traffic?

The give way rule for people coming from right makes sense in RHD traffic but not in LHD traffic and that is why I think people from RHD countries should have at least the theory test so they have been informed of the difference.
On the other hand the theory test was surprisingly easy compared to the one I have done to get my original license.

[IanW99]

Can it really be for other countries as well?
countries with RHD traffic?
since that is totally different when it comes to the give way rule.
To let people from UK just getting a new NZ license that I do see, but other countries where it is RHD traffic?

The give way rule for people coming from right makes sense in RHD traffic but not in LHD traffic and that is why I think people from RHD countries should have at least the theory test so they have been informed of the difference.
On the other hand the theory test was surprisingly easy compared to the one I have done to get my original license.

Actually, AFAIK NZ is the last remaning country to use the so called 'Give Way' rule, certainly those from the UK have no experience of this strange rule.

But I do take your point about LHD or RHD, I was a little suprised that the USA seemed to only need a theory test but that is clearly what factsheet 56 states.

I think it may have been missed from earlier posts, but there are additional rules that need to be followed to not need to take the practical test i.e. your license must be current or at least valid within the last 12 months and you must have held a license for at least two years otherwise you do need to take the practical test.

It should also be remembered that you will still need to take the eyesight test when you convert your license, I know some people are more worried about this than the theory test.

Ian

[Björnsdotter]

I mailed them,,not that I don't trust you :)




Thank you for your email dated 05 January 2008.

If you do not hold a New Zealand (NZ) driver licence and your overseas licence or International Driving Permit is current you are entitled to drive in NZ for up to 12 months. Any continuous period in NZ of more than 12 months would require you to convert your overseas licence to a NZ licence.

That means that if at any time you leave the country and come back in, the 12 months starts again. Previously it was from the first time you entered NZ but legislation has changed.

We do highly recommend if you are permanently living in NZ that you do convert to a NZ licence.

Kind regards

Senior Customer Service Representative
Contact Centre

[snailandthewhale]

I passed my driving test today! Had my UK licence for less than 2 years and so had to do the theory and the practical. Just to reassure anyone else who has to do the full test, it's much easier than the UK one, wasn't even asked to do one manoeuvre!
K

[benandclare]

:raebanana :raebanana Well done

[Smiler]

YAY! Well done. :raebanana :raebanana :raebanana

[snailandthewhale]

awww! Thanks for the bananas, guys!
Just glad to get it over with, been putting it off for the entire year and I was almost sick with nerves!
Practical VERY different from the UK, nothing to worry about.

[Croft]

A question - do you get the NZ license in exchange for or in addition to the UK license? When I converted my original Belgian license to a UK one I had to surrender it to the DVLA. My interest is because I may have some requirement for my UK license in the future.

[snailandthewhale]

Kept the UK license, wasn't asked by NZ to surrender it, but then, I haven't informed DVLA of my change of address. Don't know if other people have?

[Croft]

Kept the UK license, wasn't asked by NZ to surrender it, but then, I haven't informed DVLA of my change of address. Don't know if other people have?

Thanks satw!

[nickydwuk]

Does anyone know if you can drive in the UK on a NZ licence?

[IanW99]

Does anyone know if you can drive in the UK on a NZ licence?

Yes you can for up to 12 months see Driving in the UK on a NZ license (http://www.britishhighcommission.gov.uk/servlet/Front?pagename=OpenMarket/Xcelerate/ShowPage&c=Page&cid=1084781831079) for details.

Ian

[Smiler]

Kept the UK license, wasn't asked by NZ to surrender it, but then, I haven't informed DVLA of my change of address. Don't know if other people have?


We tried but they laughed and said go away. :D

Seriously they don't have the facility to add overseas addresses.

[Croft]

I know this may not relate to NZ licences, and is there fore a bit OT for this forum, but I thought I'd share this life saving bit of advise with the forum.

My father-in-law died out in Spain 3 weeks ago. We had to fly out from the UK at very short notice for the funeral (they prefer to have the funeral within 24 hours in Spain). The night before the flight I go to the draw where I always have my driving licence and its not there - and the last time I used it was several weeks before when we went out to Spain when he first fell ill and hired a car. Turn the house upside down looking for it as we will again be hiring a car, all to no avail.

So, I phone Hertz as I've been a customer of theirs many times to see if I can somehow hire without a licence - they said just phone the DVLA and get them to fax a letter through confirming you have a current licence. I think 'Surely not, that would just be to easy!'. Phone the DVLA and they are very helpful - £5 later and they are faxing a letter through to Spain confirming I am a current licence holder. When I arrive at the Hertz counter at Malaga airport there's absolutely no problem - they even photocopy the fax for me in case I get pulled over my the police. A complete life saver for me.

[victoria]

Yes Croft, you're absolutely correct. We did this last year on hiring a car whilst in Christshurch. Bearing in mind the time differential, an extremely helpful chap at DVLA (there are still some left over there) sent a fax after taking cc details & "bob's your uncle, fanny's your aunt"
A very good point you've raised & I hope this is useful to others.

[Familyofmonkeys]

We tried but they laughed and said go away. :D

Seriously they don't have the facility to add overseas addresses.

Yep...we contacted them any they said exactly the same to us.

[Georgebulldog]

So do you change the address to a family members so there is an address which is kind of current when you go back for a visit & use your UK one?
I thought it was some kind of offence not to update your address with them?

[Familyofmonkeys]

We asked that too. They said that if we did come back and visit t would be best if we drove on our new NZ licence (which we don't have yet :o ). Failing that aparently as long as you have other ID proof of address (i.e. overseas address) it doesn't matter what adderss is on the licence as their system cannot take overseas adresses.

But it would probably be less hassle all round to have a relatives address in case you ever did get pulled for anything.

[Georgebulldog]

Great thanks for that
Amazing how much stuff there is to do, it's all the little things aswell that you forget about untill someone mentions it on here

[Steadybears]

Anther question.
We battling to get license in SA for our 18 yr old - you wont believe the ques on the one and only day of the month that you can book- just as you get to top of the que either our power goes off or computer goes off line. Enough of that... but can anyone tell me what would be required for him to do his license in NZ when we get there - costs etc

Tks a million

[jaycee]

Just like to say thanks to Ian and Dave for the info. I have been sweating it about taking the theory test - and not wanting to pay for it since I'd only use the licence for a few weeks. Decided to log in here today, so now I know I've reset my time limit by going back to the UK for a month :) Still, I know the NZ Road Code really well!

BTW it's not only the test centres that don't know the facts; I was told by a police officer that I would need to take a practical test as well. Worrying...

[shakyle2906]

Anyone know whether it has been decided to do away with the theory test yet over here ?

Hubby has until April.............

Sharon

[Familyofmonkeys]

Anyone know whether it has been decided to do away with the theory test yet over here ?

Hubby has until April.............

Sharon

We have until May...so following this closely too.

[CJ22]

their system cannot take overseas adresses.

It does in fact say this on the back of the paper licence.

[shakyle2906]

Any update on situation as April is looming ?

Hubby rang AA today for some advice on the theory test and if it still had to be taken and was told ' cant understand what youre on about..........'

Sharon

[Georgebulldog]

Anyone know whether it has been decided to do away with the theory test yet over here ?

Hubby has until April.............

Sharon

Any updates anyone, a lot of people interested I should think, OH is taking his on Saturday as he wants a moped for work but i'll hang out for as long as possible if it means I don't have to take it :D

[suzer]

I would think they would follow Oz a bit, as I won't have to take one when we get there...just have to show my license and I getone of theirs;)