New Zealand Driver Licence classes: What you can drive Download: Driver Licence Classes [PDF, 94 KB]

• You must have held a full NZ Class 2 licence for at least 3 months (if you are over 25) or 6 months (if you are under 25).
• You’ll need to get a medical certificate (unless you have presented one to the NZTA in the last 5 years).
• You’ll need to have a current Class 4 Learner Licence. (Available from AA, VTNZ or VINZ)

*** if you have completed an Approved NZTA Work Time and Logbook course previously, you may qualify for a 1 day course option.  

Class 4 licence course is one or two day course, depending on what approved licensing courses you have previously completed. Class 4 license course consists of theory and practical components. On the First day you will complete a Work Time and Logbook course including written assessment (Unit Standard 24089 – may not be required if you can provide evidence that you have completed this training in the last 12 months and  we are happy with your level of knowledge of logbook entries). Also, you will complete a Class 4 fast track licence theory training to meet NZTA  requirements (Unit Standard 17576). On the Second day You will complete a Class 4 practical training followed by practical assessment to meet NZTA requirements for Operating a Class 4 vehicle.

* the duration of your practical training depends on course package you would choose when booking. We provide flexible course time tables to suit your work flow needs. Talk to your instructor up on booking to discuss your options.  

Depending on what approved licensing courses you have previously completed, a Class 4 licence course consists of two Unit Standards: 

Unit Standard 17576 – Operate a Class 4 Heavy Rigid Vehicle covers following subjects: 

•  identify driving hazards associated with a rigid vehicle and describe measures to reduce the risks; 
• understand  safe loading of a rigid vehicle and driving techniques that minimize the effects of a high center of gravity;
•  carry out a pre-use walk around inspection of a rigid vehicle;
•  drive a rigid vehicle efficiently in different traffic and road conditions; 

Unit Standard 24089 – Work Time and Logbook course covers following subjects:

• Identify causes and symptoms of fatigue, and the effects of fatigue on driving performance
• Fatigue management
• Identify the Work Time Rule and it’s  requirements
• Identify Logbook Rule and it’s requirements.
•  Responsibilities and Penalties for failing to maintain a driver logbook
• Complete driver Logbook entries correctly

***(May not be required if you can provide evidence that you have completed this training in the last 12 months and  we are happy with your level of knowledge of logbook entries)*

You will receive a NZTA course certificate to show that you successfully completed the NZTA Approved Class 4 licence course. Take this certificate  to your local licensing Agent (e.g. AA, VTNZ or VINZ) and they will help you apply to have your licence amended to include your new full Class 4 license (Fees apply).

Contact us in 3 months (if you are over 25) or 6 months (if you are under 25) to go for your Class 5 license

• Obtaining Class 4 Learner Licence.
• NZTA or licensing agency fees.
• Eyesight & or medical certificate fees.
• Any practical training/assessment exceeding prescribed times in course plan you select. Any extra practical training/assessment are charged  according to the course training package you choose (Premium or Basic).