Advance Driver Training is the progressive driving school in the South Canterbury and North Otago regions for drivers with all levels of experience.  Here at Advance Driver Training, you receive Class 1 car driver training in a modern, medium-sized vehicle, with dual controls for your safety: New Drivers Not just for teenagers aged 16+, I can help when you have had no previous driving experience, or if you have learnt some driving skills from a family member and wish to have some "polishing up" before you take your restricted or full test. More details > Defensive Driving Courses AA approved classroom and in-car assessments to reduce the time required before you can sit your full driving test. NZTA regulations mean that you MUST have held your provisional licence for at least six months before applying to take this course. Advanced driving courses for experienced drivers are also available.  More details >    Refresher Courses For drivers who have a full licence already, but need a refresher course. You may not have driven regularly due to a lack of confidence, no vehicle, or no need to drive. More details > Overseas Drivers For those who have learnt to drive overseas, and need to take the practical test to convert your driving licence, or would like more confidence with the NZ road rules. More details > Retired drivers For those drivers who are aged 65+ who have been requested to get an assessment of driving skills by doctor or family to ensure you are still safe on the modern high speed roads. More details > Corporate/Fleet Drivers Driving cars or small vans regularly as part of your business, in a company vehicle, the fleet manager would like an assessment of driving skills to assist with keeping down insurance premiums or ACC costs by proving a standard of driving skills. Driving smoothly and anticipating hazards better can also help to reduce fleet fuel bills by as much as 10%.  More details >  Class 6 - Motorcycles and Moped riders. Until the end of June 2012, I can offer ACC-subsidised courses and training for learner, restricted  and experienced riders to help you to achieve a safe standard of riding on the NZ roads. You learn to anticipate those extra hazards which may not be so apparent in the relative safety of a car. Compulsory basic handling skills testing is now available to check you can handle a motorcycle in controlled situations before you are permitted to obtain a Learner licence. Please register your interest here. More details > About Advance Driver Training Hi, I run Advance Driver Training as an (NZTA) NZ Transport Agency approved driving and riding instructor and educator. I have 28+ years of driving experience, from UK, European and NZ road networks, and was trained to drive in England by a UK police grade 1 driver. I have also held a full motorcycle licence for 26 years, riding motorcycles of all sizes. I am currently deputy chairman of RoadSafe South Canterbury (formerly the South Canterbury Road Safety Council), and also their representative on the regional Road Safety Coordinating Committee which includes representatives from police, NZTA, and other national road organisations. I work with the South Canterbury Road Safety Coordinator on projects across the region, and with ProDriver Training (Class 2-5 heavy truck licence training) for track events to improve youth driving opportunities.

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