Allows you to drive a combination vehicle of more than 25,000kg.

Learner Licence

The Class 5 Learner Licence is a computer based theory test. We provide full training for this licence.

Duration: We encourage learners to allow approximately 1 week for a blend of tuition (if required) and self-directed study to best prepare for the Class 5 Learner Licence test.

How do I gain the licence? A 1 hour online test that you sit at an approved testing facility.

Prerequisites:

  • You must have held a Class 4 licence for at least 6 months (or 3 months if you are over 25).
  • You must obtain a medical certificate unless you have lodged one with NZTA in the previous 5 years.

You have two options with the Class 5 Full Licence.

Standard Duration
You can hold your Learners Licence for 6 months and do a lesson based training programme to pass the test with a testing officer, or:

Accelerated Duration
You can do a Unit Standard based short course, which includes practical training and assessment by McInnes Driver Training to fast track your licence