15 Apr 2025

How many tests should it take to drive a car?

From Nights, 8:30 pm on 15 April 2025

The recent proposition by Transport Minister Chris Bishop to change in the rules around driving licenses includes removing the requirement for a second practical test, and reducing the number of eyesight tests. 

The proposal is part of the first major changes to the the driver licence system since 2011.

These rule changes around driver licences have some happy to have less in the way of having a full drivers license
but others at a red light as it were. Kevin Bargent is the owner and instructor at Christchurch's Safer Driving Driving School and as joins Nights to discuss the proposal and his experience as a driving instructor. 

No caption

Photo: RNZ / YouTube