Driver education and training

Each course supports Council’s Vision Zero target, that means we will not accept any deaths or serious injuries on our roads. They also align with Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency’s Road to Zero strategy.

2023 Youth Driver - Bridge Club/Beetham Park

One day courses held Sunday 29 January and Sunday 5 March

0800 855 7521

Driver skills training days in Hamilton for learner and restricted licence holders aged 16-24 years.

This training is delivered by a Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency approved driving instructor and focuses on practical skills, attitudes and decision making that can help our young drivers make safer decisions behind the wheel.

The programme includes:

• practical skills training
• driver distraction
• peer pressure
• impaired driving
• speed
• intersections
• tyre maintenance.

2023 Motorcycle training courses - Kartsport Hamilton Track, Airport Road

Two day courses held 6-7 May, 2-3 September, 4-5 November

Register for the Beginner/Intermediate course

Register for the Experienced/Returning course

Practical and theory based sessions for motorcycle and scooter riders of all levels. The aim of these sessions is to increase the confidence of riders. In most cases, all riders must have a motorcycle licence and provide their own bike.

The sessions cover:

• cornering
• braking
• bike maintenance
• slow speed manoeuvres.