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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
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.
Motorcycle safety – info, tips and courses
Check out Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency’s information on safe driving tips, and visit the teach someone to drive website (supported by Waka Kotahi and ACC).
Use the links below to find out more about the training courses available – including ones we support – and get registration information.
In most cases, all riders must have a motorcycle licence and provide their own bike.
- Motorcycle safety and training courses – Roadsafe Rider
- Motorcycle safety and training courses – Ride Forever
- Motorcycle safety and training courses – ProRider
- Motor scooter safety – Scooter Survival
- Motorcycles – licences and courses – Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency
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Last updated 7 December 2022