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We also offer a range of driver endorsement and heavy trade licence courses as well as other services for those who drive professionally.

Vehicle recovery (V) endorsement certification
Passenger (P) endorsement certification
Area Knowledge Tests
Taxi driver training courses
Programmes for experienced corporate, company and fleet drivers
Heavy vehicle licence courses (classes 2 & 4)
Dangerous Goods endorsement certification

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Vehicle Recovery (V) Endorsement Course

The ‘V’ Endorsement course involves two NZQA modules with questions relating to

vehicle recovery service rules
work time rule, fatigue and logbooks

On successful completion you will be issued a certificate to be presented to a Driver Licence office to have your licence endorsed.

Please have a look at the LTNZ factsheet on 'V' endorsements.

Passenger (P) Endorsement Course

What is a “P” Endorsement?
A “P” Endorsement is an endorsement on your licence which allows you to drive a vehicle for the carriage of fare paying customers.

To obtain a “P” Endorsement you must complete two written closed book unit standard assessments relating to

Passenger Endorsement service rules
Fatigue Management, Work time, and Driver logbook requirements

These assessments are conducted by the Triple “A” Driver Training Centre at their office in Newlands. The course and assessments cost $520.00 and includes the study guides required for the assessments and now includes 2 x 6 to 6 1/2 hour workshops on each of the topics. This time is dependent if self check exercises in the study guides were completed prior to the workshops and include assessment time.

Once you have completed the assessments to competency standard you will be issued with a certificate. You will need to take this certificate to a licencing agent along with a current medical certificate. Your application will include a 'fit and proper person check'. This application can be submitted before completing the P Endorsement course. This will get the wheels in motion as this process can take up to 6-12 weeks to complete.

If you were not born in New Zealand or moved here before the age of 14yrs, you will be required to supply a Police clearance from your country of birth (send direct from that country to NZ Transport Agency)

You may also be required to take a driving test, which we are also able to prepare you for.

Please have a look at the LTNZ factsheet on 'P' endorsements.

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Area Knowledge Tests

An area knowledge certificate is a certificate required by all taxi drivers and shows that you have passed a general knowledge test relating to the area your taxi organisation operates in. It also shows that you have demonstrated an ability to communicate in the English language. In Wellington there are 4 city areas in the 1 metropolitan test: Wellington, Upper Hutt, Lower Hutt and Porirua. To be issued a certificate you will need to complete the Wellington Metropolitan test.

Wellington Metropolitan area knowledge is a Written and Oral closed book test and consists of 8 objectives which are:

Objective 1 Communicate in English
Objective 2 Select most Advantageous Routes
Objective 3 Locations, Major buildings and Land marks
Objective 4 Main arterial roads
Objective 5 Understanding a road map
Objective 6 Geographical Knowledge
Objective 7 Navigation skills
Objective 8 Taxi ranks

There are practical drive sessions to explore the areas & homework will be required to attain the necessary level of knowledge.

Triple ‘A’ Driver Training Centre will supply you with all the resource material and application forms.

More information can be found on the LTNZ factsheet regarding Area Knowledge. This will give you more details on the requirement to hold an Area Knowledge Certificate and the process involved.

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Taxi Driver Training Courses

Triple “A” Driver Training Centre has been associated with the taxi Industry for the past 18 years. At Triple “A”, we combine our expertise and skills to assist potential taxi drivers through the steps, necessary to obtain the licensing qualifications.

Triple "A" Driving Training Centre offer a step-by-step package that will guide you through the necessary requirements for drivers intending to work in the Taxi industry.

Assistance in obtaining a Transport Service Licence (Operator Licence) is available if required.

The 'P' Endorsement course
full licence training
all the necessary documents and handbooks
The area knowledge test for the Wellington Metropolitan Region. This can be completed as a distance learning package or as a daily course over four weeks.
Defensive Driving course (optional)
Advice and guidance throughout the various stages.

On enrolment study material and map books will be made available.

Depending on individual requirements, package prices range from $415 to $2,095.00 incl. LCP (Total Mobility Program) or $1,995.00 without LCP.

We also offer a comprehensive full time course run over four weeks (going from 9:30am to 2:00pm each day) covering the above.

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Programmes for experienced corporate, company and fleet drivers

Defensive Driving for Corporate and Fleet and Experienced Drivers
This programme has been designed for the professional or experienced driver and is intended to be motivational in nature. The aim is to save lives/time/money in spite of the actions of others and the driving conditions around you. Insurance claims have dropped significantly for companies whose drivers have completed this course.

The duration of this course is 4-5 hours, and can be run either for a half day or in two sessions depending on the individual requirements. The cost for this course is $95 per person. Discounts are available for larger groups by arrangement.

Practical driving assessments for the individual drivers are conducted before or after the Defensive Driving course which highlights individual needs. Instruction is provided where needed. The course participant will be debriefed at the end of the session and will be given a written assessment. This can also be provided to the company on request. These assessments are tailored to the individual company requirements.

Practical assessments are $60.00 per driver.

Heavy Vehicle Licence Courses

Triple A runs courses for Heavy Trade licenses We now offer courses enabling you to obtain Truck (Class 2, 4 & 5) licences. We will help you gain experience in operating heavy trade vehicles and take you through the steps involved in obtaining a licence. Through co-operative training with you and the instructor we will bring you to the point that you can then demonstrate your competence in heavy vehicles by passing an assessment against unit standards by our NZQA approved assessor. On completion you will receive a certificate that you can take to the driver licence office and have the appropriate class put on your licence. This course consists of two to four sessions dependant on your training needs.

The cost of the courses are; Class 2 is $850, Class 4 is $920.00 + $100.00 truck hire and Class 5 is $945.00 + $100.00 truck hire. Prices are GST inclusive and includes course materials. Learner licence study material including workbooks, road codes and scratch test samples is also available.

We welcome enquires from companies and can structure special packages for your needs.

For more information on “Heavy Vehicle licences” have a look at the LTNZ factsheet.

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Dangerous Goods (D) Course

Triple A now offers courses for those wanting the Dangersous Goods endorsements For drivers who will be operating vehicles carrying dangerous goods we now offer courses for you to obtain your Dangerous Goods (D) Endorsements. The ‘D’ Endorsement course involves training and assessment against the following NZQA module:

Demonstrate knowledge of law and practice for the transport of Dangerous Goods by road (NZQA - 16718)

On successful completion you will be issued a certificate to be presented to a Driver Licence office to have your licence endorsed.

The cost of the course is $180 inclusive of GST and materials for New Zealand residents. All course participants will be required to produce a birth certificate or a valid New Zealand passport.

Please also have a look at the LTNZ factsheet on 'D' endorsements.

Further information regarding the carriage of dangerous goods can also be found on the Land Transport New Zealand website:

We welcome enquires from companies and can structure special packages for your needs.

Please note that while we endeavour to keep the prices listed on this website as up to date as possible, prices are subject to change, so please contact us to get the most current prices and information.