How many hours do you need for LS?

120 hours
you need to record at least 120 hours of driving experience, including 20 hours of night driving. you can choose to take a Safer Drivers Course to improve your skills (and get a bonus 20 hours in your log book).

Can a learner driver drive after 10pm NZ?

Vehicles you can drive on the road between 10pm and 5am you cannot drive.

Can you drive by yourself with a learners license NZ?

You must have your learner licence with you whenever you are driving. You must not drive on your own. You must always be accompanied by a supervisor, who must always sit in the front passenger seat beside you.

How many hours can you drive before restricted?

You need to have your learners license for a minimum period of 6 months before booking your restricted driving test. The recommendation is that you drive 120 hours in this time frame.

What’s the latest a learner driver can drive?

Yes, you can drive after 10 PM as a learner driver. In fact, it may be essential for you to do so. You must log 20 hours of night driving as part of your 120 hours of supervised driving.

How long can you stay on your learners licence?

Once you have held your restricted driving licence for 18 months you are free to apply for a full licence.

Is the driving age changing in NZ 2021?

New Zealand has increased its minimum driving age from 15 to 16 in an effort to make its roads safer.

Are learners allowed to drive at night?

Driving at night is perfectly legal for you as a learner driver, so long as you’ve got an experienced, qualified driver with you and you have insurance that covers you to do so. There are no hard and fast rules about when to start night driving, so when you do it is really up to you.

How many driving lessons do you need NZ?

5 professional
Getting your restricted licence Learner drivers should have at least 5 professional driving lessons with 10-20 hours of practice between each lesson.